Youdao (DAO) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Founded in 2006 as an educational technology subsidiary of NetEase, Youdao, Inc. (NYSE:DAO) has evolved into a leading provider of intelligent learning solutions in China. The company’s flagship offering, Youdao Dictionary, combines comprehensive bilingual translation with contextual examples, voice input and optical character recognition. Over time, Youdao expanded beyond its dictionary roots to develop cloud‐based note‐taking applications, knowledge repositories and collaborative study tools, catering to both individual learners and corporate clients.

Youdao’s core business is organized around three main pillars: consumer learning, enterprise services and smart hardware. In the consumer segment, the company delivers live online tutoring, on‐demand courses and exam preparation for K-12 students, university candidates and adult learners. Its enterprise division provides language solutions, employee training modules and enterprise knowledge management platforms to multinational corporations and domestic firms. To complement its software portfolio, Youdao also markets AI-enabled smart devices such as electronic pens and interactive study terminals, designed to integrate seamlessly with its digital services.

Primarily serving the Chinese market, Youdao has steadily broadened its reach through strategic partnerships and localized offerings in Southeast Asia and North America. The company leverages machine learning and natural language processing to refine its adaptive learning algorithms, tailoring study paths to individual performance metrics. Collaborations with leading universities and research institutions have further bolstered Youdao’s content library and technological capabilities, reinforcing its position as an innovator in EdTech.

Under the guidance of NetEase’s executive leadership, Youdao is led by a seasoned management team with expertise in education, software development and artificial intelligence. The company continues to invest in R&D, focusing on emerging technologies such as voice recognition, semantic analysis and immersive learning environments. With a commitment to improving educational outcomes and expanding digital access, Youdao aims to maintain its growth trajectory by addressing the evolving needs of students, professionals and enterprises across its service footprint.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $8.76 to $8.88
• 50-Day Range: $8.36 to $9.62
• 52-Week Range: $2.86 to $11.82
• Volume: 58,558 shs
• Average Volume: 125,024 shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.05 billion
• P/E Ratio: 48.89
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Youdao Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Youdao scored higher than 4% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 310th out of 312 stocks in the business services sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Youdao.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Youdao is 48.89, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.51.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Youdao is 48.89, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Business Services sector average P/E ratio of about 28.07.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.36% of the float of Youdao has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Youdao has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.8.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Youdao has recently increased by 9.53%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Youdao does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Youdao does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.36% of the float of Youdao has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Youdao has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.8.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Youdao has recently increased by 9.53%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.1 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

Search Interest

2 people have searched for DAO on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

1 people have added Youdao to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Youdao insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

43.00% of the stock of Youdao is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 21.91% of the stock of Youdao is held by institutions.

DAO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have DAO shares performed this year?

Youdao's stock was trading at $7.40 at the start of the year. Since then, DAO stock has increased by 18.9% and is now trading at $8.80.

How were Youdao's earnings last quarter?

Youdao, Inc. Unsponsored ADR (NYSE:DAO) announced its earnings results on Thursday, May, 15th. The company reported $0.09 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.21 by $0.12. The business had revenue of $191.74 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.30 billion. Youdao had a net margin of 2.67% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 6.87%.
Read the conference call transcript.

When did Youdao IPO?

Youdao (DAO) raised $92 million in an initial public offering on Friday, October 25th 2019. The company issued 5,600,000 shares at $15.00-$18.00 per share. Citigroup, Morgan Stanley and Credit Suisse served as the underwriters for the IPO and CICC and HSBC were co-managers.

Who are Youdao's major shareholders?

Youdao's top institutional shareholders include Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio (0.02%).

How do I buy shares of Youdao?

Shares of DAO stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Youdao own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Youdao investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Broadcom (AVGO), Meta Platforms (META), GE Aerospace (GE), ServiceNow (NOW), Adobe (ADBE) and Arista Networks (ANET).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/15/2025
• Today: 7/18/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/28/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Business Services
• Industry: Technology Services
• Sub-Industry: Personal Services
• Current Symbol: NYSE:DAO
• CIK: 1781753
• Web: www.youdao.com
• Phone: 8605-71-8985-2163
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 3,750
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.18
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 48.78
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $11.26 million
• Net Margins: 2.67%
• Pretax Margin: 2.77%
• Return on Equity: -6.87%
• Return on Assets: 8.67%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 0.48
• Quick Ratio: 0.42

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $782.62 million
• Price / Sales: 1.34
• Cash Flow: $0.13 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 68.67
• Book Value: ($2.40) per share
• Price / Book: -3.66

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 119,380,000
• Free Float: 68,045,000
• Market Cap: $1.05 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.28