Yext, Inc. provides a knowledge engine platform that lets businesses manage their digital knowledge in the cloud in North America and Europe. The company offers Yext Knowledge Engine, a cloud-based global platform that enables businesses to control and manage their digital knowledge and make it available through its PowerListings Network of approximately 150 third-party maps, apps, search engines, intelligent GPS systems, digital assistants, vertical directories, and social networks. Yext, Inc. serves healthcare, retail, and financial services industries. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in New York, New York.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NYSE
Industry Data processing & preparation
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorBusiness Services
Current SymbolNYSE:YEXT
Previous Symbol
CUSIPN/A
Phone212-994-3900
Debt
Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A
Current Ratio1.47
Quick Ratio1.47
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio-19.53
Forward P/E Ratio-21.01
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$170.20 million
Price / Sales9.61
Cash FlowN/A
Price / CashN/A
Book Value$0.89 per share
Price / Book18.65
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($0.85)
Net Income$-66,560,000.00
Net Margins-36.92%
Return on Equity-91.20%
Return on Assets-38.50%
Miscellaneous
Employees800
Outstanding Shares98,580,000
Market Cap$1.75 billion
OptionableOptionable
Yext (NYSE:YEXT) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yext's stock symbol?
Yext trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "YEXT."
How were Yext's earnings last quarter?
Yext Inc (NYSE:YEXT) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August, 30th. The company reported ($0.10) earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.11) by $0.01. The business earned $55.10 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $53.67 million. Yext had a negative return on equity of 91.20% and a negative net margin of 36.92%. View Yext's Earnings History.
When is Yext's next earnings date?
How can I listen to Yext's earnings call?
Yext will be holding an earnings conference call on Thursday, November 29th at 5:00 PM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link or dial in at 8778830383.
What guidance has Yext issued on next quarter's earnings?
Yext updated its FY19 earnings guidance on Thursday, August, 30th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of ($0.43)-($0.41) for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus EPS estimate of ($0.44). The company issued revenue guidance of $226-$228 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $226.46 million.Yext also updated its Q3 guidance to ($0.14)-($0.12) EPS.
What price target have analysts set for YEXT?
6 Wall Street analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for Yext's stock. Their forecasts range from $18.00 to $28.00. On average, they expect Yext's stock price to reach $24.20 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 45.8% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Yext.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Yext?
6 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Yext in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Yext.
Has Yext been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media coverage about YEXT stock has been trending somewhat positive this week, InfoTrie Sentiment reports. InfoTrie identifies positive and negative press coverage by reviewing more than six thousand news and blog sources in real time. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Yext earned a news sentiment score of 1.5 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave press coverage about the company a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, meaning that recent press coverage is extremely likely to have an effect on the company's share price in the immediate future.
Who are some of Yext's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Yext include RingCentral (RNG), Zendesk (ZEN), Proofpoint (PFPT), YY (YY), CarGurus (CARG), Pegasystems (PEGA), Bilibili (BILI), Corelogic (CLGX), Zynga (ZNGA), PagSeguro Digital (PAGS), Smartsheet (SMAR), Five9 (FIVN), Trivago (TRVG), Upwork (UPWK) and Evertec (EVTC).
Who are Yext's key executives?
Yext's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Howard Lerman, Founder, CEO & Director (Age 38)
- Mr. Brian Distelburger, Co-Founder, Pres & Director (Age 39)
- Mr. Steven M. Cakebread, Chief Financial Officer (Age 66)
- Mr. Tom Dixon, Chief Technology Officer (Age 37)
- Mr. James Steele, Pres & Chief Revenue Officer (Age 63)
When did Yext IPO?
(YEXT) raised $94 million in an initial public offering (IPO) on Thursday, April 13th 2017. The company issued 10,500,000 shares at a price of $8.00-$10.00 per share. Morgan Stanley, J.P. Morgan and RBC Capital Markets acted as the underwriters for the IPO and Pacific Crest Securities (a division of KeyBanc Capital Markets) and Piper Jaffray were co-managers.
Who are Yext's major shareholders?
Yext's stock is owned by a number of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Capital World Investors (5.84%), BlackRock Inc. (5.30%), Renaissance Technologies LLC (2.11%), Capital International Investors (1.89%), Bamco Inc. NY (1.87%) and Ontario Teachers Pension Plan Board (1.83%). Company insiders that own Yext stock include Andrew T Sheehan, Brian Distelburger, Howard Lerman, Jim Steele, Julie Richardson, Phillip M Fernandez, Steven Cakebread and Tom Christopher Dixon. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Yext.
Which major investors are selling Yext stock?
YEXT stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Capital World Investors, Janus Henderson Group PLC, JPMorgan Chase & Co., JPMorgan Chase & Co., Ontario Teachers Pension Plan Board, TIAA CREF Investment Management LLC, Bamco Inc. NY and Kornitzer Capital Management Inc. KS. Company insiders that have sold Yext company stock in the last year include Brian Distelburger, Howard Lerman, Jim Steele, Julie Richardson, Phillip M Fernandez, Steven Cakebread and Tom Christopher Dixon. View Insider Buying and Selling for Yext.
Which major investors are buying Yext stock?
YEXT stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Capital International Investors, Renaissance Technologies LLC, Baillie Gifford & Co., Morgan Stanley, Deutsche Bank AG, Sandler Capital Management, First Trust Advisors LP and Allianz Asset Management GmbH. View Insider Buying and Selling for Yext.
How do I buy shares of Yext?
Shares of YEXT can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Yext's stock price today?
One share of YEXT stock can currently be purchased for approximately $16.60.
How big of a company is Yext?
Yext has a market capitalization of $1.75 billion and generates $170.20 million in revenue each year. The company earns $-66,560,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($0.85) on an earnings per share basis. Yext employs 800 workers across the globe.
What is Yext's official website?
How can I contact Yext?
Yext's mailing address is 1 MADISON AVENUE 5TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY, 10010. The company can be reached via phone at 212-994-3900 or via email at [email protected]
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