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 Ratio1.46
Quick Ratio1.46
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio-18.18
Forward P/E Ratio-18.61
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$170.20 million
Price / Sales9.16
Cash FlowN/A
Price / Cash FlowN/A
Book Value$0.89 per share
Price / Book17.36
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($0.85)
Net Income$-66,560,000.00
Net Margins-38.03%
Return on Equity-104.78%
Return on Assets-41.76%
Miscellaneous
Employees800
Outstanding Shares100,860,000
Market Cap$1.57 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) released its earnings results on Thursday, November, 29th. The company reported ($0.25) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the Zacks' consensus estimate of ($0.21) by $0.04. The firm had revenue of $58.70 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $58.39 million. Yext had a negative return on equity of 104.78% and a negative net margin of 38.03%. The firm's revenue was up 32.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned ($0.12) EPS. View Yext's Earnings History.
When is Yext's next earnings date?
What guidance has Yext issued on next quarter's earnings?
Yext issued an update on its FY19 earnings guidance on Thursday, November, 29th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of ($0.42)-($0.41) for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of ($0.42). The company issued revenue guidance of $227-$228 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $227.60 million.Yext also updated its FY 2019 guidance to $-0.42--0.41 EPS.
What price target have analysts set for YEXT?
6 Wall Street analysts have issued 1 year price objectives for Yext's stock. Their predictions range from $18.00 to $25.00. On average, they expect Yext's stock price to reach $22.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 42.4% 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.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Yext stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Yext stock:
- 1. KeyCorp analysts commented, "We are making no change to our FY19 revenue estimate after the 3Q beat, a slight improvement to EPS estimates this year and no change to FY20." (11/29/2018)
- 2. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Yext, Inc. provides digital media technology services. It offers advertising, monetization, phone and directory services which includes business listings on search sites and real-time reputation management. The Company provides Yext Knowledge Engine. It serves healthcare and pharmaceuticals, retail, financial services, manufacturing and technology industries. Yext, Inc. is based in New York. " (11/17/2018)
Has Yext been receiving favorable news coverage?
Press coverage about YEXT stock has trended somewhat positive on Tuesday, according to InfoTrie. The research firm identifies negative and positive news coverage by analyzing more than six thousand blog and news sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative five to five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Yext earned a news sentiment score of 1.1 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned press coverage about the company a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, meaning that recent news coverage is extremely likely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the next several days.
Who are some of Yext's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Yext include Zendesk (ZEN), StoneCo (STNE), Proofpoint (PFPT), Bilibili (BILI), YY (YY), Pegasystems (PEGA), CarGurus (CARG), Zynga (ZNGA), Corelogic (CLGX), PagSeguro Digital (PAGS), Smartsheet (SMAR), Five9 (FIVN), Trivago (TRVG), Inovalon (INOV) 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 $8.00-$10.00 per share. Morgan Stanley, J.P. Morgan and RBC Capital Markets served 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 many different of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Capital World Investors (5.84%), BlackRock Inc. (5.30%), Vanguard Group Inc. (5.09%), Renaissance Technologies LLC (2.11%), Capital International Investors (1.89%) and Bamco Inc. NY (1.87%). Company insiders that own Yext stock include Andrew T Sheehan, Brian Distelburger, Howard Lerman, Jim Steele, Julie Richardson, Michael Walrath, 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., Ontario Teachers Pension Plan Board, TIAA CREF Investment Management LLC, Bamco Inc. NY, Kornitzer Capital Management Inc. KS and Great Lakes Advisors LLC. 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. Company insiders that have bought Yext stock in the last two years include Andrew T Sheehan and Michael Walrath. 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 $15.45.
How big of a company is Yext?
Yext has a market capitalization of $1.57 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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