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YELP Stock Forecast: Yelp, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 6 Aug 2026
$25
−2.53% on the day

The 10 Wall Street analysts covering Yelp, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $27 — +7.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 80 of 100 as at 6 Aug 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$1.4B
Ticker Nerd rank
80 / 100
Median analyst target
$27
Analysts covering
10
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−4.7%
1M
−4.9%
YTD
−17.6%
1Y
−26.7%
From 52W high
−26.7%
From 52W low
+26.6%
$20
$34
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

YELP stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Yelp, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 6 Aug 2026
80 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Volatility
99
Value
98
Quality
92
Accruals
80
Issuance
58
Revisions
58
Size
41
Momentum
35
Growth
30

Volatility (99): The share price has been relatively steady.

Growth (30): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Yelp, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership.

Wall Street

YELP stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on YELP, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$20$25$30$35Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26YELPHigh $32Median $27Low $21

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says10 analysts
2 Buy6 Hold2 Sell
Low $21Median $27High $32

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +7.8% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
15 May 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsUnderweight$28 → $24
8 May 2026JP MorganMaintainsNeutral$22 → $26
17 Feb 2026Goldman SachsMaintainsNeutral—
17 Feb 2026JP MorganMaintainsNeutral—
13 Jan 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsUnderweight—
11 Dec 2025JefferiesMaintainsHold—
10 Nov 2025Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsOutperform—
10 Nov 2025JP MorganMaintainsNeutral—
13 Oct 2025Evercore ISI GroupUpgradeOutperform—
8 Aug 2025B of A SecuritiesMaintainsUnderperform—
22 Apr 2025JP MorganMaintainsNeutral—
17 Apr 2025Morgan StanleyMaintainsUnderweight—
13 Jan 2025Morgan StanleyMaintainsUnderweight—
8 Nov 2024BairdMaintainsNeutral—
14 Oct 2024Goldman SachsDowngradeNeutral—
16 Sept 2024B of A SecuritiesInitiatesUnderperform—
12 Aug 2024JP MorganMaintainsNeutral—
23 July 2024Morgan StanleyMaintainsUnderweight—
16 July 2024Wolfe ResearchInitiatesPeer Perform—
10 May 2024BairdMaintainsNeutral—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Estimates

YELP analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−10.8%
Analysts raising
3
Analysts cutting
5
Fundamentals

Yelp, Inc. (YELP) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
11.8×

Cheaper than 56% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.9×

Cheaper than 71% of US stocks

Price / book
2.2×

Cheaper than 44% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
6.9×

Cheaper than 49% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
0.8%

Higher than 30% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−27.3%

Higher than 16% of US stocks

Gross margin
89.4%

Higher than 96% of US stocks

Operating margin
9.0%

Higher than 64% of US stocks

Net margin
9.5%

Higher than 69% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
20.4%

Higher than 82% of US stocks

Return on assets
11.6%

Higher than 94% of US stocks

Dividend yield
—

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

YELP vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelInternet Content & Information
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
YELPYelp, Inc.$1.4B
80
WBTNWEBTOON Entertainment, Inc.$1.2B
41
UPWKUpwork, Inc.$1.2B
81
TBLATaboola.com Ltd.$1.1B
94
GENIGenius Sports Ltd.$2.0B
23
GRPNGroupon, Inc.$955.3M
45
NXDRNextdoor Holdings, Inc.$945.2M
97
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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. YELP appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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News

Latest YELP news & analysis

Yelp: Cheap, But Cheap For A Reason

Seeking Alpha · 7 Aug 2026negative

Seeking Alpha maintains a negative stance on Yelp (YELP), noting the stock surged ~10% after Q2 earnings but remains down ~10% year-to-date. The author argues that Yelp's recent guidance boost does not address broader concerns about the company's quality and value.

Why it matters — YELP watchers would care because the article reflects persistent skepticism about the company's quality and valuation despite a post-earnings rebound.

Yelp Inc. (YELP) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 7 Aug 2026neutral

Yelp Inc. held its Q2 2026 earnings call, and the transcript of that call has been published by Seeking Alpha. The excerpt provides only the transcript's availability and does not include financial results or commentary.

Why it matters — YELP watchers would care because the earnings call transcript offers detailed management discussion of the company's quarterly performance and outlook.

Yelp (YELP) Q2 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

Zacks Investment Research · 7 Aug 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research examines Yelp's Q2 earnings for the quarter ended June 2026, looking at how its revenue and EPS compare with Wall Street estimates and year-ago figures beyond the headline numbers. The report reviews key metrics to assess how the business performed during the period.

Why it matters — YELP watchers would gain insight into whether the company met analyst expectations on core financial metrics, informing their view of the company's quarterly performance.

Yelp (YELP) Surpasses Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Zacks Investment Research · 7 Aug 2026positive

Yelp reported Q2 earnings of $0.62 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.32 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.67 per share in the same quarter a year ago.

Why it matters — Yelp watchers would care because the company significantly exceeded consensus earnings expectations for the quarter.

Yelp Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

Business Wire · 6 Aug 2026positive

Yelp Inc. posted its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 in a Shareholder Letter published on its Investor Relations website. Co-founder Jeremy Stoppelman said Yelp's AI transformation continued to gain momentum in the quarter, with encouraging signs across several key metrics and Other revenue nearly doubling year over year.

Why it matters — Yelp watchers will note the company's second-quarter results and the CEO's characterization of momentum from its AI transformation and strong Other revenue growth.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about YELP stock

What is the YELP stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 10 Wall Street analysts covering Yelp, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $27, with estimates ranging from $21 to $32. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is YELP stock a buy right now?

Of the 10 analysts covering Yelp, Inc., 2 rate it a Buy, 6 a Hold and 2 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Yelp, Inc. 80 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 6 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank YELP?

As at 6 Aug 2026, Yelp, Inc. ranks 80 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (99 of 100).

Will YELP stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 10 analysts implies +7.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Yelp, Inc. 80 out of 100 as at 6 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the YELP stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Yelp, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for YELP are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $21 to $32 over the next 12 months.

How has YELP stock performed over the past year?

Yelp, Inc. returned -26.7% over the 12 months to 6 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Yelp, Inc. do?

Yelp Inc. operates as a local business directory service and review forum, connecting consumers with local businesses in the United States and internationally.

What is the latest news on YELP?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 7 Aug 2026): "Yelp: Cheap, But Cheap For A Reason". Seeking Alpha maintains a negative stance on Yelp (YELP), noting the stock surged ~10% after Q2 earnings but remains down ~10% year-to-date. The author argues that Yelp's recent guidance boost does not address broader concerns about the company's quality and value.

Company

About Yelp, Inc.

Yelp Inc. operates as a local business directory service and review forum, connecting consumers with local businesses in the United States and internationally. Its primary function is to bridge the gap between potential customers and local businesses through user-generated reviews, photos, and ratings. The platform is particularly prominent in sectors like hospitality, retail, food services, and entertainment, providing valuable insights into service quality and customer satisfaction. Yelp also offers business owners analytical tools to engage customers, track performance, and advertise their services. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Yelp Inc. plays a pivotal role in digital marketing for small-to-medium-sized enterprises by enhancing their visibility and credibility in the competitive online marketplace. This makes Yelp an influential player in shaping consumer behavior and facilitating informed purchasing decisions.

CEO Mr. Jeremy Stoppelman · 5,168 employees · United States · https://www.yelp.com