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

Last close, 5 Oct 2026
$19
+1.31% on the day

The 11 Wall Street analysts covering Yelp, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $25 — +35.1% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 71 of 100 as at 3 Oct 2026 — in the upper half. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$990.9M
Ticker Nerd rank
71 / 100
Median analyst target
$25
Analysts covering
11
Revenue$375.5M+1.4% y/y
Operating income$43.7M
Net income$31.7M
Free cash flow$61.1M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+5.2%
1M
−14.6%
YTD
−39.1%
1Y
−41.8%
From 52W high
−45.3%
From 52W low
+5.2%
$18
$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 3 Oct 2026
71 / 100

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

Value
99
Volatility
96
Quality
90
Accruals
84
Issuance
60
Revisions
48
Size
44
Momentum
23
Growth
19

Value (99): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.

Growth (19): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

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$35Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26YELPHigh $30Median $25Low $19

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

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says11 analysts
2 Buy6 Hold3 Sell
Low $19Median $25High $30

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +35.1% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
11 Sept 2026JP MorganAssumesUnderweight$19
15 May 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsUnderweight—
15 May 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsUnderweight$28 → $24
8 May 2026JP MorganMaintainsNeutral$22 → $26
8 May 2026JP MorganMaintainsNeutral—
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—

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

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

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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Performance

YELP vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 5 Oct 2026, Yelp, Inc. returned −41.8% against +16.2% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

YELP vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
406080100120Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26YELPS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

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
−6.2%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
4
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
8.8×

Cheaper than 60% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.7×

Cheaper than 76% of US stocks

Price / book
1.6×

Cheaper than 51% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
4.9×

Cheaper than 53% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
1.4%

Higher than 31% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−28.2%

Higher than 17% of US stocks

Gross margin
88.9%

Higher than 96% of US stocks

Operating margin
12.7%

Higher than 69% of US stocks

Net margin
8.6%

Higher than 67% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
18.2%

Higher than 79% of US stocks

Return on assets
11.4%

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.

Key statistics

Yelp, Inc. (YELP) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Yelp, Inc. has a market value of $990.9M and an enterprise value of $1.0B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.5B. The latest quarter grew 1.4% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $126.5M, a 8.6% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $2.09.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $297.4M.

  • Yelp, Inc. spent $336.5M on share buybacks in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 55.0M.

  • Trailing P/E: 8.8×; forward P/E: 4.8× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Yelp, Inc. employs 5,168 people — $285K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 4 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

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.$990.9M
71
UPWKUpwork, Inc.$994.3M
66
NXDRNextdoor Holdings, Inc.$908.0M
97
TBLATaboola.com Ltd.$844.1M
93
GRPNGroupon, Inc.$785.2M
40
WBTNWEBTOON Entertainment, Inc.$1.4B
35
EVEREverQuote, Inc.$687.2M
82

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Yelp, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest YELP news & analysis

Which Companies Are Screaming ‘Take Me Private'? These 3 Fit the Bill

24/7 Wall Street · 29 Sept 2026neutral

The article identifies three companies, including Yelp, that meet the criteria buyout sponsors typically seek — strong cash flow, discounted equity valuations, and operational improvements management has not yet pursued — making them potential take-private candidates.

Why it matters — YELP watchers would care because the piece signals that private equity could see Yelp as an attractive acquisition target, which may influence how its valuation and operations are viewed.

Yelp and Hatch Advance Voice AI for Restaurants and Service Pros with OpenAI's GPT-Live-1

Business Wire · 10 Sept 2026positive

Yelp announced it has integrated OpenAI's GPT-Live-1, a full-duplex voice model, into two of its AI-powered business tools: Yelp Host, its voice AI solution for restaurants, and Hatch, its AI communication platform for service businesses. Yelp Host and Hatch are among the first solutions to deploy this new voice model.

Why it matters — This adoption of OpenAI's latest voice technology could strengthen Yelp's AI offerings for restaurants and service professionals, potentially enhancing the value of its business tools.

Yelp Inc. (YELP) Presents at Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference 2026 Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 10 Sept 2026neutral

Yelp Inc. presented at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference 2026, and a transcript of the presentation was published. The item covers Yelp's remarks at the conference.

Why it matters — A YELP watcher would care because the conference presentation transcript offers direct insight into the company's positioning and messaging at a major technology investor event.

Yelp to Participate in the Goldman Sachs Communacopia & Technology Conference

Business Wire · 2 Sept 2026neutral

Yelp announced that its management will present at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia & Technology Conference on September 9, 2026 at 3:05 p.m. Pacific Time. A live and archived webcast of the presentation will be available on the company's investor relations website, with the archive remaining accessible for 180 days.

Why it matters — A Yelp watcher would be interested in the company's management presenting at a major investment conference, as it provides an opportunity to hear the latest on the company's business outlook directly from executives.

Yelp Insider Sells Over 10,000 Shares. Stock Has Dropped 44% in Three Years

The Motley Fool · 26 Aug 2026negative

An unnamed Yelp insider sold 10,333 shares at $23.60 per share on August 20, 2026, for a total of $243,859, reducing their direct equity position by 4%. Separately, the report notes that Yelp's stock has dropped 44% over the past three years.

Why it matters — A YELP watcher would care because the insider share disposal and the stock's three-year decline could signal reduced confidence or investor concern about the company.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about YELP stock

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

The 11 Wall Street analysts covering Yelp, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $25, with estimates ranging from $19 to $30. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is YELP stock a buy right now?

Of the 11 analysts covering Yelp, Inc., 2 rate it a Buy, 6 a Hold and 3 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Yelp, Inc. 71 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 3 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank YELP?

As at 3 Oct 2026, Yelp, Inc. ranks 71 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 Value (99 of 100).

Will YELP stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 11 analysts implies +35.1% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Yelp, Inc. 71 out of 100 as at 3 Oct 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: $19 to $30 over the next 12 months.

How has YELP stock performed over the past year?

Yelp, Inc. returned -41.8% over the 12 months to 5 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Yelp, Inc. do?

Yelp Inc. is a local discovery and business-services platform that helps consumers connect with nearby businesses through reviews, photos, business details, and community-generated content.

What is the latest news on YELP?

The most recent item we track (24/7 Wall Street, 29 Sept 2026): "Which Companies Are Screaming ‘Take Me Private'? These 3 Fit the Bill". The article identifies three companies, including Yelp, that meet the criteria buyout sponsors typically seek — strong cash flow, discounted equity valuations, and operational improvements management has not yet pursued — making them potential take-private candidates.

Company

About Yelp, Inc.

Yelp Inc. is a local discovery and business-services platform that helps consumers connect with nearby businesses through reviews, photos, business details, and community-generated content. Its website and mobile app support search and discovery across categories such as restaurants, shopping, beauty and fitness, health, home services, auto, and professional services. Yelp also provides tools that help users take action, including quote requests, reservations, waitlists, appointments, and food ordering. For businesses, Yelp offers a range of free and paid products such as business profile pages, advertising solutions, and tools for managing customer engagement and visibility. The company plays an important role in local commerce by linking consumer intent with businesses seeking to reach local audiences through digital discovery and targeted marketing.

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