Yelp (YELP) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
Yelp Inc. (YELP) Presents at Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference 2026 Transcript
Yelp's Q2 earnings top estimates as other revenues nearly double, offsetting ad weakness, while AI products and Hatch gain traction.
Yelp NYSE: YELP reported second-quarter revenue growth of 1% year over year as the company increased investment in artificial intelligence-driven products, data licensing and lead-management offerings while navigating what executives described as a challenging environment for local businesses.
Yelp surged ~10% post-Q2 earnings but remains down ~10% YTD, reflecting ongoing underperformance. I maintain a negative stance on YELP, as its recent guidance boost does not offset broader concerns about quality and value. The current market favors selective rotation into small and mid-cap value stocks, particularly those with high quality—criteria YELP does not sufficiently meet.
Yelp Inc. (YELP) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Although the revenue and EPS for Yelp (YELP) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended June 2026, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
Yelp (YELP) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.62 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.32 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.67 per share a year ago.
Yelp Inc. (YELP) Presents at J.P. Morgan 54th Annual Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference Transcript
Yelp is rated Buy, trading at 6x economic EBITDA with no debt, $300M cash, and aggressive buybacks despite minimal top-line growth. YELP's Q1 revenue grew 1% with stable services and ad revenue, while ad clicks declined 10% but CPC rose 8%, signaling pricing power. Stock-based compensation remains elevated but is targeted to fall below 6% of revenue by 2027; buybacks retired 12% of shares in a year.
Yelp's Q1 EPS slips as costs climb, but revenues top estimates on a 75% other-revenue surge and wider Assistant adoption.
Yelp Inc. (YELP) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript