YELP Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
YELP - YELP INC.
$26.52
0.27 (1.03%)
▲
5d:
+15.71%
30d:
+14.95%
90d:
+5.28%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jul 2, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Aug 06, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD - EXTENDED: YELP is 9.6% above its trading range ($24.19). Fundamentals are solid but entry is stretched. Hold existing positions; wait for pullback to add new shares.
📊 HOLD - EXTENDED: YELP is 9.6% above its trading range ($24.19). Fundamentals are solid but entry is stretched. Hold existing positions; wait for pullback to add new shares.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$49.98
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$31.03
14.5% Margin of Safety
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 10.0x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: YELP is currently trading at $26.52, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $22.51 to $24.19. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 10.3) is in line with its historical norms (10.0). At these levels, the market is pricing in 1.2% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, YELP is showing sideways momentum. The price is approaching resistance at $27.23. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: YELP has a strong technical setup (60/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, YELP is showing sideways momentum. The price is approaching resistance at $27.23. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: YELP has a strong technical setup (60/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
EXTENDED
Historical Trading Range
$22.51 -
$24.19
Company Quality Score
58/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
55.7%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- BEARISH: Price extended above range (+9.6% above its trading range)
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (60/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($26.57)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 1.2% growth with 0.8% revenue growth
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$22.51 -
$24.19
Current vs Trading Range
EXTENDED
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$22.13
Resistance Level
$27.23
Current Trend
Sideways
Technical data as of
Jul 2, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
10.33
Wall Street Target
$26.57
(+0.2%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
0.8%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-16.7%
Profit Margin
9.5%
Valuation Premium vs History
+1.2% premium
PE vs Historical
10.3 vs 10.0
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+1.2%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$26.84
(+1%)
2-Year Target
$27.16
(+2%)
3-Year Target
$27.49
(+4%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 10→10)
PE COMPRESSION
$26.60
(+0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 21.8, Growth: 35.3%)
$138.36
(+422%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 10.3, Growth: 35.3%)
$65.65
(+148%)
Bear:
(PE: 8.8, Growth: 35.3%)
$55.80
(+110%)
📈
Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (12x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (10x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 12.04 | Current EPS (TTM): $2.18
Bull Case
$33.99
(+28%)
Analyst growth 17.7%, PE expands to 13.3
Base Case
$30.90
(+17%)
Market implied 17.7%, PE stable at 12.0
Bear Case
$17.85
(-33%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 10.2
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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0
Buys
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Sells
Net
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