YextNYSE: YEXT

THis stock has been running hard since a recent beat and it could soon top $8.

In this episode of After Earnings, Katie talks with Mike Walrath, CEO of Yext, about digital presence management. Mike explains how Yext helps companies keep their online info accurate, which is key for revenue and customer satisfaction. They discuss challenges from AI and the need for reliable data, plus Yext's recent acquisition of Hearsay and AI's growing role in business.

Yext (YEXT) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

Shares of Yext have surged more than 25% after reporting Q2 results, but this isn't a rally I'd trust. Investors cheered the company's return to direct ARR growth, but overall ARR is still declining. The company is still citing budget pressure and elongated sales cycles, which may worsen if we head into a recession.

The business software specialist's fiscal second-quarter profits topped analysts' estimates. It missed estimates narrowly on the top line.

Needham analyst Ryan MacDonald upgraded Yext, Inc. YEXT to Buy from Hold, with a price forecast of $8.

Yext (YEXT) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.05 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.02 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.06 per share a year ago.

Yext stock slumped after weak FQ1'25 results, but the company remains profitable. The digital management company disappointed on revenues and growth targets, but positive cash flows allow for the acquisition of Hearsay Systems to build momentum. The stock trades at only 1x EV/S targets, providing a substantial upside on the ability to return to growth.

Yext is struggling to retain clients and show growth, which has led to a tremendous share price decline. The company's recent decision to acquire Hearsay Systems, while simultaneously laying off 12% of its own staff, may lead to confusion and not produce margin gains. YEXT stock is trading cheaply at ~6x adjusted EBITDA, but there are too many risks here to bank on this stock. Downgrading to sell.