Yelp Inc., known by its ticker symbol YELP on the New York Stock Exchange, is a well-established multinational corporation that focuses on the business of online directory services and crowd-sourced reviews about businesses. Founded in 2004 by Jeremy Stoppelman and Russel Simmons, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Yelp's primary service is providing a platform where customers can post honest reviews about businesses, including restaurants, salons, professional services, and more. This enables other consumers to make informed decisions while fulfilling their needs. They can access everything from the operating hours of businesses to ratings, price ranges, menus, and even customer photos, making it a comprehensive guide.
Yelp also provides a reservation service known as Yelp Reservations, which allows customers to make online reservations at participating businesses. Additionally, Yelp’s data management services allow businesses to track and optimize their listing on the platform for improved customer engagement and lead generation.
With thousands of businesses listed on its platform, Yelp has become a pivotal and powerful tool in today's consumer society. As of Q1 2021, Yelp holds over 224 million reviews of various businesses worldwide. Moreover, it often plays a significant role in shaping customer opinions, impacting the success or failure of companies and enterprises of all scales.
The company generates its revenue through advertising. Businesses can choose to pay for premium advertising services offered by Yelp, like enhanced listing features or sponsored search results to increase their visibility on the platform. It also offers deals and gift certificates, giving businesses another way to lure consumers while improving their sales.
Yelp reported annual revenue of over $872M in 2020 and had expanded its presence to 32 international markets. The company remains committed to connecting people with great local businesses and continues to innovate its offerings, enhancing the users' experience while contributing to the success of countless businesses globally.
In the stock market, Yelp's shares have been on a volatile journey. In its initial public offering in 2012, the company's shares were priced at $15 each. Over the years, the share prices have seen significant highs and lows, reflecting the competitive and unpredictable nature of the internet services industry.
Despite the challenges, Yelp Inc. remains a key player in the online review business and a go-to source for consumers seeking trusted recommendations. Its business model, pivoting around user-generated content, keeps it at the forefront of the internet services sector. As of now, there is no denying Yelp's role as a digital powerhouse shaping the customer-business dynamic.
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Yelp Inc. (NYSE:YELP) has an average "Reduce" rating from analysts, with a consensus 12-month price target of $26.57, despite JPMorgan initiating coverage with an "underweight" rating and a $19 target. The company recently exceeded quarterly earnings and revenue expectations, reporting $0.57 EPS on $375.52 million in revenue, but its stock remains near its yearly low. Insiders have sold shares worth approximately $304,949, while institutional investors hold 90.11% of the company.
Yelp (NYSE:YELP) shares recently hit a new 52-week low of $17.64, trading significantly below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages. Despite a "Reduce" consensus rating from analysts, the company exceeded expectations in its latest quarter with EPS of $0.57 and revenue of $375.52 million. Insider selling by the CFO and CTO, along with institutional trading activity, also characterized recent company movements.
Gathered Grounds, a Phoenix-based coffee shop ranked No. 52 on Yelp’s 2025 Top 100 Coffee Shops list, is set to open its first permanent brick-and-mortar location in Uptown Phoenix. The company, which previously operated primarily from a mobile coffee trailer for over five years, will establish its new store at Central Avenue and Camelback Road. Founder Jared Olesen emphasized that the new location will build on their mobile success by offering improved parking, an enclosed patio, and a dedicated mobile pick-up window, aiming to further integrate into the community.
Yelp's shares recently dropped to a new 52-week low of $19.58, prompting a "Reduce" average rating from analysts with a consensus target price of $26.57. Despite this, the company exceeded quarterly earnings expectations, reporting $0.57 EPS against $0.36 expected and $375.5 million in revenue. Insider sales primarily covered tax obligations, while institutional investors showed mixed activity in their holdings.
Yelp has integrated OpenAI's GPT-Live-1 voice model into its Yelp Host and Hatch products, which serve restaurants and home service businesses, respectively. This upgrade enables more natural, full-duplex conversations with callers, allowing for interruptions and automatic language switching. The move aims to improve lead conversion and operational efficiency, leveraging the high conversion rates of phone calls and Yelp's strategy to diversify revenue through subscription-based voice tools.
Cygnus Capital Advisors LLC significantly increased its stake in Yelp Inc. (NYSE:YELP) by purchasing 162,050 shares, bringing its total holdings to 167,050 shares valued at approximately $4.1 million. Yelp's latest quarterly results surpassed analyst expectations, with EPS of $0.57 and revenue of $375.52 million, yet analysts maintain a cautious "Reduce" rating and a $27.57 price target. Insider transactions show executives selling shares primarily to cover tax obligations.
This article identifies the highest-rated cheap eats restaurants within a 10-kilometer radius of Lubbock, Texas, based on Yelp data as of August 8, 2025. It highlights the growing consumer demand for value when dining out and notes that ethnic cuisines, food trucks, and street vendors often provide more affordable options due to lower production and overhead costs. The list was compiled using Yelp's ranking system, considering businesses with at least 20 reviews and a "$" cost rating, while excluding chains with more than five national locations.
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Amara Carmen, Chief People Officer of YELP INC, sold 500 shares of YELP at $22.14 each on September 1, 2026. Following this transaction, Carmen's ownership in YELP INC stands at 100,536 shares. The sale was filed under code S.