Shares of online reputation and search platform Yext (NYSE:YEXT)
jumped 33% in the afternoon session after the company reported an impressive "beat and raise" first quarter 2025 (Q1 FY-26) results, which blew past Wall Street's billings and EBITDA estimates. Sales rose 14% from the previous year, lifted by growing demand from direct customers.
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Online reputation and search platform Yext (NYSE:YEXT) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 14.1% year on year to $109.5 million. Guidance for next quarter’s revenue was better than expected at $111.3 million at the midpoint, 1.7% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.12 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.
Online reputation and search platform Yext (NYSE:YEXT)
will be announcing earnings results tomorrow after market close. Here’s what investors should know.
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Yext trades at $6.11 per share and has moved almost in lockstep with the market over the last six months. The stock has lost 13.9% while the S&P 500 is down 8.9%. This might have investors contemplating their next move.
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