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Yelp Inc. (YELP) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$19.81 +3.77% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $19.91

Yelp Inc. (YELP) carries a Roarable Rating of C- (Hold) with 60/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

ROARABLE C- • HOLD / WATCH Cap $1.04B
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As of 2026-11-03, Yelp Inc. (NYSE: YELP) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 60/100 at a spot price of $19.81 (+3.77% 1D, market cap $1.04B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 19/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 6/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 13/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, YELP ranks #328 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Other Consumer Services), YELP carries a Roarable C- (60/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 7.1x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 29.5%. By comparison, CRAI (CRA International Inc.) holds a C+ grade (68/100 RQD, P/E 22.5x, ROIC 33.6%, cap $1.23B) and DFIN (Donnelley Financial Solutions Inc.) posts a B+ grade (79/100 RQD, P/E 46.3x, ROIC 21.4%, cap $1.63B). Among the 5-stock peer group, YELP leads on earnings multiple (7.1x) while CRAI leads on capital efficiency (33.6% ROIC).

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Per YELP's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001345016), Yelp Inc. generated $1.46B in revenue (+3.7% YoY), $145.6M in net income, and $323.7M in free cash flow against $958.5M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (steady margins)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $19.91 (+0.49%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-1.52% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 19/20 (A+) • 22.1% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 60/100 (C-) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+0.4% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 53.5% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
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5-PILLAR RQD RADARRw C · Rk D+
Cash (19)Whales (6)SEC (14)Macro (8)CEO (13)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+0.9% Base Target
$36 Bull$20 Base$16 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for YELP)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±9.2%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (60/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY YELP SCORES 60/100 (C-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+19/20 pts (32% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 22.1% FCF Margin ($323.7M FCF) & 52% Gross Margin

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+14/20 pts (23% of score)

Altman Z-Score 3.20 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 6/9

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning6/20 pts (-14 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-14 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
52
Grade C-$18.92+7.2% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
55
Grade C$20.28-7.5% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
57
Grade C$18.75+5.7% Next Q
Current
60
Grade C-$19.81+0.4% Hist 90D α
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the YELP Bull Thesis Could Fail

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Even with a 60/100 (C-) score, YELP faces multiple-compression risk if 7.1x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-1.52% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 49.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($19.94) or 200D SMA ($23.62) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($19.99) toward Bear Floor ($15.59).

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RSI-14 MOMENTUMNEUTRAL RANGE
4730 Oversold · 70 Hot
ALTMAN-Z SHIELDFORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)
3.20>3.0 Fortress Safe
PIOTROSKI F-SCORESOLID CORE (5–6)
6 / 99-Pt Accounting
52-WEEK LASER RANGE15% OF RANGE
L: $17$19.81H: $34
1. Money & Cash Health● HEALTHY
Are profits real cash in the bank?

Real cash coming in backs up reported profits (steady margins and healthy balance-sheet cushion).

Factor Grade: A+RQD 19 / 20
2. Big Money & Insiders● TRIMMING
Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Insiders and big institutional desks have been trimming shares rather than stepping up to buy.

Factor Grade: DRQD 19 / 40
3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● WATCH
SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

No major SEC filing blowups, though current interest rates and Fed liquidity call for normal position sizing.

Factor Grade: D+RQD 22 / 40
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Cash & Moat Bull AI
ROIC & Free Cash Flow Model
BULLISH (95)

29.5% ROIC with 42.0% gross margin and 2.80% FCF yield.

SEC Forensic Auditor AI
10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard
BULLISH (70)

Altman-Z 3.20 and Piotroski 6/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

Whale & Macro Hawk AI
Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq
BEARISH (45)

19/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 8/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like YELP
  • ✓Strong cash generator (steady margins)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.
Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong
  • !Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.
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YELP // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -30.90%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE
2026-11-03O $18.96H $19.81L $18.96C $19.81VOL 1.29M
RES: $34.11SUP: $15.44SMA50: $19.94SMA200: $23.62
$30.23$26.72$23.20$19.69$16.18RES $34.11SUP $15.44$19.812026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-03
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
-7.7%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +3.7% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (YELP)

Consumer Discretionary Rank #328 of 1009 ⚔️ CRAI vs YELP Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (YELP vs. CRAI, DFIN, CSV, EVH)

Industry: Other Consumer Services (73 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Yelp Inc. (YELP) ranks #328 by composite RQD confidence (60/100, grade C-) and #502 by equity capitalization ($1.04B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, YELP leads on earnings valuation at 7.1x trailing P/E, while CRAI leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 33.6% ROIC and — gross margin. DFIN currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 79/100 (B+) compared with YELP at 60/100 (C-).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
YELP ACTIVE
Yelp Inc.
C- 60/100 7.1x — 29.5% +3.77% $1.04B Benchmark Subject
CRAI
CRA International Inc.
C+ 68/100 22.5x — 33.6% +0.56% $1.23B /crai-vs-yelp →
DFIN
Donnelley Financial Solutions Inc.
B+ 79/100 46.3x — 21.4% +1.29% $1.63B /dfin-vs-yelp →
CSV
Carriage Services Inc.
D+ 56/100 10.9x 35.1% 29.8% +0.17% $554.1M /csv-vs-yelp →
EVH
Evolent Health Inc (Class A)
D- 43/100 — 21.3% -26.3% +3.49% $486.2M /evh-vs-yelp →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001345016 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Yelp Inc. (YELP) reported GAAP revenue of $1.46B (+3.7% vs. FY2024 revenue of $1.41B , and +9.6% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $145.6M, operating cash flow of $372.0M, and free cash flow of $323.7M (+30.3% YoY). On the balance sheet, YELP closed FY2025 with $958.5M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 3.20, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $1.46B $145.6M $372.0M $323.7M $958.5M —
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $1.41B $132.8M $285.8M $248.5M $983.6M —
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $1.34B $99.2M $306.3M $306.3M — —

3. YELP Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is YELP stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-03, Yelp Inc. (NYSE: YELP) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 60/100 at a spot price of $19.81 (+3.77% 1D, market cap $1.04B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 19/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 6/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 13/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, YELP ranks #328 in composite RQD confidence.

How does YELP compare to CRAI and DFIN in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Other Consumer Services), YELP carries a Roarable C- (60/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 7.1x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 29.5%. By comparison, CRAI (CRA International Inc.) holds a C+ grade (68/100 RQD, P/E 22.5x, ROIC 33.6%, cap $1.23B) and DFIN (Donnelley Financial Solutions Inc.) posts a B+ grade (79/100 RQD, P/E 46.3x, ROIC 21.4%, cap $1.63B). Among the 5-stock peer group, YELP leads on earnings multiple (7.1x) while CRAI leads on capital efficiency (33.6% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for YELP?

Per YELP's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001345016), Yelp Inc. generated $1.46B in revenue (+3.7% YoY), $145.6M in net income, and $323.7M in free cash flow against $958.5M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (steady margins)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is YELP trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

YELP last traded at $19.81 (+3.77% on volume of 1,060,704 shares), positioning the stock -0.65% below its 50-day simple moving average ($19.94) and -16.13% below its 200-day simple moving average ($23.62). Across its 52-week range of $17.27 to $34.49, YELP sits at the 14.8% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 47.0 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±9.2% ($17.99 to $21.63).

Direct Sub-Reports: YELP RQD Cockpit YELP 12M Forecast YELP Earnings & Move YELP Dividends & DRIP YELP Insiders & 13F YELP Whale Options YELP Profit Sankey YELP News & Why
ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 60/100 (C-) ✓ SEC XBRL & RQD VERIFIED

YELP — Yelp Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-12-31

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Yelp Inc. (YELP) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 60/100, corresponding to a C- letter grade (Roarable Hold) at a spot price of $19.81 (+3.77% 1D, market capitalization $1.04B).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (19/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 29.5%, gross margin of —, operating margin of 12.6%, and free cash flow yield of —.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (6/20) + Insider Conviction (13/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (8/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (14/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 3.20, Piotroski F-Score of 6/9, and Debt/Equity of N/A.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Yelp Inc. Is a NYSE-listed issuer classified in the Consumer Discretionary sector and the Other Consumer Services industry..0B.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), Yelp Inc. (YELP) reported $1.46B in annual revenue (up from $1.41B in FY2024, +3.7% YoY) and $145.6M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($1.34B revenue, $99.2M net income) through FY2025, YELP scaled operating cash flow to $372.0M and free cash flow to $323.7M, backed by $958.5M in total assets against $0 in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (C- • RQD 60/100): Strong cash generator (steady margins)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Free cash flow yield of — and institutional whale pillar of 6/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 19/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 6/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $17.27 – $34.49 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Investors must weigh 7.1x trailing P/E and 3.6x EV/EBITDA against 12.6% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

Operating in Other Consumer Services (Consumer Discretionary), YELP carries a macro regime beta of 1.00 and gross margin of —.

  • Key Question #1: Can YELP sustain or expand its 12.6% operating margin and 29.5% ROIC against Other Consumer Services peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $1.46B and free cash flow of $323.7M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $0 in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is YELP's 6.6x forward P/E multiple to Consumer Discretionary capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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YELP Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $19.81?

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MA MacroHawk_NYC RQD DEBATE OPENER • Cross-Asset Macro Desk 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $23.10 (+21.0%)
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Strong operating returns (ROIC 29.5%) and very low multiples (P/E TTM 7.1, EV/EBITDA 3.6) against a price of 18.96 near the bottom of i

Strong operating returns (ROIC 29.5%) and very low multiples (P/E TTM 7.1, EV/EBITDA 3.6) against a price of 18.96 near the bottom of its 52-week range.. When you look under the hood at YELP, Fundamental Cash Engine is 19/20 with 0.0% gross margins and 29.5% ROIC. Bears are staring in the rearview mirror while institutional 13F flow (6/20) has been quietly accumulating below $34.49. My 12M target is $23.10.

RetailWhale_TX 🐂 BULL

@FadeTheHype Shorting a 6/20 institutional whale-flow stock at $19.09 is dangerous when funds are rotating into Consumer Discretionary.

FA FadeTheHype RQD DEBATE OPENER • Contrarian Tape Reader 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $15.84 (-17.0%)
Spot @ $19.09

Weak institutional flow (6/20 whale score) and a RED-flagged price target cut to $24.25 leave little confirmation behind the valuation

Careful chasing YELP at $19.09. Weak institutional flow (6/20 whale score) and a RED-flagged price target cut to $24.25 leave little confirmation behind the valuation case.. Gross margin is 0.0%, but operating margin is 12.6%, which shows SG&A and reinvestment are eating into bottom-line EPS. Target $15.84 on multiple compression.

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