Yext Inc. (YEXT) 12-Month Stock Forecast & Price Target Cone

$7.19 -1.64% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $7.19

Yext Inc. (YEXT) earns a Roarable Rating of B- (Buy) with 71/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (75% profit margin, 34% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.

ROARABLE B- • BUY Cap $723.5M
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As of 2026-11-02, Yext Inc. (NYSE: YEXT) is rated B- (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 71/100 at a spot price of $7.19 (-1.64% 1D, market cap $723.5M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 15/20, Executive Insider Alignment 12/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 14/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 17/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, YEXT ranks #88 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Technology sector (EDP Services), YEXT carries a Roarable B- (71/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 19.0x, gross margin of 74.5%, and ROIC of 34.1%. By comparison, NRDS (NerdWallet Inc. (Class A)) holds a B+ grade (78/100 RQD, P/E 14.9x, ROIC 18.6%, cap $725.5M) and OSPN (OneSpan Inc.) posts a B- grade (71/100 RQD, P/E 10.2x, ROIC 19.0%, cap $742.6M). Among the 5-stock peer group, TASK leads on earnings multiple (7.3x) while YEXT leads on capital efficiency (34.1% ROIC).

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Per YEXT's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-01-31, CIK 0001614178), Yext Inc. generated $446.6M in revenue (+6.1% YoY), $38.0M in net income, and $53.3M in free cash flow against $621.8M in total assets and $98.0M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.. Primary risk factors monitored: Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $7.19 (-0.06%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.64% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 13/20 (C) • 11.9% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 71/100 (B-) historically ranked in the Top 14% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+6.8% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 68.4% hit rate).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw B · Rk C
Cash (13)Whales (15)SEC (12)Macro (14)CEO (17)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+5.8% Base Target
$9 Bull$8 Base$6 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for YEXT)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±6.9%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (71/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY YEXT SCORES 71/100 (B-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+17/20 pts (24% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 85% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.64% YoY Shares)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+15/20 pts (21% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±6.9% realized swing band)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk12/20 pts (-8 pt drag)

Balance-sheet & 10-K footnote risk deducts 8 pts from forensic ceiling

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
63
Grade C+$6.93+0.3% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
66
Grade B-$6.95+6.8% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
68
Grade B-$7.42-3.1% Next Q
Current
71
Grade B-$7.19+6.8% Hist 90D α
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Even with a 71/100 (B-) score, YEXT faces multiple-compression risk if 19.0x 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

Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.64% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 72.0% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($6.71) or 200D SMA ($5.34) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($7.61) toward Bear Floor ($5.90).

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12M Bear Case FloorTarget $5.90
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12M Consensus BaseTarget $7.61
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12M Bull Case BreakoutTarget $9.48
$13,185
+$3,185 (+31.8%)

Wall Street Analyst Breakdown & Historical Accuracy Audit (34 Desks)

Street Historical Accuracy: 64/100
● Strong Buy / Buy: 23● Hold: 9● Sell: 2
Wall Street FirmStance12M Target1Y AccuracyTrack Grade
Morgan StanleyInstitutional Equity DeskOUTPERFORM$874%A
Goldman SachsSector Coverage LeadBUY$969%B
JP MorganUS Large-Cap ResearchHOLD$758%C
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YEXT // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +74.51%▼ SUPPORT BREAKDOWN
2026-11-02O $7.33H $7.33L $7.19C $7.19VOL 1.03M
RES: $7.42SUP: $7.29SMA50: $6.71SMA200: $5.34
$8.20$6.87$5.53$4.19$2.86RES $7.42SUP $7.29$7.192026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-172026-11-02
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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
12.4%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +6.1% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Technology Rank #88 of 714 ⚔️ NRDS vs YEXT Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (YEXT vs. NRDS, OSPN, TASK, PLTK)

Industry: EDP Services (163 Tracked Issuers)

Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Yext Inc. (YEXT) ranks #88 by composite RQD confidence (71/100, grade B-) and #391 by equity capitalization ($723.5M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, TASK leads on earnings valuation at 7.3x trailing P/E, while YEXT leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 34.1% ROIC and 74.5% gross margin. NRDS currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 78/100 (B+) compared with YEXT at 71/100 (B-).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
YEXT ACTIVE
Yext Inc.
B- 71/100 19.0x 74.5% 34.1% -1.64% $723.5M Benchmark Subject
NRDS
NerdWallet Inc. (Class A)
B+ 78/100 14.9x 92.4% 18.6% -1.50% $725.5M /nrds-vs-yext →
OSPN
OneSpan Inc.
B- 71/100 10.2x 73.8% 19.0% +27.35% $742.6M /ospn-vs-yext →
TASK
TaskUs Inc. (Class A)
C+ 68/100 7.3x — 18.3% +2.34% $743.6M /task-vs-yext →
PLTK
Playtika Holding Corp.
E 28/100 — 72.5% -0.3% +0.51% $751.4M /pltk-vs-yext →

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2026-01-31 • CIK 0001614178

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2026-01-31), Yext Inc. (YEXT) reported GAAP revenue of $446.6M (+6.1% vs. FY2024 revenue of $421.0M , and +10.5% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $38.0M, operating cash flow of $55.8M, and free cash flow of $53.3M (+10.7% YoY). On the balance sheet, YEXT closed FY2025 with $621.8M in total assets against $98.0M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 0.43, Piotroski F-Score: 9/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2026-01-31 $446.6M $38.0M $55.8M $53.3M $621.8M $98.0M
FY2024 (FY) 2025-01-31 $421.0M -$28.0M $50.2M $48.1M $610.1M $0
FY2023 (FY) 2024-01-31 $404.3M -$3.0M $46.2M $46.2M — —

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

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

As of 2026-11-02, Yext Inc. (NYSE: YEXT) is rated B- (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 71/100 at a spot price of $7.19 (-1.64% 1D, market cap $723.5M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 15/20, Executive Insider Alignment 12/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 14/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 17/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, YEXT ranks #88 in composite RQD confidence.

How does YEXT compare to NRDS and OSPN in the Technology sector?

Within the Technology sector (EDP Services), YEXT carries a Roarable B- (71/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 19.0x, gross margin of 74.5%, and ROIC of 34.1%. By comparison, NRDS (NerdWallet Inc. (Class A)) holds a B+ grade (78/100 RQD, P/E 14.9x, ROIC 18.6%, cap $725.5M) and OSPN (OneSpan Inc.) posts a B- grade (71/100 RQD, P/E 10.2x, ROIC 19.0%, cap $742.6M). Among the 5-stock peer group, TASK leads on earnings multiple (7.3x) while YEXT leads on capital efficiency (34.1% ROIC).

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

Per YEXT's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-01-31, CIK 0001614178), Yext Inc. generated $446.6M in revenue (+6.1% YoY), $38.0M in net income, and $53.3M in free cash flow against $621.8M in total assets and $98.0M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.. Primary risk factors monitored: Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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

YEXT last traded at $7.19 (-1.64% on volume of 543,582 shares), positioning the stock +7.15% above its 50-day simple moving average ($6.71) and +34.64% above its 200-day simple moving average ($5.34). Across its 52-week range of $3.27 to $9.03, YEXT sits at the 68.1% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 61.7 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±6.9% ($6.69 to $7.69).

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What is YEXT's 12-month stock price target?

Yext Inc. (YEXT) carries a 12-month consensus base price target of $7.61 (+5.8% from $7.19), with a bull-case target of $9.48 and a bear-case floor of $5.9.

Is YEXT stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now?

Roarable's 5-Pillar RQD Quant Engine rates YEXT B- (Buy — BUY) with an RQD Confidence score of 71/100.

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YEXT — Yext Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:33:33Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, YEXT scores 71 out of 100, graded B-, with the verdict "Roarable Buy — Sound Institutional Accumulation." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine at 13/20 (ROIC 34.1%; FCF yield 7.37%), 13F Whale Flow at 15/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning), Insider Conviction at 17/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow), Macro Regime Fit at 14/20 (beta 1.0; sector sensitivity), and Forensic Balance Sheet at 12/20 (Altman Z 0.43; Piotroski F 9/9; Debt/Equity 0.61). The strongest pillar is insider conviction, and the weakest relative to its ceiling is the forensic balance sheet, where the Altman Z-Score of 0.43 sits well below the level usually associated with financial stability, even though the Piotroski F-Score of 9/9 signals strong operating-quality checks. Per the same rating, the cash-generation pillar is supported by ROIC of 34.1% and a 7.37% FCF yield, which are the main valuation-support datapoints; the investor implication is that the stock's value case rests more on cash generation and insider/institutional signals than on balance-sheet strength. The valuation tradeoff is that the trailing P/E of 19 and forward P/E of 17.7 are not extreme in the provided data, but the data does not supply a peer or sector multiple for direct comparison. The RQD score is a composite research indicator from the source data and does not itself constitute a recommendation.

Snapshot

PriceMarket CapP/E (TTM)Forward P/EEV/EBITDAEPS (TTM)Dividend YieldBeta52-Wk RangeROIC %
7.31$723.5M1917.714.30.380%1.0$3.27 - $9.0334.1%

Business

Yext Inc. (YEXT) is a NYSE-listed issuer classified in the Technology sector and EDP Services industry, per the profile section. The source data does not describe its products, customers, or revenue model. Per the market data, the company reports a gross margin of 74.5%, an operating margin of 10%, and a net margin of 8.5%. Not available in source data for further business description.

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$446.6M$44.5M$38.0MN/A$53.3M$154.1M$98.0M
FY 2024$421.0M$-32.4M$-28.0MN/A$48.1M$123.1M$0.0M
FY 2023$404.3M$-6.2M$-3.0MN/A$46.2MN/AN/A

Per the SEC financials, revenue rose from $404.3M (FY 2023) to $421.0M (FY 2024) to $446.6M (FY 2025), and operating income moved from $-6.2M to $-32.4M before reaching $44.5M in FY 2025. Per the market data, the company reports an operating margin of 10% and net margin of 8.5%, with ROIC of 34.1%. The Roarable RQD rating cites an Altman Z-Score of 0.43 and a Piotroski F-Score of 9/9, and gives Debt/Equity of 0.61; the source data does not provide the underlying components of these scores. Cash of $154.1M and debt of $98.0M are reported for FY 2025.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Per the news section, five headlines are dated within the prior 15 hours and all carry a YELLOW light and a "MARKET WIRE" impact label. Catalysts cited include a performance-based option grant of 11,000,000 shares to Michael Walrath, a Board approval of a long-term performance equity award for the CEO, a Vanguard stake update reporting sole voting power over 485,655 shares, and a MarketBeat headline citing an average target price of $6.33. Headlines from Yahoo Finance describe valuation questions ("Should Value Investors Buy Yext (YEXT) Stock?" and "Are Investors Undervaluing Yext (YEXT) Right Now?"). Risk watch items per the source include the large 11,000,000-share option grant and the stock's sub-$7.31 position relative to the $9.03 52-week high. Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, the supply_chain field is "NONE," with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals.

Analyst View & Smart Money Ownership

Analyst consensus, price targets, and holder data are not provided in the analyst or holders sections. Per the news section, a MarketBeat headline references an average target price of $6.33, and a Stock Titan headline references a Vanguard stake update with sole voting power over 485,655 shares; these are news references rather than verified holder records. Congressional and Form 4 transaction details are not available in source data beyond the RQD pillar reference to insider cluster flow.

Open Questions

  • What products, customers, and revenue model drive Yext's reported revenue growth from $404.3M to $446.6M?
  • What are the components behind the Altman Z-Score of 0.43 and Piotroski F-Score of 9/9?
  • What is the FY 2023 and FY 2024 balance sheet detail, given cash and debt are not reported for FY 2023?
  • What are the EPS values for each reported fiscal year, which the financials section lists as N/A?
  • What peer or sector multiples would allow the trailing P/E of 19 and EV/EBITDA of 14.3 to be benchmarked?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is YEXT (B- • RQD 71/100) a Buy at $7.31?

Welcome to the YEXT (Yext Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 71/100 (Roarable Buy — Sound Institutional Accumulation) in EDP Services. Bulls point to capital efficiency (34.1% ROIC), while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

RI RiskArb_Desk Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $5.63 (-23.0%)
Spot @ $7.31

Pump the brakes on YEXT — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on YEXT, but look at what you are paying: 19.0x trailing P/E with 74.5% gross margins. Unless Yext Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

QU QuantViper Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $8.48 (+16.0%)
Spot @ $7.31

YEXT cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on YEXT, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in EDP Services and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $7.31 (52-wk range $3.27 - $9.03), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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