Why Yext (YEXT) Stock Is Trading Up TodayShares of digital knowledge management company Yext (
NYSE:YEXT) jumped 10.6% in the morning session after its Chairman and CEO, Michael Walrath, submitted a non-binding proposal to acquire all outstanding shares of the company he doesn't already own for $9.00 per share in cash. The offer prompted the company's board to form a special committee of independent directors to evaluate the proposal and explore other options. Mr. Walrath indicated that the proposal is backed by reputable financing sources. In a separate announcement, Yext stated it expects its second-quarter results to be within or better than its previously issued guidance. However, in light of the acquisition offer, the company withdrew its financial guidance for the full fiscal year 2026.
Yext CEO Submits Non-Binding Acquisition Proposal; Expresses Openness to Alternative Bidders in Pursuit of Maximizing Stockholder Value
Yext, Inc. (
NYSE: YEXT), the leading brand visibility platform, today announced that Michael Walrath, its Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors, has submitted a proposal to acquire all outstanding shares of the Company not already owned by him at a price of $9.00 per share in cash. Mr. Walrath has indicated that the proposal is backed by reputable and well-capitalized financing sources that have expressed support for the proposal subject to customary confirmatory diligence.
3 Small-Cap Stocks with Open QuestionsSmall-cap stocks can be incredibly lucrative investments because their lack of analyst coverage leads to frequent mispricings.
However, these businesses (and their stock prices) often stay small because their subscale operations make it harder to expand their competitive moats.
The Trade Desk, Wix, Yext, UiPath, and 8x8 Stocks Trade Down, What You Need To KnowA number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after markets pulled back as a hotter-than-expected wholesale inflation report for July dampened hopes for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut. The U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI), a key measure of wholesale inflation, rose 0.9% month-over-month in July, far exceeding the 0.2% increase that economists had predicted. Annually, prices at the wholesale level jumped 3.3%, also surpassing the 2.5% forecast. This hotter-than-expected data has poured cold water on widespread expectations for an interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve next month. Persistent inflation makes it less likely for the central bank to ease monetary policy. Sectors with high-growth stocks, such as SaaS, are particularly sensitive to interest rate changes, as the prospect of higher rates for longer can diminish the present value of their future earnings, leading to a decline in stock prices.
Yext, UiPath, SentinelOne, Asure, and Dayforce Shares Are Soaring, What You Need To KnowA number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the SaaS sector continued to rally as favorable inflation data bolstered hopes for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut. This optimism was largely driven by a benign July Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, which solidified investor expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut. Following the release of the inflation data, which showed a year-over-year increase of 2.7%, the probability of a rate cut in September surged to over 96%. Lower interest rates are typically beneficial for growth-oriented technology stocks, as they can reduce borrowing costs and increase the present value of future earnings. Adding to the positive sentiment was a 90-day delay in the imposition of higher tariffs on Chinese goods, which reduced trade-related uncertainty for the technology sector.
1 Software Stock on Our Watchlist and 2 We IgnoreFrom commerce to culture, software is digitizing every aspect of our lives. This secular theme makes SaaS companies attractive investment candidates but also comes with higher valuations that cause volatility.
Unfortunately, the rich prices have haunted them over the past six months as the industry has shed 13.2%. This drawdown is a noticeable divergence from the S&P 500’s 5.4% return.
3 of Wall Street’s Favorite Stocks We Approach with CautionWall Street has set ambitious price targets for the stocks in this article.
While this suggests attractive upside potential, it’s important to remain skeptical because analysts face institutional pressures that can sometimes lead to overly optimistic forecasts.
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But with less stability and fewer resources than their bigger counterparts, these companies face steeper challenges in scaling their businesses.
3 Cash-Producing Stocks We Approach with CautionGenerating cash is essential for any business, but not all cash-rich companies are great investments.
Some produce plenty of cash but fail to allocate it effectively, leading to missed opportunities.
Yext Report: AI Search Gains Consumer Trust
Yext, Inc. (
NYSE: YEXT), the leading brand visibility platform, today released The Rise of AI Search Archetypes report, a global study of how consumers are adopting — and trusting — AI tools to discover, evaluate, and choose brands. As AI becomes embedded in everyday search behavior, the report outlines key shifts redefining brand visibility across platforms.
3 Unprofitable Stocks We Keep Off Our RadarRunning at a loss can be a red flag.
Many of these businesses face mounting challenges as competition increases and funding becomes harder to secure.
Sales And Marketing Software Stocks Q1 Recap: Benchmarking Braze (NASDAQ:BRZE)As the Q1 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the sales and marketing software industry, including Braze (
NASDAQ:BRZE) and its peers.
Yext, SentinelOne, BlackLine, Paycom, and Teradata Shares Plummet, What You Need To KnowA number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after the Trump administration announced intentions to impose a 35% tariff on many goods imported from Canada.
A Look Back at Sales And Marketing Software Stocks’ Q1 Earnings: Semrush (NYSE:SEMR) Vs The Rest Of The PackThe end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how Semrush (
NYSE:SEMR) and the rest of the sales and marketing software stocks fared in Q1.
Yext (NYSE:YEXT): Strongest Q1 Results from the Sales And Marketing Software GroupEarnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q1 behind us, let’s have a look at Yext (
NYSE:YEXT) and its peers.
A Look Back at Sales And Marketing Software Stocks’ Q1 Earnings: Upland (NASDAQ:UPLD) Vs The Rest Of The PackThe end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who not so much). Let’s take a look at how sales and marketing software stocks fared in Q1, starting with Upland (
NASDAQ:UPLD).
Sales And Marketing Software Stocks Q1 Teardown: Sprinklr (NYSE:CXM) Vs The RestAs the craze of earnings season draws to a close, here’s a look back at some of the most exciting (and some less so) results from Q1. Today, we are looking at sales and marketing software stocks, starting with Sprinklr (
NYSE:CXM).
1 Small-Cap Stock with Solid Fundamentals and 2 to Be Wary OfMany small-cap stocks have limited Wall Street coverage, giving savvy investors the chance to act before everyone else catches on.
But the flip side is that these businesses have increased downside risk because they lack the scale and staying power of their larger competitors.
Yext Launches Research Program to Power the Future of SEO and Marketing Strategy
Yext, Inc. (
NYSE: YEXT), the leading brand visibility platform, today announced the launch of Yext Research. The new initiative is designed to give marketers and SEO professionals access to the signals, benchmarks, and trends that define how brands are being discovered and trusted in today’s new search era.
1 Software Stock Worth Your Attention and 2 to QuestionSoftware is eating the world, and virtually no business is left untouched by it. This secular theme makes SaaS companies attractive investment candidates but also comes with higher valuations that cause volatility.
Unfortunately, the rich prices have haunted them over the past six months as the industry has shed 7.1%. This drawdown was disappointing since the S&P 500 stood firm.
Q1 Earnings Roundup: ON24 (NYSE:ONTF) And The Rest Of The Sales And Marketing Software SegmentLet’s dig into the relative performance of ON24 (
NYSE:ONTF) and its peers as we unravel the now-completed Q1 sales and marketing software earnings season.
