Yext Analyst Ratings Show Positive Shift with Average Price Target Rising by 8.43% to $9.65

Five analysts have published ratings on Yext YEXT, with 4 analysts having a bullish view, 0 somewhat bullish, 1 indifferent, and no bearish or somewhat bearish ratings. The average 12-month price target is $9.65, with a high of $10.00 and a low of $8.25. Analysts have recently raised their price targets, with the current average up 8.43% from the previous average of $8.90.

Five analysts have recently published ratings on Yext (YEXT), with a majority expressing a bullish view. Four analysts maintain a bullish stance, while one is indifferent, and none are bearish or somewhat bearish. The average 12-month price target for YEXT is $9.65, with a high of $10.00 and a low of $8.25. Notably, analysts have raised their price targets, with the current average increasing by 8.43% from the previous average of $8.90 [1].

Key analysts include Ryan MacDonald from Needham, who maintains a Buy rating with a $10.00 price target, and Tom White from DA Davidson, who raised their rating to Neutral with a $8.25 price target. Naved Khan from B. Riley Securities also raised their rating to Buy with a $10.00 price target [1].

Analysts' views are influenced by several factors, including YEXT's recent financial performance and growth prospects. The company reported strong Q1 2026 earnings, meeting earnings per share forecasts and surpassing revenue expectations. Additionally, CEO Michael Walrath proposed an unsolicited $9.00 per share buyout, which has led to increased investor interest and a rise in the stock's price [2].

Insider trading activity and hedge fund involvement also indicate significant interest in YEXT. In the past six months, insiders have sold shares, while institutional investors have added and decreased their positions [3].

References:
[1] https://www.benzinga.com/insights/analyst-ratings/25/08/47198518/expert-outlook-yext-through-the-eyes-of-5-analysts
[2] https://www.investing.com/news/analyst-ratings/yext-stock-rises-after-ceo-walrath-offers-9-per-share-buyout-proposal-93CH-4198138
[3] https://www.quiverquant.com/news/New+Analyst+Forecast%3A+%24YEXT+Given+%2410.0+Price+Target