Yext Inc. Shares Drop 12% After Earnings Miss Expectations
Why Yext (YEXT) Stock Fell 12% After Hours On Tuesday

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Yext Inc. (NYSE:YEXT) saw its shares decline by 12% in after-hours trading after reporting first-quarter fiscal 2027 earnings. Revenue of $107.9 million fell short of analyst expectations of $112 million, despite earnings per share exceeding forecasts. The company plans to invest in product development and strategic acquisitions.
- 01Yext's first-quarter revenue was $107.9 million, below the expected $112 million.
- 02Non-GAAP earnings per share reached $0.14, surpassing estimates of $0.12.
- 03Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) stood at $440.8 million.
- 04Yext repurchased approximately 24.3 million shares for $140 million during the quarter.
- 05The stock is down 38.27% over the past year, closing at $3.71 after hours.
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Yext Inc. (NYSE:YEXT) experienced a significant drop in its stock price, falling 11.88% to $3.71 in after-hours trading on Tuesday following its first-quarter fiscal 2027 earnings report. The company's revenue of $107.9 million was below analyst expectations of $112 million, despite reporting non-GAAP earnings of $0.14 per share, which exceeded forecasts of $0.12. This marks the fifth consecutive quarter that Yext has surpassed EPS estimates. On a GAAP basis, net income was $2.6 million, an increase from $770,000 a year earlier. Additionally, Yext's Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) reached $440.8 million. CEO Michael Walrath highlighted the company's profitability and cash generation, indicating plans for product development and strategic acquisitions. During the quarter, Yext completed a share repurchase of approximately 24.3 million shares for $140 million and increased its share buyback authorization by $100 million. The stock has seen a 38.27% decline over the past year, reflecting broader market challenges.
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Yext's stock decline could affect investor sentiment and the company's ability to attract new investments.
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