Yelp is rated Buy, trading at 6x economic EBITDA with no debt, $300M cash, and aggressive buybacks despite minimal top-line growth. YELP's Q1 revenue grew 1% with stable services and ad revenue, while ad clicks declined 10% but CPC rose 8%, signaling pricing power. Stock-based compensation remains elevated but is targeted to fall below 6% of revenue by 2027; buybacks retired 12% of shares in a year.
Yelp: Stock Comp Isn't An Issue When Repurchases Are Aggressive At A Bargain Valuation
Source: Seeking Alpha