Rating Change
Morgan Stanley reiterated its Underweight rating on Yelp Inc. (NYSE:YELP) on October 13, 2026.
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Morgan Stanley Reiterates Underweight Rating on Yelp Inc. (YELP)
Morgan Stanley reiterated its Underweight rating on Yelp Inc. (NYSE:YELP) on October 13, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
Yelp Inc. (NYSE:YELP) · reiterate
- Firm
- Morgan Stanley
- Rating
- Underweight to Underweight
- Price at event
- $18.92
- Market capitalization
- $1.9B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Morgan Stanley reiterated an Underweight rating on Yelp on October 13, 2026, suggesting negative outlook among analysts.
Market Context
Yelp Inc. operates in the Communication Services sector. The stock currently trades at $18.92 with a market capitalization of $1.9B. The stock has declined 40.2% over the past 52 weeks.
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Recent Analyst Activity for Yelp Inc.
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 2 Buy, 5 Hold, 3 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Underweight | N/A |
| May 15, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Underweight | N/A |
| May 08, 2026 | JP Morgan | Neutral | N/A |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Neutral | N/A |
| Feb 17, 2026 | JP Morgan | Neutral | N/A |
Related Tools: Analyst Ratings Dashboard | View YELP Stock Page
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Underweight rating mean for YELP?
A rating of Underweight from Morgan Stanley reflects the analyst's outlook on Yelp Inc. (NYSE:YELP). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Where can I find more analyst ratings?
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