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YEXT FCF Yield Analysis

7.9%

Higher than 95% of Technology sector peers

Updated 323h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

A 9.3% free cash flow yield means Yext generates $9.30 in free cash flow for every $100 of its market value, a measure of the cash profits available after expenses and investments.

Sector Performance

95th percentile

YEXT

7.9%

Sector Median

2.5%

Sector Avg

3.8%

Prior Period

8.1%(Aug 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

A 9.3% free cash flow yield means Yext generates $9.30 in free cash flow for every $100 of its market value, a measure of the cash profits available after expenses and investments.

This far exceeds the technology sector median of 2.4%, placing Yext in the 92nd percentile of peers, so its cash generation is unusually high relative to its stock price. Over the last eight quarters the metric has been stable, with the year-over-year change not available and a quarter-over-quarter decline of 2.1% from 9.5% to 9.3%. A high, stable yield suggests limited downside risk from valuation, as the market is already pricing in strong cash returns. However, the slight quarterly dip, combined with the NEUTRAL overall stance, implies the high yield alone does not signal a major opportunity or immediate threat. This metric supports the NEUTRAL verdict: the strong yield gives a solid foundation, but the stable and slightly softening trend offers no compelling reason to upgrade or downgrade the stock.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the FCF Yield tell investors about YEXT?

One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.

How is the FCF Yield calculated?

FCF Yield is calculated as: Free Cash Flow / Market Cap.

How does YEXT's FCF Yield compare to its sector?

YEXT's FCF Yield of 7.9% compares to a Technology sector median of 2.5%, placing it in the 95th percentile.

Who are YEXT's closest peers by FCF Yield?

The closest Technology peers by FCF Yield include: SMAR (2.4%), AAPL (2.2%), AMBA (2.1%), MODN (2.0%), MSFT (1.9%).

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The Formula

Free Cash Flow / Market Cap

Why It Matters

One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.