Yext reported Q3 2025 with a solid topline increase but a widening loss profile, underscoring a growth-at-all-costs posture common to expanding SaaS platforms. Revenue reached $113.99 million, up 12.68% year over year and 16.45% quarter over quarter, accompanied by a robust gross margin of 76.97%. Despite gross profitability, operating income declined to -$10.37 million and net income declined to -$12.80 million, resulting in negative EBITDA of -$1.11 million. The cash flow statement shows ongoing cash burn, with net cash used in operating activities of -$15.80 million and free cash flow of -$16.37 million; cash at period-end stood at $118.01 million, with total debt of $98.67 million and net debt of approximately -$1.81 million, delivering a modest liquidity cushion.
The balance sheet remains asset-rich, featuring substantial goodwill and intangibles (Goodwill $105.02M; Intangible Assets $87.99M) and a sizable deferred revenue balance of $160.86M, which provides revenue visibility but also implies substantial future delivery obligations. Although the firm maintains a low current ratio (~0.78), liquidity is supported by a solid cash balance and limited near-term debt maturities. Thequarter reflected continued investment in product and go-to-market initiatives, which should precede meaningful operating leverage if revenue growth accelerates and the company achieves greater operating efficiency.
From an investment standpoint, the key question is whether the growth investments can translate into durable profitability and positive free cash flow. With top-line momentum intact but profitability yet to materialize, the stock presents a higher-risk, growth-oriented profile. Monitoring profitability trajectory, improvements in working capital efficiency, and progress toward sustainable FCF break-even will be critical over the coming quarters.
Key Performance Indicators
Revenue
Increasing
113.99M
QoQ: 16.45% | YoY: 12.68%
Gross Profit
Increasing
87.74M
76.97% margin
QoQ: 16.07% | YoY: 10.93%
Operating Income
Decreasing
-10.37M
QoQ: -37.03% | YoY: -482.14%
Net Income
Decreasing
-12.80M
QoQ: -215.48% | YoY: -2 634.83%
EPS
Decreasing
-0.10
QoQ: -211.53% | YoY: -2 531.58%
Revenue Trend
Margin Analysis
Financial Highlights
Revenue: $113.99M; YoY growth 12.68%; QoQ growth 16.45% | Gross Profit: $87.74M; Gross Margin 76.97%; YoY +10.93%; QoQ +16.07% | Operating Income: -$10.37M; Operating Margin -9.10% | Net Income: -$12.80M; Net Margin -11.22% | EBITDA: -$1.11M; EBITDA Margin -0.97% | EPS: -$0.10; Diluted EPS: -$0.10 | Net Cash by Operating Activities: -$15.80M | Free Cash Flow: -$16.37M | Cash at End of Period: $118.01M | Total Debt: $98.67M; Net Debt: -$1.81M | Deferred Revenue: $160.86M | Current Ratio: 0.78 | Gross Margin: 76.97% | Net Cash / Debt Position: Net cash ~ $1.81M favorable vs. debt
Income Statement
Metric
Value
YoY Change
QoQ Change
Revenue
113.99M
12.68%
16.45%
Gross Profit
87.74M
10.93%
16.07%
Operating Income
-10.37M
-482.14%
-37.03%
Net Income
-12.80M
-2 634.83%
-215.48%
EPS
-0.10
-2 531.58%
-211.53%
Key Financial Ratios
Gross Profit Margin
Excellent
77.00%
Gross profit margin is exceptional, indicating strong pricing power and operational efficiency
Operating Profit Margin
Weak
3.61%
Operating margin is below industry norms, profitability concerns
Net Profit Margin
Weak
-0.11%
Net profit margin is below industry norms, profitability concerns
Return on Assets
Weak
-0.02%
Return on assets suggests inefficient capital allocation
Return on Equity
Weak
-0.08%
Return on equity suggests inefficient capital allocation
Current Ratio
Concern
0.78
Current ratio below safe levels, potential liquidity risk