Director Seth Waugh Acquires 32,600 Shares of Yext Inc (YEXT)

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On September 19, 2024, Seth Waugh, Director at Yext Inc (YEXT, Financial), purchased 32,600 shares of the company, as reported in a recent SEC Filing. Following this transaction, the insider now owns a total of 153,350 shares of Yext Inc.

Yext Inc specializes in providing brand updates using cloud-based network software, allowing businesses to manage their information on services such as Google, Amazon Alexa, Apple Maps, and Facebook.

The transaction occurred with shares priced at $6.65, valuing the purchase at approximately $217,090. This acquisition has increased the insider's stake significantly, reflecting a strong commitment to the company's future.

Over the past year, the insider transaction history at Yext Inc shows a trend with 1 insider buy and 2 insider sells. The insider, Seth Waugh, has been active in the market, purchasing a total of 32,600 shares over the past year and selling none.

Shares of Yext Inc were trading at $6.65 on the day of the transaction, giving the company a market cap of approximately $836.6 million. According to the GF Value, the stock is currently Fairly Valued with a price-to-GF-Value ratio of 1.07.

The GF Value is calculated based on historical multiples such as price-earnings ratio, price-sales ratio, price-book ratio, and price-to-free cash flow, adjusted for the company’s past performance and expected future business outcomes.

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This insider buying activity could be a signal to investors about the potential undervaluation or future prospects of Yext Inc, as perceived by the insider's substantial investment in the company's stock.

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