Yext's Operational Improvements, New Hires Impresses Analyst

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  • Needham analyst Ryan MacDonald reiterated a Hold on Yext, Inc YEXT.
  • He had a chance to meet with Yext CEO Michael Walrath and CFO Darryl Bond over two days. 
  • During his meetings, management emphasized the cultural change proliferating throughout the organization and how it favors operational efficiency over growth at all costs dynamic. 
  • While this change is often easier said than done, he was impressed with the organizational changes in the go-to-market and customer success areas. 
  • He views this as an essential step for the company in stabilizing the base in late FY23 while setting itself up for success in FY24. 
  • While he views these efforts as encouraging, he awaits quantifiable signs that Yext’s organizational improvements result in a durable fundamental improvement. 
  • Price Action: YEXT shares traded higher by 1.60% at $4.75 on the last check Friday.
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