- 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.