Was Jim Cramer Right About Yelp Inc. (YELP)?
We recently published a list of . In this article, we are going to take a look at where Yelp Inc. (NYSE:YELP) stands against other stocks that Jim Cramer discusses.
In that older episode, a caller wondered whether Yelp Inc. (NYSE:YELP) could benefit from the AI trend by monetizing its extensive archive of user-generated reviews, much like Reddit or Getty Images had begun to do. Cramer pushed back on the idea at the time, voicing doubts about Yelp's ability to capitalize on such a model. He replied with:
'But they don't have earnings momentum and I don't want to key on that by the way… Getty Images… it's not been a good run there either… I've got to be very careful about what I think can do better and not from AI and I'm going to say that Yelp's in the not category.'
Cramer was right to be skeptical as the stock only gained +1.99%.
A close-up of a person using a mobile device in a restaurant, using the Yelps Reservations feature.
Yelp Inc. (NYSE:YELP) is a crowdsourced local business review platform that connects consumers with restaurants, services, and retail businesses across the United States through user-generated content and advertisements.
Overall, YELP ranks 10th on our list of stocks that Jim Cramer discusses. While we acknowledge the potential of YELP as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an extremely cheap AI stock that is also a major beneficiary of Trump tariffs and onshoring, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock
READ NEXT: 20 Best AI Stocks To Buy Now and 30 Best Stocks to Buy Now According to Billionaires.
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