Company / Operating Margin
Yelp, Inc. Operating Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Margin
12.6%
FY2025
5-year range
3.0% / 12.6%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+17.8%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#23 of 60
Communication Services
What the data says
At 12.6%, Yelp, Inc.'s operating margin ranks #23 of 60 in the Communication Services sector. Operating Margin has increased for 5 consecutive years, from -4.4% in FY2020 to 12.6% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
12.6% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +17.0%.
Improved from 5.9% to 12.6% over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
Operating Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +7.7pp
- 5-Year Change
- +17.0pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#23 of 60 in Communication ServicesTop 38% of 60This company 12.6% Sector average 3.6%
▼
+248.4% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Yelp, Inc.'s operating margin has grown for 5 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, operating margin increased 17.8% year-over-year.
- Currently 9.0pp above the Communication Services sector average.
- Peak operating margin was recorded in FY2017.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 20.5%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 12.6% | +17.8% |
| FY2024 | 10.7% | +81.0% |
| FY2023 | 5.9% | +20.9% |
| FY2022 | 4.9% | +60.3% |
| FY2021 | 3.0% | +168.7% |
| FY2020 | -4.4% | -226.9% |
| FY2019 | 3.5% | +27.3% |
| FY2018 | 2.8% | -87.0% |
| FY2017 | 21.1% | +7639.3% |
| FY2016 | -0.3% | +92.8% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026