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Analysts' ratings for Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBW#NYSE">BBW</a>) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 9 analysts.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Build-A-Bear Workshop, presenting an average target of $54.89, a high estimate of $58.00, and a low estimate of $41.00. This current average has increased by 9.78% from the previous average price target of $50.00. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740492046_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
The standing of Build-A-Bear Workshop among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Eric Beder</td>
<td>Small Cap Consumer Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$58.00</td>
<td>$58.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Beder</td>
<td>Small Cap Consumer Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$58.00</td>
<td>$58.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Beder</td>
<td>Small Cap Consumer Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$58.00</td>
<td>$58.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Beder</td>
<td>Small Cap Consumer Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$58.00</td>
<td>$58.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Beder</td>
<td>Small Cap Consumer Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$58.00</td>
<td>$58.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Baker</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Beder</td>
<td>Small Cap Consumer Research</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$58.00</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Greg Gibas</td>
<td>Northland Capital Markets</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Beder</td>
<td>Small Cap Consumer Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Build-A-Bear Workshop. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Build-A-Bear Workshop compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of Build-A-Bear Workshop's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Build-A-Bear Workshop's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Delving into Build-A-Bear Workshop's Background</h2>
Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc is a U.S.-based specialty retailer of customized stuffed animals and related products. The company operates through three segments. Its Direct-to-consumer segment with key revenue, includes the operating activities of corporately-managed locations and other retail delivery operations in the U.S., Canada, China, Denmark, Ireland, and the U.K., including the company's e-commerce sites and temporary stores. The international franchising segment includes the licensing activities of the company's franchise agreements with store locations in Europe, Asia, Australia, the Middle East, and Africa. The commercial segment includes the transactions with other businesses, mainly comprised of licensing the intellectual properties for third-party use and wholesale activities.
<h3>Financial Milestones: Build-A-Bear Workshop's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
Revenue Growth: Build-A-Bear Workshop's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 October, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 11.03%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: Build-A-Bear Workshop's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 8.26%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Build-A-Bear Workshop's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 7.76% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Build-A-Bear Workshop's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 3.49%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: Build-A-Bear Workshop's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.76.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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In the last three months, 4 analysts have published ratings on Arbor Realty Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABR#NYSE">ABR</a>), offering a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $13.25, a high estimate of $15.00, and a low estimate of $12.00. Highlighting a 8.24% decrease, the current average has fallen from the previous average price target of $14.44. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740492036_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
The standing of Arbor Realty Trust among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Jade Rahmani</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$13.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Delaney</td>
<td>Citizens Capital Markets</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$16.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Richard Shane</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$12.50</td>
<td>$13.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jade Rahmani</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$13.50</td>
<td>$14.25</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Arbor Realty Trust. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Arbor Realty Trust compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Arbor Realty Trust's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Arbor Realty Trust's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ABR/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Arbor Realty Trust analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Arbor Realty Trust</h2>
Arbor Realty Trust Inc is a specialized real estate finance company. It invests in a diversified portfolio of structured finance assets in the multifamily and commercial real estate markets, consisting of bridge and mezzanine loans, including junior participating interests in first mortgages, preferred, and direct equity. In addition, it may also directly acquire real property and invest in real estate-related notes and certain mortgage-related securities. The company has two business segments, Structured Business and Agency Business. It generates a majority of its revenue from the Structured Business Segment. The company is externally managed and advised by Arbor Commercial Mortgage, LLC.
<h3>Arbor Realty Trust: A Financial Overview</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Positioned below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization faces constraints in size. This could be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining Arbor Realty Trust's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 31 December, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -19.68% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: Arbor Realty Trust's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 39.43% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): Arbor Realty Trust's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 2.5% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 0.44%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: Arbor Realty Trust's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 3.0, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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In the preceding three months, 8 analysts have released ratings for Northern Oil &amp; Gas (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOG#NYSE">NOG</a>), presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Northern Oil &amp; Gas, revealing an average target of $44.5, a high estimate of $55.00, and a low estimate of $35.00. This current average represents a 4.55% decrease from the previous average price target of $46.62. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740492016_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Northern Oil &amp; Gas. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Paul Diamond</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Hanold</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Lear</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Neal Dingmann</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$52.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Hanold</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Lear</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>William Janela</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Neal Dingmann</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$52.00</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
</tr>
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<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Northern Oil &amp; Gas. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Northern Oil &amp; Gas compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Northern Oil &amp; Gas's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
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Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Northern Oil &amp; Gas's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>All You Need to Know About Northern Oil &amp; Gas</h2>
Northern Oil &amp; Gas Inc is an independent energy company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas properties. Its principal business is crude oil and natural gas exploration, development, and production. Company's oil and natural gas sales come from three geographic areas in the United States: the Williston Basin (North Dakota and Montana), the Permian Basin (New Mexico and Texas), and the Appalachian Basin (Pennsylvania and Ohio).
<h3>Northern Oil &amp; Gas: A Financial Overview</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Reflecting a smaller scale, the company's market capitalization is positioned below industry averages. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Northern Oil &amp; Gas's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 0.56%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Energy sector.
Net Margin: Northern Oil &amp; Gas's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 13.06%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 3.09%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 1.35%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: Northern Oil &amp; Gas's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 1.02. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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Technology giant Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) unveiled a new name for a portion of its brand portfolio that operates <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/24/05/39095275/exclusive-on-device-ai-revolution-is-fundamental-says-qualcomm-cfo">outside of Snapdragon.</a>
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McGuire said the new portfolio marks a new step in Qualcomm's journey to help empower businesses and industries to "scale to new heights."
"We thought it was time to bring a unique identity to this product portfolio and clearly articulate the value proposition for customers."
Dragonwing will help Qualcomm stay relevant to industries with a brand identity that covers items like industrial robots, cameras, industrial handhelds, drones and more, McGuire added.
"Dragonwing, however, isn't just a name; it's our promise to drive transformation and elevate industry growth."
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The newly named segment will cater to the industrial segments and complement the Snapdragon brand, which has leadership in consumer sectors.
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The education company's marketing services revenue flatlined in the final quarter of last year, following strong double-digit gains in the first three quarters

<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Key Takeaways:</h4>
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<li>Youdao's revenue began contracting in the fourth quarter, falling 9.5% year-on-year, as its fast-growing marketing services suddenly flatlined</li>
<li>The company aims to revive growth in its market services via an enhanced partnership with parent NetEase and more global sales, as its older education business shrinks</li>
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Education may be valuable, but advertising is even more so.
That's the big lesson learned over the last two years by&nbsp;Youdao Inc.&nbsp;(DAO.US), the education arm of gaming giant NetEase (XHKG:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/9999#XHKG">9999</a>), whose&nbsp;<a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/youdao-reports-fourth-quarter-and-fiscal-year-2024-unaudited-financial-results-302381231.html">latest quarterly results</a>&nbsp;show how marketing services could soon become the company's main breadwinner.
Among other things, the results showed Youdao posted its first-ever annual profit, ending years of losses since its New York listing six years ago. But that milestone was overshadowed by a few more worrisome signals, led by a sharp slowdown in the company's marketing services that were previously a fast-rising star. That came as Youdao's original core learning services also continued to show steep declines, causing its overall revenue to start contracting.
The company tried to ease concerns with discussion of a couple of new initiatives to jumpstart the marketing services business, which we'll detail shortly. Like many other Chinese tech companies, it also talked copiously about AI, noting it had already incorporated DeepSeek into many of its products.
"We are launching our AI Native strategy integrating AI more comprehensively across our business lines by, for example, automating our advertising platforms and introducing AI-driven tutoring for our course customers," noted Youdao CEO Zhou Feng on Youdao's earnings call, which included more than 30 references to AI by various company officials.
Despite its words of reassurance on reviving marketing services and greater use of AI, investors weren't convinced. Youdao's shares fell 6.8% in the two trading days since the results were announced last Friday.
Here, we should point out that this sell-off comes after a remarkable run-up that saw Youdao's shares nearly triple over the last six months, including a 40% jump this year alone. At its latest close of $9.68, the shares now trade at a four-year high, lifted by both the company's own relatively strong performance and a broader wave of bullishness towards overseas-listed Chinese stocks.
Against that backdrop, the latest two-day sell-off looks a bit like profit taking, and the next few weeks will provide a better picture of whether its rally can continue. Even at the latest levels, the stock still trades 43% below its IPO price of $17 during headier days for Chinese stocks when the company first listed in 2019.
That said, we'll take a deeper dive into Youdao's latest results to see what's happening inside this company that's part of NetEase, one of China's earliest internet companies that has also become one of its most successful gaming operators. Online learning was Youdao's original main breadwinner, but it has been scaling back that part of the business following a government crackdown that outlawed after-school tutoring services in core curriculum areas for K-12 students in 2021 and 2022.
The company's marketing services division was picking up most of the slack for its falling education business to keep overall revenue rising in the first three quarters of last year, though the growth rate was slowing throughout the year. That growth spurt ended in the fourth quarter, however, when Youdao's overall revenue fell by 9.5% to 1.3 billion yuan ($179 million) from 1.5 billion yuan in the same quarter a year earlier.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Marketing services flatline</h4>
Within the company's broader revenue pie, learning services fell 21.2% to 618 million yuan, accounting for 48% of total revenue. That part of the business accounted for about two-thirds of the company's revenue as recently as 2022, but has been shrinking rapidly since then and fell to less than half in last year's second quarter.
"Since the summer we have proactively focused on courses and services with strong demand and maintained a rational approach to customer acquisition," said CEO Zhou, explaining the reasons behind the rapid declines. "This strategy has enhanced our overall health."
Such a shift looked acceptable when the company's marketing services were posting strong growth, including a 46% year-on-year rise in the third quarter and a doubling in the first half of last year. The shift to advertising services also looked like a shrewd move strategically since such services are far less likely to fall victim to future government crackdowns than the far more sensitive education sector.
But Youdao's marketing services revenue suddenly flatlined in last year's fourth quarter, rising just slightly to 482 million yuan from 474 million yuan a year earlier, accounting for 37% of total revenue in the latest quarter. The company didn't provide a detailed explanation for the slowdown, though we should note that overall advertising spending has been sluggish in China lately due to the uncertain business climate.
Instead, Youdao executives focused on a couple of new initiatives that they hope will jumpstart growth in that part of its business. The one with the most near-term potential will probably come from an enhanced relationship with NetEase offering more services across its parent's large array of internet assets, including not only games but also music and its popular email service. To do that, Youdao and NetEase formed a formal marketing services partnership last year. That relationship now accounts for less than 10% of its advertising revenue, and CEO Zhou said "we expect this to grow considerably in 2025."
The other initiative comes from expanding its marketing services outside China. The company has been doing that through a relationship with TikTok and recently signed a new deal with Google to further that effort. Youdao President Jin Lei noted that international advertising revenue more than doubled last year to about 100 million yuan, accounting for more than one-fifth of the marketing services total.
In valuation terms, Youdao trades at a price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 1.57, which looks relatively low compared to some of its peers. The much larger&nbsp;New Oriental&nbsp;(EDU.US; 9901.HK) trades higher with a P/S ratio of 1.8, and&nbsp;TAL Education&nbsp;(TAL.US) is even stronger with a ratio of 4.28. That suggests Youdao's stock could still have some upside potential even after the recent big run-up. But first it will need to quickly halt its revenue declines by jump-starting its marketing services.

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