Groupon (NASDAQ:GRPN) Releases Earnings Results, Misses Estimates By $0.02 EPS

Groupon (NASDAQ:GRPN) posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday. The coupon company reported $0.17 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.19 by ($0.02), FiscalAI reports. The firm had revenue of $132.71 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $137.34 million. Groupon had a negative net margin of 16.76% and a negative return on equity of 661.64%.

Groupon Stock Down 4.3%

Shares of NASDAQ:GRPN opened at $11.08 on Thursday. The company has a current ratio of 0.93, a quick ratio of 0.93 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 4.16. The firm has a market cap of $451.62 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -5.23 and a beta of -0.02. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $14.18 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $18.11. Groupon has a 12-month low of $10.45 and a 12-month high of $43.08.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd purchased a new stake in Groupon in the third quarter valued at approximately $32,000. Johnson Financial Group Inc. purchased a new position in Groupon during the fourth quarter worth approximately $35,000. Quarry LP raised its stake in Groupon by 48.1% during the third quarter. Quarry LP now owns 1,938 shares of the coupon company’s stock worth $45,000 after purchasing an additional 629 shares during the period. Raymond James Financial Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Groupon in the 2nd quarter valued at $69,000. Finally, National Bank of Canada FI boosted its holdings in shares of Groupon by 172,400.0% in the 3rd quarter. National Bank of Canada FI now owns 3,450 shares of the coupon company’s stock valued at $81,000 after purchasing an additional 3,448 shares during the last quarter. 90.05% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Stories Impacting Groupon

Here are the key news stories impacting Groupon this week:

• Positive Sentiment: North America local business showed momentum (Q4 local revenue +4%, FY local revenue +5%; local billings +9% Q4, +14% FY) and the company reported positive trailing-12-month operating cash flow of $64.5M and free cash flow of $49.9M — these strengthen cash-generation credibility. Groupon Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Groupon created a board-level Artificial Intelligence Committee and added Amit Shah (tech/AI entrepreneur) to chair it — a strategic move that could help product/market differentiation over time. Groupon Launches Board-Level Artificial Intelligence Committee and Appoints Amit Shah to Board of Directors
• Positive Sentiment: At least one analyst (Northland/B. Brooks) reiterated a Buy rating and a $42 price target, citing cost discipline and strategic growth initiatives — a sign some institutional investors remain bullish on long-term upside. Groupon: Buy Rating on Cost Discipline and Strategic Growth Initiatives Despite Near-Term Softness
• Neutral Sentiment: Reported EPS of $0.17 (some outlets call it in-line with estimates; others note a $0.02 miss to certain consensus figures) — earnings are roughly breakeven relative to expectations, reducing surprise risk on the profit line. Groupon Q4 Earnings Meet Estimates, Revenues Rise 2% Year Over Year
• Neutral Sentiment: Full Q4 earnings call transcript and investor materials are available for details on management commentary and metric breakdowns (useful for digging into customer/marketing trends). Groupon, Inc. (GRPN) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue missed consensus: $132.7M reported vs. ~$137.3M expected; management cited enterprise and marketing slowdowns as headwinds — a clear near-term demand weakness. Groupon Reports 4Q Revenue Below Estimates, Citing Enterprise, Marketing Slowdowns
• Negative Sentiment: Groupon lowered revenue guidance for Q1 and FY2026 (Q1: $117M–$120M vs. $124M consensus; FY: $513M–$523M vs. $541.7M consensus), signaling weaker near-term growth and pressuring valuation. Groupon earnings & guidance (MarketBeat)
• Negative Sentiment: Shares experienced sharp intraday declines after the results and guidance (reports of ~8–13% drops), reflecting investor concern and higher trading volume. Groupon falls 8% after Q4 revenue miss despite EPS beat

Analyst Ratings Changes

Separately, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Groupon in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has issued a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $31.25.

Groupon Company Profile

Groupon, Inc operates an online marketplace that connects subscribers with local merchants offering discounted goods, services and experiences. Through its website and mobile applications, Groupon provides time-limited deals across categories such as restaurants, travel, beauty and wellness, home services, and consumer products. Merchants partner with Groupon to attract new customers and drive foot traffic, leveraging the platform’s targeted marketing tools and large subscriber base to promote special offers and vouchers.

Founded in Chicago in 2008 by Andrew Mason, Eric Lefkofsky and Brad Keywell, Groupon pioneered the daily-deals model, quickly growing its user community and merchant network.