Groupon (NASDAQ:GRPN) Shares Gap Down – Time to Sell?

Groupon, Inc. (NASDAQ:GRPN) shares gapped down before the market opened on Tuesday. The stock had previously closed at $16.25, but opened at $12.28. Groupon shares last traded at $12.9990, with a volume of 611,228 shares traded.

Key Groupon News

Here’s some of the latest news about GRPN:

• Positive Sentiment: Third-quarter billings rose 6%, and revenue increased 2% year over year to about $125 million. Groupon said refund investments reduced billings growth by 1.8 percentage points, suggesting growth would have been stronger without that impact. Groupon Q3 2026 Earnings Call Highlights
• Positive Sentiment: Investors bought 14,811 Groupon call options, about 149% above typical volume. This could indicate speculative expectations for a recovery, though unusual options activity is not necessarily a reliable bullish signal. Groupon Stock Sees Heavy Call Option Buying
• Negative Sentiment: The company cut its 2026 revenue outlook to $500 million–$503 million, below the roughly $518.5 million consensus. Its Q4 revenue forecast of $133 million–$136 million also fell short of expectations near $147.2 million. The lowered outlook triggered a sharp post-earnings selloff and remains a key concern for investors. Groupon Slashes 2026 Revenue Outlook

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities analysts have commented on the company. Northland Securities set a $30.00 target price on Groupon in a research note on Monday, August 17th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Groupon in a research report on Friday, September 4th. Wall Street Zen upgraded Groupon from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, August 8th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group set a $16.00 price target on Groupon in a report on Wednesday, October 7th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Reduce” and an average target price of $23.00.

Groupon Trading Up 2.5%

The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $17.98 and its 200 day simple moving average is $17.62. The stock has a market cap of $512.93 million, a P/E ratio of -58.27 and a beta of 0.29.

Groupon (NASDAQ:GRPN) last released its quarterly earnings results on Monday, November 9th. The coupon company reported ($0.03) earnings per share for the quarter. The firm had revenue of $125.45 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $129.39 million. On average, analysts anticipate that Groupon, Inc. will post -0.14 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Versant Capital Management Inc increased its holdings in shares of Groupon by 92.7% during the second quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc now owns 1,299 shares of the coupon company’s stock valued at $31,000 after purchasing an additional 625 shares during the period. Royal Bank of Canada lifted its holdings in Groupon by 10.6% in the first quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 7,618 shares of the coupon company’s stock worth $90,000 after purchasing an additional 731 shares during the period. Hennion & Walsh Asset Management Inc. lifted its holdings in Groupon by 13.4% in the second quarter. Hennion & Walsh Asset Management Inc. now owns 13,129 shares of the coupon company’s stock worth $316,000 after purchasing an additional 1,553 shares during the period. Headlands Technologies LLC grew its position in Groupon by 10.1% in the 2nd quarter. Headlands Technologies LLC now owns 15,054 shares of the coupon company’s stock valued at $362,000 after buying an additional 1,382 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Bleakley Financial Group LLC bought a new position in Groupon in the 1st quarter valued at about $236,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 90.05% of the company’s stock.

Groupon Company Profile

Groupon, Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects consumers with local businesses. Through its website and mobile app, customers can discover and purchase offers on services and experiences such as dining, wellness, entertainment and activities. The company also provides merchants with a platform to promote their offerings and reach potential customers. Groupon has operated in North America and international markets, though the availability of its services and offers varies by location.