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4689 Stock Chart & Stats
¥435.30
¥5.90(1.36%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
¥435.30
¥5.90(1.36%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥365.10 - ¥506.20
Previous CloseN/A
Volume13.00M
Average Volume (3M)15.02M
Market Cap
¥3.02T
Enterprise Value¥4.78M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥1.20T
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥2.28T
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.9
Beta0.11
Next Earnings
Nov 05, 2026EPS Estimate
6.18Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.63%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)29.69
Shares Outstanding6,884,784,700
10 Day Avg. Volume17,618,049
30 Day Avg. Volume15,020,503
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.41
Price to Book (P/B)0.88
Price to Sales (P/S)1.30
P/FCF Ratio0.00
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
¥483.33Price Target Upside11.03% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)25.79
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥2.26T
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High Profit MarginsLY's platform economics generate durable profitability: very high gross margin (~74%) and healthy EBIT/EBITDA margins (~15%/~24%) reflect scalable digital offerings and low incremental costs. These margins provide cash to reinvest in AI, fintech and subscriptions and cushion cyclical ad revenue volatility.
Fintech / PayPay TractionPayPay's rapid scale and strong unit economics materially diversify LY's revenue mix away from display/search ads. Large registered base (>74m), GMV growth and outsized EBITDA gains indicate growing transaction fee income, network effects and data advantages that underpin more predictable, recurring cash flows over the medium term.
Subscription & Commerce Customer GrowthAccelerating subscription penetration and commerce volume enhance recurring revenue and merchant monetization. Strong LYP Premium growth and double-digit commerce/reuse expansion improve cross-sell, reduce reliance on volatile ads, and create durable ARPU upside through premium features, promotions and merchant services.
Bears Say
Structural Ad-market HeadwindsAI-driven reductions in repeat search queries and shifts in advertiser ROI focus are structural threats to LY's largest legacy revenue stream. Persistent declines in search/display volumes and tighter format competition can compress ad inventory pricing and reduce long-term ad revenue predictability absent substitution by new monetization models.
Free Cash Flow Volatility And LeverageDespite recent profitability, free cash flow has been inconsistent (TTM -19%) and operating cash relative to debt is low (~0.29) while leverage (~0.65 D/E) has risen. This combination constrains strategic flexibility, heightens refinancing and interest risks, and limits the company's buffer for large investments or M&A if cash generation falters.
Large M&A Execution And IRR Risk (Kakaku.com)The sizeable Kakaku.com tender (~JPY 690bn) is a structural capital allocation decision that raises execution, integration and return-on-investment risk. A large cash outlay and joint ownership with Bain increase leverage and dependency on projected synergies; failure to meet IRR targets could impair long-term capital efficiency and management focus.
LY Corporation News
4689 FAQ
What was LY Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
LY Corporation lowest stock price was ¥365.10 and its highest was ¥506.20 in the past 12 months.
What is LY Corporation’s market cap?
LY Corporation’s market cap is ¥3.02T.
When is LY Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
LY Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 05, 2026 which is in 91 days.
How were LY Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
LY Corporation released its earnings results on Aug 03, 2026. The company reported ¥8.47 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ¥5.63 by ¥2.84.
Is LY Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts LY Corporation’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does LY Corporation pay dividends?
LY Corporation pays a Annually dividend of ¥11 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.63%. See more information on LY Corporation dividends here
What is LY Corporation’s EPS estimate?
LY Corporation’s EPS estimate is 6.18.
How many shares outstanding does LY Corporation have?
LY Corporation has 6,884,784,700 shares outstanding.
What happened to LY Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
LY Corporation reported an EPS of ¥8.47 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of ¥5.63. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.067%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of LY Corporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4689
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Company Description
LY Corporation
LY Corporation engages in the online advertising and e-commerce businesses in Japan. The company offers LINE, a communication app; and Yahoo! JAPAN, an internet service that provides search, news, weather, shopping, auction, and other services. It also provides reuse, membership, and payment-related services. The company was formerly known as Z Holdings Corporation and changed its name to LY Corporation in October 2023. LY Corporation was incorporated in 1996 and is headquartered in Chiyoda, Japan. LY Corporation is a subsidiary of A Holdings Corporation.
4689 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
¥483.33
▲(11.03% Upside)