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LY Corporation (JP:4689)
:4689
4689 Stock Chart & Stats
¥417.20
¥0.40(0.09%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥417.20
¥0.40(0.09%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥365.10 - ¥571.50
Previous CloseN/A
Volume9.87M
Average Volume (3M)15.02M
Market Cap
¥2.66T
Enterprise Value¥3.67T
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥1.04T
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥1.69T
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.9
Beta0.18
Next Earnings
May 07, 2026EPS Estimate
4.34Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.69%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)6.61
Shares Outstanding6,883,396,500
10 Day Avg. Volume17,618,049
30 Day Avg. Volume15,020,503
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.62
Price to Book (P/B)1.23
Price to Sales (P/S)1.93
P/FCF Ratio8.81
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)25.76
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥2.02T
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Free Cash Flow StrengthVery strong operating and free cash flow, with 31% FCF growth, provides durable internal funding for R&D, commercial investment and debt service. Over the next 2–6 months this supports execution on growth initiatives and cushions short-term revenue volatility without forcing external financing.
High Profitability MarginsElevated gross and operating margins indicate differentiated product mix and pricing power in components and platform businesses. These margins provide structural capacity to fund product development, marketing and AI initiatives, helping sustain profitability during cyclical demand shifts over the medium term.
Diversified Segment MomentumStrong underlying growth in commerce and strategic businesses (large YoY gains ex-ASKUL, PayPay GMV/revenue expansion) shows diversified, secular revenue engines. This reduces reliance on any single line and supports mid-term revenue recovery and margin expansion as monetization of MINI Apps and Official Accounts progresses.
Bears Say
Trailing Revenue DeclineA substantial trailing‑twelve‑months revenue drop weakens scale economics and raises questions on demand and competitive positioning. If top-line contraction persists beyond a few quarters it could erode operating leverage, pressure margins and limit reinvestment capacity despite solid cash flow generation.
Higher LeverageA step-up in total debt and a ~0.67 D/E ratio reduce financial flexibility relative to historically lower leverage. Elevated obligations constrain the firm's ability to fund opportunistic M&A, accelerate product investments or absorb further revenue softness without increasing financing costs or delaying strategic programs over the medium term.
Operational/Cybersecurity Risk (ASKUL)A ransomware outage at a key subsidiary creates durable operational and reputational risk: recovery timelines are uncertain, remediation costs and lost sales can persist, and the incident may invite regulatory scrutiny. Such disruptions can hinder consolidated growth and customer confidence for multiple quarters.
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 ¥571.50 in the past 12 months.
What is LY Corporation’s market cap?
LY Corporation’s market cap is ¥2.66T.
When is LY Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
LY Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is May 07, 2026 which is in 59 days.
How were LY Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
LY Corporation released its earnings results on Feb 04, 2026. The company reported ¥6.61 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ¥4.12 by ¥2.49.
Is LY Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts LY Corporation’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does LY Corporation pay dividends?
LY Corporation pays a Annually dividend of ¥7.3 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.69%. See more information on LY Corporation dividends here
What is LY Corporation’s EPS estimate?
LY Corporation’s EPS estimate is 4.34.
How many shares outstanding does LY Corporation have?
LY Corporation has 6,883,396,500 shares outstanding.
What happened to LY Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
LY Corporation reported an EPS of ¥6.61 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of ¥4.12. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.594%.
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?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Company Description
LY Corporation
LY Corp. engages in the management of group companies and related operations. It operates through the following segments: Media and Commerce. The Media segment covers the advertisement related services that include search linked advertisement and display advertisement. The Commerce segment handles the commerce related services in Yahoo Auction!, Yahoo! Shopping, ASKUL Corp., and Yahoo! Premium. It also provides the settlement finance related services. The company was founded on January 31, 1996 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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