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LY Corporation (YAHOY) Price & Analysis

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YAHOY Stock Chart & Stats

$5.86
-$0.04(-0.69%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$5.86
-$0.04(-0.69%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
High Profitability And Margin StructureLY’s very high gross margin (~74%) and solid operating profitability (~15% EBIT) reflect strong platform economics and pricing power in core services. Durable margins provide a buffer against cyclical ad weakness, support reinvestment into fintech and AI, and underpin long‑term earnings resilience.
Fintech / PayPay Scale And GrowthPayPay’s large user base, fast GMV and revenue growth, and outsized EBITDA improvement point to a scalable payments franchise. Transaction volume and registered users create network effects and fee income that sustainably diversify revenue away from advertising and enhance cross‑sell opportunities across the group.
Growing Product Ecosystem & Recurring MonetizationAcceleration of mini‑apps, paid CRM features, and early restaurant DX monetization indicate multiple recurring monetization paths beyond ads. Building these engagement and subscription levers strengthens customer stickiness, broadens revenue mix, and supports long‑term margin durability as services mature.
Bears Say
Rising LeverageLeverage creeping higher reduces financial flexibility for opportunistic investment and raises refinancing risk in stress periods. For a company pursuing M&A and large strategic spend, higher debt levels can constrain capital allocation, increase interest burden sensitivity, and limit downside protection.
Uneven Cash Flow And FCF VolatilityWhile recent absolute free cash flow is substantial, the negative TTM growth and historical intermittent negative FCF reflect uneven conversion of profits into cash. Persistent volatility complicates sustainable dividends, organic reinvestment, and disciplined M&A funding, increasing execution and financing risk over time.
Structural Ad/Search Headwinds & Promotion DependenceA structural reduction in search queries from AI and constrained display inventory can erode core advertising revenue over the medium term. Combined reliance on PayPay‑funded promotions to sustain shopping GMV risks margin erosion if promotional intensity falls, pressuring revenue sustainability and ad monetization mix.

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YAHOY FAQ

What was LY Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
LY Corporation lowest stock price was $4.69 and its highest was $6.85 in the past 12 months.
    What is LY Corporation’s market cap?
    LY Corporation’s market cap is $21.16B.
      When is LY Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
      LY Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 05, 2026 which is in 81 days.
        How were LY Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
        LY Corporation released its earnings results on Aug 03, 2026. The company reported $0.106 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by $0.106.
          Is LY Corporation overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts LY Corporation’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does LY Corporation pay dividends?
            LY Corporation pays a Notavailable dividend of $0.092 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.43%. See more information on LY Corporation dividends here
              What is LY Corporation’s EPS estimate?
              LY Corporation’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does LY Corporation have?
              LY Corporation has 3,442,392,300 shares outstanding.
                What happened to LY Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                LY Corporation reported an EPS of $0.106 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.622%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of LY Corporation?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in YAHOY
                  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

                    LY Corporation Stock Smart Score

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                    Technicals

                    SMA
                    Negative
                    20 days / 200 days
                    Momentum
                    1.35%
                    12-Months-Change

                    Fundamentals

                    Return on Equity
                    1.43%
                    Trailing 12-Months
                    Asset Growth
                    14.31%
                    Trailing 12-Months

                    Company Description

                    LY Corporation

                    LY Corporation primarily functions as a holding company, responsible for the oversight and administration of its diverse group of subsidiaries and their associated operations. The enterprise's activities are broadly categorized into two main divisions: Media and Commerce. Its Media division delivers various advertising solutions, including both search-based and visual display ads. The Commerce division handles a range of e-commerce offerings, notably through platforms like Yahoo Auction!, Yahoo! Shopping, ASKUL Corp., and Yahoo! Premium. Furthermore, the company extends its services to include financial settlement functionalities. LY Corp. was established in Tokyo, Japan, on January 31, 1996.

                    LY Corporation (YAHOY) Earnings & Revenues

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                    YAHOY Earnings Call

                    Q1 2026
                    0:00 / 0:00
                    Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
                    The call presented strong operational and financial momentum: consolidated revenue (+13.1% YoY) and adjusted EBITDA (+23.1% YoY) with margin expansion were key positives, supported by robust fintech/PayPay performance, accelerating strategic revenue, commerce recovery, and clear user growth in LYP Premium, mini apps and Agent i. Notable risks include structural headwinds in search and display advertising due to AI, reliance on promotional mechanics for shopping growth, the large and uncertain Kakaku.com acquisition (IRR and execution risk), and the fact that Agent i monetization is still being validated. Management expects some normalization of SG&A and seasonality effects in H2, but retains confidence in meeting or exceeding full‑year guidance.View all YAHOY earnings summaries
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