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4689 Stock Chart & Stats
¥557.10
¥5.90(1.36%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
¥557.10
¥5.90(1.36%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥365.10 - ¥570.90
Previous CloseN/A
Volume13.00M
Average Volume (3M)18.39M
Market Cap
¥3.46T
Enterprise Value¥4.78M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥1.20T
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥2.28T
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.1
Beta0.12
Next Earnings
Nov 05, 2026EPS Estimate
6.71Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.44%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)29.69
Shares Outstanding6,887,099,600
10 Day Avg. Volume15,680,120
30 Day Avg. Volume18,387,600
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
¥590.00Price Target Upside5.91% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)29.11
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥2.29T
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Fintech Ecosystem GrowthStrong PayPay user, transaction and revenue growth demonstrates expanding ecosystem engagement and increasing monetization. Fintech scale can deepen customer relationships across LY’s platforms, create cross-selling opportunities and provide a durable growth engine beyond the mature advertising business.
High-margin ProfitabilityThe company’s high gross margin and solid operating profitability indicate an economically attractive digital-platform model with meaningful operating leverage. These margins can support continued investment in products, data and ecosystem expansion while providing resilience if individual businesses experience slower growth.
Platform Engagement And Recurring ServicesRapid growth in paid membership and broad adoption of Agent i strengthen LY’s user ecosystem and expand recurring or service-based monetization potential. Higher engagement across connected platforms can improve retention, support advertising relevance and increase the value delivered to merchants and customers.
Bears Say
Structural Advertising PressureAI-driven reductions in repeat search activity and weaker display advertising directly challenge a core monetization channel. If user discovery increasingly occurs through answer-based interfaces, LY may need to adapt products and pricing while facing sustained pressure on ad volume, inventory and demand.
Volatile And Weakening Free Cash FlowAlthough recent cash generation remains substantial, declining TTM free cash flow and a volatile annual record make internally generated funding less predictable. Low operating cash flow relative to debt also means LY must sustain strong operations to preserve flexibility for investment, repayment and strategic initiatives.
Kakaku.com Execution And Capital RiskThe large Kakaku.com transaction could materially affect capital allocation and future execution risk. Expected synergies, integration benefits and returns remain uncertain, so weaker-than-planned performance could increase financial pressure and divert management attention from LY’s existing platform priorities.
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 ¥570.90 in the past 12 months.
What is LY Corporation’s market cap?
LY Corporation’s market cap is ¥3.46T.
When is LY Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
LY Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 05, 2026 which is in 33 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 1.44%. See more information on LY Corporation dividends here
What is LY Corporation’s EPS estimate?
LY Corporation’s EPS estimate is 6.71.
How many shares outstanding does LY Corporation have?
LY Corporation has 6,887,099,600 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
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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
¥590.00
▲(5.91% Upside)