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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)16.28M
Market Cap
¥3.50T
Enterprise Value¥4.78T
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥1.20T
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥2.28T
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.4
Beta0.14
Next Earnings
Nov 05, 2026EPS Estimate
6.71Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.41%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)29.69
Shares Outstanding6,888,742,000
10 Day Avg. Volume15,764,759
30 Day Avg. Volume16,282,663
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)29.19
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥2.30T
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Q1 Growth And Operating LeverageBroad revenue growth alongside faster EBITDA expansion indicates operating leverage across LY's platform portfolio. If sustained, this combination can strengthen reinvestment capacity, support product development, and improve the company's ability to compound earnings over the next several quarters.
Fintech And Strategic Ecosystem MomentumRapid growth in Strategic businesses and PayPay is expanding LY's exposure beyond mature advertising activities. Stronger fintech scale, earnings growth, and ecosystem engagement can create durable cross-service opportunities among payments, commerce, media, and enterprise offerings.
High Margins And Expanding Paid-service AdoptionLY combines a high-margin internet platform model with growing recurring or paid-service participation. The expansion of LYP Premium and Media profitability can support more resilient monetization, while cost management and AI productivity provide additional support for sustainable margins.
Bears Say
Structural Pressure On Search And Display AdvertisingAI-driven changes in user search behavior and weaker display demand challenge important advertising monetization channels. Even with product improvements, persistent shifts toward alternative formats and tougher advertiser ROI requirements could constrain growth and put pressure on the mature Media business.
Volatile Free Cash Flow And Limited Debt CoverageRecent cash generation remains substantial but its decline and historical volatility reduce confidence in consistently funding investments internally. Low operating cash flow relative to debt means LY must sustain strong operations to preserve flexibility for growth initiatives, repayments, and other capital commitments.
Kakaku.com Acquisition Execution And Return RiskThe large Kakaku.com transaction increases execution, integration, and capital-allocation risk over the medium term. The strategic case depends on realizing synergies across media, data, Agent i, and payments, while uncertain returns could weigh on financial flexibility if benefits arrive slowly.
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 ¥3.50T.
When is LY Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
LY Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 05, 2026 which is in 11 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 1.41%. 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 6,888,742,000 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
¥590.00
▲(5.91% Upside)