LY (YAHOY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$5.45 +0.01 (+0.18%)

As of 03:58 PM Eastern

LY - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Strong Buy

Based on 1 Analyst Ratings

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Based on 1 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for LY in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Strong Buy." Out of the 1 analysts, 1 has given a strong buy rating for YAHOY.

Consensus Price Target

N/A

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YAHOY Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 1/22/24 to 1/21/25	1 Month Ago 12/23/23 to 12/22/24	3 Months Ago 10/24/23 to 10/23/24	1 Year Ago 1/22/23 to 1/22/24
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)
Hold	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Forecasted Upside	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Consensus Rating	Strong Buy	Strong Buy	Strong Buy	Hold

YAHOY Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

YAHOY Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

LY Stock vs. The Competition

Type	LY	Business Services Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	4.00	2.69	2.52
Consensus Rating	Strong Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	N/A	753.88% Upside	11.17% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent YAHOY News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date	Details
9/9/2024	New Street Research 4 of 5 stars	C. Hoare Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
2/28/2023	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral

Analyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Tuesday at 11:59 PM ET.

Should I Buy LY Stock? YAHOY Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, January 12, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these LY pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

LY
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in LY Co.:

LY Co. has recently experienced a significant increase in short interest, indicating heightened investor interest and potential for price movement, which can create opportunities for profit.
The stock price is currently at $5.36, showing a 1.1% increase recently, which may suggest positive market sentiment and potential for further growth.
With a market capitalization of $19.15 billion, LY Co. is positioned as a major player in the online advertising and e-commerce sectors in Japan, which could lead to stable revenue streams.
Analyst ratings have improved, with New Street Research recently upgrading LY Co. to a "strong-buy" rating, indicating confidence in the company's future performance.
The company operates popular platforms like LINE and Yahoo! JAPAN, which are integral to the digital landscape in Japan, providing a solid foundation for growth and user engagement.

LY
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in LY Co. for these reasons:

The recent growth in short interest, while indicating interest, can also suggest that some investors are betting against the stock, which may lead to increased volatility.
LY Co. has a P/E ratio of 29.76, which may be considered high compared to industry averages, potentially indicating that the stock is overvalued.
The stock has a 12-month low of $4.32, which raises concerns about its ability to maintain upward momentum and avoid further declines.
With a beta of 1.01, LY Co.'s stock price is expected to move in line with the market, which may not provide the level of growth some investors seek.
Recent trading volumes have been inconsistent, with the latest volume at 80,742 shares, which is below the average of 78,293, suggesting potential liquidity issues.

YAHOY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: 1 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for LY in the last year. There is currently 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "strong buy" YAHOY shares.
: According to analysts, LY's stock has a predicted downside of -100.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Analysts like LY more than other "business services" companies. The consensus rating for LY is Strong Buy while the average consensus rating for "business services" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how YAHOY compares to other companies.

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This page (OTCMKTS:YAHOY) was last updated on 1/21/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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LY (YAHOY) Stock Forecast & Price Target