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LY (YAHOY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$5.42 -0.05 (-0.91%)
(As of 12/20/2024 05:55 PM ET)

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

Sell
0
Hold
0
Buy
1

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

TypeCurrent Forecast
12/23/23 to 12/22/24
1 Month Ago
11/23/23 to 11/22/24
3 Months Ago
9/24/23 to 9/23/24
1 Year Ago
12/23/22 to 12/23/23
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 TargetN/AN/AN/AN/A
Forecasted UpsideN/AN/AN/AN/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.
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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.
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LY Stock vs. The Competition

TypeLYBusiness Services CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
4.00
2.69
2.51
Consensus RatingStrong BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted UpsideN/A169.91% Upside14.53% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
9/9/2024New Street Research
4 of 5 stars
C. Hoare
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2/28/2023Citigroup
3 of 5 stars
 DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral

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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 Thursday, December 12, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these LY pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

LY
Bull Case

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

  • LY Co. has recently experienced a significant increase in short interest, rising by 49.6% to 50,700 shares. This could indicate a potential for a short squeeze, where investors betting against the stock may be forced to buy shares to cover their positions, potentially driving the stock price higher.
  • The current stock price is $5.46, which is near its 52-week low of $4.32. This may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for undervalued stocks with potential for recovery.
  • LY Co. has a strong market capitalization of $19.52 billion, indicating a solid financial foundation and stability, which can be attractive to investors seeking long-term growth.
  • Analysts have recently upgraded LY Co. to a "strong-buy" rating, suggesting positive sentiment and confidence in the company's future performance, which can influence investor decisions positively.
  • The company operates in the online advertising and e-commerce sectors in Japan, which are rapidly growing industries, providing potential for increased revenue and profitability.

LY
Bear Case

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

  • The stock has a relatively high P/E ratio of 30.33, which may indicate that it is overvalued compared to its earnings. This could deter value-focused investors who prefer stocks with lower valuations.
  • LY Co. has a beta of 1.03, suggesting that its stock price is slightly more volatile than the market. This could pose a risk for investors who are risk-averse and prefer stable investments.
  • The trading volume of 73,612 shares is below its average volume of 137,796, which may indicate lower investor interest or liquidity issues, potentially making it harder to buy or sell shares without affecting the price.
  • Despite the recent upgrade, the stock's performance has been relatively stagnant, with a 50-day simple moving average of $5.52, which is only slightly above the current price, indicating limited upward momentum.
  • The company operates in a competitive market with significant players, which could impact its market share and profitability, posing risks for investors looking for consistent growth.

YAHOY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

1 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for LY in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research 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.


This page (OTCMKTS:YAHOY) was last updated on 12/22/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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