LY Corporation Overview
- Year Founded
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1996
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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40,643
- Stock Symbol
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4689
- Investments
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61
- Share Price
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$3.69
- (As of Friday Closing)
LY Corporation General Information
Description
LY is a leading Japanese internet services conglomerate. Its main services are Yahoo Japan, the oldest portal site in Japan that offers a wide variety of services, such as news, e-commerce, financial information, and Line, a national messenger application. In 2019, the company acquired Zozo, an online apparel retailer, to grow its e-commerce business. In 2022, LY consolidated with its wholly owned subsidiary PayPay, the most popular QR code payment service in Japan.
Contact Information
Website
www.lycorp.co.jpCorporate Office
- Kioi Tower
- 1-3 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku
- Tokyo, 102-8282
- Japan
Corporate Office
- Kioi Tower
- 1-3 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku
- Tokyo, 102-8282
- Japan
LY Corporation Stock Performance
As of 09-May-2025, LY Corporation’s stock price is $3.69. Its current market cap is $26.3B with 7.12B shares.
(As of Friday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3.69 | $3.68 | $2.22 - $3.97 | $26.3B | 7.12B | 15.3M | $0.14 |
LY Corporation Financials Summary
As of 31-Mar-2025, LY Corporation has a trailing 12-month revenue of $12.6B.
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In Thousands, USD |
TTM 31-Mar-2025 | FY 2025 31-Mar-2025 | FY 2024 31-Mar-2024 | FY 2023 31-Mar-2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 29,855,510 | 29,855,510 | 24,875,667 | 23,930,756 |
| Revenue | 12,574,809 | 12,574,809 | 12,559,105 | 12,353,039 |
| EBITDA | 2,851,127 | 2,851,127 | 2,384,514 | 2,836,385 |
| Net Income | 1,006,423 | 1,006,423 | 783,439 | 1,321,211 |
| Total Assets | 61,201,563 | 61,201,563 | 59,755,330 | 64,457,500 |
| Total Debt | 11,322,984 | 11,322,984 | 12,439,723 | 14,362,870 |
LY Corporation Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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LY Corporation Related Research & Analysis
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LY Corporation Patents
LY Corporation Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP-7284336-B1 | Content providing device, content providing method, and program | Active | 27-Dec-2022 | ||
| JP-2024093077-A | Content providing apparatus, content providing method, and program | Active | 27-Dec-2022 | ||
| JP-7348375-B1 | Information processing device, information processing method, and information processing program | Active | 18-Nov-2022 | ||
| JP-2024074095-A | Information processing device, information processing method, and information processing program | Active | 18-Nov-2022 | ||
| JP-7354392-B1 | Information processing device, information processing method, and information processing program | Active | 20-Oct-2022 |
LY Corporation Signals
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LY Corporation Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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LY Corporation Investments & Acquisitions (61)
LY Corporation’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Beenos Partners for . The deal was made on 21-Mar-2025.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beenos Partners | 21-Mar-2025 | Merger/Acquisition | Information Services (B2C) | ||
| Naver Z | 08-Mar-2024 | Secondary Transaction - Private | Entertainment Software | ||
| PayPay Securities | 31-Mar-2023 | Later Stage VC | Financial Software | ||
| Endowus | 29-Nov-2021 | Early Stage VC | Financial Software | ||
| LINE | 01-Mar-2021 | Merger/Acquisition | Communication Software |
LY Corporation ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated December, 12, 2024
18.01 | Low Risk
Risk Scale
A lower score indicates better sustainability
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0-10
Low
10-20
Med
20-30
High
30-40
Severe
40+
Exposure
Exposure refers to the extent to which a company is exposed to different material ESG issues
Management
Management is related to actions taken to manage ESG issues
Peers Analysis
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LY Corporation Exits (24)
LY Corporation’s most recent exit was on 06-Nov-2019 from Fore Coffee Indonesia. The exit was categorized as with 10 buyers.
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fore Coffee Indonesia | 06-Nov-2019 | Completed |
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| Getwizer | 01-Aug-2019 | Completed |
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| OYO Technology & Hospitality Company | 22-Feb-2019 | Completed |
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| Aerial Partners | 14-Feb-2019 | Completed |
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| 17Live | 02-Aug-2017 | Early Stage VC | Completed |
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LY Corporation Affiliates
Subsidiaries (11)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z Corporation | Tokyo, Japan | 2018 | |
| YJ Capital | Tokyo, Japan | 2012 | |
| Z Venture Capital | Tokyo, Japan | 2012 | |
| Venture Republic | Tokyo, Japan | 2001 | |
| LINE | Tokyo, Japan | 2000 |
LY Corporation FAQs
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When was LY Corporation founded?
LY Corporation was founded in 1996.
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Where is LY Corporation headquartered?
LY Corporation is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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What is the size of LY Corporation?
LY Corporation has 40,643 total employees.
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What industry is LY Corporation in?
LY Corporation’s primary industry is Holding Companies.
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Is LY Corporation a private or public company?
LY Corporation is a Public company.
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What is LY Corporation’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for LY Corporation is 4689.
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What is the current stock price of LY Corporation?
As of 09-May-2025 the stock price of LY Corporation is $3.69.
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What is the current market cap of LY Corporation?
The current market capitalization of LY Corporation is $26.3B.
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What is LY Corporation’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for LY Corporation is $12.6B.
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What is LY Corporation’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
LY Corporation’s EPS for 12 months was $0.14.
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