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LY (YAHOY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$6.45 -0.07 (-1.07%)
As of 09/25/2026 03:58 PM Eastern

LY - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
2
Buy
0

Based on 2 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for LY in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 2 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating for YAHOY.

Consensus Price Target

N/A

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.
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YAHOY Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/27/25 to 9/27/26
1 Month Ago
8/28/25 to 8/28/26
3 Months Ago
6/29/25 to 6/29/26
1 Year Ago
9/27/24 to 9/27/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 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
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 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 RatingHoldHoldHoldHold

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

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LY Stock vs. The Competition

TypeLYConsumer Discretionary CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.00
2.19
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted UpsideN/A199.07% Upside19.20% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
5/10/2026 UpgradeHold
4/17/2026
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4 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold

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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 Wednesday, September 23, 2026. 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. was recently upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) on September 22, 2026, signaling growing optimism among analysts regarding the company's earnings prospects and potential for near-term stock price appreciation.
  • The stock is currently trading at $6.85, which is near its 52-week high of $7.29, indicating strong recent momentum and investor confidence in the company's performance over the past year.
  • Short interest in LY Co. shares dropped significantly in July 2026, with a decline of 88.3% from the previous reporting period, suggesting that short sellers are covering their positions and reducing bearish pressure on the stock.
  • LY Co. reported a net margin of 6.24% and a return on equity of 5.46% in its most recent quarterly earnings, demonstrating the company's ability to generate profits from its revenue and efficiently use shareholder equity.
  • The company offers a dividend yield of 1.42%, providing investors with a steady income stream in addition to potential capital appreciation from the stock price.

LY
Bear Case

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

  • LY Co. has a P/E ratio of 19.05, which may be considered high relative to some peers, suggesting that the stock price is elevated compared to its current earnings and could be vulnerable to a correction if growth slows.
  • The stock experienced a gap down of $0.40 on September 18, 2026, falling from a previous close of $7.056 to $6.78, indicating a sudden drop in investor sentiment or negative news impacting the price.
  • Short interest in LY Co. saw a significant increase in July 2026, with a growth of 180.4% from the June 30 total, reflecting heightened bearish sentiment and potential for further selling pressure.
  • LY Co. has a beta of 0.90, which is close to the market average, but the stock's recent volatility, including multiple gap ups and downs, suggests it may be more sensitive to market fluctuations than its beta implies.
  • The company's revenue growth has been inconsistent, with a reported revenue of $3.48 billion in the most recent quarter, which may not be sufficient to justify the current valuation if growth does not accelerate.

YAHOY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

2 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for LY in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" YAHOY shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in YAHOY, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, LY's stock has a predicted downside of -100.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Analysts like LY less than other "consumer discretionary" companies. The consensus rating score for LY is 2.00 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer discretionary" companies is 2.19. Learn more on how YAHOY compares to other companies.

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