Update shared on11 Sep 2025
Fair value Decreased 0.93%The marginal reduction in LY's consensus price target from ¥573 to ¥567 reflects minor decreases in both the discount rate and net profit margin, indicating limited changes to the company’s valuation outlook.
What's in the News
- Board meetings were held to consider and later revise the scheduled cancellation date of treasury shares.
- The Board authorized a buyback plan allowing the repurchase of up to 63,400,000 shares (0.89% of issued share capital) for ¥38,500 million, aiming to enhance capital efficiency and improve shareholder returns, with all repurchased shares to be cancelled.
- As of August 20, 2025, the company completed the repurchase of 63,400,000 shares (0.92%) for ¥32,296.78 million under the buyback announced in June.
- A repurchase tranche from June 30, 2025, recorded no shares bought during the initial period.
Valuation Changes
Summary of Valuation Changes for LY
- The Consensus Analyst Price Target remained effectively unchanged, moving only marginally from ¥573 to ¥567.
- The Discount Rate for LY has fallen slightly from 7.76% to 7.57%.
- The Net Profit Margin for LY remained effectively unchanged, moving only marginally from 8.77% to 8.70%.
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