Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ (GS): YHOO)
Overview
Yahoo! wants to spread some cheer to Internet users around the world. A leading online portal, Yahoo! draws people to its network of Web sites with a mix of news, entertainment, and shopping, as well the revitalized Bing search engine (powered by Microsoft). The company also offers registered users personalized Web pages, e-mail, and message boards. Yahoo! publishes content in some 30 languages. It generates most of its revenue through advertising and online marketing sales, but it also charges fees for premium services to some 10 million users. Yahoo! offers broadband Internet access through partnerships with telecommunications firms. In 2008 Yahoo! rejected Microsoft's unsolicited buyout offer.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ (GS): YHOO)
| Company Type | Public (NASDAQ (GS): YHOO) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | £4,978.2 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 3.4% |
| 2008 Net Income (mil.) | £293.0 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | (35.7%) |
| 2008 Employees | 13,600 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | (4.9%) |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ (GS): YHOO)
| Chairman | Roy J. Bostock (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| President, CEO, and Director | Carol A. Bartz Connect to this executive |
| EVP and CFO | Timothy R. (Tim) Morse Connect to this executive |
Top Competitors from Hoover's UK
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There are 21 competitors for Yahoo!; see more.Significant Developments
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Rankings from Hoover's UK
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- #345 in FORTUNE 500
- S&P 500
- #275 in FT Global 500
