This list includes 24 Corporations that start with Y, from “YETI” to “Yunnan Baiyao Group”. They cover a wide range of industries, from outdoor goods to pharmaceuticals. Use this list as a quick reference for research, investment checks, and reporting.

Corporations that start with Y are companies whose legal names begin with the letter Y. They range widely, from American outdoor brands like “YETI” to Chinese firms such as “Yunnan Baiyao Group”.

Below you’ll find the table with Name, Industry, Headquarters, and Founded.

Name: The official corporate name or commonly used trade name, so you can accurately identify each company.

Industry: The primary sector the company operates in, helping you filter lists by market or business activity.

Headquarters: The city and country of the company’s main office, giving you geographic context and regulatory insight.

Founded: The year the company was established, which helps you assess age, experience, and historical context.

Corporations that start with Y

NameIndustryHeadquartersFounded
YahooTechnologyUnited States1994
YandexTechnologyNetherlands1997
Yum! BrandsRestaurantsUnited States1997
Yum ChinaRestaurantsChina2016
Yara InternationalChemicalsNorway2004
YamahaManufacturingJapan1887
Yamaha MotorAutomotiveJapan1955
Yaskawa ElectricManufacturingJapan1915
Yokogawa ElectricElectronicsJapan1915
Yokohama RubberManufacturingJapan1917
YakultFood & BeverageJapan1935
YETIConsumer GoodsUnited States2006
YextTechnologyUnited States2006
Yellow CorporationLogisticsUnited States1924
YPFEnergyArgentina1922
Yamana GoldMiningCanada2003
Yunnan Baiyao GroupPharmaceuticalsChina1993
YTO ExpressLogisticsChina2000
YageoElectronicsTaiwan1977
Yuhan CorporationPharmaceuticalsSouth Korea1926
YKKManufacturingJapan1934
YanmarManufacturingJapan1912
YonyouTechnologyChina1988
Yuexiu PropertyReal EstateChina1992

Descriptions

Yahoo
Internet portal and email pioneer; once a dominant web brand, sold to Apollo Global Management in 2021 after years of ownership changes.
Yandex
Russian-origin internet giant known for search, maps and ride-hailing; legally listed as Yandex N.V., it’s a major tech player in Russian-speaking markets.
Yum! Brands
Parent of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell; formed by spinning off fast-food chains from PepsiCo and now operates globally via franchises.
Yum China
Independent operator of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell in China after a 2016 spin-off; one of China’s largest restaurant companies.
Yara International
Global fertilizer and agricultural solutions company formed from Norsk Hydro’s fertilizer business; focuses on crop nutrition and sustainability.
Yamaha
World-famous maker of musical instruments and audio equipment; distinct from Yamaha Motor, known for craftsmanship and global music products.
Yamaha Motor
Spun off from Yamaha Corporation to build motorcycles and marine engines; a major global motorcycle and powersports manufacturer.
Yaskawa Electric
Leader in industrial robots and motion control; known for Motoman robots and automation equipment used worldwide.
Yokogawa Electric
Provider of industrial automation, control systems and test-and-measurement instruments with a global engineering footprint.
Yokohama Rubber
Major tire and rubber-products maker, supplying passenger, commercial and specialty tires globally; known for high-performance tire lines.
Yakult
Producer of probiotic drinks and pharmaceuticals; famous for the Yakult drink and global probiotic distribution.
YETI
Outdoor lifestyle brand known for high-end coolers and drinkware; grew rapidly from niche to mainstream outdoor gear maker.
Yext
Digital knowledge management platform helping businesses control listings and search experiences across the web; widely used for local search presence.
Yellow Corporation
Large U.S. less‑than‑truckload freight carrier (Yellow); long history in regional trucking and noted for major 2023 Chapter 11 restructuring.
YPF
Argentina’s state-linked oil and gas company; historically nationalized and a major domestic energy producer.
Yamana Gold
Canadian precious‑metals producer with operations in the Americas; focuses on gold and silver mining and development projects.
Yunnan Baiyao Group
Well-known Chinese pharmaceutical and consumer-health company, famous for traditional medicine products and nationwide retail presence.
YTO Express
Large Chinese parcel and logistics company offering courier and supply-chain services across China and internationally.
Yageo
Global manufacturer of electronic passive components (resistors, capacitors); supplies parts to major electronics companies worldwide.
Yuhan Corporation
One of South Korea’s oldest pharmaceutical firms, producing prescription drugs and consumer health products with a long domestic presence.
YKK
Global leader in zippers and fastening products; YKK’s fastening systems are widely used across apparel and industry.
Yanmar
Manufacturer of diesel engines, agricultural machinery and marine propulsion; known for compact engines and industrial equipment.
Yonyou
Enterprise software and ERP provider (formerly UFIDA); a leading Chinese business software company serving finance and operations systems.
Yuexiu Property
Hong Kong–listed property developer focused on commercial and residential projects in mainland China, part of the Yuexiu Group.
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