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<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE YAHOO!
INC. FORM 10-Q FOR THE PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2000 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS
ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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<PERIOD-END> JUN-30-2000
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<RECEIVABLES> 81,293
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<PP&E> 126,958
<DEPRECIATION> 47,974
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<CURRENT-LIABILITIES> 269,303
<BONDS> 0
0
0
<COMMON> 549
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<TOTAL-REVENUES> 498,500
<CGS> 0
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<INTEREST-EXPENSE> 0
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<INCOME-TAX> 95,540
<INCOME-CONTINUING> 143,310
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<CHANGES> 0
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<EPS-BASIC> 0.26
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