JOYY Inc. trades at a steep discount, with an EV/Sales multiple of just 0.29x despite $3.1 billion in net cash. BIGO Live's ARPPU of $220.5 far surpasses Twitch, highlighting strong user monetization and engagement across JOYY's social entertainment segment. BIGO Ads revenue grew 53.1% YoY, with management targeting a $1 billion run rate by 2028, supporting a bullish SOTP valuation.
JOYY Inc. delivered its fastest revenue growth in years, with Q2 2026 revenue up 16.3% YoY and non-GAAP operating income up 28.2%. I maintain a buy rating with a $91.8 ADR price target, reflecting over 20% upside, supported by a robust cash position and sustainable free cash flow. Social Entertainment is recovering with accelerating growth, while Bigo Ads' top-line surge is offset by stagnant gross profit and margin compression.
JOYY Inc. (JOYY) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
JOYY NASDAQ: YY reported second-quarter 2026 revenue growth of 16.3% from a year earlier as its social entertainment, advertising technology and Shopline commerce businesses all expanded, while non-GAAP operating profit rose faster than revenue.
SINGAPORE, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- JOYY Inc. (NASDAQ: JOYY) ("JOYY" or the "Company"), a leading global technology company, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. In the second quarter, JOYY generated total revenues of US$590.8 million, up 16.3% year over year and 6.3% quarter over quarter.
SINGAPORE, Aug. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JOYY Inc. (NASDAQ: JOYY) (“JOYY” or the “Company”), a global technology company, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter of 2026.
SINGAPORE, Aug. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JOYY Inc. (NASDAQ: JOYY) (“JOYY” or the “Company”), a global technology company, today announced that it plans to release its second quarter 2026 financial results after the U.S. market closes on August 25, 2026.
SINGAPORE, June 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JOYY Inc. (NASDAQ: JOYY) (“JOYY” or the “Company”), a global technology company, today announced that it has once again been recognized as a “Most Honored Company” by Extel, formerly known as Institutional Investor Research, in its 2026 Asia (ex-Japan/ANZ) Executive Team Survey. This marks JOYY's eighth consecutive year earning a published position in the survey, and second consecutive year being named a “Most Honored Company”, underscoring JOYY's sustained commitment to excellence in executive leadership, investor relations, and corporate governance.
JOYY is undergoing a successful transformation, evidenced by Q1 revenue growth of 12.4% YoY. The market, however, seems to have turned a blind eye to this turnaround success. BIGO Ads is now a major growth driver, contributing 23% of revenue and showing strong momentum in ad network expansion and new verticals. JOYY offers an attractive total shareholder yield near 15%, supported by a robust $3.18 billion net cash position and consistent positive cash flow.
The Q1 FY2026 report came at a crucial time with the stock in need of assistance to fend off a breakdown further into bear market territory. JOYY managed to reverse a precarious situation with an acceleration in growth and increased capital returns to shareholders. JOYY has a lot going for it, but it is also not without blemishes, which includes more goodwill on the balance sheet some may be comfortable with.
