JOYY (YY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

JOYY Inc (NASDAQ:YY) is a global technology-driven social media company specializing in video-based content creation and real-time social entertainment. The company develops and operates platforms that enable users to broadcast live video, engage with audiences and participate in interactive social communities. Its flagship global products include Bigo Live, a live-streaming application, and Likee, a short-video creation and sharing platform, which collectively support real-time interaction through virtual gifting and in-app social features.

Originally founded in Guangzhou, China in 2005 by David Xueling Li under the name YY Inc, the company pioneered real-time group communication and live streaming services in its domestic market. YY went public on the NASDAQ in November 2012, trading under the ticker YY, and built a strong user base in China before pivoting toward a global strategy. In 2019, the firm rebranded as JOYY to reflect its broader international focus and completed the spin-off of its Chinese live-streaming subsidiary, Huya, to concentrate on overseas growth.

JOYY’s global footprint spans Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, Europe and North America, bringing live social entertainment to a diverse audience. Its platforms allow users to broadcast performances, host interactive shows and create short-form videos, all supported by in-app monetization through virtual gifting, subscriptions and advertising. The company continually invests in technology enhancements, including artificial intelligence and augmented reality, to enrich user engagement and content discovery.

Leadership at JOYY includes co-founder David Xueling Li, who serves as president, and Chief Executive Officer Bill Huang, who oversees day-to-day operations and global expansion initiatives. Headquartered in Guangzhou with regional offices in Singapore and other major cities, JOYY remains focused on connecting communities worldwide through innovative video and social entertainment services.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $70.34 to $72.00
• 50-Day Range: $54.42 to $71.76
• 52-Week Range: $30.91 to $55.31
• Volume: 195,036 shs
• Average Volume: 523,246 shs
• Market Capitalization: $3.80 billion
• P/E Ratio: 21.31
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $66.00
• Consensus Rating: Buy

JOYY Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

JOYY scored higher than 28% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 542nd out of 629 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 1.5 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Buy

Consensus Rating

JOYY has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 2 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Downside Risk

JOYY has a consensus price target of $66.00, representing about 6.4% downside from its current price of $70.54.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

JOYY has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 0.59%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for JOYY are expected to grow by 0.59% in the coming year, from $3.37 to $3.39 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of JOYY is 21.31, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 46.07.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of JOYY is 21.31, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 171.01.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

JOYY has a P/B Ratio of 0.81. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: N/A
• Short Interest Level: N/A

Short Interest

There is no current short interest data available for YY.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

JOYY does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

JOYY does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on EPS estimates, JOYY will have a dividend payout ratio of 109.73% in the coming year. This indicates that JOYY may not be able to sustain their current dividend.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for JOYY this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Search Interest

6 people have searched for YY on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 20% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

1 people have added JOYY to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.2 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, JOYY insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

43.00% of the stock of JOYY is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

36.83% of the stock of JOYY is held by institutions.

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 11/26/2024
• Today: 7/13/2026
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: Data processing & preparation
• Sub-Industry: Business Services
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:YY
• CIK: 1530238
• Web: www.huanju.cn
• Phone: 65-6351-9330
• Fax: 86-20-8212-0887
• Employees: 7,450
• Year Founded: 2005

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for JOYY: $66.00
• High Price Target: $66.00
• Low Price Target: $66.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: -6.4%
• Consensus Rating: Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
• Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($3.10)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 21.31
• Forward P/E Ratio: 20.93
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $301.82 million
• Net Margins: 9.02%
• Pretax Margin: 8.99%
• Return on Equity: 4.64%
• Return on Assets: 2.96%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 1.22
• Quick Ratio: 1.22

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $2.24 billion
• Price / Sales: 1.70
• Cash Flow: $8.94 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 7.89
• Book Value: $86.91 per share
• Price / Book: 0.81

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 53,830,000
• Free Float: 30,683,000
• Market Cap: $3.80 billion
• Optionable: No Data
• Beta: 0.21