Recent Research Analysts’ Ratings Updates for JOYY (JOYY)

A number of research firms have changed their ratings and price targets for JOYY (NASDAQ: JOYY):

• 8/28/2026 – JOYY was upgraded by Weiss Ratings from “hold (c-)” to “buy (b)”.
• 8/26/2026 – JOYY had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by Jefferies Financial Group Inc.. They now have a $87.00 price target on the stock.
• 8/26/2026 – JOYY was given a new $74.00 price target by Morgan Stanley.
• 8/26/2026 – JOYY had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by Benchmark Co..
• 8/12/2026 – JOYY was upgraded by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from “neutral” to “overweight”. They now have a $98.00 price target on the stock, up from $35.00.
• 7/22/2026 – JOYY had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by Citigroup Inc..

JOYY Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, October 16th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, September 30th will be issued a $1.55 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, September 30th. This represents a $6.20 annualized dividend and a yield of 8.3%. This is an increase from JOYY’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.50. JOYY’s payout ratio is currently 147.49%.

JOYY Inc (NASDAQ: JOYY) is a China-based technology company that develops and operates social media and live-streaming platforms. The company’s core business centers on real-time interactive video services and short-form social content, enabling users to create, share and monetize live and recorded audio-visual content. JOYY’s platforms are designed to connect creators and viewers through features such as live chat, virtual gifting and subscription-based interactions.

Products and services provided by JOYY include consumer-facing mobile and web applications that support live entertainment, social networking and short-form video consumption.