JOYY Earnings Loom With Stock Up 9.7% (NASDAQ: JOYY)

JOYY Inc. (NASDAQ: JOYY), a global technology company headquartered in Singapore and best known for its social platforms Bigo Live, Likee, and imo, is scheduled to announce its first quarter 2025 financial results outside of market hours. With the U.S markets closed for Memorial Day, this highly anticipated earnings release comes at a pivotal moment for the company, which has evolved beyond social entertainment into a multifaceted ecosystem powered by artificial intelligence and data-driven technologies.

Analysts expect the Q1 2025 earnings report to show an EPS of $0.83, (a decline of 18.6% year-over-year) and revenue of $487.14 million (down 13.7% from the prior year). These projections reflect ongoing challenges in the competitive social media and live streaming landscape. However, JOYY has consistently outperformed expectations, beating EPS estimates in every quarter for the past two years and surpassing revenue forecasts 75% of the time.

JOYY's stock has shown resilience in recent months, delivering a 9.70% gain YTD. The stock’s 52-week range underscores moderate volatility, yet its low beta (0.21–0.48) signals less risk than the broader market. With a current market capitalization of $2.26 billion, JOYY remains a mid-cap player with significant global reach.

In a significant move for shareholders, JOYY recently increased its quarterly dividend substantially. The company paid a dividend of $0.93 per share on April 30, 2025, to shareholders of record as of April 17, 2025. This represents a dramatic increase from the previous quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share. This substantial boost signals management’s commitment to returning value to shareholders, even as the company works through profitability challenges.

Despite its stable share price and robust dividend, JOYY continues to face profitability headwinds. For the trailing twelve months, the company posted a net loss of approximately $146–$147 million, translating to an EPS of -$2.60. However, JOYY’s revenue remains substantial, totaling $2.24 billion over the same period, highlighting the firm’s scale and global user base.

Wall Street analysts have shown increased confidence in JOYY's prospects. Benchmark recently upgraded JOYY from a “hold” to a “buy” rating in late February 2025, while many analysts initiated coverage with a “hold” rating. Institutional investors have also demonstrated interest in the company. Man Group plc recently made a significant investment in JOYY, acquiring shares worth approximately $3.75 million. This institutional backing suggests confidence in the company's fundamentals and future prospects.

Conference Call Details

Following the earnings release, JOYY will host a conference call at 9:00 PM U.S. Eastern Time on Monday, May 26, 2025 (9:00 AM Singapore/Hong Kong Time on Tuesday, May 27, 2025).

As investors await today's financial results, all eyes will be on whether JOYY can continue its trend of exceeding analyst expectations despite the challenging year-over-year comparisons. The market's reaction to the earnings announcement will likely provide insight into investor sentiment regarding JOYY's growth strategy and future prospects in the competitive global technology landscape.