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JOYY

JOYY Inc.

JOYY

Communication Services · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

7.05%

Annual Dividend

$4.80

Payout Ratio

66%

5-Yr Growth

18.1%

Ex-Date

Jun 29, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

JOYY Dividend Safety Score

49/ 100
Grade D

Risky

Dividend-growth streak1 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2023
Earnings payout coverage66% of earnings paid out
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 0.78
Yield vs its historyYield is 1.6× its 5-yr average — elevated

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Is JOYY a good dividend stock?

Mixed

JOYY Inc. (JOYY) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 7.05% ($4.80/yr), with 4 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of D. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Advantages

  • Strong 18.1% 5-yr dividend growth

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2023
  • Below-average dividend safety score

Key Data

Dividend Yield
7.05%
Payout Ratio
66%
Annual Dividend
$4.80
5-Yr Avg Growth
18.1%
Ex-Dividend Date
Jun 29, 2026
Years of Growth
4
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.48
Market Cap
$3.4B
P/E Ratio
15.6
5-Yr Total Return
0%
52-Week Range
$47.07 – $70.96
Dividend Safety
D · 49/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2023)
JOYY ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Jun 29, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $4.80 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$120.00
Annual$480.00
Monthly avg$40.00