JOYY Inc. (NASDAQ: JOYY) announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2026. The company achieved total revenue of $555.7 million, a year-over-year increase of 12.4%, marking the highest growth rate in recent years. All three of its core business segments reported growth. Social entertainment revenue reached $400.4 million, up 3.2% year-over-year. The advertising technology segment, BIGO Ads, generated $124.8 million in revenue, a significant increase of 55.6%. The e-commerce business, SHOPLINE, contributed $30.5 million, representing a 16.1% rise. On a non-GAAP basis, the company's operating profit for the quarter was $38.0 million, and EBITDA was $45.7 million, representing increases of 22.5% and 13.2%, respectively. Operating cash flow for Q1 reached $46.0 million. As of March 31, net cash stood at $3.18 billion. Concurrently, JOYY Inc. updated its three-year shareholder return plan. From 2026 to 2028, the company is authorized to repurchase up to $600 million worth of shares and distribute $900 million in dividends, for a combined total of $1.5 billion over the three-year period.
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