JOYY named Most Honored Company in Extel’s 2026 Asia survey
JOYY Inc. was named a Most Honored Company in Extel’s 2026 Asia Executive Team Survey for the second year in a row. The company achieved top-three rankings in five Internet sector categories, including Best CEO and Best CFO. The survey results were based on feedback from over 5,500 financial professionals evaluating 2,520 companies.
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JOYY Inc. has been recognized as a "Most Honored Company" by Extel in its 2026 Asia (ex-Japan/ANZ) Executive Team Survey. This marks the second consecutive year the global technology company has received this distinction, highlighting its performance in executive leadership and corporate governance. The recognition places JOYY among 55 companies distinguished for the highest aggregate weighted scores across all ranking categories.
In the Internet sector, JOYY secured top-three overall rankings in five categories: Best CEO, Best CFO, Best IR Professional, Best IR Team, and Best Investor Relations. Ms. Li Ting, Chairperson and CEO, and Mr. Alex Liu, Vice President of Finance, were recognized in the Best CEO and Best CFO categories respectively. The company’s investor relations team also achieved top ranks, reflecting excellence in both leadership and execution.
The 2026 Executive Team Survey gathered input from 4,743 buy-side portfolio managers and analysts and 838 sell-side analysts. A total of 2,520 companies across Asia were evaluated in the survey.
Survey Participation and Rankings
The survey evaluated companies based on feedback from financial professionals tracking capital allocation and disclosure quality. JOYY’s performance in the Internet sector placed it among the top performers for the year.
| Category | Rank | Executive/Team |
|---|---|---|
| Best CEO | Top 3 | Ms. Li Ting |
| Best CFO | Top 3 | Mr. Alex Liu |
| Best IR Professional | Top 3 | JOYY Inc. |
| Best IR Team | Top 3 | JOYY Inc. |
| Best Investor Relations | Top 3 | JOYY Inc. |
Management Commentary
Ms. Li Ting, Chairperson and CEO of JOYY, attributed the honors to the company's diversified technology ecosystem. "These honors affirm our dedication to what we are building: A globally diversified, multi-engine technology company anchored by a self-reinforcing AI flywheel across Social Entertainment, BIGO Ads, and Shopline," she said.
Mr. Alex Liu, Vice President of Finance, emphasized the strategic importance of the recognition. "This result reflects feedback from the buy-side and sell-side professionals who track our capital allocation, disclosure quality, and financial stewardship most closely," he added. "We remain committed to balancing meaningful shareholder returns with disciplined reinvestment in our next growth engines."
How will JOYY leverage its 'self-reinforcing AI flywheel' to drive future growth across its Social Entertainment, BIGO Ads, and Shopline segments?
What specific capital allocation strategies does JOYY plan to prioritize to balance shareholder returns with reinvestment in its next growth engines?
How might this recognition influence investor sentiment and JOYY's ability to attract institutional capital in the competitive Asia tech sector?
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