Core Viewpoint - NetEase Cloud Music has significant user payment potential, with a current online music payment rate of 21.4%, compared to Spotify's 39%, indicating room for improvement in monetization strategies [1] Group 1: Company Performance - The company is expected to achieve revenues of 7.935 billion, 8.692 billion, and 9.585 billion yuan from 2025 to 2027, with net profits of 2.684 billion, 2.215 billion, and 2.541 billion yuan respectively [1] - The company is projected to have an EPS of 12.32, 10.17, and 11.66 yuan for the years 2025 to 2027, with a PE ratio of 16 times in 2026 [1] - In 2023, the company turned profitable for the first time, with a gross margin recovery from -114.74% in 2018 to an expected 33.73% in 2024, marking a shift from growth through scale to value-driven monetization [1] Group 2: Industry Landscape - The global recorded music market is expected to reach 29.6 billion dollars in 2024, growing at 4.8% year-on-year, with streaming accounting for 69% of the market [2] - China is projected to grow at 9.6% in 2024, surpassing mature markets in the US and Europe, driven by enhanced copyright protection and local music innovation [2] - The competitive landscape in the online music sector shows Spotify leading globally with a 32% user share, while Tencent's platforms dominate domestically, with NetEase Cloud Music holding a 19% monthly active user share [2] Group 3: Strategic Advantages - The company differentiates itself through a community-driven music consumption model, focusing on social experiences rather than traditional tool-based platforms [1] - The content strategy includes a diverse range of genres and a significant number of independent artists, with 774,000 independent musicians and 4.4 million original songs nurtured through initiatives like the "Stone Plan" and "Cloud Ladder Plan" [3] - The company has established a high-engagement ecosystem, with 1.2 billion music reviews and an average daily listening time of 78.9 minutes per user, leading the industry in user stickiness [3]

以"音乐+社交"破局在线音乐赛道，战略与盈利双维度实现跨越。作为国内聚焦社交化体验的音乐平 台，网易云音乐始终以"社区驱动音乐消费"为差异化核心，区别于传统工具型平台。股权层面由网易主 导，持股59.4%保障战略方向稳定；管理层团队涵盖互联网运营、版权合作、商业智能等多元专业背 景，能力互补支撑业务落地。财务端实现关键突破，2023年首次扭亏为盈，毛利率从2018年的-114.74% 持续修复至2024年的33.73%，盈利模式彻底告别"规模投入换增长"，转向"内容价值驱动高效变现"，盈 利质量与可持续性显著增强。 智通财经APP获悉，东北证券发布研究报告指出，网易云音乐（09899）用户付费潜力待释放，2023年 在线音乐付费率21.4%，对比海外Spotify 39%的付费率仍有较大提升空间，叠加会员权益升级（新增AI 功能、打通外部平台权益），有望推动ARPU进一步改善。预计2025-2027年公司营收为 79.35/86.92/95.85亿元，归母净利润为26.84/22.15/25.41亿元，EPS为12.32/10.17/11.66元，对应2026年PE 为16倍。 行业规模扩容叠加格局分化，差异 ...

Core Viewpoint - The report from Citi indicates that the Chinese internet industry is expected to perform strongly by 2025, driven by AI trends led by DeepSeek, with growth anticipated to continue into 2026, particularly in the competitive landscape of AI and generative video applications [1] Industry Summary - The competition between China and the United States in AI models, applications, cloud services, and autonomous driving (Robotaxi) is expected to intensify [1] - Despite geopolitical challenges, the Chinese gaming and e-commerce sectors are experiencing rapid growth in overseas markets, although there is a cautious outlook for the domestic e-commerce sector [1] Investment Strategy - Citi favors sectors such as AI, gaming, and health, predicting a year-on-year revenue growth of 12% and an adjusted EBIT growth of 29% for the industry [1] - The report suggests that China is likely to lead in the global application of AI [1] Valuation Insights - The report highlights that the current forecasted adjusted P/E ratio for the sector in 2026 is 16.1 times (13.7 times for 2027), which represents a discount of approximately 40% compared to U.S. peers, indicating attractive valuation [1] Preferred Stocks - Citi lists six preferred stocks for 2026, including Tencent Holdings (00700), Xiaomi Group-W (01810), Alibaba-W (09988), NetEase-S (09899), Kuaishou-W (01024), and JD Health (09618) [1] - The report specifically notes optimism regarding Alibaba's cloud business, Tencent's AI applications, and Xiaomi's consumer-grade AI devices [1]

股份發行人及根據《上市規則》第十九B章上市的香港預託證券發行人的證券變動月報表 截至月份: 2026年1月31日 狀態: 新提交 致：香港交易及結算所有限公司 公司名稱: 網易雲音樂股份有限公司 呈交日期: 2026年2月4日 I. 法定/註冊股本變動 | 1. 股份分類 | 普通股 | 股份類別 | 不適用 | | | 於香港聯交所上市 (註1) | | 是 | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 證券代號 (如上市) | 09899 | 說明 | | | | | | | | | | | 法定/註冊股份數目 | | | 面值 | | | 法定/註冊股本 | | | 上月底結存 | | | 1,000,000,000 | USD | | 0.0001 | USD | | 100,000 | | 增加 / 減少 (-) | | | | | | | USD | | | | 本月底結存 | | | 1,000,000,000 | USD | | 0.0001 | USD | | 100,000 | 本月底法定/註冊股本總 ...

Group 1 - The AI social platform Moltbook has gained significant popularity overseas, featuring 1.5 million AI agents engaging in discussions across thousands of forums, mimicking human social patterns [1][3] - Tencent's AI platform Yuanbao launched a cash red envelope activity on February 1, leading to a surge in downloads, topping the iPhone app rankings on the same day [2][3] - The advancements in large model reasoning and multi-modal capabilities indicate a strong foundation for human-like interactions in AI social platforms, suggesting a pathway from niche applications to broader social engagement [1][3] Group 2 - Google announced the public testing of its world model Genie3, allowing users to create real-time interactive virtual worlds through natural language dialogue, enhancing game development accessibility [4] - The launch of Taptap Maker by Xindong Company enables game creators to develop games directly within a chat interface, significantly lowering the barriers to game development [4] - The gaming sector is expected to benefit from AI advancements, with recommendations to focus on companies with strong platform attributes, including Xindong Company and others [4]

Group 1 - The core announcement is that NetEase Cloud Music (09899.HK) will hold a board meeting on February 11, 2026, to consider and approve the annual performance for the year ending December 31, 2025, and to discuss the potential distribution of a final dividend to shareholders, if any [1] Group 2 - Daiwa has downgraded the target price for NetEase Cloud Music to HKD 215, indicating a potential shift in market sentiment towards the company's valuation [1] - The introduction of a new family membership plan may impact the Average Revenue Per User (ARPU), suggesting a strategic move that could affect revenue metrics [1]

承董事會命 網易雲音樂股份有限公司 NETEASE CLOUD MUSIC INC. 網易雲音樂股份有限公司 （於開曼群島註冊成立的有限公司） （股份代號：9899） 董事會會議召開日期 我們特此宣佈將於2026年2月11日（星期三）召開董事會會議，藉以考慮及通過本 集團截至2025年12月31日止之年度業績，並考慮向我們的股東派發末期股息（如 有）。 香港交易及結算所有限公司及香港聯合交易所有限公司對本公告的內容概不負責，對其準確性 或完整性亦不發表任何聲明，並明確表示，概不對因本公告全部或任何部份內容而產生或因倚 賴該等內容而引致的任何損失承擔任何責任。 董事會主席 丁磊先生 香港，2026年1月28日 於本公告日期，董事會包括執行董事丁磊先生、李勇先生及王燕鳳女士，非執行 董事李日強先生，以及獨立非執行董事盧英傑先生、顧險峰先生及許忠先生。 ...

Core Viewpoint - NetEase Cloud Music has announced a new strategic partnership with Universal Music Group, expanding its music offerings to include works from international artists such as Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, and The Weeknd, as well as popular Chinese artists like Jacky Cheung, Eason Chan, Alan Tam, Stefanie Sun, and Wu Bai [1] Group 1 - The partnership allows users to access a wider range of music, enhancing the platform's appeal to both domestic and international audiences [1] - This collaboration signifies a strategic move by NetEase Cloud Music to strengthen its position in the competitive music streaming market [1]

Core Insights - NetEase Cloud Music and Universal Music Group have reached a multi-year licensing agreement, indicating a strategic partnership in the music industry [2] - The licensing agreement comes after the National Copyright Administration encouraged music platforms like NetEase Cloud Music and Tencent Music to share music copyrights, which has altered the competitive landscape [2] - The agreement includes clauses related to artificial intelligence (AI), addressing copyright issues associated with AI-generated music [2] Group 1: Partnership and Licensing - The partnership aims to enhance copyright distribution, artist promotion, AI technology exploration, and cultural exchange [2] - NetEase Cloud Music's monthly active users exceed 200 million, with over 90% of active users being from the post-90s and post-00s generations [2] Group 2: Competitive Landscape - Despite being among the top three music apps in terms of monthly active users, NetEase Cloud Music faces competition from ByteDance's music platform, which ranks fourth [2]

Core Viewpoint - NetEase Cloud Music and Universal Music Group have reached a multi-year licensing agreement, indicating a shift in the competitive landscape of the online music industry in China, particularly in the context of copyright issues and user retention [1][2]. Group 1: Licensing Agreement - The agreement between NetEase Cloud Music and Universal Music Group includes terms related to artificial intelligence (AI), highlighting the growing importance of AI-generated music and its associated copyright challenges [2]. - This partnership aims to enhance collaboration in areas such as copyright distribution, artist promotion, AI technology exploration, and cultural exchange [2]. Group 2: Market Position - As of September 2025, NetEase Cloud Music maintains a top-three position in monthly active users (MAUs) with over 200 million users, predominantly consisting of individuals born in the 1990s and 2000s [2]. - ByteDance's music platform is emerging as a significant competitor, ranking fourth in the market, indicating increased competition in the online music space [2].