Core Insights - NetEase reported steady performance for the year 2025, with Q4 revenue of 27.5 billion yuan and total annual revenue of 112.6 billion yuan [1] - The annual operating profit reached 35.8 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 21%, while Q4 operating profit was 8.3 billion yuan, up 6% year-on-year [1] Revenue Breakdown - The net income from games and related value-added services was 92.1 billion yuan, with online gaming net income reaching 89.6 billion yuan, marking an 11% year-on-year growth and returning to double-digit growth [1] - NetEase Youdao achieved an annual revenue of 5.9 billion yuan, marking its first year of positive operating profit and cash flow [1] - NetEase Cloud Music generated 7.8 billion yuan in revenue for 2025, with steady growth in its subscription business [1] - The innovative and other businesses, including NetEase Yanxuan and advertising, saw Q4 revenue of 2 billion yuan, a quarter-on-quarter increase of 42%, and total annual revenue of 6.8 billion yuan [1]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total annual net revenue for 2025 reached RMB 112.6 billion, representing a 10% increase year-over-year [27] - Fourth quarter total revenues were RMB 27.5 billion, with net revenues from games and related value-added services at RMB 92.1 billion, up 10% from 2024 [27][28] - Gross profit margin for the full year was 64.3%, with the fourth quarter margin increasing to 64.2% from 60.8% year-over-year [30][31] - Non-GAAP net income attributable to shareholders for the fourth quarter totaled RMB 7.1 billion, down 27% year-over-year, while for the full year it was up 11% to RMB 37.3 billion [33][34] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Online games net revenues for the full year were RMB 89.6 billion, up 11% from 2024, with fourth quarter revenues increasing 4% year-over-year to RMB 21.3 billion [27][28] - Youdao's net revenues increased approximately 5% year-over-year to RMB 5.9 billion, with fourth quarter revenues rising 17% year-over-year to RMB 1.6 billion [28] - NetEase Cloud Music net revenue decreased 2% year-over-year to RMB 7.8 billion for the full year, but fourth quarter revenues increased 5% year-over-year to RMB 2 billion [29] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Where Winds Meet surpassed 80 million accumulated players and ranked number 2 on Steam's global top-seller chart, demonstrating strong global traction [17] - Justice expanded internationally, topping download charts in multiple key Asian regions, showcasing the effectiveness of AI-integrated production pipelines [18] - Marvel Rivals was recognized as one of TIME's Best Video Games of 2025 and ranked in Steam's Platinum Tier of Best of 2025, indicating strong global momentum [19] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on integrating AI into game development processes, enhancing productivity and player engagement [15][26] - There is a commitment to exploring new frontiers in AI-native gameplay, aiming to dynamically construct in-game worlds tailored to individual player behaviors [15] - The strategy includes maintaining high-intensity investments in AI-native gameplay and nurturing talent to leverage AI technology for high-quality game development [42] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management believes that AI will fundamentally empower creators and reshape interactive entertainment, marking a critical point in the industry's evolution [16][26] - The company is optimistic about the future, viewing the current period as the best time for the industry, with a strong focus on technological advancement and creative innovation [16] - Management acknowledges the challenges posed by AI in terms of integration and control but sees it as an opportunity for excellent teams to innovate [40] Other Important Information - The company has a strong cash position, with net cash of approximately RMB 163.5 billion at year-end, and a dividend of $0.232 per share was approved [34] - The share repurchase program has seen approximately 22.1 million ADS repurchased for a total cost of about $2 billion [34] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of AI on the online gaming industry - Management believes the market has misinterpreted AI's impact, stating that while AI lowers entry barriers, it raises the success threshold for top-tier games [37][38] Question: Retention rate and performance of Where Winds Meet - The game has received positive feedback and high retention rates due to its immersive gameplay and continuous updates [45] Question: Future of Marvel Rivals and AI in gameplay design - Marvel Rivals remains stable with ongoing innovative content, while AI is seen as a transformative asset for player experiences [66]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total annual net revenue for 2025 reached CNY 112.6 billion, representing a 10% increase year-over-year [27] - Fourth quarter total revenues were CNY 27.5 billion, with net revenues from games and related services at CNY 92.1 billion, up 10% from 2024 [27][28] - Gross profit margin for the full year was 64.3%, with a fourth quarter gross profit margin of 64.2%, up from 60.8% year-over-year [30][31] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net revenues from online games for the full year were CNY 89.6 billion, up 11% from 2024, with fourth quarter revenues increasing 4% year-over-year to CNY 21.3 billion [28] - Youdao's net revenues increased approximately 5% year-over-year to CNY 5.9 billion, with fourth quarter revenues rising 17% year-over-year to CNY 1.6 billion [28] - NetEase Cloud Music's full year revenue decreased 2% to CNY 7.8 billion, but fourth quarter revenues increased 5% year-over-year to CNY 2 billion [29] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Where Winds Meet surpassed 80 million accumulated players and ranked number 2 on Steam's global top-seller chart [17] - Justice expanded internationally, topping download charts in multiple key Asian regions [18] - Marvel Rivals was recognized as one of TIME's Best Video Games of 2025 and ranked in Steam's Platinum Tier of Best of 2025 [19] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on integrating AI into game development processes, enhancing productivity and player engagement [15][26] - There is a strong emphasis on global expansion and cultural resonance in game content, as seen with Where Winds Meet [17] - The company aims to leverage AI to create new interactive experiences and improve game development efficiency [15][26] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management believes AI will fundamentally empower creators and reshape interactive entertainment [16] - The company is optimistic about the future, viewing 2025 as a critical year for AI integration and innovation [15][16] - Management acknowledges the challenges posed by AI but sees opportunities for enhanced creativity and player experiences [40][41] Other Important Information - The company has a strong cash position with net cash of approximately CNY 163.5 billion at year-end [34] - A dividend of $0.232 per share has been approved, and a $5 billion share repurchase program is ongoing [34] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of AI on the online gaming industry - Management believes the market has misinterpreted AI's impact, stating that while AI lowers entry barriers, it raises the success threshold for top-tier games [36][37] Question: Retention rate of overseas users for Where Winds Meet - The game has received positive feedback and high retention rates due to its immersive gameplay and continuous updates [44][45] Question: Plans for the Unlimited Server model in other titles - The company plans to replicate the Unlimited Server model across more titles, focusing on restoring classic gameplay while optimizing the gaming process [48][49] Question: Development status of Sea of Dawn - Development is on track for a Q3 launch, with positive feedback from recent testing [51][53] Question: Strategy for entering the auto chess market - The company aims to differentiate its auto chess titles by incorporating unique cultural elements and strong narrative [55][57]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total annual net revenue for 2025 reached CNY 112.6 billion, representing a 10% increase year-over-year [28] - For Q4 2025, total revenues were CNY 27.5 billion, with net revenues from games and related services at CNY 92.1 billion, up 10% from 2024 [29] - Gross profit margin for the full year was 64.3%, with Q4 margin increasing to 64.2% from 60.8% year-over-year [32] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net revenues from online games for 2025 were CNY 89.6 billion, up 11% from 2024, with Q4 revenues increasing 4% year-over-year to CNY 21.3 billion [29] - Youdao's net revenues increased approximately 5% year-over-year to CNY 5.9 billion, with Q4 revenues rising 17% year-over-year to CNY 1.6 billion [30] - NetEase Cloud Music's full-year revenue decreased 2% to CNY 7.8 billion, but Q4 revenues increased 5% year-over-year to CNY 2 billion [31] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - "Where Winds Meet" surpassed 80 million accumulated players and ranked number 2 on Steam's global top-seller chart [19] - "Justice" expanded internationally, topping download charts in multiple key Asian regions [20] - "Marvel Rivals" was recognized as one of TIME's Best Video Games of 2025 and ranked in Steam's Platinum Tier of Best of 2025 [20] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on integrating AI into game development processes, enhancing productivity and player engagement [27] - Plans to explore new frontiers in AI-native gameplay, aiming to dynamically construct in-game worlds tailored to individual player behaviors [17] - The company aims to maintain high-intensity investments in AI-native gameplay and talent nurturing to expand advantages in game development [44] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management believes AI will fundamentally empower creators and reshape interactive entertainment, marking a paradigm shift in the industry [18] - The company is optimistic about the future, viewing 2025 as a critical year for AI integration and innovation [17] - Management acknowledges the challenges posed by AI but emphasizes the importance of integrating AI technology with complex game systems [40] Other Important Information - The effective tax rate was 14.8% for the full year and 16.4% for Q4 [34] - The company approved a dividend of $0.232 per share or $1.16 per ADS [35] - The current share repurchase program has seen approximately 22.1 million ADS repurchased for a total cost of about $2 billion [36] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of AI on the online gaming industry - Management believes the market has misinterpreted AI's impact, stating that while AI lowers entry barriers, it raises the success threshold for top-tier games [39] Question: Retention rate of overseas users for "Where Winds Meet" - The game has received widespread acclaim for its immersive experience and operational focus on free-to-play and high-frequency updates [47] Question: Replication of the Unlimited Server model across other titles - Management confirmed plans to introduce updates across more titles, maintaining close interaction with the player community [51] Question: Current development status of "Sea of Dawn" - Development is on track for a Q3 launch, with positive feedback from recent testing [55] Question: Strategy for entering the auto chess market - The company aims to differentiate its auto chess titles by incorporating unique cultural elements and strong narrative potential [59] Question: Global expansion strategies and talent development - Management emphasized the importance of cultivating top-tier creative minds in China to deliver premium games for global markets [63]

Company News - Q Technology (01478.HK) reported a total sales volume of camera modules of 44.071 million units in January, representing a year-on-year increase of 22.8%. Fingerprint recognition module sales reached 19.741 million units, up 18.4% year-on-year, driven by increased overseas customer demand and a growing market share in the IoT and smart automotive sectors [2] - China Resources Power (00836.HK) achieved a sales volume of 23.78879 million megawatt-hours in January, a year-on-year increase of 28.4%. The sales from wind power plants increased by 7.2%, while solar power plant sales surged by 72.3% year-on-year [2] - NetEase-S (09999.HK) projected net revenue of approximately 112.626 billion yuan for 2025, a year-on-year growth of 6.96%, with net profit expected to be around 33.76 billion yuan, up 13.68% [2] - NetEase Cloud Music (09899.HK) anticipates revenue of about 7.759 billion yuan in 2025, with an expected profit of approximately 2.746 billion yuan, reflecting a significant year-on-year growth of 75.4%. The gross margin is expected to reach 35.7%, an increase from 33.7% in 2024, attributed to business scale growth, enhanced monetization capabilities, prudent cost management, and operational leverage [2] - Huitian Group (00806.HK) expects to achieve a consolidated profit attributable to shareholders of approximately 660 million HKD for the fiscal year 2025, a substantial increase from 31 million HKD in the previous year [2] Biotech Developments - Reborn Bio-B (06938.HK) entered into an exclusive global licensing agreement with Madrigal for several siRNA assets, receiving an upfront payment of 60 million USD, with potential cumulative payments of up to 4.4 billion USD upon achieving certain development, regulatory, and commercialization milestones, in addition to potential royalties on net sales [3] - Fuhong Hanlin (02696.HK) completed the first patient dosing in a Phase 1b/2 clinical study of HLX43 in combination with HLX07 or Hansizhuang® for patients with advanced or metastatic colorectal cancer in China [3] - Heng Rui Medicine (01276.HK) announced that its injection of Rukang Trastuzumab has been included in the list of breakthrough therapies, with global sales of similar products expected to reach approximately 6.557 billion USD in 2024 [3] - Saint Bella (02508.HK) made significant progress in its global strategic expansion plan, aiming to extend its reach to the eastern United States, the UK, France, Thailand, and Australia [3] - China National Biotech Group (08247.HK) signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Xiaoshou Medical to jointly promote the enhancement of quality medical resources and grassroots medical service capabilities [3] Buyback Activities - Geely Automobile (00175.HK) repurchased 1.201 million shares at a cost of 20.3042 million HKD, with repurchase prices ranging from 16.67 to 17.08 HKD [4] - Bairong Cloud-W (06608.HK) repurchased 1.66 million shares for 18.9051 million HKD, with share prices between 11.11 and 11.43 HKD [5] - Kingsoft (03888.HK) repurchased 355,200 shares at a cost of 9.9963 million HKD, with repurchase prices ranging from 27.9 HKD to 28.2 HKD [5]

2月11日，网易发布2025年Q4及全年财报。财报显示，网易2025年Q4营收275亿元，全年总营收1126亿 元，No—GAAP净利润373亿元；全年研发投入177亿元，连续六年突破百亿元。 财报披露，2025年，网易全面深化AI应用，AI原生管线在美术、策划、编程、动画及质量保障等环节 实现大规模部署，AI原生玩法在多款旗舰产品中稳步落地。2025年，游戏及相关增值服务营收921亿 元，其中在线游戏净收入896亿元，同比增长11%，重回双位数增长。 在"AI原生"战略推动下，网易有道全年营收59亿元，首次实现全年经营利润与现金流双正。网易云音乐 2025年营收78亿元，会员订阅业务稳健增长。得益于网易严选、广告等业务净收入的提升，创新及其他 业务Q4营收20亿元，环比增长42%，全年营收68亿元。 网易CEO丁磊表示，人工智能已成为网易研发与运营的基础核心能力，网易系统化地将AI应用于游戏 开发与玩法创新之中，在生产效率提升、交互体验创新方面成效显著。 网易AI工业化落地： （文章来源：广州日报） 财报显示，网易高度重视并长期看好AI技术的发展前景，深入布局AI原生研发管线、AI原生玩法等前 沿领域。同时 ...

NetEase 4Q25 Investor Presentation Investor Relations February 11, 2026 SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT This announcement contains statements of a forward-looking nature. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify these forward-looking statements by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar expressions. In addition, statements that are not histo ...

Core Viewpoint - NetEase Youdao (NYSE: DAO) reported a solid financial performance for Q4 and the full year of 2025, highlighting significant growth in revenue and operating profit, driven by advancements in AI and various service segments [1][2][3] Financial Performance - The company achieved a total net revenue of 5.91 billion yuan for the full year, marking a year-on-year increase of 5.0% [1] - Operating profit reached 220 million yuan, up 48.7% year-on-year [1] - For Q4, net revenue was 1.56 billion yuan, reflecting a 16.8% year-on-year growth, marking the sixth consecutive quarter of profitability [1] - Operating profit for Q4 was 60.2 million yuan, with operating cash flow reaching 180 million yuan, a 16.4% increase year-on-year [1] Business Segments - In the learning services segment, net revenue was 730 million yuan in Q4, up 17.7% year-on-year, with AI-driven innovations contributing to growth [1][2] - AI subscription services surpassed 100 million yuan in sales for Q4, achieving over 80% year-on-year growth, and total sales for the fiscal year approached 400 million yuan, with a growth rate exceeding 50% [2] - The online marketing services segment generated 660 million yuan in Q4, a 37.2% increase year-on-year, driven by rising overseas demand and AI technology enhancements [2][3] AI Innovations - The launch of the desktop-level Agent "LobsterAI" aims to serve as a 24/7 personal assistant, expanding the application of AI [2] - The AI answering pen "SpaceX" introduced innovative features, including a panoramic puzzle function and upgraded video answering capabilities, marking a shift towards real-time, dynamic problem-solving [2] - The company plans to continue executing its "AI-native" strategy, focusing on learning and advertising businesses while enhancing user experience through vertical model development and AI applications [3]

Core Insights - NetEase reported steady performance in Q4 2025 with revenue of 27.5 billion yuan and total annual revenue of 112.6 billion yuan, achieving a Non-GAAP net profit of 37.3 billion yuan [1] - The company has invested 17.7 billion yuan in R&D for six consecutive years, focusing on AI-driven productivity across its gaming, music, and education sectors [1] - The "AI-native" strategy has led to significant advancements in AI applications, with a notable 11% year-on-year growth in online gaming revenue, reaching 89.6 billion yuan [1] Financial Performance - Q4 revenue reached 27.5 billion yuan, while total annual revenue was 112.6 billion yuan [1] - Non-GAAP net profit for the year was 37.3 billion yuan [1] - R&D investment for the year was 17.7 billion yuan, marking a consistent annual investment exceeding 10 billion yuan for six years [1] AI Strategy and Implementation - NetEase has established an AI-centric production system, integrating AI into various business segments, including gaming, music, and education [1] - The company has achieved large-scale deployment of AI in art, planning, programming, animation, and quality assurance [1] - AI-driven tools have improved production efficiency by up to 300% in certain areas, creating a competitive edge in AI industrialization [3] Gaming Sector Highlights - The gaming and related services revenue for 2025 was 92.1 billion yuan, with online gaming net revenue of 89.6 billion yuan, reflecting an 11% increase [1] - Classic games like "Dream of Red Mansions" and "Big Talk Journey to the West" have shown strong performance, with record revenues and user engagement [9] - New game features and innovative gameplay have attracted new users and increased player retention [10] Other Business Segments - NetEase's Youdao achieved annual revenue of 5.9 billion yuan, marking its first year of positive operating profit and cash flow [1] - NetEase Cloud Music generated 7.8 billion yuan in revenue, with steady growth in subscription services [1] - The innovation in AI applications has led to significant improvements in advertising efficiency, with gaming and AI application ad revenue growing over 50% year-on-year [7] Global Expansion and Market Performance - "Yan Yun Sixteen Sounds" has become a successful global title, surpassing 80 million users and achieving high rankings in international markets [12] - The game has been recognized for its cultural impact and has won multiple awards, showcasing NetEase's capability in global IP management [12] - Other titles like "World of Warcraft" and "Call of Duty" have also achieved record revenues in the Chinese market, highlighting the effectiveness of localized operations [10][13]

Core Insights - NetEase Youdao reported a total net revenue of 5.91 billion yuan for the year 2025, marking a year-on-year growth of 5% [1] - The company achieved an operating profit of 220 million yuan, which represents a significant increase of 48.7% year-on-year [1] - For the first time, NetEase Youdao realized a full-year operating cash inflow of 55.2 million yuan, successfully meeting its financial goals set at the beginning of the year [1] Quarterly Performance - In Q4 2025, NetEase Youdao continued its steady profitability with a net revenue of 1.56 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 16.8% [1] - The operating profit for the quarter was 60.2 million yuan, primarily driven by strategic investments in high-growth areas such as Youdao Lingxi and advertising [1] - The operating cash inflow for the quarter reached 180 million yuan, showing a year-on-year increase of 16.4% [1] Learning Services Segment - In Q4 2025, the net revenue from learning services amounted to 730 million yuan, which is a year-on-year growth of 17.7%, indicating a return to growth after business adjustments [1] - Youdao Lingxi, as a core growth engine, saw its net revenue increase by over 40% year-on-year, achieving both scale and reputation breakthroughs [1] - Following the launch of the Chinese AI essay correction tool, the company announced the upcoming release of an English AI essay correction tool supported by the "Ziyue" large model [1]