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Financial Performance - NetEase's total net revenues for 1Q25 were $3.973 billion, a 7.4% increase year-over-year[39] - Games and related value-added services contributed $3.314 billion in net revenues for 1Q25, up 12.1% year-over-year[39] - Net income attributable to the company's shareholders for 1Q25 was $1.42 billion, a 34.9% increase year-over-year[39] - Basic net income per ADS (GAAP) for 1Q25 was $2.24[9] - The company's net cash position as of March 31, 2025, was $18.9 billion[9] Business Segments - Youdao's net revenues for 1Q25 were $179 million, a 6.8% decrease year-over-year[39] - NetEase Cloud Music's net revenues for 1Q25 were $256 million, reflecting an 8.5% decrease year-over-year[39] - Innovative businesses and others generated $224 million in net revenues for 1Q25, a 17.5% decrease year-over-year[39] Games Highlights - Online games accounted for 98% of games and related value-added services net revenues in 1Q25[12] - Where Winds Meet surpassed 30 million registered players as of March 2025[18] - Once Human mobile game quickly claimed the No1 position on the iOS download charts in more than 160 regions upon its April 2025 launch[18]

Market Overview - Major U.S. stock index futures are down, with Dow futures falling by 0.44%, S&P 500 futures down by 0.65%, and Nasdaq futures decreasing by 0.83% [1] - Pre-market trading shows a broad decline in prominent tech stocks, including Nvidia, AMD, and Intel, each down approximately 1%, and Tesla down about 2% [1] - Chinese concept stocks are also mostly down in pre-market trading, with JD.com down around 3%, NIO down nearly 2%, Pinduoduo down over 1.3%, and Alibaba and Xpeng down about 1% [1] Company Performance - Cisco Systems saw a pre-market increase of nearly 4%, reporting Q3 FY2025 revenue of $14.1 billion, an 11% year-over-year growth [1] - CoreWeave, a cloud services startup backed by Nvidia, experienced a pre-market drop of nearly 10% due to profit decline linked to accelerated AI investment plans [1] - Gaotu reported a pre-market increase of over 10%, with Q1 FY2025 revenue reaching 1.493 billion yuan, a 57.7% year-over-year increase, and an adjusted net profit of approximately 140 million yuan, resulting in a net profit margin of 9.2% [1] - NetEase saw a pre-market rise of nearly 4%, with Q1 FY2025 revenue of $28.8 billion, a 7.4% year-over-year increase, exceeding analyst expectations [1] Regulatory Environment - Tesla's stock is down approximately 3% in pre-market trading, potentially ending a six-day winning streak, as U.S. regulators intensify scrutiny of its Robotaxi plan, with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration sending a list of questions as part of an ongoing investigation into Tesla's Full Self-Driving software [2]

Core Insights - NetEase-S (09999) reported a net revenue of RMB 28.8285 billion for Q1 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 7.4% [1] - The gross profit for the same period was RMB 18.5 billion (USD 2.5 billion), up 8.6% year-on-year [1] - Net profit attributable to shareholders reached RMB 10.301 billion (USD 1.4 billion), marking a significant year-on-year growth of 34.94% [1] - Basic earnings per share were USD 0.45, with a dividend of USD 0.1350 per share for Q1 2025 [1] Revenue Breakdown - The net revenue from games and related value-added services was RMB 24 billion (USD 3.3 billion), compared to RMB 21.2 billion and RMB 21.5 billion in the previous quarter and the same quarter last year, respectively [1] - Online games accounted for approximately 97.5% of this segment's net revenue, an increase from 96.7% in the previous quarter and 95.2% year-on-year [1] - The increase in revenue was driven by the performance of existing games like "Identity V" and new releases such as "Yanyun Sixteen Sounds" and "Marvel Showdown" [1] Other Business Segments - Youdao's net revenue for Q1 2025 was RMB 1.3 billion (USD 178.9 million), unchanged from the previous quarter but down from RMB 1.4 billion year-on-year, primarily due to a focus on long-term core business development [2] - NetEase Cloud Music reported net revenue of RMB 1.9 billion (USD 256.1 million), consistent with the previous quarter but down from RMB 2 billion year-on-year, mainly due to a decrease in social entertainment service revenue [2] - The net revenue from innovation and other businesses was RMB 1.6 billion (USD 223.8 million), down from RMB 2.3 billion in the previous quarter and RMB 2 billion year-on-year, attributed to declines in revenue from NetEase Yanxuan, advertising services, and other businesses [2] Management Commentary - The CEO of NetEase emphasized the company's strong performance in Q1 2025, attributing it to continuous innovation and the launch of new products [3] - The diversified layout of the company is resonating with global players, and the strong performance of new games and quality content updates are enhancing the longevity of existing games [3] - The company remains committed to high-quality, technology-driven innovation across its various business segments, aiming to strengthen user connections and create long-term value [3]

Core Insights - Net revenue for the first quarter of 2025 reached RMB 28.8 billion (USD 4 billion), representing a year-on-year increase of 7.4% [1] - The gaming and related value-added services generated net revenue of RMB 24 billion (USD 3.3 billion), up 12.1% year-on-year [1] - The company reported a gross profit of RMB 18.5 billion (USD 2.5 billion), an increase of 8.6% year-on-year [1] Financial Performance - Net income attributable to shareholders was RMB 10.3 billion (USD 1.4 billion) [1] - Non-GAAP net income attributable to shareholders was RMB 11.2 billion (USD 1.5 billion) [1] - Basic earnings per share were USD 0.45, with non-GAAP basic earnings per share at USD 0.49 [1] Dividend Announcement - The board approved a dividend of USD 0.1350 per share for the first quarter of 2025 [1] CEO Commentary - The CEO highlighted the company's strong performance in 2025, attributing it to continuous innovation and the launch of new products [2] - The gaming segment showed robust performance, with strong content updates and gameplay enhancements contributing to the success of long-standing games [2] - The company remains focused on high-quality, technology-driven innovation across its various business segments, including Youdao and other services [2]

Financial Performance - NetEase's net revenue for Q1 2025 was RMB 28.8 billion (USD 4 billion), an increase of 7.4% year-over-year[6] - Revenue from games and related value-added services reached RMB 24 billion (USD 3.3 billion), up 12.1% year-over-year[6] - Youdao's revenue was RMB 1.3 billion (USD 178.9 million), a decrease of 6.7% year-over-year[6] - NetEase Cloud Music's revenue was RMB 1.9 billion (USD 256.1 million), down 8.4% year-over-year[6] - Gross profit for Q1 2025 was RMB 18.5 billion (USD 2.5 billion), an increase of 8.6% year-over-year[6] - Total operating expenses were RMB 8 billion (USD 1.1 billion), a decrease of 14.4% year-over-year[6] - Net profit attributable to shareholders was RMB 10.3 billion (USD 1.4 billion), with a non-GAAP net profit of RMB 11.2 billion (USD 1.5 billion)[6] - In Q1 2025, the net profit attributable to shareholders was RMB 10.3 billion (USD 1.4 billion), an increase from RMB 8.8 billion in the previous quarter and RMB 7.6 billion year-over-year[18] - The basic earnings per share for Q1 2025 was USD 0.45, compared to USD 0.38 in the previous quarter and USD 0.33 in the same quarter last year[18] - The company’s non-GAAP net profit for Q1 2025 was RMB 11.2 billion (USD 1.5 billion), up from RMB 9.7 billion in the previous quarter and RMB 8.5 billion year-over-year[18] - The non-GAAP net profit attributable to shareholders for the first quarter of 2024 was RMB 8,510,844 thousand, reflecting a strong operational performance[37] Cash Flow and Assets - As of March 31, 2025, the company had a net cash balance of RMB 137 billion (USD 18.9 billion), up from RMB 131.5 billion at the end of 2024[20] - The operating cash flow for Q1 2025 was RMB 12.1 billion (USD 1.7 billion), a decrease from RMB 13 billion in the previous quarter and an increase from RMB 9.6 billion year-over-year[20] - Cash and cash equivalents decreased from RMB 51.38 billion to RMB 41.75 billion, a decline of about 18.5%[31] - Total current assets increased from RMB 153.32 billion to RMB 157.67 billion, a growth of about 2.2%[31] - Total assets increased from RMB 195.99 billion on December 31, 2024, to RMB 200.86 billion on March 31, 2025, reflecting a growth of approximately 2.2%[31] - Total liabilities decreased slightly from RMB 53.50 billion to RMB 52.99 billion, indicating a reduction of approximately 0.9%[31] - The company reported a total equity of RMB 142.41 billion as of December 31, 2024, increasing to RMB 147.78 billion by March 31, 2025, representing a growth of about 3.1%[31] - Short-term investments rose significantly from RMB 10.76 billion to RMB 17.36 billion, an increase of approximately 61.5%[31] Shareholder Returns - The company approved a dividend of USD 0.1350 per share for Q1 2025, with the payment date expected around June 10, 2025[21] - The share repurchase program, initiated on January 10, 2023, has seen the company buy back approximately 21.6 million ADS for a total of about USD 1.9 billion as of March 31, 2025[22] Market Position and Strategy - The company continues to focus on expanding its gaming ecosystem and developing new products, leveraging its strong R&D capabilities[26] - The company highlighted ongoing risks related to market growth and competition in the online gaming sector, which could impact future performance[28] - The company emphasized the importance of non-GAAP financial metrics for investors to assess operational performance and future prospects[30] - The company is focused on maintaining its market position and developing innovative online services to adapt to market trends[28] - The company plans to continue expanding its market presence and investing in new technologies to drive future growth[32] - The company plans to continue expanding its market presence and investing in new product development in the upcoming quarters[34] Game Performance - The number of registered players for "Yan Yun Shi Liu Sheng" exceeded 30 million by March 2025[9] - The new game "Jie Wai Kuang Chao" ranked sixth on the Steam global sales chart within three days of its launch[9] - Youdao achieved a record high operating profit in Q1 2025, maintaining positive operating profit momentum over recent quarters[9] Conference and Future Outlook - The management will discuss quarterly performance and future outlook in a conference call scheduled for May 15, 2025[25]

Core Insights - Net revenue from gaming and related value-added services for NetEase reached RMB 24 billion (USD 3.3 billion), representing a year-on-year growth of 12.1% compared to the same period in 2024 [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - Youdao's net revenue was RMB 1.3 billion (USD 178.9 million), showing a decline of 6.7% year-on-year compared to 2024 [1] - NetEase Cloud Music reported net revenue of RMB 1.9 billion (USD 256.1 million), which is a decrease of 8.4% year-on-year compared to 2024 [1] - Revenue from innovative businesses and others amounted to RMB 1.6 billion (USD 223.8 million), reflecting a decline of 17.6% year-on-year compared to 2024 [1]

Core Viewpoint - NetEase, Inc. reported strong financial results for the first quarter of 2025, driven by robust performance in its gaming segment and ongoing innovation across its business lines [1][5][10]. Financial Highlights - Net revenues for Q1 2025 were RMB 28.8 billion (US$ 4.0 billion), a 7.4% increase year-over-year [7][10]. - Net revenues from games and related value-added services reached RMB 24.0 billion (US$ 3.3 billion), marking a 12.1% increase compared to the same quarter of 2024 [8][10]. - Gross profit for the quarter was RMB 18.5 billion (US$ 2.5 billion), an increase of 8.6% year-over-year [13][10]. - Net income attributable to shareholders was RMB 10.3 billion (US$ 1.4 billion), up from RMB 7.6 billion in Q1 2024 [17][10]. - Non-GAAP net income attributable to shareholders was RMB 11.2 billion (US$ 1.5 billion), reflecting a significant increase from RMB 8.5 billion in the same quarter of the previous year [18][10]. Operational Highlights - The company launched several successful titles, including "Marvel Rivals" and "Where Winds Meet," which contributed to increased engagement and revenue [10][8]. - Youdao's net revenues were RMB 1.3 billion (US$ 178.9 million), consistent with the previous quarter but down 6.7% year-over-year due to a focus on core services [9][10]. - NetEase Cloud Music reported revenues of RMB 1.9 billion (US$ 256.1 million), a decrease of 8.4% compared to the same quarter of 2024 [11][10]. - Innovative businesses and others generated RMB 1.6 billion (US$ 223.8 million), down 17.6% year-over-year, primarily due to reduced revenues from advertising services [12][10]. Cash Flow and Dividend - As of March 31, 2025, the company's net cash totaled RMB 137.0 billion (US$ 18.9 billion), an increase from RMB 131.5 billion at the end of 2024 [20][10]. - The board approved a dividend of US$ 0.1350 per share for Q1 2025, payable in June 2025 [21][10]. Share Repurchase Program - The company has repurchased approximately 21.6 million ADSs for a total cost of US$ 1.9 billion under its ongoing share repurchase program [24][10].

Group 1 - The Hang Seng Index fell by 0.25%, down 59 points, closing at 23,581 points, while the Hang Seng Tech Index decreased by 0.62% [1] - Hong Kong's stock market saw a trading volume of HKD 110.1 billion in the morning session [1] Group 2 - BYD Co., Ltd. (01211) increased by 3.53%, with new energy vehicle sales in the first four months rising by 46.98% year-on-year, surpassing Toyota in Singapore [2] - NetEase-S (09999) rose by 1.8% ahead of its quarterly report release and an annual product exhibition next week [2] - Weimob Group (02013) surged by 20% following the establishment of an e-commerce product department by WeChat, indicating potential in AI development and WeChat small store business [2] - Tencent Music Entertainment Group (01698) rose over 7% post-earnings, with a steady increase in ARPPU and a 22.8% year-on-year growth in net profit for the first quarter [2] - Yixin Group (02858) saw an intraday increase of over 7%, with financing amounts facilitated by its fintech platform rising by 56.5% year-on-year in the first quarter [2] - China Tobacco Hong Kong (06055) increased by over 7%, signing a contract with Mengkun to boost its duty-free cigarette business, with potential for resource integration within the China Tobacco system [2] - Junshi Biosciences (02696) rose by over 6% after granting Sandoz AG rights for the development, production, and commercialization of product HLX13 [2] - Bruker Corporation (00325) saw a 6.48% increase in early trading, with a recent surge in new product launches indicating potential for high growth [2] - Dekang Agriculture and Animal Husbandry (02419) increased by over 11%, reporting sales revenue of HKD 1.867 billion from live pig sales in April, leading the industry in per-head profitability [2] - Xindong Company (02400) rose over 6% with the international launch of "Yise" scheduled for June, expected to further drive performance growth [2] - Beike-W (02423) fell by 4.14%, with a quarterly report set to be disclosed today, and institutions remain cautious about its profit outlook [2] Group 3 - MicroPort Scientific Corporation-B (02252) fell by 3.63% after announcing a discounted placement to raise funds, with the controlling shareholder cashing out nearly HKD 470 million [3]

Core Insights - Chinese game developers are intensifying their global market competition, with notable performances from companies like 点点互动 and 腾讯, as their games dominate the revenue rankings [2][9] - The success of games like 《崩坏：星穹铁道》 and 《Kingshot》 highlights the importance of version updates and innovative gameplay in driving revenue growth [2][9] Revenue Rankings - 点点互动's 《Whiteout Survival》 remains at the top of the revenue chart, followed by 腾讯's 《PUBG MOBILE》 in second place [2] - 《崩坏：星穹铁道》 has climbed to third place, boosted by a new version update and character releases, improving its ranking by 6 spots compared to the previous month [2] - 《Kingshot》 saw a remarkable revenue increase of 209% in April, landing at the 14th position on the revenue chart [2][9] Growth and Download Rankings - The growth rankings for April show that 益世界's new game 《Lands of Jail》 experienced a revenue surge of 342%, making it the 7th highest in growth [24] - 网易's 《巅峰极速》 has become the highest-grossing racing game globally in April, surpassing 《QQ飞车》 [25] - 腾讯's 《三角洲行动》 achieved over 10 million downloads within 10 days of its overseas launch, marking it as the game with the highest download growth [29] Market Trends - The success of SLG games like 《Kingshot》 and 《Dark War Survival》 indicates a growing interest in strategy and survival genres among players [9][17] - The performance of older titles like 《蔚蓝档案》 and 《雀魂》 demonstrates the effectiveness of continuous content updates and understanding local markets in maintaining player engagement [36][41] Conclusion - The competitive landscape for mobile games is intensifying, with companies needing to leverage their strengths and continuously improve product quality to capture market opportunities [47]