NTES(09999) 格隆汇· Ge Long Hui·2025-05-23 09:43Core Insights - The company reported a revenue of 28.83 billion yuan in Q1 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of 7.4% and a quarter-over-quarter increase of 7.8% [1] - The adjusted net profit for the same period was 11.24 billion yuan, showing a significant year-over-year growth of 32.0% [1] Group 1: Game Performance - The gaming and related services revenue reached 24 billion yuan in Q1, with a year-over-year increase of 12.1% [1] - Notable game performances included "Marvel: Contest of Champions" topping the Steam global sales chart after its April update, and "Yanyun Sixteen Sounds" surpassing 30 million total players [1] - Long-term operational games like "Identity V" and "Naraka: Bladepoint" showed stable revenue contributions, with "Identity V" being a major income source for the quarter [1] Group 2: New Game Pipeline and AI Strategy - The company has a diverse new game pipeline including titles like "Destiny: Rising" and "Marvel: Secret Wars," enhancing its game product matrix [2] - The Youdao business is advancing its "AI-native" strategy, achieving a gross margin of 47.3% in Q1, focusing on AI-enabled products and services for educational transformation [2] Group 3: Music and Community Engagement - NetEase Cloud Music achieved a gross margin of 36.7% in Q1, with a focus on community ecosystem development to enhance user retention [2] - The platform is leveraging AI capabilities for song recommendations and content creation, enriching its creator ecosystem [2] Group 4: Financial Projections - The company forecasts revenues of 113.86 billion yuan, 118.78 billion yuan, and 124.09 billion yuan for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively [2] - Projected net profits (Non-GAAP) for the same years are 38.81 billion yuan, 39.92 billion yuan, and 41.31 billion yuan [2]