Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-12-16 08:51Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report indicates that NetEase-S (09999) is expected to achieve Q3 2025 revenue of 28,400 million yuan, reflecting an 8.2% year-on-year growth, with net profit attributable to shareholders at 8,600 million yuan, and non-GAAP net profit at 9,500 million yuan, both showing double-digit year-on-year growth [1] - The company's gross margin remains high, with a net profit margin of approximately 30%, and operating cash flow net amounting to 12,900 million yuan, representing about 45% of revenue [1] - Net cash at the end of the period stands at 153,200 million yuan, significantly exceeding total liabilities of 53,500 million yuan, indicating strong profitability and cash generation capabilities supported by high-margin gaming and stable expense ratios [1] Group 2 - The gaming business generated approximately 23,300 million yuan in Q3 revenue, marking an 11.8% increase, with a gross margin of around 69%, accounting for about 82% of total revenue [2] - The revenue from the gaming segment was boosted by the release of titles such as "Yan Yun Shi Liu Sheng" and "Marvel: Battle Lines," along with the return of Blizzard games, leading to deferred revenue growth of 25% year-on-year and 15% quarter-on-quarter [2] - Cloud music revenue for Q3 was approximately 1,964 million yuan, with a gross profit of 695 million yuan, reflecting an 8.3% increase, achieved through cost reductions in copyright and promotion, as well as increased subscription and digital album sales [2]