​NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTES) is one of the Best Communication and Media Stocks to Buy Now. On November 20, NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTES) announced results for its fiscal Q3 2025. The company grew its revenue by 8.2% year-over-year to RMB28.4 billion ($4.0 billion), which fell short of the analysts’ expectation of $4.10 billion. However, the EPS of $2.09 stayed in line with the consensus. ​Management attributed revenue growth to Games and related value-added services net revenues, which contributed 97.6% to ...

Industry Overview - The Global Entertainment and Media (M&E) industry is projected to reach a market size of $3.5 trillion by 2029, driven by advancements in AI across various segments such as OTT Video, mixed reality, and internet advertising [1][2] - The US AI industry is significantly transforming the M&E sector, with generative AI investments reaching $56 billion in 2024, aimed at enhancing speed, scale, and creativity [2] - The US OTT Video segment is expected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.9%, reaching $112.7 billion by 2029, while the US advertising market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.5% to $389.1 billion by 2029 [3] Company Highlights Roblox Corporation (NYSE:RBLX) - Roblox Corporation has a market capitalization of $71.41 billion and an analyst upside of 47.45%, with 75 hedge fund holders [7][8] - The company is implementing facial age checks for communication to enhance user safety, becoming the first online gaming platform to do so, following criticism regarding child safety [9][10] - Wall Street analysts maintain a positive outlook, with J.P. Morgan and Morgan Stanley reiterating Buy ratings without disclosing specific price targets [10] NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTES) - NetEase, Inc. has a market capitalization of $84.81 billion, an analyst upside of 14.95%, and 35 hedge fund holders [12][14] - For fiscal Q3 2025, NetEase reported an 8.2% year-over-year revenue growth to RMB28.4 billion ($4.0 billion), slightly below analyst expectations, while EPS of $2.09 met consensus [12][13] - Revenue growth was primarily driven by games and related services, which contributed 97.6% to total revenue, with notable success from self-developed games [13][14]

NetEase 3Q25 Investor Presentation Investor Relations November 20, 2025 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 ...

Accessibility StatementSkip Navigation HANGZHOU, China, Nov. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES and HKEX: 9999, "NetEase" or the "Company"), a leading internet and game services provider, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. Third Quarter  202 5  Financial Highlights [1] As used in this announcement, non-GAAP net income attributable to the Company's shareholders and non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per share and per ADS ar ...

Financial Performance - NetEase's market capitalization was $854 billion as of August 13, 2025[9] - Net revenues for 2Q25 reached $39 billion[9] - Net income attributable to the company's shareholders for 2Q25 was $12 billion[9] - Basic net income per ADS (GAAP) for 2Q25 was $188[9] - Net cash as of June 30, 2025, amounted to $198 billion[9] Revenue Breakdown (2Q25) - Games and related value-added services generated $3184 million in net revenues[12] - Youdao's net revenues were $198 million[20] - NetEase Cloud Music's net revenues reached $275 million[23] - Innovative businesses and others contributed $237 million in net revenues[26] Games Performance - Online games accounted for 97% of games and related value-added services revenue in 2Q25[12] - Fantasy Westward Journey Online reached over 293 million peak concurrent players in August[18] ESG Ratings - NetEase received an AA rating from MSCI[9, 40] - NetEase's Sustainalytics rating indicates a low-risk company[40]

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]

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].