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6-K 1 tm2531333d1_6k.htm FORM 6-K

 

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

 

FORM 6-K

 

 

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of November 2025

 

Commission File Number: 000-30666

 

 

 

NETEASE, INC.

 

 

 

NetEase Building, No. 599 Wangshang Road

Binjiang District, Hangzhou, 310052

People’s Republic of China

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

Form 20-F x       Form 40-F ¨

 

 

 

 


 

Exhibit

 

Exhibit 99.1 - NetEase Reports Third Quarter 2025 Unaudited Financial Results

 

 


 

SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

  NETEASE, INC.
   
  By: /s/ William Lei Ding
  Name: William Lei Ding
  Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

Date: November 20, 2025

 

 

 

EX-99.1 2 tm2531333d1_ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

Contact for Media and Investors:

Email: ir@service.netease.com

Tel: (+86) 571-8985-3378

 

NetEase Announces Third Quarter 2025 Unaudited Financial Results

 

Hangzhou, China, November 20, 2025 - 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 2025 Financial Highlights

 

· Net revenues were RMB28.4 billion (US$4.0 billion), an increase of 8.2% compared with the same quarter of 2024.

 

· Games and related value-added services net revenues were RMB23.3 billion (US$3.3 billion), an increase of 11.8% compared with the same quarter of 2024.

 

· Youdao net revenues were RMB1.6 billion (US$228.8 million), an increase of 3.6% compared with the same quarter of 2024.

 

· NetEase Cloud Music net revenues were RMB2.0 billion (US$275.9 million), a decrease of 1.8% compared with the same quarter of 2024.

 

· Innovative businesses and others net revenues were RMB1.4 billion (US$202.1 million), a decrease of 18.9% compared with the same quarter of 2024.

 

· Gross profit was RMB18.2 billion (US$2.6 billion), an increase of 10.3% compared with the same quarter of 2024.

 

· Total operating expenses were RMB10.2 billion (US$1.4 billion), an increase of 8.9% compared with the same quarter of 2024.

 

· Net income attributable to the Company’s shareholders was RMB8.6 billion (US$1.2 billion). Non-GAAP net income attributable to the Company’s shareholders was RMB9.5 billion (US$1.3 billion).[1]

 

· Basic net income per share was US$0.38 (US$1.90 per ADS). Non-GAAP basic net income per share was US$0.42 (US$2.09 per ADS).[1]

 

 

[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 are defined to exclude share-based compensation expenses. See the unaudited reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP results at the end of this announcement.

 

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Third Quarter 2025 and Recent Operational Highlights

 

· Showcased strong long-term operating capabilities with enduring player engagement across well-established titles. Notably, Fantasy Westward Journey Online achieved four successive record peak concurrent player counts since the third quarter, reaching a height of 3.58 million. Multiple established titles strengthened player appeal through innovative gameplay updates and crossover synergy events, including Fantasy Westward Journey mobile game, Identity V, Eggy Party, Sword of Justice and Where Winds Meet.

 

· Strengthened the global portfolio and pipeline with new games across a variety of genres:

 

· Destiny: Rising topped the iOS download chart in multiple regions across Western markets with its August 28 global launch, as well as in China with its October 16 domestic launch.

 

· ANANTA sparked substantial enthusiasm with its brand-new experience at Tokyo Games Show 2025’s playtesting session.

 

· Sword of Justice and Where Winds Meet hit global markets on November 7 and 14, respectively, bringing captivating, distinctive Wuxia worlds to players everywhere.

 

· Sea of Remnants is advancing steadily toward its planned 2026 launch.

 

· Blizzard titles continued to deliver enhanced experiences to Chinese players. World of Warcraft launched the long-awaited, China-exclusive Titan Reforged Server on November 18, igniting strong enthusiasm among local players. Diablo II: Resurrected returned to China on August 27, followed by StarCraft II on October 28, while Diablo IV is scheduled to launch on December 12, to deliver another exceptional experience to players in China.

 

“We delivered another quarter of solid execution, underscoring our healthy growth in China and rising global appeal,” said Mr. William Ding, Chief Executive Officer and Director of NetEase. “Over the years, we have honed our innovation capabilities and proven them title after title by delivering exceptional gaming experiences. This edge has afforded us a strong domestic foundation to extend our distinctive, sophisticated games to players worldwide.

 

“User experience remains the heart of our value system as we look to raise the bar for creativity and tech-inspired games while enriching and expanding our vibrant player community. Through close collaboration with partners and top talent around the world, we aim to create even greater value for players and sustain our momentum across markets,” Mr. Ding concluded.

 

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Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results

 

Net Revenues

 

Net revenues for the third quarter of 2025 were RMB28.4 billion (US$4.0 billion), compared with RMB27.9 billion and RMB26.2 billion for the preceding quarter and the same quarter of 2024, respectively.

 

Net revenues from games and related value-added services were RMB23.3 billion (US$3.3 billion) for the third quarter of 2025, compared with RMB22.8 billion and RMB20.9 billion for the preceding quarter and the same quarter of 2024, respectively. Net revenues from the operation of online games accounted for approximately 97.6% of the segment’s net revenues for the third quarter of 2025, compared with 97.1% and 96.8% for the preceding quarter and the same quarter of 2024, respectively. The quarter-over-quarter increase in online games net revenues was due to higher net revenues from self-developed games such as Fantasy Westward Journey Online and Sword of Justice, as well as certain licensed games. The year-over-year increase was attributable to higher net revenues from self-developed games such as Fantasy Westward Journey Online, Eggy Party and newly-launched Where Winds Meet and Marvel Rivals, as well as certain licensed games.

 

Net revenues from Youdao were RMB1.6 billion (US$228.8 million) for the third quarter of 2025, compared with RMB1.4 billion and RMB1.6 billion for the preceding quarter and the same quarter of 2024. The quarter-over-quarter increase was due to increased net revenues from its smart devices and online marketing services.

 

Net revenues from NetEase Cloud Music were RMB2.0 billion (US$275.9 million) for the third quarter of 2025, compared with RMB2.0 billion each for the preceding quarter and the same quarter of 2024.

 

Net revenues from innovative businesses and others were RMB1.4 billion (US$202.1 million) for the third quarter of 2025, compared with RMB1.7 billion and RMB1.8 billion for the preceding quarter and the same quarter of 2024, respectively. Results from this segment were mainly driven by net revenues from Yanxuan, advertising services and other value-added services, as well as certain inter-segment transaction eliminations. The quarter-over-quarter decrease was led by decreased net revenues from Yanxuan. The year-over-year decrease reflected an increase in certain inter-segment transaction elimination and, to a lesser extent, decreased net revenues from Yanxuan and certain other businesses.

 

Cost of Revenues

 

Cost of revenues for the third quarter of 2025 was RMB10.2 billion (US$1.4 billion), compared with RMB9.8 billion and RMB9.7 billion for the preceding quarter and the same quarter of 2024, respectively. Staff-related costs, revenue sharing costs and royalties for licensed games increased quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year.

 

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Gross Profit

 

Gross profit for the third quarter of 2025 was RMB18.2 billion (US$2.6 billion), compared with RMB18.1 billion and RMB16.5 billion for the preceding quarter and the same quarter of 2024, respectively.

 

Operating Expenses

 

Total operating expenses for the third quarter of 2025 were RMB10.2 billion (US$1.4 billion), compared with RMB9.0 billion and RMB9.3 billion for the preceding quarter and the same quarter of 2024, respectively. The quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year increases were primarily due to increased marketing expenditures related to online games.

 

Other Income/(Expenses)

 

Other income/(expenses) consisted of investment income, interest income, net exchange losses/(gains) and others. The quarter-over-quarter increase was mainly due to fair value changes of equity security investments in the third quarter of 2025. The year-over-year increase was primarily due to fair value changes of equity security investments and lower net exchange losses in the third quarter of 2025, compared with the same quarter of 2024.

 

Income Tax

 

The Company recorded a net income tax charge of RMB1.3 billion (US$184.9 million) for the third quarter of 2025, compared with RMB1.6 billion and RMB1.3 billion for the preceding quarter and the same quarter of 2024, respectively. The effective tax rate for the third quarter of 2025 was 13.0%, compared with 14.7% and 16.1% for the preceding quarter and the same quarter of 2024, respectively. The effective tax rate represents certain estimates by the Company as to the tax obligations and benefits applicable to it in each quarter.

 

Net Income and Non-GAAP Net Income

 

Net income attributable to the Company’s shareholders totaled RMB8.6 billion (US$1.2 billion) for the third quarter of 2025, compared with RMB8.6 billion and RMB6.5 billion for the preceding quarter and the same quarter of 2024, respectively.

 

Basic net income was US$0.38 per share (US$1.90 per ADS) for the third quarter of 2025, compared with US$0.38 per share (US$1.89 per ADS) and US$0.29 per share (US$1.44 per ADS) for the preceding quarter and the same quarter of 2024, respectively.

 

Non-GAAP net income attributable to the Company’s shareholders totaled RMB9.5 billion (US$1.3 billion) for the third quarter of 2025, compared with RMB9.5 billion and RMB7.5 billion for the preceding quarter and the same quarter of 2024, respectively.

 

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Non-GAAP basic net income was US$0.42 per share (US$2.09 per ADS) for the third quarter of 2025, compared with US$0.42 per share (US$2.10 per ADS) and US$0.33 per share (US$1.65 per ADS) for the preceding quarter and the same quarter of 2024, respectively.

 

Other Financial Information

 

As of September 30, 2025, the Company’s net cash (total cash and cash equivalents, current and non-current time deposits and restricted cash, as well as short-term investments balance, minus short-term and long-term loans) totaled RMB153.2 billion (US$21.5 billion), compared with RMB131.5 billion as of December 31, 2024. Net cash provided by operating activities was RMB12.9 billion (US$1.8 billion) for the third quarter of 2025, compared with RMB10.9 billion and RMB10.6 billion for the preceding quarter and the third quarter of 2024, respectively.

 

Quarterly Dividend

 

The board of directors approved a dividend of US$0.1140 per share (US$0.5700 per ADS) for the third quarter of 2025 to holders of ordinary shares and holders of ADSs as of the close of business on December 5, 2025, Beijing/Hong Kong Time and New York Time, respectively, payable in U.S. dollars. For holders of ordinary shares, in order to qualify for the dividend, all valid documents for the transfer of shares accompanied by the relevant share certificates must be lodged for registration with the Company’s Hong Kong branch share registrar, Computershare Hong Kong Investor Services Limited, at Shops 1712-1716, 17th Floor, Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen’s Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong, no later than 4:30 p.m. on December 5, 2025 (Beijing/Hong Kong Time). The payment date is expected to be December 16, 2025 for holders of ordinary shares and on or around December 19, 2025, for holders of ADSs.

 

NetEase paid a dividend of US$0.1140 per share (US$0.5700 per ADS) for the second quarter of 2025 in September 2025.

 

Under the Company’s current dividend policy, the determination to make dividend distributions and the amount of such distribution in any particular quarter will be made at the discretion of its board of directors and will be based upon the Company’s operations and earnings, cash flow, financial condition and other relevant factors.

 

Share Repurchase Program

 

The Company announced today that its previously approved share repurchase program of up to US$5.0 billion of the Company’s ADSs and ordinary shares in open market or other transactions will be extended for an additional 36 months until January 9, 2029. As of September 30, 2025, approximately 22.1 million ADSs had been repurchased under this program for a total cost of US$2.0 billion.

 

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The extent to which NetEase repurchases its ADSs and its ordinary shares depends upon a variety of factors, including market conditions. These programs may be suspended or discontinued at any time.

 

** The United States dollar (US$) amounts disclosed in this announcement are presented solely for the convenience of the reader. The percentages stated are calculated based on RMB.

 

Conference Call

 

NetEase’s management team will host a teleconference call with a simultaneous webcast at 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, November 20, 2025 (Beijing/Hong Kong Time: 8:00 p.m., Thursday, November 20, 2025). NetEase’s management will be on the call to discuss the quarterly results and answer questions.

 

Interested parties may participate in the conference call by dialing 1-914-202-3258 and providing conference ID: 10051135, 15 minutes prior to the initiation of the call. A replay of the call will be available by dialing 1-855-883-1031 and entering PIN: 10051135. The replay will be available through November 27, 2025.

 

This call will be webcast live and the replay will be available for 12 months. Both will be available on NetEase’s Investor Relations website at http://ir.netease.com/.

 

About NetEase, Inc.

 

NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES and HKEX: 9999, “NetEase”) is a leading internet and game services provider centered around premium content. With extensive offerings across its expanding gaming ecosystem, the Company develops and operates some of the most popular and longest-running mobile and PC games available in China and globally.

 

Powered by one of the largest in-house game R&D teams focused on mobile, PC and console, NetEase creates superior gaming experiences, inspires players, and passionately delivers value for its thriving community worldwide. By infusing play with culture, and education with technology, NetEase transforms gaming into a meaningful vehicle to build a more entertaining and enlightened world.

 

Beyond games, NetEase service offerings include its majority-controlled subsidiaries Youdao (NYSE: DAO), an intelligent learning and advertising solutions provider, and NetEase Cloud Music (HKEX: 9899), a well-known online music platform featuring a vibrant content community, as well as Yanxuan, NetEase’s private-label consumer lifestyle brand.

 

For more information, please visit: http://ir.netease.com/.

 

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Forward Looking Statements

 

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 historical facts, including statements about NetEase’s strategies and business plans, its expectations regarding the growth of its business and its revenue and the quotations from management in this announcement are or contain forward-looking statements. NetEase may also make forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), in announcements made on the website of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “Hong Kong Stock Exchange”), in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. The accuracy of these statements may be impacted by a number of business risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or anticipated, including risks related to: the risk that the online games market will not continue to grow or that NetEase will not be able to maintain its position in that market in China or globally; risks associated with NetEase’s business and operating strategies and its ability to implement such strategies; NetEase’s ability to develop and manage its operations and business; competition for, among other things, capital, technology and skilled personnel; potential changes in regulatory environment in the markets where NetEase operates; the risk that NetEase may not be able to continuously develop new and creative online services or that NetEase will not be able to set, or follow in a timely manner, trends in the market; risks related to evolving economic cycles and geopolitical tensions, including the direct or indirect impacts of national trade, investment, protectionist, tax or other laws or policies as well as export controls and economic or trade sanctions; risks related to the expansion of NetEase’s businesses and operations internationally; risks associated with cybersecurity threats or incidents; and fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates that could adversely affect NetEase's business and financial results. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in NetEase’s filings with the SEC and announcements on the website of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. NetEase does not undertake any obligation to update this forward-looking information, except as required under applicable law.

 

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Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

NetEase considers and uses non-GAAP financial measures, such as non-GAAP net income attributable to the Company’s shareholders and non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS and per share, as supplemental metrics in reviewing and assessing its operating performance and formulating its business plan. The presentation of non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”).

 

NetEase defines non-GAAP net income attributable to the Company’s shareholders as net income attributable to the Company’s shareholders excluding share-based compensation expenses. Non-GAAP net income attributable to the Company’s shareholders enables NetEase’s management to assess its operating results without considering the impact of share-based compensation expenses. NetEase believes that this non-GAAP financial measure provides useful information to investors in understanding and evaluating the Company’s current operating performance and prospects in the same manner as management does, if they so choose. NetEase also believes that the use of this non-GAAP financial measure facilitates investors’ assessment of its operating performance.

 

Non-GAAP financial measures are not defined under U.S. GAAP and are not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools. One of the key limitations of using non-GAAP net income attributable to the Company’s shareholders is that it does not reflect all items of expense/ income that affect our operations. Share-based compensation expenses have been and may continue to be incurred in NetEase’s business and are not reflected in the presentation of non-GAAP net income attributable to the Company’s shareholders. In addition, the non-GAAP financial measures NetEase uses may differ from the non-GAAP measures used by other companies, including peer companies, and therefore their comparability may be limited.

 

NetEase compensates for these limitations by reconciling non-GAAP net income attributable to the Company’s shareholders to the nearest U.S. GAAP performance measure, all of which should be considered when evaluating the Company’s performance. See the unaudited reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP results at the end of this announcement. NetEase encourages you to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.

 

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NETEASE, INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands)

 

    December 31,     September 30,     September 30,  
    2024     2025     2025  
    RMB     RMB     USD (Note 1)  
Assets                        
Current assets:                        
Cash and cash equivalents     51,383,310       31,326,752       4,400,443  
Time deposits     75,441,355       93,551,844       13,141,150  
Restricted cash     3,086,405       8,654,295       1,215,662  
Accounts receivable, net     5,669,027       5,962,060       837,486  
Inventories     571,548       637,325       89,525  
Prepayments and other current assets, net     6,416,868       6,863,085       964,050  
Short-term investments     10,756,143       24,214,436       3,401,382  
Total current assets     153,324,656       171,209,797       24,049,698  
                         
Non-current assets:                        
Property, equipment and software, net     8,520,101       8,517,182       1,196,401  
Land use rights, net     4,172,465       4,078,719       572,934  
Deferred tax assets     1,113,435       2,612,046       366,912  
Time deposits     3,025,000       2,845,000       399,635  
Restricted cash     5,208       3,900       548  
Other long-term assets     25,830,685       25,222,219       3,542,944  
Total non-current assets     42,666,894       43,279,066       6,079,374  
Total assets     195,991,550       214,488,863       30,129,072  
                         
Liabilities, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests and Shareholders’ Equity                        
Current liabilities:                        
Accounts payable     720,549       718,393       100,912  
Salary and welfare payables     4,683,009       3,004,519       422,042  
Taxes payable     2,759,185       4,312,685       605,799  
Short-term loans     11,805,051       7,349,967       1,032,444  
Contract liabilities     15,299,222       19,473,595       2,735,440  
Accrued liabilities and other payables     14,400,641       15,229,406       2,139,262  
Total current liabilities     49,667,657       50,088,565       7,035,899  
                         
Non-current liabilities:                        
Deferred tax liabilities     2,173,117       2,212,733       310,821  
Long-term loans     427,997       -       -  
Other long-term liabilities     1,228,641       1,255,583       176,371  
Total non-current liabilities     3,829,755       3,468,316       487,192  
Total liabilities     53,497,412       53,556,881       7,523,091  
                         
Redeemable noncontrolling interests     84,272       89,465       12,567  
                         
NetEase,Inc.’s shareholders’ equity     138,685,606       156,256,172       21,949,174  
Noncontrolling interests     3,724,260       4,586,345       644,240  
Total equity     142,409,866       160,842,517       22,593,414  
                         
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests and shareholders’ equity     195,991,550       214,488,863       30,129,072  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this announcement.

 

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NETEASE, INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(in thousands, except per share data or per ADS data)

 

    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    September 30,     June 30,     September 30,     September 30,     September 30,     September 30,     September 30,  
    2024     2025     2025     2025     2024     2025     2025  
    RMB     RMB     RMB     USD (Note 1)     RMB     RMB     USD (Note 1)  
Net revenues   26,209,879     27,891,664     28,358,625     3,983,512     78,547,425     85,078,834     11,950,953  
Cost of revenues   (9,733,274 )   (9,839,182 )   (10,181,020 )   (1,430,119 )   (29,012,682 )   (30,369,341 )   (4,265,956 )
Gross profit   16,476,605     18,052,482     18,177,605     2,553,393     49,534,743     54,709,493     7,684,997  
                                           
Operating expenses:                                          
Selling and marketing expenses   (3,805,071 )   (3,578,174 )   (4,457,675 )   (626,166 )   (11,329,012 )   (10,731,446 )   (1,507,437 )
General and administrative expenses   (1,100,328 )   (1,056,578 )   (1,164,573 )   (163,587 )   (3,388,244 )   (3,177,488 )   (446,339 )
Research and development expenses   (4,424,469 )   (4,356,646 )   (4,541,891 )   (637,996 )   (13,054,944 )   (13,284,850 )   (1,866,112 )
Total operating expenses   (9,329,868 )   (8,991,398 )   (10,164,139 )   (1,427,749 )   (27,772,200 )   (27,193,784 )   (3,819,888 )
Operating profit   7,146,737     9,061,084     8,013,466     1,125,644     21,762,543     27,515,709     3,865,109  
                                           
Other income/(expenses):                                          
Investment income, net   578,398     328,444     1,379,402     193,763     861,363     2,400,597     337,210  
Interest income, net   1,282,766     953,490     936,706     131,578     3,746,582     2,951,082     414,536  
Exchange (losses)/gains, net   (1,055,518 )   114,037     (373,812 )   (52,509 )   (1,279,882 )   (257,972 )   (36,237 )
Other, net   43,600     192,167     153,198     21,520     323,182     600,680     84,377  
Income before tax   7,995,983     10,649,222     10,108,960     1,419,996     25,413,788     33,210,096     4,664,995  
Income tax   (1,289,545 )   (1,560,757 )   (1,316,356 )   (184,907 )   (4,076,394 )   (4,782,256 )   (671,760 )
Net income   6,706,438     9,088,465     8,792,604     1,235,089     21,337,394     28,427,840     3,993,235  
                                           
Accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interests   (962 )   (1,051 )   (1,044 )   (147 )   (2,880 )   (3,144 )   (442 )
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interests   (167,041 )   (486,404 )   (175,883 )   (24,706 )   (403,384 )   (906,852 )   (127,385 )
Net income attributable to the Company’s shareholders   6,538,435     8,601,010     8,615,677     1,210,236     20,931,130     27,517,844     3,865,408  
                                           
Net income per share *                                          
Basic   2.04     2.70     2.70     0.38     6.52     8.64     1.21  
Diluted   2.03     2.67     2.67     0.38     6.46     8.55     1.20  
                                           
Net income per ADS *                                          
Basic   10.22     13.49     13.50     1.90     32.61     43.20     6.07  
Diluted   10.14     13.36     13.36     1.88     32.30     42.77     6.01  
                                           
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating net income per share *                                          
Basic   3,198,646     3,188,634     3,191,231     3,191,231     3,209,298     3,184,651     3,184,651  
Diluted   3,224,110     3,214,681     3,223,497     3,223,497     3,238,834     3,214,910     3,214,910  

 

*  Each ADS represents five ordinary shares.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this announcement.

 

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NETEASE, INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

 

    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    September 30,     June 30,     September 30,     September 30,     September 30,     September 30,     September 30,  
    2024     2025     2025     2025     2024     2025     2025  
    RMB     RMB     RMB     USD (Note 1)     RMB     RMB     USD (Note 1)  
Cash flows from operating activities:                                          
Net income   6,706,438     9,088,465     8,792,604     1,235,089     21,337,394     28,427,840     3,993,235  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:                                          
Depreciation and amortization   520,567     428,427     617,872     86,792     1,720,447     1,527,060     214,505  
Fair value changes of equity security, other investments and financial instruments   (824,608 )   55,715     (1,965,526 )   (276,096 )   (1,200,753 )   (2,468,310 )   (346,721 )
Impairment losses on investments   529,668     161,463     1,616,146     227,019     868,826     1,866,680     262,211  
Fair value changes of short-term investments   (100,071 )   (344,604 )   (278,636 )   (39,140 )   (289,176 )   (824,849 )   (115,866 )
Share-based compensation cost   978,139     946,395     902,201     126,732     2,951,495     2,800,468     393,379  
Allowance for expected credit losses   36,022     153,179     180,085     25,296     56,903     350,035     49,169  
(Gains)/losses on disposal of property, equipment and software   (2,920 )   (30,920 )   404     57     (1,114 )   (10,223 )   (1,436 )
Unrealized exchange losses/(gains)   1,050,644     (165,662 )   368,559     51,771     823,824     174,444     24,504  
Gains on disposal of long-term investments, business, subsidiaries and other financial instruments   (118,046 )   (141,078 )   (38,072 )   (5,348 )   (272,647 )   (167,475 )   (23,525 )
Deferred income taxes   711,639     (853,764 )   (933,553 )   (131,135 )   (83,383 )   (1,459,045 )   (204,951 )
Share of results on equity method investees   (28,466 )   13,479     1,389,265     195,149     175,005     1,384,076     194,420  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:                                          
Accounts receivable   146,758     953,295     (194,823 )   (27,367 )   198,525     (330,488 )   (46,423 )
Inventories   (39,285 )   (73,944 )   (45,582 )   (6,403 )   81,645     (65,753 )   (9,236 )
Prepayments and other assets   (1,234,390 )   583,484     (889,519 )   (124,950 )   (377,394 )   (601,213 )   (84,452 )
Accounts payable   6,316     119,644     16,042     2,253     (127,547 )   (12,390 )   (1,740 )
Salary and welfare payables   (670,750 )   920,662     (566,362 )   (79,556 )   (1,970,300 )   (1,730,811 )   (243,126 )
Taxes payable   224,015     (764,372 )   517,353     72,672     33,137     1,549,104     217,601  
Contract liabilities   1,928,060     (718,719 )   2,579,424     362,330     2,231,822     4,386,903     616,225  
Accrued liabilities and other payables   755,882     530,718     880,072     123,623     507,904     1,120,416     157,383  
Net cash provided by operating activities   10,575,612     10,861,863     12,947,954     1,818,788     26,664,613     35,916,469     5,045,156  
                                           
Cash flows from investing activities:                                          
Purchase of property, equipment and software   (379,520 )   (189,842 )   (283,645 )   (39,843 )   (963,418 )   (927,558 )   (130,293 )
Proceeds from sale of property, equipment and software   1,072     21,499     1,261     177     5,238     24,096     3,385  
Purchase of intangible assets, content and licensed copyrights   (222,247 )   (313,349 )   (190,983 )   (26,827 )   (810,601 )   (803,103 )   (112,811 )
Net changes of short-term investments with terms of three months or less   1,585,395     776,428     (1,111,376 )   (156,114 )   (4,207,245 )   (6,473,504 )   (909,328 )
Purchase of short-term investments with terms over three months   (3,675,000 )   (5,800,000 )   (7,270,000 )   (1,021,211 )   (3,675,000 )   (16,040,000 )   (2,253,126 )
Proceeds from maturities of short-term investments with terms over three months   -     5,745,454     1,426,005     200,310     -     9,880,060     1,387,844  
Investment in long-term investments and acquisition of subsidiaries   (226,086 )   (2,741,641 )   (95,169 )   (13,368 )   (901,340 )   (2,927,776 )   (411,262 )
Proceeds from disposal of long-term investments, businesses, subsidiaries and other financial instruments   1,541,338     784,855     1,554,537     218,365     2,467,443     2,416,820     339,489  
Placement/rollover of matured time deposits   (36,766,094 )   (27,980,605 )   (49,326,969 )   (6,928,918 )   (133,100,536 )   (126,909,381 )   (17,826,855 )
Proceeds from maturities of time deposits   37,546,192     33,617,510     30,600,384     4,298,410     138,806,413     108,144,376     15,190,950  
Change in other long-term assets   (125,911 )   (27,367 )   75,342     10,583     (333,079 )   47,297     6,644  
Net cash (used in)/provided by investing activities   (720,861 )   3,892,942     (24,620,613 )   (3,458,436 )   (2,712,125 )   (33,568,673 )   (4,715,363 )
                                           
Cash flows from financing activities:                                          
Net changes from loans with terms of three months or less   (4,778,301 )   2,017,570     536,886     75,416     (7,263,080 )   300,041     42,146  
Proceeds of loans with terms over three months   5,395,810     1,231,000     1,481,550     208,112     13,463,080     5,460,100     766,976  
Payment of loans with terms over three months   (3,100,520 )   (1,804,730 )   (5,879,605 )   (825,903 )   (14,739,347 )   (10,620,012 )   (1,491,784 )
Net amounts (paid)/received related to repurchase of or capital contribution from noncontrolling interests shareholders   (8,394 )   42,400     18,072     2,539     84,392     102,989     14,467  
Net amount (paid)/received related to repurchase of NetEase’s ADSs/purchase of subsidiaries’ ADSs and shares   (3,994,212 )   (355,563 )   35,227     4,948     (7,235,022 )   (623,937 )   (87,644 )
Dividends paid to NetEase’s shareholders   (1,972,928 )   (3,082,122 )   (2,583,740 )   (362,936 )   (9,182,743 )   (11,250,394 )   (1,580,333 )
Net cash used in financing activities   (8,458,545 )   (1,951,445 )   (6,391,610 )   (897,824 )   (24,872,720 )   (16,631,213 )   (2,336,172 )
                                           
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash held in foreign currencies   (68,136 )   (31,749 )   (117,878 )   (16,558 )   (103,040 )   (206,559 )   (29,015 )
Net increase/ (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash   1,328,070     12,771,611     (18,182,147 )   (2,554,030 )   (1,023,272 )   (14,489,976 )   (2,035,394 )
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, at the beginning of the period   21,855,316     45,395,483     58,167,094     8,170,683     24,206,658     54,474,923     7,652,047  
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, at the end of the period   23,183,386     58,167,094     39,984,947     5,616,653     23,183,386     39,984,947     5,616,653  
                                           
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:                                          
Cash paid for income taxes, net   554,867     2,184,556     1,967,228     276,335     4,586,071     5,358,339     752,681  
Cash paid for interest expenses   165,881     64,366     207,879     29,201     465,279     369,669     51,927  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this announcement.

 

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NETEASE, INC.

UNAUDITED SEGMENT INFORMATION

(in thousands)

 

    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    September 30,     June 30,     September 30,     September 30,     September 30,     September 30,     September 30,  
    2024     2025     2025     2025     2024     2025     2025  
    RMB     RMB     RMB     USD (Note 1)     RMB     RMB     USD (Note 1)  
Net revenues:                                          
Games and related value-added services   20,864,036     22,806,459     23,327,508     3,276,796     62,380,233     70,181,974     9,858,403  
Youdao   1,572,541     1,417,541     1,628,524     228,757     4,286,121     4,344,327     610,244  
NetEase Cloud Music   1,999,163     1,968,729     1,964,063     275,890     6,069,656     5,791,180     813,482  
Innovative businesses and others   1,774,139     1,698,935     1,438,530     202,069     5,811,415     4,761,353     668,824  
Total net revenues   26,209,879     27,891,664     28,358,625     3,983,512     78,547,425     85,078,834     11,950,953  
                                           
Cost of revenues:                                          
Games and related value-added services   (6,503,146 )   (6,792,240 )   (7,151,130 )   (1,004,513 )   (19,067,061 )   (21,438,632 )   (3,011,467 )
Youdao   (783,085 )   (808,181 )   (940,661 )   (132,134 )   (2,178,383 )   (2,432,877 )   (341,744 )
NetEase Cloud Music   (1,343,921 )   (1,258,855 )   (1,269,289 )   (178,296 )   (3,988,683 )   (3,703,921 )   (520,287 )
Innovative businesses and others   (1,103,122 )   (979,906 )   (819,940 )   (115,176 )   (3,778,555 )   (2,793,911 )   (392,458 )
Total cost of revenues   (9,733,274 )   (9,839,182 )   (10,181,020 )   (1,430,119 )   (29,012,682 )   (30,369,341 )   (4,265,956 )
                                           
Gross profit:                                          
Games and related value-added services   14,360,890     16,014,219     16,176,378     2,272,283     43,313,172     48,743,342     6,846,936  
Youdao   789,456     609,360     687,863     96,623     2,107,738     1,911,450     268,500  
NetEase Cloud Music   655,242     709,874     694,774     97,594     2,080,973     2,087,259     293,195  
Innovative businesses and others   671,017     719,029     618,590     86,893     2,032,860     1,967,442     276,366  
Total gross profit   16,476,605     18,052,482     18,177,605     2,553,393     49,534,743     54,709,493     7,684,997  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this announcement.

 

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NETEASE, INC.

 

NOTES TO UNAUDITED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Note 1: The conversion of Renminbi (RMB) into United States dollars (USD) is based on the noon buying rate of USD1.00 = RMB7.1190 on the last trading day of September 2025 (September 30, 2025) as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the U.S. Federal Reserve Board. No representation is made that the RMB amounts could have been, or could be, converted into US$ at that rate on September 30, 2025, or at any other certain date.

 

Note 2: Share-based compensation cost reported in the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income is set out as follows in RMB and USD (in thousands):

 

    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    September 30,     June 30,     September 30,     September 30,     September 30,     September 30,     September 30,  
    2024     2025     2025     2025     2024     2025     2025  
    RMB     RMB     RMB     USD (Note 1)     RMB     RMB     USD (Note 1)  
Share-based compensation cost included in:                                          
Cost of revenues   306,283     291,326     267,472     37,572     881,167     792,509     111,323  
Operating expenses                                          
Selling and marketing expenses   36,365     37,300     29,063     4,082     97,099     98,941     13,898  
General and administrative expenses   247,440     207,202     209,916     29,487     823,426     678,377     95,291  
Research and development expenses   388,051     410,567     395,750     55,591     1,149,803     1,230,641     172,867  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this announcement.

 

Note 3: The financial information prepared and presented in this announcement might be different from those published and to be published by NetEase’s listed subsidiary to meet the disclosure requirements under different accounting standards requirements.

 

Note 4: The unaudited reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP results is set out as follows in RMB and USD (in thousands, except per share data or per ADS data):

 

    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    September 30,     June 30,     September 30,     September 30,     September 30,     September 30,     September 30,  
    2024     2025     2025     2025     2024     2025     2025  
    RMB     RMB     RMB     USD (Note 1)     RMB     RMB     USD (Note 1)  
Net income  attributable to the Company’s shareholders   6,538,435     8,601,010     8,615,677     1,210,236     20,931,130     27,517,844     3,865,408  
Add: Share-based compensation   960,706     930,921     886,380     124,509     2,897,543     2,752,871     386,693  
Non-GAAP net income attributable to the Company’s shareholders   7,499,141     9,531,931     9,502,057     1,334,745     23,828,673     30,270,715     4,252,101  
                                           
Non-GAAP net income per share *                                          
Basic   2.34     2.99     2.98     0.42     7.42     9.51     1.34  
Diluted   2.33     2.96     2.95     0.41     7.35     9.41     1.32  
                                           
Non-GAAP net income per ADS *                                          
Basic   11.72     14.95     14.89     2.09     37.12     47.53     6.68  
Diluted   11.63     14.81     14.73     2.07     36.77     47.05     6.61  

 

*  Each ADS represents five ordinary shares.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this announcement.

 

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