Netease, Inc.
A Chinese internet technology company that makes online games, music streaming, and learning tools. Its games include Fantasy Westward Journey, Naraka: Bladepoint, and Marvel Rivals, while its Youdao arm offers dictionaries and online education. Founded in 1997 by William Ding in Guangzhou, the company's Chinese name, Wangyi, means "NetEase" — and its famous 163.com address comes from the dial-up number Chinese users once typed to connect their modems to the internet.
American Depositary Receipt (1 ADR = 25 ordinary shares)
20-F · Fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025 · SEC filing ↗
NetEase returned to growth after a flat 2024. Revenue rose 7% to RMB112.6 billion, driven by a 10% increase in games revenue from in-house titles and the return of Blizzard games, while widened to 64.3%. The company enters 2026 with its highest-ever gross margin and a cash position that more than doubled over two years.
Primary market risks are foreign currency exposure on USD assets/debt and limited interest-rate sensitivity on cash and borrowings.
NetEase's operations face material risks from its VIE corporate structure, evolving PRC regulations, and intense competition in online games and other internet services.
NetEase is a China-based internet and gaming company with segments in online games, intelligent learning (Youdao), music streaming (NetEase Cloud Music), and innovative businesses like e-commerce (Yanxuan).
NetEase's FY2025 net revenues rose 7% to RMB112.6B, driven by 10% growth in games, while gross margin expanded to 64.3%.