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NetEase Q2 2025 earnings summary

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Q2 2025 earnings summary14 Aug, 2025

Executive summary

  • Net revenues for Q2 2025 reached RMB27.9 billion (US$3.9 billion), up 9.4% year-over-year, driven by strong growth in games and related value-added services and global expansion of new titles.

  • Net income attributable to shareholders was RMB8.6 billion (US$1.2 billion), with non-GAAP net income at RMB9.5 billion (US$1.3 billion), up 22% year-over-year.

  • Gross profit margin improved to 64.7% from 62.9% a year ago.

  • The board approved a Q2 2025 dividend of US$0.1140 per share (US$0.5700 per ADS), payable in September 2025.

  • Share repurchase program ongoing, with US$2.0 billion spent to repurchase 22.1 million ADSs as of June 30, 2025.

Financial highlights

  • Games and related value-added services revenue grew 13.7% year-over-year to RMB22.8 billion (US$3.2 billion).

  • Youdao revenue increased 7.2% year-over-year to RMB1.4 billion (US$197.9 million), achieving its first Q2 operating profit.

  • NetEase Cloud Music revenue declined 3.5% year-over-year to RMB2.0 billion (US$274.8 million), but saw sequential growth.

  • Innovative businesses and others revenue fell 17.8% year-over-year to RMB1.7 billion (US$237.2 million), but grew quarter over quarter.

  • Net cash as of June 30, 2025, was RMB142.1 billion (US$19.8 billion), up from RMB131.5 billion at year-end 2024.

Outlook and guidance

  • Management emphasized ongoing product innovation, global expansion, and scaling of original IP to build lasting franchises.

  • Plans to bring new titles such as Sea of Remnants and Blood Message to global markets, and expand established franchises internationally.

  • Continued focus on AI-driven innovation in learning and advertising services.

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