NetEase Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Unaudited Financial Results
NetEase (NTES) reported Q4 2024 financial results with net revenues of RMB26.7 billion (US$3.7 billion), down 1.4% year-over-year. The company's gaming segment generated RMB21.2 billion, showing a 1.5% increase, while Youdao and Cloud Music segments saw decreases of 9.5% and 5.3% respectively.
Notable gaming highlights include Marvel Rivals achieving over 40 million registered users, and Where Winds Meet surpassing 15 million players across PC and mobile platforms. The company's net income reached RMB8.8 billion (US$1.2 billion), with non-GAAP net income at RMB9.7 billion (US$1.3 billion).
For fiscal year 2024, NetEase reported total net revenues of RMB105.3 billion (US$14.4 billion), up from RMB103.5 billion in 2023. The company declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.24405 per share and continued its share repurchase program, having bought back approximately 21.2 million ADSs for US$1.9 billion as of December 31, 2024.
NetEase (NTES) ha riportato i risultati finanziari del Q4 2024 con ricavi netti di RMB26,7 miliardi (US$3,7 miliardi), in calo dell'1,4% rispetto all'anno precedente. Il segmento gaming dell'azienda ha generato RMB21,2 miliardi, mostrando un aumento dell'1,5%, mentre i segmenti Youdao e Cloud Music hanno registrato diminuzioni rispettivamente del 9,5% e del 5,3%.
Tra i punti salienti del gaming, Marvel Rivals ha raggiunto oltre 40 milioni di utenti registrati, e Where Winds Meet ha superato i 15 milioni di giocatori su piattaforme PC e mobile. Il reddito netto dell'azienda ha raggiunto RMB8,8 miliardi (US$1,2 miliardi), con un reddito netto non-GAAP di RMB9,7 miliardi (US$1,3 miliardi).
Per l'anno fiscale 2024, NetEase ha riportato ricavi netti totali di RMB105,3 miliardi (US$14,4 miliardi), in aumento rispetto a RMB103,5 miliardi nel 2023. L'azienda ha dichiarato un dividendo trimestrale di US$0,24405 per azione e ha proseguito il suo programma di riacquisto di azioni, avendo riacquistato circa 21,2 milioni di ADS per US$1,9 miliardi al 31 dicembre 2024.
NetEase (NTES) reportó los resultados financieros del cuarto trimestre de 2024 con ingresos netos de RMB26.7 mil millones (US$3.7 mil millones), una disminución del 1.4% en comparación con el año anterior. El segmento de juegos de la compañía generó RMB21.2 mil millones, mostrando un aumento del 1.5%, mientras que los segmentos de Youdao y Cloud Music vieron disminuciones del 9.5% y 5.3% respectivamente.
Entre los aspectos destacados de los juegos, Marvel Rivals alcanzó más de 40 millones de usuarios registrados, y Where Winds Meet superó los 15 millones de jugadores en plataformas de PC y móviles. El ingreso neto de la compañía alcanzó RMB8.8 mil millones (US$1.2 mil millones), con un ingreso neto no-GAAP de RMB9.7 mil millones (US$1.3 mil millones).
Para el año fiscal 2024, NetEase reportó ingresos netos totales de RMB105.3 mil millones (US$14.4 mil millones), un aumento respecto a RMB103.5 mil millones en 2023. La compañía declaró un dividendo trimestral de US$0.24405 por acción y continuó su programa de recompra de acciones, habiendo recomprado aproximadamente 21.2 millones de ADS por US$1.9 mil millones hasta el 31 de diciembre de 2024.
NetEase (NTES)는 2024년 4분기 재무 결과를 발표하며 순수익이 267억 위안(37억 달러)으로 전년 대비 1.4% 감소했다고 보고했습니다. 회사의 게임 부문은 212억 위안을 생성하여 1.5% 증가했으며, Youdao와 Cloud Music 부문은 각각 9.5%와 5.3% 감소했습니다.
주목할 만한 게임 하이라이트로는 Marvel Rivals가 4천만 명 이상의 등록 사용자에 도달했고, Where Winds Meet가 PC 및 모바일 플랫폼에서 1500만 명의 플레이어를 초과했습니다. 회사의 순이익은 88억 위안(12억 달러)에 도달했으며, 비-GAAP 순이익은 97억 위안(13억 달러)입니다.
2024 회계 연도에 대해 NetEase는 총 순수익이 1,053억 위안(144억 달러)으로 2023년의 1,035억 위안에서 증가했다고 보고했습니다. 회사는 주당 0.24405달러의 분기 배당금을 선언했으며, 2024년 12월 31일 기준으로 약 2,120만 개의 ADS를 19억 달러에 재매입하는 프로그램을 계속했습니다.
NetEase (NTES) a annoncé les résultats financiers du quatrième trimestre 2024 avec des revenus nets de 26,7 milliards de RMB (3,7 milliards de dollars américains), en baisse de 1,4 % par rapport à l'année précédente. Le segment des jeux de l'entreprise a généré 21,2 milliards de RMB, affichant une augmentation de 1,5 %, tandis que les segments Youdao et Cloud Music ont enregistré des baisses respectives de 9,5 % et 5,3 %.
Parmi les points forts des jeux, Marvel Rivals a atteint plus de 40 millions d'utilisateurs enregistrés, et Where Winds Meet a dépassé les 15 millions de joueurs sur les plateformes PC et mobiles. Le revenu net de l'entreprise a atteint 8,8 milliards de RMB (1,2 milliard de dollars américains), avec un revenu net non-GAAP de 9,7 milliards de RMB (1,3 milliard de dollars américains).
Pour l'exercice fiscal 2024, NetEase a rapporté des revenus nets totaux de 105,3 milliards de RMB (14,4 milliards de dollars américains), en hausse par rapport à 103,5 milliards de RMB en 2023. L'entreprise a déclaré un dividende trimestriel de 0,24405 $ par action et a poursuivi son programme de rachat d'actions, ayant racheté environ 21,2 millions d'ADS pour 1,9 milliard de dollars américains au 31 décembre 2024.
NetEase (NTES) berichtete über die Finanzergebnisse des 4. Quartals 2024 mit Nettoumsätzen von 26,7 Milliarden RMB (3,7 Milliarden US-Dollar), was einem Rückgang von 1,4 % im Vergleich zum Vorjahr entspricht. Das Gaming-Segment des Unternehmens erzielte 21,2 Milliarden RMB, was einem Anstieg von 1,5 % entspricht, während die Segmente Youdao und Cloud Music Rückgänge von 9,5 % bzw. 5,3 % verzeichneten.
Besondere Höhepunkte im Gaming-Bereich sind, dass Marvel Rivals über 40 Millionen registrierte Nutzer erreicht hat und Where Winds Meet 15 Millionen Spieler auf PC- und Mobilplattformen überschritt. Der Nettogewinn des Unternehmens belief sich auf 8,8 Milliarden RMB (1,2 Milliarden US-Dollar), während der Non-GAAP-Nettogewinn bei 9,7 Milliarden RMB (1,3 Milliarden US-Dollar) lag.
Für das Geschäftsjahr 2024 berichtete NetEase von Gesamtnettoumsätzen von 105,3 Milliarden RMB (14,4 Milliarden US-Dollar), ein Anstieg gegenüber 103,5 Milliarden RMB im Jahr 2023. Das Unternehmen erklärte eine vierteljährliche Dividende von 0,24405 US-Dollar pro Aktie und setzte sein Aktienrückkaufprogramm fort, indem es bis zum 31. Dezember 2024 etwa 21,2 Millionen ADS für 1,9 Milliarden US-Dollar zurückgekauft hat.
- Gaming segment revenue increased 1.5% YoY to RMB21.2 billion
- Marvel Rivals achieved over 40 million registered users
- Where Winds Meet reached 15 million players across platforms
- Annual revenue grew to RMB105.3 billion from RMB103.5 billion
- Net cash position increased to RMB131.5 billion from RMB110.9 billion YoY
- Overall Q4 revenue decreased 1.4% YoY to RMB26.7 billion
- Youdao revenue declined 9.5% YoY
- Cloud Music revenue dropped 5.3% YoY
- Innovative businesses revenue fell 17.0% YoY
- Gross profit decreased 3.3% YoY to RMB16.3 billion
Insights
NetEase's Q4 2024 results reveal a strategic pivot that's delivering stronger profitability despite modest top-line pressure. While total revenue declined
The gaming segment's evolution is particularly noteworthy, with PC gaming gaining prominence - mobile revenue contribution decreased to
Operational efficiency shows remarkable improvement with a
The balance sheet remains exceptionally strong with net cash position increasing to
While Youdao and Cloud Music segments showed slight revenue declines, both demonstrated improved profitability metrics, with Youdao achieving its first annual operating profit in 2024. This reflects successful execution of the company's strategy to balance growth with profitability across all business segments.
Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights
- Net revenues were
RMB26.7 billion (US ), a decrease of$3.7 billion 1.4% compared with the same quarter of 2023.- Games and related value-added services net revenues were
RMB21.2 billion (US ), an increase of$2.9 billion 1.5% compared with the same quarter of 2023. - Youdao net revenues were
RMB1 .3 billion (US .6 million), a decrease of$183 9.5% compared with the same quarter of 2023. - NetEase Cloud Music net revenues were
RMB1 .9 billion (US .6 million), a decrease of$257 5.3% compared with the same quarter of 2023. - Innovative businesses and others net revenues were
RMB2.3 billion (US ), a decrease of$313.1 million 17.0% compared with the same quarter of 2023.
- Games and related value-added services net revenues were
- Gross profit was
RMB16.3 billion (US ), a decrease of$2.2 billion 3.3% compared with the same quarter of 2023. - Total operating expenses were
RMB8.5 billion (US ), a decrease of$1.2 billion 15.1% compared with the same quarter of 2023. - Net income attributable to the Company's shareholders was
RMB8.8 billion (US ). Non-GAAP net income attributable to the Company's shareholders was$1.2 billion RMB9.7 billion (US ).[1]$1.3 billion - Basic net income per share was
US ($0.38 US per ADS). Non-GAAP basic net income per share was$1.89 US ($0.42 US per ADS).[1]$2.09
[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. |
Fourth Quarter 2024 and Early 2025 Operational Highlights
- Introduced more new blockbuster games around the globe, reinforcing NetEase's leadership across diverse genres and growing global momentum.
- Marvel Rivals topped Steam's global top sellers chart shortly after its launch on December 6, amassing over 10 million registered users within 72 hours and over 40 million to date. Its Season 1 update in January 2025 sparked another surge, claiming the No. 1 spots on Steam's top sellers and most-played charts worldwide.
- Where Winds Meet surpassed 3 million downloads in
China within four days of its PC launch and topped the iOS download chart for approximately two weeks following its mobile launch. A successful release of the game's mobile version drove total players across PC and mobile to over 15 million within two weeks. - Justice mobile game topped the iOS download charts in
Hong Kong ,Macau andTaiwan and reached No. 1 position on the iOS top grossing chart inTaiwan in January 2025.
- Blizzard titles World of Warcraft and Hearthstone continued to generate strong enthusiasm from the Chinese gaming community, while the return of Overwatch 2 on February 19, 2025 further fueled players' passion.
- Established titles maintained their popularity, such as Westward Journey Online 2, Fantasy Westward Journey Online and mobile game, Infinite Borders, Onmyoji, Identity V, Naraka: Bladepoint and Justice franchise, demonstrating NetEase's prowess in long-term game operations.
- New game lineup for global markets, including Fragpunk, Destiny: Rising and MARVEL Mystic Mayhem, positioned to further diversify game portfolio.
- Youdao continued to focus on technology-driven innovation and profitability enhancement, achieving a
10.3% year-over-year increase in operating profit during the fourth quarter and recording first-ever annual operating profit in 2024. - NetEase Cloud Music continued to drive quality development across its music-centric ecosystem, remaining committed to nurturing its unique community and enriching its distinctive content offering. It also further improved music-oriented monetization supported by enlarging subscription-based memberships.
"We boldly pushed the boundaries of innovation once again in 2024, delivering groundbreaking gaming experiences that captivated players worldwide," said Mr. William Ding, Chief Executive Officer and Director of NetEase. "Our new hit titles not only redefined gameplay but also set new industry benchmarks, while our legacy franchises gained fresh momentum through striking enhancements in design, storytelling and immersive content. As our diverse game portfolio expands across more genres and engages an ever-growing global audience, we remain dedicated to fostering creativity and collaborating with top talent and strategic partners to shape the next wave of gaming trends.
"Beyond gaming, Youdao and NetEase Cloud Music maintained healthy development in 2024, led by our focus on meticulously crafted content and exceptional user experiences. Our enduring pursuit of innovation, global expansion and game diversification is fueling lasting value creation across the industries we serve and for our partners and shareholders alike," Mr. Ding concluded.
Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Results
Net Revenues
Net revenues for the fourth quarter of 2024 were
Net revenues from games and related value-added services were
Net revenues from Youdao were
Net revenues from NetEase Cloud Music were
Net revenues from innovative businesses and others were
Gross Profit
Gross profit for the fourth quarter of 2024 was
The quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year decreases in games and related value-added services' gross profit were primarily due to decreased net revenues from certain mobile games, partially offset by increased net revenues from PC games, including certain licensed titles.
The quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year decreases in Youdao's gross profit were primarily due to decreased net revenues from its learning services.
The quarter-over-quarter decrease in NetEase Cloud Music's gross profit was primarily due to decreased net revenues from social entertainment services.
The quarter-over-quarter increase in innovative businesses and others' gross profit was primarily due to increased gross profit from Yanxuan and advertising services. The year-over-year decrease was primarily due to decreased gross profit from several businesses within the segment including advertising services.
Gross Profit Margin
Gross profit margin for games and related value-added services for the fourth quarter of 2024 was
Gross profit margin for Youdao for the fourth quarter of 2024 was
Gross profit margin for NetEase Cloud Music for the fourth quarter of 2024 was
Gross profit margin for innovative businesses and others for the fourth quarter of 2024 was
Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses for the fourth quarter of 2024 were
Other Income/(Expenses)
Other income/(expenses) consisted of investment (losses)/income, interest income, exchange gains/(losses) and others. The quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year increases were mainly due to net exchange gains in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared with net exchange losses recorded in the preceding quarter and the same quarter of 2023.
Income Tax
The Company recorded a net income tax charge of
Net Income and Non-GAAP Net Income
Net income attributable to the Company's shareholders totaled
Basic net income was
Non-GAAP net income attributable to the Company's shareholders totaled
Non-GAAP basic net income was
Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results
Net Revenues
Net revenues for fiscal year 2024 were
Net revenues from games and related value-added services were
Net revenues from Youdao were
Net revenues from NetEase Cloud Music were
Net revenues from innovative businesses and others were
Gross Profit
Gross profit for fiscal year 2024 was
The year-over-year increase in games and related value-added services' gross profit was primarily due to increased net revenues from the operation of online games, such as Identity V and Naraka: Bladepoint PC and mobile games.
The slight year-over-year decrease in Youdao's gross profit was mainly due to decreased revenue contribution from its learning services, which was partially offset by increased revenue contribution from its online marketing services.
The year-over-year increase in NetEase Cloud Music's gross profit was primarily attributable to increased net revenues from sales of membership subscriptions and continued improvement in cost control measures.
The year-over-year increase in innovative businesses and others' gross profit was primarily due to increased gross profits from Yanxuan and several other businesses included within the segment.
Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses for fiscal year 2024 were
Other Income/(Expenses)
The year-over-year decrease was mainly due to higher impairment provisions related to certain investments, which was partially offset by higher interest income resulting from the Company's increased net cash position.
Income Taxes
The Company recorded a net income tax charge of
Net Income and Non-GAAP Net Income
Net income attributable to the Company's shareholders for fiscal year 2024 totaled
Basic net income was
Non-GAAP net income attributable to the Company's shareholders for fiscal year 2024 totaled
Non-GAAP basic net income was
Other Financial Information
As of December 31, 2024, 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 RMB131.5 billion (
Quarterly Dividend
The board of directors approved a dividend of
NetEase paid a dividend of
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
On November 17, 2022, the Company announced that its board of directors had approved a share repurchase program of up to
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.
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Conference Call
NetEase's management team will host a teleconference call with a simultaneous webcast at 7:00 a.m. New York Time on Thursday, February 20, 2025 (
Interested parties may participate in the conference call by dialing 1-914-202-3258 and providing conference ID: 10044895, 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: 10044895. The replay will be available through February 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
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 company with industry-leading technology, 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/.
Forward Looking Statements
This announcement contains statements of a forward-looking nature. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the
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
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
NetEase compensates for these limitations by reconciling non-GAAP net income attributable to the Company's shareholders to the nearest
Contact for Media and Investors:
Email: ir@service.netease.com
Tel: (+86) 571-8985-3378
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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||||||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||||||||
December 31, | December 31, | December 31, | ||||||||||||
2023 | 2024 | 2024 | ||||||||||||
RMB | RMB | USD (Note 1) | ||||||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||||||
Current assets: | ||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 21,428,902 | 51,383,310 | 7,039,485 | |||||||||||
Time deposits | 100,856,034 | 75,441,355 | 10,335,423 | |||||||||||
Restricted cash | 2,777,206 | 3,086,405 | 422,836 | |||||||||||
Accounts receivable, net | 6,422,417 | 5,669,027 | 776,654 | |||||||||||
Inventories | 695,374 | 571,548 | 78,302 | |||||||||||
Prepayments and other current assets, net | 6,076,595 | 6,416,868 | 879,107 | |||||||||||
Short-term investments | 4,436,057 | 10,756,143 | 1,473,586 | |||||||||||
Total current assets | 142,692,585 | 153,324,656 | 21,005,393 | |||||||||||
Non-current assets: | ||||||||||||||
Property, equipment and software, net | 8,075,044 | 8,520,101 | 1,167,249 | |||||||||||
Land use rights, net | 4,075,143 | 4,172,465 | 571,625 | |||||||||||
Deferred tax assets | 1,560,088 | 1,113,435 | 152,540 | |||||||||||
Time deposits | 1,050,000 | 3,025,000 | 414,423 | |||||||||||
Restricted cash | 550 | 5,208 | 713 | |||||||||||
Other long-term assets | 28,471,568 | 25,830,685 | 3,538,789 | |||||||||||
Total non-current assets | 43,232,393 | 42,666,894 | 5,845,339 | |||||||||||
Total assets | 185,924,978 | 195,991,550 | 26,850,732 | |||||||||||
Liabilities, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests | ||||||||||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||||||||
Accounts payable | 881,016 | 720,549 | 98,715 | |||||||||||
Salary and welfare payables | 4,857,206 | 4,683,009 | 641,570 | |||||||||||
Taxes payable | 2,571,534 | 2,759,185 | 378,007 | |||||||||||
Short-term loans | 19,240,163 | 11,805,051 | 1,617,285 | |||||||||||
Contract liabilities | 13,362,166 | 15,299,222 | 2,095,985 | |||||||||||
Accrued liabilities and other payables | 12,930,399 | 14,400,641 | 1,972,879 | |||||||||||
Total current liabilities | 53,842,484 | 49,667,657 | 6,804,441 | |||||||||||
Non-current liabilities: | ||||||||||||||
Deferred tax liabilities | 2,299,303 | 2,173,117 | 297,716 | |||||||||||
Long-term loans | 427,997 | 427,997 | 58,635 | |||||||||||
Other long-term liabilities | 1,271,113 | 1,228,641 | 168,323 | |||||||||||
Total non-current liabilities | 3,998,413 | 3,829,755 | 524,674 | |||||||||||
Total liabilities | 57,840,897 | 53,497,412 | 7,329,115 | |||||||||||
Redeemable noncontrolling interests | 115,759 | 84,272 | 11,545 | |||||||||||
NetEase, Inc.'s shareholders' equity | 124,285,776 | 138,685,606 | 18,999,850 | |||||||||||
Noncontrolling interests | 3,682,546 | 3,724,260 | 510,222 | |||||||||||
Total equity | 127,968,322 | 142,409,866 | 19,510,072 | |||||||||||
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling | 185,924,978 | 195,991,550 | 26,850,732 | |||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this announcement. |
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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Three Months Ended | Year Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
December 31, | September 30, | December 31, | December 31, | December 31, | December 31, | December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2023 | 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
RMB | RMB | RMB | USD (Note 1) | RMB | RMB | USD (Note 1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net revenues | 27,140,165 | 26,209,879 | 26,747,811 | 3,664,435 | 103,468,159 | 105,295,236 | 14,425,388 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cost of revenues | (10,315,030) | (9,733,274) | (10,475,470) | (1,435,134) | (40,404,765) | (39,488,152) | (5,409,855) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross profit | 16,825,135 | 16,476,605 | 16,272,341 | 2,229,301 | 63,063,394 | 65,807,084 | 9,015,533 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Selling and marketing expenses | (4,225,556) | (3,805,071) | (2,818,645) | (386,153) | (13,969,460) | (14,147,657) | (1,938,221) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
General and administrative expenses | (1,251,869) | (1,100,328) | (1,162,381) | (159,246) | (4,899,880) | (4,550,625) | (623,433) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Research and development expenses | (4,479,219) | (4,424,469) | (4,469,868) | (612,369) | (16,484,910) | (17,524,812) | (2,400,889) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | (9,956,644) | (9,329,868) | (8,450,894) | (1,157,768) | (35,354,250) | (36,223,094) | (4,962,543) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating profit | 6,868,491 | 7,146,737 | 7,821,447 | 1,071,533 | 27,709,144 | 29,583,990 | 4,052,990 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other income/(expenses): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Investment (losses)/income, net | (8,940) | 578,398 | (506,077) | (69,332) | 1,306,722 | 355,286 | 48,674 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest income, net | 1,261,583 | 1,282,766 | 1,174,333 | 160,883 | 4,120,418 | 4,920,915 | 674,163 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Exchange (losses)/gains, net | (810,904) | (1,055,518) | 1,535,312 | 210,337 | (132,999) | 255,430 | 34,994 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other, net | 434,759 | 43,600 | 278,952 | 38,216 | 1,053,642 | 602,134 | 82,492 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income before tax | 7,744,989 | 7,995,983 | 10,303,967 | 1,411,637 | 34,056,927 | 35,717,755 | 4,893,313 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income tax | (1,068,657) | (1,289,545) | (1,385,014) | (189,746) | (4,699,704) | (5,461,408) | (748,210) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income | 6,676,332 | 6,706,438 | 8,918,953 | 1,221,891 | 29,357,223 | 30,256,347 | 4,145,103 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accretion of redeemable noncontrolling | (966) | (962) | (1,039) | (142) | (3,589) | (3,919) | (537) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net (income)/loss attributable to noncontrolling | (93,103) | (167,041) | (151,435) | (20,747) | 62,918 | (554,819) | (76,010) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income attributable to the | 6,582,263 | 6,538,435 | 8,766,479 | 1,201,002 | 29,416,552 | 29,697,609 | 4,068,556 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income per share * | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic | 2.05 | 2.04 | 2.76 | 0.38 | 9.15 | 9.28 | 1.27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Diluted | 2.02 | 2.03 | 2.73 | 0.37 | 9.05 | 9.19 | 1.26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income per ADS * | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic | 10.25 | 10.22 | 13.81 | 1.89 | 45.73 | 46.40 | 6.36 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Diluted | 10.12 | 10.14 | 13.67 | 1.87 | 45.23 | 45.95 | 6.29 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted average number of ordinary | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic | 3,212,328 | 3,198,646 | 3,174,113 | 3,174,113 | 3,216,475 | 3,200,453 | 3,200,453 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Diluted | 3,253,166 | 3,224,110 | 3,206,100 | 3,206,100 | 3,252,029 | 3,230,602 | 3,230,602 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
* Each ADS represents five ordinary shares. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this announcement. |
NETEASE, INC. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Year Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
December 31, | September 30, | December 31, | December 31, | December 31, | December 31, | December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2023 | 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
RMB | RMB | RMB | USD (Note 1) | RMB | RMB | USD (Note 1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income | 6,676,332 | 6,706,438 | 8,918,953 | 1,221,891 | 29,357,223 | 30,256,347 | 4,145,103 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 659,772 | 520,567 | 697,447 | 95,550 | 3,055,260 | 2,417,894 | 331,250 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Fair value changes of equity security, other investments | 151,571 | (824,608) | 358,852 | 49,163 | (535,316) | (841,901) | (115,340) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Impairment losses on investments | 140,648 | 529,668 | 422,801 | 57,924 | 469,159 | 1,291,627 | 176,952 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Fair value changes of short-term investments | (106,532) | (100,071) | (241,431) | (33,076) | (414,207) | (530,607) | (72,693) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation cost | 812,987 | 978,139 | 931,444 | 127,608 | 3,242,810 | 3,882,939 | 531,960 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Allowance for expected credit losses | 9,500 | 36,022 | 12,031 | 1,648 | 61,146 | 68,934 | 9,444 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Losses/(gains) on disposal of property, equipment and software | 3,385 | (2,920) | (3,644) | (499) | 5,676 | (4,758) | (652) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Unrealized exchange losses/(gains) | 838,056 | 1,050,644 | (1,542,986) | (211,388) | 119,935 | (719,162) | (98,525) | |||||||||||||||||||||
(Gains)/losses on disposal of long-term investments, | (38,437) | (118,046) | 232 | 32 | (63,784) | (272,415) | (37,321) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Deferred income taxes | 193,854 | 711,639 | 404,109 | 55,363 | 131,437 | 320,726 | 43,939 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Share of results on equity method investees and revaluation | (88,805) | (28,466) | (19,437) | (2,663) | (473,947) | 155,568 | 21,313 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accounts receivable | 53,089 | 146,758 | 517,850 | 70,945 | (1,470,374) | 716,375 | 98,143 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Inventories | 25,054 | (39,285) | 42,135 | 5,772 | 296,764 | 123,780 | 16,958 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Prepayments and other assets | 542,593 | (1,234,390) | (432,196) | (59,211) | 87,556 | (809,590) | (110,913) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Accounts payable | 18,443 | 6,316 | 218,689 | 29,960 | (559,419) | 91,142 | 12,486 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Salary and welfare payables | 1,992,931 | (670,750) | 1,759,382 | 241,034 | (62,917) | (210,918) | (28,896) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Taxes payable | (500,172) | 224,015 | 154,651 | 21,187 | (244,261) | 187,788 | 25,727 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Contract liabilities | (847,562) | 1,928,060 | (209,626) | (28,719) | 1,161,861 | 2,022,196 | 277,041 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Accrued liabilities and other payables | 1,271,572 | 755,882 | 1,022,944 | 140,143 | 1,166,673 | 1,530,848 | 209,725 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 11,808,279 | 10,575,612 | 13,012,200 | 1,782,664 | 35,331,275 | 39,676,813 | 5,435,701 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Purchase of property, equipment and software | (484,927) | (379,520) | (311,982) | (42,741) | (2,301,554) | (1,275,400) | (174,729) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from sale of property, equipment and software | 405 | 1,072 | 9,295 | 1,273 | 10,302 | 14,533 | 1,991 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Purchase of intangible assets, content and licensed copyrights | (121,797) | (222,247) | (120,387) | (16,493) | (1,974,323) | (930,988) | (127,545) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net changes of short-term investments with terms of three | (690,628) | 1,585,395 | 3,798,989 | 520,460 | (1,777,687) | (408,256) | (55,931) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Purchase of short-term investments with terms over three | - | (3,675,000) | (4,560,000) | (624,717) | - | (8,235,000) | (1,128,190) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from maturities of short-term investments with terms | 4,897,291 | - | 2,853,778 | 390,966 | 5,378,510 | 2,853,778 | 390,966 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Investment in long-term investments and acquisition of | (914,962) | (226,086) | (201,686) | (27,631) | (2,831,686) | (1,103,026) | (151,114) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from disposal of long-term investments, businesses, | 73,855 | 1,541,338 | 355,142 | 48,654 | 152,564 | 2,822,585 | 386,692 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Placement/rollover of matured time deposits | (46,666,670) | (36,766,094) | (21,691,769) | (2,971,760) | (124,693,598) | (154,792,305) | (21,206,459) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from maturities of time deposits | 33,273,393 | 37,546,192 | 40,570,700 | 5,558,163 | 111,417,969 | 179,377,113 | 24,574,564 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Change in other long-term assets | (90,635) | (125,911) | (73,553) | (10,077) | (423,928) | (406,632) | (55,708) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net cash (used in)/provided by investing activities | (10,724,675) | (720,861) | 20,628,527 | 2,826,097 | (17,043,431) | 17,916,402 | 2,454,537 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net changes from loans with terms of three months or less | 6,179,979 | (4,778,301) | 606,092 | 83,034 | (13,654,704) | (6,656,988) | (912,004) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Proceeds of loans with terms over three months | 2,511,000 | 5,395,810 | 457,000 | 62,609 | 13,569,160 | 13,920,080 | 1,907,043 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Payment of loans with terms over three months | (695,000) | (3,100,520) | - | - | (8,219,472) | (14,739,347) | (2,019,282) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net amounts received/(paid) related to capital contribution from | 28,009 | (8,394) | 51,614 | 7,071 | 86,159 | 136,006 | 18,633 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Cash paid for repurchase of NetEase's ADSs/purchase of | (625,832) | (3,994,212) | (1,595,093) | (218,527) | (5,234,294) | (8,830,115) | (1,209,721) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends paid to NetEase's shareholders | (2,258,892) | (1,972,928) | (1,982,595) | (271,614) | (8,013,903) | (11,165,338) | (1,529,645) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net cash provided/(used in) by financing activities | 5,139,264 | (8,458,545) | (2,462,982) | (337,427) | (21,467,054) | (27,335,702) | (3,744,976) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and | (174,276) | (68,136) | 113,792 | 15,589 | (202,457) | 10,752 | 1,473 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net increase/(decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | 6,048,592 | 1,328,070 | 31,291,537 | 4,286,923 | (3,381,667) | 30,268,265 | 4,146,735 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, at the beginning | 18,158,066 | 21,855,316 | 23,183,386 | 3,176,111 | 27,588,325 | 24,206,658 | 3,316,299 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, at end of the period | 24,206,658 | 23,183,386 | 54,474,923 | 7,463,034 | 24,206,658 | 54,474,923 | 7,463,034 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash paid for income taxes, net | 1,030,932 | 554,867 | 603,514 | 82,681 | 4,895,752 | 5,189,585 | 710,970 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Cash paid for interest expenses | 71,847 | 165,881 | 24,343 | 3,335 | 779,872 | 489,622 | 67,078 | |||||||||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this announcement. |
NETEASE, INC. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
UNAUDITED SEGMENT INFORMATION | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(in thousands, except percentages) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Year Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
December 31, | September 30, | December 31, | December 31, | December 31, | December 31, | December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2023 | 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
RMB | RMB | RMB | USD (Note 1) | RMB | RMB | USD (Note 1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net revenues: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Games and related value-added services | 20,921,355 | 20,864,036 | 21,242,410 | 2,910,198 | 81,565,449 | 83,622,643 | 11,456,254 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Youdao | 1,480,521 | 1,572,541 | 1,339,798 | 183,552 | 5,389,208 | 5,625,919 | 770,748 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
NetEase Cloud Music | 1,985,548 | 1,999,163 | 1,880,490 | 257,626 | 7,866,992 | 7,950,146 | 1,089,166 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Innovative businesses and others | 2,752,741 | 1,774,139 | 2,285,113 | 313,059 | 8,646,510 | 8,096,528 | 1,109,220 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total net revenues | 27,140,165 | 26,209,879 | 26,747,811 | 3,664,435 | 103,468,159 | 105,295,236 | 14,425,388 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cost of revenues: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Games and related value-added services | (6,383,474) | (6,503,146) | (7,075,562) | (969,348) | (25,938,865) | (26,142,623) | (3,581,525) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Youdao | (741,720) | (783,085) | (699,045) | (95,769) | (2,621,746) | (2,877,428) | (394,206) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
NetEase Cloud Music | (1,384,537) | (1,343,921) | (1,279,951) | (175,353) | (5,764,322) | (5,268,634) | (721,800) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Innovative businesses and others | (1,805,299) | (1,103,122) | (1,420,912) | (194,664) | (6,079,832) | (5,199,467) | (712,324) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total cost of revenues | (10,315,030) | (9,733,274) | (10,475,470) | (1,435,134) | (40,404,765) | (39,488,152) | (5,409,855) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross profit: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Games and related value-added services | 14,537,881 | 14,360,890 | 14,166,848 | 1,940,850 | 55,626,584 | 57,480,020 | 7,874,729 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Youdao | 738,801 | 789,456 | 640,753 | 87,783 | 2,767,462 | 2,748,491 | 376,542 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
NetEase Cloud Music | 601,011 | 655,242 | 600,539 | 82,273 | 2,102,670 | 2,681,512 | 367,366 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Innovative businesses and others | 947,442 | 671,017 | 864,201 | 118,395 | 2,566,678 | 2,897,061 | 396,896 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total gross profit | 16,825,135 | 16,476,605 | 16,272,341 | 2,229,301 | 63,063,394 | 65,807,084 | 9,015,533 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross profit margin: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Games and related value-added services | 69.5 % | 68.8 % | 66.7 % | 66.7 % | 68.2 % | 68.7 % | 68.7 % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Youdao | 49.9 % | 50.2 % | 47.8 % | 47.8 % | 51.4 % | 48.9 % | 48.9 % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
NetEase Cloud Music | 30.3 % | 32.8 % | 31.9 % | 31.9 % | 26.7 % | 33.7 % | 33.7 % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Innovative businesses and others | 34.4 % | 37.8 % | 37.8 % | 37.8 % | 29.7 % | 35.8 % | 35.8 % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this announcement. |
NETEASE, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Note 1: The conversion of Renminbi (RMB) into
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 | Year Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
December 31, | September 30, | December 31, | December 31, | December 31, | December 31, | December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2023 | 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
RMB | RMB | RMB | USD (Note 1) | RMB | RMB | USD (Note 1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation cost included in: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cost of revenues | 216,717 | 306,283 | 304,687 | 41,742 | 823,765 | 1,185,854 | 162,461 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating expenses | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Selling and marketing expenses | 35,575 | 36,365 | 7,435 | 1,019 | 132,801 | 104,534 | 14,321 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
General and administrative expenses | 262,830 | 247,440 | 246,424 | 33,760 | 1,119,018 | 1,069,850 | 146,569 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Research and development expenses | 297,865 | 388,051 | 372,898 | 51,087 | 1,167,226 | 1,522,701 | 208,609 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 | Year Ended | |||||||||||||
December 31, | September 30, | December 31, | December 31, | December 31, | December 31, | December 31, | ||||||||
2023 | 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2024 | ||||||||
RMB | RMB | RMB | USD (Note 1) | RMB | RMB | USD (Note 1) | ||||||||
Net income attributable to the Company's shareholders | 6,582,263 | 6,538,435 | 8,766,479 | 1,201,002 | 29,416,552 | 29,697,609 | 4,068,556 | |||||||
Add: Share-based compensation | 797,194 | 960,706 | 915,489 | 125,421 | 3,191,753 | 3,813,032 | 522,383 | |||||||
Non-GAAP net income attributable to the Company's shareholders | 7,379,457 | 7,499,141 | 9,681,968 | 1,326,423 | 32,608,305 | 33,510,641 | 4,590,939 | |||||||
Non-GAAP net income per share * | ||||||||||||||
Basic | 2.30 | 2.34 | 3.05 | 0.42 | 10.14 | 10.47 | 1.43 | |||||||
Diluted | 2.27 | 2.33 | 3.02 | 0.41 | 10.03 | 10.37 | 1.42 | |||||||
Non-GAAP net income per ADS * | ||||||||||||||
Basic | 11.49 | 11.72 | 15.25 | 2.09 | 50.69 | 52.35 | 7.17 | |||||||
Diluted | 11.34 | 11.63 | 15.09 | 2.07 | 50.14 | 51.85 | 7.10 | |||||||
* Each ADS represents five ordinary shares. | ||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this announcement. |
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