​NetEase (NTES) Announces Results for Fiscal Q3 2025

​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 the total revenue and grew 11.8% year-over-year to RMB23.3 billion (US$3.3 billion). The growth in gaming revenue was mainly due to higher revenue from self-developed games, including Fantasy Westward Journey Online and Sword of Justice, as well as certain licensed games. Notably, NetEase, Inc.’s (NASDAQ:NTES) Fantasy Westward Journey Online reached a record concurrent player count for the fourth consecutive quarter, reaching 3.58 million in Q3 2025.

​Earlier on November 11, UBS had maintained a Buy rating on NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTES) with a price target of HK$302.64.

​NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTES) is a Chinese internet technology corporation that is primarily focused on gaming, education, music, and e-commerce. The company develops and operates a diverse portfolio of popular mobile and PC games for the Chinese market and international markets.

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