NetEase, Inc.

Founded in 2007, NetEase is now an $80 billion (by market cap) gaming and content ecosystem employing more than 25,000 people. The company has increased its dividend for five consecutive years. That's in USD terms on the ordinary shares, although the actual ADR dividends can vary quite a bit from quarter to quarter. NetEase has a stellar financial position. The company has essentially no long-term debt. Moreover, it ended FY 2025 with $23.4 billion in net cash.

NetEase, Inc. reported Q2 revenues of $4.4B, up 8% y/y, but non-GAAP EPADS missed by $0.53 due to $435M in investment losses. Gross margins improved 550bps y/y and operating expenses declined 35% over six months, enhancing operating leverage and cash flow. NTES maintains a strong balance sheet with $3.3B in cash, $15B in time deposits, minimal debt, and robust free cash flow generation.

NetEase, Inc. (NTES) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

NetEase NASDAQ: NTES reported second-quarter revenue of RMB 30.1 billion ($4.4 billion), supported by continued growth in its games business, while management highlighted live-service updates, global expansion and artificial intelligence investments as key parts of its operating strategy.