Welcome to our dedicated page for Youdao news (Ticker: DAO), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Youdao stock.
Youdao, Inc. (NYSE: DAO) regularly issues news and updates as an AI-powered solutions provider focused on artificial intelligence applications for the learning and advertising verticals. Its releases cover developments across learning services, online marketing services and smart devices, as well as information about its AI-Native strategy and large language model initiatives.
On this news page, readers can follow Youdao's announcements about unaudited quarterly financial results, where the company reports net revenues and segment performance for learning services, smart devices and online marketing services. These releases often highlight trends such as changes in gross margin, operating profit and the contribution of AI-driven subscription services.
Youdao's news also describes the rollout and enhancement of specific AI capabilities, including references to its Confucius large model, AI features in the Youdao Dictionary application, AI-powered subscription offerings and tools like the AI Ad Placement Optimizer, iMagicBox and its influencer platform. In addition, the company publishes notices about annual general meetings of shareholders, including the date, time and purpose of these meetings.
Because Youdao is a majority-controlled subsidiary of NetEase, NetEase's own releases sometimes summarize Youdao's net revenues and position within the broader NetEase group. Investors and observers who follow DAO-related news can use this page to review Youdao's official communications, track how its AI-Native strategy is described over time and see how its learning, advertising and smart device segments are characterized in its public statements.
NetEase (DAO) reported Q3 2025 net revenues of RMB28.4 billion (US$4.0 billion), up 8.2% year‑over‑year, driven by games revenue RMB23.3 billion (+11.8% YoY). Gross profit was RMB18.2 billion (+10.3% YoY) and net income attributable to shareholders was RMB8.6 billion (non‑GAAP RMB9.5 billion). Basic EPS was US$0.38 and non‑GAAP EPS US$0.42.
The company reported net cash of RMB153.2 billion, approved a Q3 dividend of US$0.1140 per share and extended its US$5.0 billion share repurchase program through January 9, 2029 (US$2.0 billion spent to date on ~22.1M ADSs).
Youdao (NYSE: DAO) will report third quarter 2025 financial results on Thursday, November 20, 2025 before U.S. market open. The company will host an earnings teleconference with simultaneous webcast on November 20, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. ET (Beijing/Hong Kong Time: 6:00 p.m.).
Management will discuss results and take questions. Dial-in numbers and conference ID 2070537 are provided for U.S., international, China, and Hong Kong callers. A live and archived webcast will be available at http://ir.youdao.com. A phone replay will be accessible one hour after the call through November 27, 2025 with replay access code 2070537.
NetEase (NASDAQ: NTES) will report its 2025 third-quarter financial results on Thursday, November 20, 2025, before U.S. market open. The company scheduled an earnings teleconference and simultaneous webcast at 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time (Beijing/Hong Kong Time: 8:00 p.m. the same day) where management will discuss results and take questions.
Interested parties may join the conference by dialing 1-914-202-3258 with conference ID 10051135; a replay is available by dialing 1-855-883-1031 with PIN 10051135 through November 27, 2025. The live webcast and a 12-month replay will be accessible on NetEase's investor relations website at http://ir.netease.com/.
NetEase (NASDAQ: NTES) has appointed Mr. Kok Chung Johnny Chan as an independent director to its board, effective August 14, 2025. Chan brings over 40 years of experience in investment banking and management, currently serving as Chief Investment Officer of Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company.
Chan's extensive background includes roles as a member of the Market Misconduct Tribunal, Securities and Futures Appeals Tribunal, and former deputy chairman of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange Listing Committee. He also serves as an independent director for CNQC International Holdings and Hangzhou SF Intra-city Industrial.
Youdao (NYSE: DAO), an AI-powered learning and advertising solutions provider, reported its Q2 2025 financial results with significant improvements. Total net revenues reached RMB1.4 billion (US$197.9 million), up 7.2% year-over-year, marking the company's first-ever profitable second quarter.
Key performance metrics include a 2.2% increase in learning services revenue to RMB657.8 million, a 23.8% growth in online marketing services to RMB632.9 million, while smart devices revenue declined 23.9%. The company achieved an operating income of RMB28.8 million, compared to a loss of RMB72.6 million in the previous year. Gross margin was 43.0%, down from 48.2% year-over-year.
The company highlighted the success of its AI Native Strategy, including the release of Confucius 3 LLM and AI-driven products that contributed to approximately 30% year-over-year growth in AI-driven subscription services.
NetEase (NASDAQ: NTES) reported strong Q2 2025 financial results with net revenues of RMB27.9 billion (US$3.9 billion), up 9.4% year-over-year. The company's gaming segment led growth with RMB22.8 billion in revenues, increasing 13.7% from 2024. Net income reached RMB8.6 billion (US$1.2 billion), with non-GAAP earnings of US$0.42 per share.
The quarter saw successful global game launches, including FragPunk, Dunk City Dynasty, and MARVEL Mystic Mayhem. Established franchises maintained strong momentum, with Fantasy Westward Journey Online reaching a new peak of 2.93 million concurrent players. The company declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.5700 per ADS and continued its share repurchase program, having bought back US$2.0 billion worth of ADSs.
Key metrics showed solid performance in gaming and education segments, though Cloud Music revenues decreased 3.5% and innovative businesses declined 17.8% year-over-year.
NetEase (NASDAQ: NTES), a leading internet and game services provider, has scheduled its second quarter 2025 financial results announcement for August 14, 2025, before U.S. markets open.
The company will host an earnings conference call with webcast at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time (8:00 p.m. Beijing/Hong Kong Time) on the same day. Management will discuss quarterly results and take questions during the call. The webcast replay will be available for 12 months on NetEase's Investor Relations website.
Youdao (NYSE: DAO), an AI-powered solutions provider focused on learning and advertising verticals, has scheduled its second quarter 2025 financial results announcement for Thursday, August 14, 2025, before U.S. markets open.
The company will host an earnings conference call with webcast at 6:00 a.m. Eastern Time on the same day. Management will discuss quarterly results and take questions during the call. The webcast will be available on Youdao's investor relations website, with a replay accessible until August 21, 2025.