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NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES and HKEX: 9999) is a leading Chinese Internet technology company, offering a diverse range of online services centered on content, community, communications, and commerce. Established in 1997 as an internet portal service, NetEase has grown to become a major player in the online services realm in China.
NetEase is renowned for its development and operation of some of China's most popular PC client and mobile games, collaborating with global giants like Blizzard Entertainment and Mojang, a Microsoft subsidiary. The company’s current projects include cutting-edge game development showcased at the 2024 Game Developers Conference (GDC), where NetEase highlighted its expertise in creating immersive gaming experiences and advanced technologies.
In addition to gaming, NetEase's offerings span various verticals:
- Cloud Music: A vibrant online music platform with over 206 million monthly active users, known for its personalized recommendations and interactive user community.
- Online Education: Through its majority-controlled subsidiary Youdao, NetEase provides intelligent learning solutions, including online courses, smart devices, and educational tools.
- Live Streaming and Media: Engaging content and community-building through advertising and media services.
- E-commerce: Operating Yanxuan, a private label consumer lifestyle brand offering quality products at competitive prices.
Financially, NetEase continues to demonstrate robust performance, with net revenues for the first quarter of 2024 reaching RMB 26.9 billion (US$ 3.7 billion). The company's diversified revenue streams from gaming, education, music, and innovative businesses bolster its financial stability and growth prospects.
NetEase is also making significant strides in the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) space, as evidenced by the publication of its 2023 ESG Report. This commitment to sustainable development underscores the company's responsibility toward creating long-term value.
The company is proactive in forming strategic partnerships, such as its recent licensing agreements with South Korean entertainment companies JYP Entertainment and Kakao Entertainment, enriching its music content and fostering cultural exchange.
NetEase’s forward-looking approach and constant innovation position it as a dynamic leader in the online services industry, committed to delivering high-quality, engaging experiences to a global audience.
Youdao (NYSE: DAO), a Chinese intelligent learning company, announced it will report its third quarter 2024 financial results on Thursday, November 14, 2024, before U.S. markets open. The earnings teleconference call and webcast will be held at 5:00 a.m. Eastern Time (6:00 p.m. Beijing/Hong Kong Time) on the same day. Management will discuss quarterly results and take questions during the call. A replay will be available until November 21, 2024.
NetEase (NASDAQ: NTES, HKEX: 9999) has announced it will release its third quarter 2024 financial results on Thursday, November 14, 2024, before U.S. markets open. The company will host an earnings teleconference call with simultaneous webcast at 7:00 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. A replay will be available through November 21, 2024, and the webcast replay will be accessible for 12 months on NetEase's Investor Relations website.
NetEase Cloud Music has secured an exclusive 30-day premiere rights for Kakao Entertainment's new K-POP releases in China, starting October 24, 2024. This follows their May 2024 partnership that made Kakao's entire music catalog available on the platform. The collaboration features content from popular artists like IU, Jay Park, and STAYC. NetEase Cloud Music has demonstrated strong engagement with Kakao's content, with IU's songs receiving over ten thousand comments and Lee Yong Ji's 'Small Girl' accumulating over 550,000 bookmarks. The platform maintains copyright partnerships with other major Korean music companies including SM Entertainment, YG Entertainment, and JYP.
NetEase reported strong Q2 2024 financial results with net revenues of RMB25.5 billion (US$3.5 billion), up 6.1% year-over-year. Key highlights include:
- Games and related services revenue increased 6.7% to RMB20.1 billion
- Gross profit rose 11.6% to RMB16.0 billion
- Net income was RMB6.8 billion (US$930.0 million)
- Non-GAAP net income reached RMB7.8 billion (US$1.1 billion)
The company launched popular new titles like Lost Light and Once Human, while existing games like Naraka: Bladepoint and Identity V continued strong performance. NetEase also announced plans to bring several titles to major gaming platforms and consoles. The company declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.0870 per share.
Cloud Music Inc. reported strong financial results for H1 2024:
- Revenue increased 4.1% YoY to RMB4.1 billion
- Online music services revenue up 26.6% to RMB2.6 billion
- Gross profit surged 47.7% to RMB1.43 billion
- Net profit jumped to RMB809.9 million from RMB293.8 million
- Gross margin improved to 35.0% from 24.7%
Key drivers included growth in paying subscribers, improved monetization, and operating leverage. The company expanded its content library, enhanced its community features, and upgraded its app to boost user engagement. Cloud Music aims to further diversify content, nurture its community, improve the user experience, and strengthen monetization going forward.
Youdao reported Q2 2024 financial results with total net revenues of RMB1.3 billion (US$181.9 million), a 9.5% increase year-over-year. Key highlights include:
- Net revenues from online marketing services grew 68.4% to RMB511.2 million
- Gross margin improved to 48.2% from 47.0% last year
- Operating loss narrowed significantly to RMB72.6 million from RMB289.1 million
- Net loss attributable to shareholders decreased to RMB99.5 million from RMB299.2 million
The company saw strong growth in AI-driven subscription services and online marketing, while learning services and smart device revenues declined. Youdao expects to achieve full-year positive operating income in the near future, driven by AI empowerment across business lines.
Cloud Music Inc. (HKEX: 9899), a leading interactive music streaming service provider in China, has announced it will report its financial results for the first half of 2024 on August 22, 2024, after the Hong Kong market closes. The company will host an earnings conference call at 7:00 p.m. Beijing/Hong Kong Time on the same day. Participants must register in advance using the provided link to receive dial-in details. A replay of the call will be available through August 29, 2024, and a live and archived webcast will be accessible on the company's investor relations website.
Youdao (NYSE: DAO), a leading intelligent learning company in China, has announced it will release its second quarter 2024 financial results on August 22, 2024, before U.S. markets open. The company will host an earnings teleconference call with a simultaneous webcast at 6:00 a.m. Eastern Time (6:00 p.m. Beijing/Hong Kong Time) on the same day. Management will discuss quarterly results and answer questions during the call.
Investors can access the live and archived webcast on Youdao's investor relations website. A replay of the conference call will be available by phone for one week after the live call, until August 29, 2024. The company has provided toll-free and international dial-in numbers for various regions, including the United States, Mainland China, and Hong Kong.
NetEase (NASDAQ: NTES, HKEX: 9999), a leading internet and game services provider, has announced its plans to report financial results for the second quarter of 2024 on Thursday, August 22, 2024, before the U.S. markets open. The company will host an earnings teleconference call with a simultaneous webcast at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time (8:00 p.m. Beijing/Hong Kong Time) on the same day. NetEase's management will discuss the quarterly results and answer questions during the call.
Interested parties can participate by dialing 1-914-202-3258 with conference ID: 10040836. A replay will be available until August 29, 2024, by dialing 1-855-883-1031 and entering PIN: 10040836. The live webcast and a 12-month replay will be accessible on NetEase's Investor Relations website at http://ir.netease.com/.
NetEase Cloud Music, a leading interactive music streaming service in China, has partnered with Timbaland's Beatclub™ to revolutionize China's beat marketplace. The collaboration will introduce hundreds of premium Beatclub beats to NetEase Cloud Music's Beatsoul, China's premier beat transaction platform. This partnership aims to foster creativity and innovation in China's music scene, aligning with NetEase Cloud Music's focus on supporting independent artists.
Beatsoul, as China's largest beat platform, provides a comprehensive ecosystem for producers, songwriters, and artists to communicate, upload, display, and purchase beats. The platform allows registered musicians to monetize their original beats, with 100% of profits going directly to beat producers. By the end of 2023, NetEase Cloud Music had approximately 149 million cumulative music tracks and was home to 684,000 registered independent artists who had uploaded over 3.1 million music tracks.
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