NetEase Announces Second Quarter and Interim 2026 Unaudited Financial Results

Investor Relations > Company News > NetEase Announces Second Quarter & Interim 2026 Unaudited Financial Results News Release << Back , /PRNewswire/ -- NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES and HKEX: 9999, "NetEase" or the "Company"), a leading internet and game services provider, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. In this results announcement, "we", "us", and "our" refer to the Company and where the context otherwise requires, the Group. "Our robust performance in the first half of 2026 reflects players' growing enthusiasm for both our newly launched and established games, underscoring our ability to create distinctive and refreshing experiences with lasting appeal," said Mr. William Ding, Chief Executive Officer and Director of NetEase. "As we continue to strengthen both our live game operations and new title pipeline, we are sharpening our focus on original gameplay, cutting-edge technology and deeper global reach to support our enduring growth. "Looking ahead, we will remain committed to creating original content that shapes industry trends, building evergreen franchises, and cultivating vibrant communities that sustain player engagement. Backed by disciplined execution and an expanding global presence, we aim to keep pushing creative boundaries, delivering exceptional gaming experiences and creating long-term value for our players, partners and shareholders," Mr. Ding concluded. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Second Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights Net revenues were RMB30.1 billion (US$4.4 billion), an increase of 7.9% compared with the same quarter of 2025. Games and related value-added services net revenues were RMB25.0 billion (US$3.7 billion), an increase of 9.7% compared with the same quarter of 2025. Youdao net revenues were RMB1.5 billion (US$216.2 million), an increase of 3.5% compared with the same quarter of 2025. NetEase Cloud Music net revenues were RMB2.0 billion (US$291.4 million), which was relatively stable compared with the same quarter of 2025. Innovative businesses and others net revenues were RMB1.6 billion (US$241.6 million), a decrease of 3.5% compared with the same quarter of 2025. Gross profit was RMB21.2 billion (US$3.1 billion), an increase of 17.5% compared with the same quarter of 2025. Total operating expenses were RMB9.1 billion (US$1.3 billion), an increase of 1.5% compared with the same quarter of 2025. Net income attributable to the Company's shareholders was RMB7.0 billion (US$1.0 billion). Non-GAAP net income attributable to the Company's shareholders was RMB7.7 billion (US$1.1 billion).[1] Basic net income per share was US$0.32 (US$1.61 per ADS). Non-GAAP basic net income per share was US$0.36 (US$1.78 per ADS).[1] [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 within this announcement. Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 Financial Highlights Net revenues were RMB60.7 billion (US$8.9 billion), an increase of 7.0% compared with the same period of 2025. Games and related value-added services net revenues were RMB50.7 billion (US$7.5 billion), an increase of 8.3% compared with the same period of 2025. Youdao net revenues were RMB2.8 billion (US$414.9 million), an increase of 3.6% compared with the same period of 2025. NetEase Cloud Music net revenues were RMB4.0 billion (US$583.4 million), an increase of 3.4% compared with the same period of 2025. Innovative businesses and others net revenues were RMB3.2 billion (US$469.9 million), a decrease of 4.0% compared with the same period of 2025. Gross profit was RMB42.4 billion (US$6.3 billion), an increase of 16.2% compared with the same period of 2025. Total operating expenses were RMB17.7 billion (US$2.6 billion), an increase of 3.9% compared with the same period of 2025. Net income attributable to the Company's shareholders was RMB17.7 billion (US$2.6 billion). Non-GAAP net income attributable to the Company's shareholders was RMB19.0 billion (US$2.8 billion). [1] Basic net income per share was US$0.81 (US$4.06 per ADS). Non-GAAP basic net income per share was US$0.88 (US$4.38 per ADS).[1] [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 within this announcement. BUSINESS OVERVIEW We continue to drive innovation across both newly launched and established titles, while further advancing our pipeline of titles in development. Below are some recent highlights from our key products and services: Games and related value-added services The Fantasy Westward Journey franchise, Identity V, Eggy Party, Sword of Justice and Where Winds Meet sustained solid momentum through ongoing content updates, gameplay innovation and vibrant community activities. We also advanced our global strategy and enhanced player engagement through strong live operations. For example, Where Winds Meet and Marvel Rivals further broadened their international reach with a steady stream of fresh content and community-focused initiatives in various markets including North America and Europe. With respect to our pipeline of new titles, Sea of Remnants launched in China in July 2026, while development of Ananta and Blood Message remained on track, strengthening our innovative pipeline across diverse genres, gameplay and markets. Youdao Youdao advanced its AI-native strategy and deepened AI-driven innovation across its ecosystem. In the second quarter, it launched the large language model, Confucius 4, which delivers leading mathematical reasoning capabilities at lower inference costs compared to its previous version. Youdao also advanced its AI agent capabilities toward the autonomous execution of complex work and learning tasks. NetEase Cloud Music NetEase Cloud Music further developed its music-centric ecosystem by nurturing its distinctive community and enriching its differentiated content offering with original music, thereby driving stronger community engagement. It also further improved music-oriented monetization through continued growth in subscription-based memberships. Innovative businesses and others Innovative businesses and others remained focused on sustainable development and efficient operations, with Yanxuan maintaining leading positions on major e-commerce platforms in China across its key categories, including pet food, home scents and home goods. FINANCIAL REVIEW Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results Net Revenues Net revenues for the second quarter of 2026 were RMB30.1 billion (US$4.4 billion), compared with RMB30.6 billion and RMB27.9 billion for the preceding quarter and the same quarter of 2025, respectively. Net revenues from games and related value-added services were RMB25.0 billion (US$3.7 billion) for the second quarter of 2026, compared with RMB25.7 billion and RMB22.8 billion for the preceding quarter and the same quarter of 2025, respectively. Net revenues from the operation of online games accounted for approximately 97.7% of the segment's net revenues for the second quarter of 2026, compared with 97.5% and 97.1% for the preceding quarter and the same quarter of 2025, respectively. The quarter-over-quarter decrease was mainly due to a slight decline in net revenues from certain self-developed and licensed games. The year-over-year increase was attributable to higher net revenues from self-developed games, such as the Fantasy Westward Journey franchise and Where Winds Meet. Net revenues from Youdao were RMB1.5 billion (US$216.2 million) for the second quarter of 2026, compared with RMB1.3 billion and RMB1.4 billion for the preceding quarter and the same quarter of 2025, respectively. The quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year increases were mainly attributable to higher net revenues from its learning services. Net revenues from NetEase Cloud Music were RMB2.0 billion (US$291.4 million) for the second quarter of 2026, remaining stable compared with the preceding quarter and the same quarter of 2025. Net revenues from innovative businesses and others were RMB1.6 billion (US$241.6 million) for the second quarter of 2026, compared with RMB1.5 billion and RMB1.7 billion for the preceding quarter and the same quarter of 2025, respectively. The quarter-over-quarter increase was mainly attributable to higher net revenues from e-commerce business and several other businesses included within the segment. The year-over-year decrease was mainly due to decreased net revenues from the e-commerce business. Cost of Revenues Cost of revenues for the second quarter of 2026 was RMB8.9 billion (US$1.3 billion), compared with RMB9.4 billion and RMB9.8 billion for the preceding quarter and the same quarter of 2025, respectively. The quarter-over-quarter decrease was mainly due to lower revenue-sharing costs. The year-over-year decrease was mainly due to lower revenue-sharing and product costs. Gross Profit Gross profit for the second quarter of 2026 was RMB21.2 billion (US$3.1 billion), compared with RMB21.2 billion and RMB18.1 billion for the preceding quarter and the same quarter of 2025, respectively. Operating Expenses Total operating expenses for the second quarter of 2026 were RMB9.1 billion (US$1.3 billion), compared with RMB8.6 billion and RMB9.0 billion for the preceding quarter and the same quarter of 2025, respectively. The quarter-over-quarter increase was primarily due to increased marketing expenditures, staff-related costs and research and development expenditures. The year-over-year increase was primarily due to increased research and development expenditures. Other Income/(Expenses) Other income/(expenses) consisted of net investment income/(loss), interest income, net exchange gains/(losses) and others. The quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year fluctuations in other income/(expenses) were mainly due to a decline in the fair value of equity security investments and impairment provisions made during the second quarter of 2026. Income Tax The Group recorded a net income tax charge of RMB2.5 billion (US$362.4 million) for the second quarter of 2026, compared with RMB2.5 billion and RMB1.6 billion for the preceding quarter and the same quarter of 2025, respectively. The effective tax rate for the second quarter of 2026 was 25.5%, compared with 18.9% and 14.7% for the preceding quarter and the same quarter of 2025, respectively. The effective tax rate represents certain estimates by the Group as to the tax obligations and benefits applicable to it in each quarter. Net Income and Non-GAAP Net Income Net income attributable to the Company's shareholders totaled RMB7.0 billion (US$1.0 billion) for the second quarter of 2026, compared with RMB10.7 billion and RMB8.6 billion for the preceding quarter and the same quarter of 2025, respectively. Basic net income was US$0.32 per share (US$1.61 per ADS) for the second quarter of 2026, compared with US$0.49 per share (US$2.46 per ADS) and US$0.40 per share (US$1.99 per ADS) for the preceding quarter and the same quarter of 2025, respectively. Non-GAAP net income attributable to the Company's shareholders totaled RMB7.7 billion (US$1.1 billion) for the second quarter of 2026, compared with RMB11.3 billion and RMB9.5 billion for the preceding quarter and the same quarter of 2025, respectively. Non-GAAP basic net income was US$0.36 per share (US$1.78 per ADS) for the second quarter of 2026, compared with US$0.52 per share (US$2.60 per ADS) and US$0.44 per share (US$2.20 per ADS) for the preceding quarter and the same quarter of 2025, respectively. Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 Financial Results Net Revenues Net revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2026 were RMB60.7 billion (US$8.9 billion), compared with RMB56.7 billion for the same period of 2025. Net revenues from games and related value-added services were RMB50.7 billion (US$7.5 billion) for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared with RMB46.9 billion for the same period of 2025. Net revenues from the operation of online games accounted for approximately 97.6% of the segment's net revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared with approximately 97.3% for the same period of 2025. The increase was attributable to higher net revenues from self-developed games, such as the Fantasy Westward Journey franchise, Where Winds Meet and Eggy Party. Net revenues from Youdao were RMB2.8 billion (US$414.9 million) for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared with RMB2.7 billion for the same period of 2025. The increase was mainly attributable to higher net revenues from its learning services and online marketing services, partially offset by a decrease in net revenues from smart devices. Net revenues from NetEase Cloud Music were RMB4.0 billion (US$583.4 million) for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared with RMB3.8 billion for the same period of 2025. The increase was mainly attributable to higher net revenues from online music services, driven by growth in sales of membership subscriptions. Net revenues from innovative businesses and others were RMB3.2 billion (US$469.9 million) for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared with RMB3.3 billion for the same period of 2025. The decrease was mainly due to a decline in net revenues from the e-commerce business. Cost of Revenues Cost of revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was RMB18.3 billion (US$2.7 billion), compared with RMB20.2 billion for the same period of 2025. The decrease was mainly due to lower revenue-sharing and product costs. Gross Profit Gross profit for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was RMB42.4 billion (US$6.3 billion), compared with RMB36.5 billion for the same period of 2025. Operating Expenses Total operating expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2026 were RMB17.7 billion (US$2.6 billion), compared with RMB17.0 billion for the same period of 2025. The increase was primarily attributable to higher marketing and research and development expenditures for games and related value-added services. Other Income/(Expenses) Other income/(expenses) consisted of net investment income/(loss), interest income, net exchange gains/(losses) and others. The fluctuation in other income/(expenses) was mainly due to a decline in the fair value of equity security investments, increased net exchange losses, and impairment provisions made during the six months ended June 30, 2026. Income Tax The Group recorded a net income tax charge of RMB5.0 billion (US$734.3 million) for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared with RMB3.5 billion for the same period of 2025. The effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was 21.7%, compared with 15.0% for the same period of 2025. The effective tax rate represents certain estimates by the Group as to the tax obligations and benefits applicable to it in each period. Net Income and Non-GAAP Net Income Net income attributable to the Company's shareholders totaled RMB17.7 billion (US$2.6 billion) for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared with RMB18.9 billion for the same period of 2025. Basic net income was US$0.81 per share (US$4.06 per ADS) for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared with US$0.88 per share (US$4.38 per ADS) for the same period of 2025. Non-GAAP net income attributable to the Company's shareholders totaled RMB19.0 billion (US$2.8 billion) for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared with RMB20.8 billion for the same period of 2025. Non-GAAP basic net income was US$0.88 per share (US$4.38 per ADS) for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared with US$0.96 per share (US$4.81 per ADS) for the same period of 2025. OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION As of June 30, 2026, 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 loans) totaled RMB167.5 billion (US$24.7 billion), compared with RMB163.5 billion as of December 31, 2025. Net cash provided by operating activities was RMB10.0 billion (US$1.5 billion) for the second quarter of 2026, compared with RMB13.7 billion and RMB10.9 billion for the preceding quarter and the second quarter of 2025, respectively. EXCHANGE RATE INFORMATION The United States dollar (US$) amounts disclosed in this announcement are presented solely for the convenience of the reader. The percentages stated are calculated based on RMB. The conversion of Renminbi (RMB) into US$ is based on the noon buying rate of US$1.00 = RMB6.7851 on the last trading day of June 2026 (June 30, 2026) as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the U.S. Federal Reserve Board. No representation is made that the RMB amounts could have been, or could be, converted into US$ at that rate on June 30, 2026, or at any other certain date. CONFERENCE CALL NetEase's management team will host a teleconference call with a simultaneous webcast at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, August 20, 2026 (Beijing/Hong Kong Time: 8:00 p.m., Thursday, August 20, 2026). NetEase's management will be on the call to discuss the results and answer questions. Interested parties may participate in the conference call by dialing 1-914-202-3258 and providing conference ID: 10056362, 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: 10056362. The replay will be available through August 27, 2026. 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 China and globally. 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 and advertising solutions provider, 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/. Contact for Media and Investors: Email: [email protected] FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This announcement contains statements of a forward-looking nature. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify these forward-looking statements by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar expressions. In addition, statements that are not historical facts, including statements about NetEase's strategies and business plans, its expectations regarding the growth of its business and its revenue and the quotations from management in this announcement are or contain forward-looking statements. NetEase may also make forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), in announcements made on the website of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "Hong Kong Stock Exchange"), in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. The accuracy of these statements may be impacted by a number of business risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or anticipated, including risks related to: the risk that the online games market will not continue to grow or that NetEase will not be able to maintain its position in that market in China or globally; risks associated with NetEase's business and operating strategies and its ability to implement such strategies; NetEase's ability to develop and manage its operations and business; competition for, among other things, capital, technology and skilled personnel; potential changes in regulatory environment in the markets where NetEase operates, including policy or rule changes on taxation; the risk that NetEase may not be able to continuously develop new and creative online services or that NetEase will not be able to set, or follow in a timely manner, trends in the market; risks related to evolving economic cycles and geopolitical tensions, including the direct or indirect impacts of national trade, investment, protectionist, tax or other laws or policies as well as export controls and economic or trade sanctions; risks related to the expansion of NetEase's businesses and operations internationally; risks associated with cybersecurity threats or incidents; and fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates that could adversely affect NetEase's business and financial results. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in NetEase's filings with the SEC and announcements on the website of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. NetEase does not undertake any obligation to update this forward-looking information, except as required under applicable law. 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 U.S. GAAP. 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 U.S. GAAP and are not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools. One of the key limitations of using non-GAAP net income attributable to the Company's shareholders is that it does not reflect all items of expense/income that affect the Company's operations. Share-based compensation expenses have been and may continue to be incurred in NetEase's business and are not reflected in the presentation of non-GAAP net income attributable to the Company's shareholders. In addition, the non-GAAP financial measures NetEase uses may differ from the non-GAAP measures used by other companies, including peer companies, and therefore their comparability may be limited. NetEase compensates for these limitations by reconciling non-GAAP net income attributable to the Company's shareholders to the nearest U.S. GAAP performance measure, all of which should be considered when evaluating the Company's performance. NetEase encourages you to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure. The unaudited reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP results is set out as follows in RMB and US$ (in thousands, except per share data or per ADS data): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, March 31, June 30, June 30, June 30, June 30, June 30, 2025 2026 2026 2026 2025 2026 2026 RMB RMB RMB US$ RMB RMB US$ Net income attributable to the Company's shareholders 8,601,010 10,674,106 6,980,656 1,028,821 18,902,167 17,654,762 2,601,989 Add: Share-based compensation 930,921 600,718 766,058 112,903 1,866,491 1,366,776 201,438 Non-GAAP net income attributable to the Company's shareholders 9,531,931 11,274,824 7,746,714 1,141,724 20,768,658 19,021,538 2,803,427 Non-GAAP net income per share Basic 2.99 3.53 2.42 0.36 6.53 5.94 0.88 Diluted 2.96 3.49 2.40 0.35 6.46 5.90 0.87 Non-GAAP net income per ADS Basic 14.95 17.63 12.09 1.78 32.64 29.72 4.38 Diluted 14.81 17.46 12.02 1.77 32.32 29.49 4.35 NETEASE, INC. UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands) December 31, June 30, June 30, 2025 2026 2026 RMB RMB US$ Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents 47,167,904 22,814,542 3,362,447 Time deposits 92,639,378 101,978,645 15,029,792 Restricted cash 4,319,344 4,447,483 655,478 Accounts receivable, net 5,337,819 5,746,080 846,867 Inventories 689,183 511,896 75,444 Prepayments and other current assets, net 7,658,346 5,965,371 879,188 Short-term investments 22,803,503 50,599,638 7,457,464 Total current assets 180,615,477 192,063,655 28,306,680 Non-current assets: Property, equipment and software, net 8,425,327 8,180,276 1,205,623 Land use rights, net 4,047,355 3,982,017 586,877 Deferred tax assets 2,831,423 2,695,809 397,313 Time deposits 2,995,000 260,000 38,319 Restricted cash 3,893 3,775 556 Long-term investments 18,462,883 21,336,343 3,144,588 Other long-term assets 4,033,702 3,686,261 543,287 Total non-current assets 40,799,583 40,144,481 5,916,563 Total assets 221,415,060 232,208,136 34,223,243 Liabilities, Redeemable noncontrolling interests and Shareholders' equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable 643,164 702,263 103,501 Salary and welfare payables 4,889,708 3,764,789 554,861 Taxes payable 3,874,143 3,720,498 548,334 Short-term loans 6,384,417 12,604,170 1,857,625 Contract liabilities 20,514,540 19,297,191 2,844,054 Accrued liabilities and other payables 16,062,984 15,529,221 2,288,724 Total current liabilities 52,368,956 55,618,132 8,197,099 Non-current liabilities: Deferred tax liabilities 2,637,258 3,727,316 549,338 Other long-term liabilities 1,304,837 1,300,994 191,742 Total non-current liabilities 3,942,095 5,028,310 741,080 Total liabilities 56,311,051 60,646,442 8,938,179 Redeemable noncontrolling interests 91,319 94,938 13,992 Shareholders' equity: Ordinary shares 2,631 2,632 388 Additional paid-in capital 9,837,460 8,781,946 1,294,299 Treasury stock (1,518,573) (1,617,961) (238,458) Statutory reserves 2,457,371 2,457,371 362,172 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (237,770) (1,644,123) (242,314) Retained earnings 149,755,000 159,110,675 23,450,011 NetEase, Inc.'s shareholders' equity 160,296,119 167,090,540 24,626,098 Noncontrolling interests 4,716,571 4,376,216 644,974 Total equity 165,012,690 171,466,756 25,271,072 Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests and shareholders' equity 221,415,060 232,208,136 34,223,243 NETEASE, INC. UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (in thousands except per share data or per ADS data) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, March 31, June 30, June 30, June 30, June 30, June 30, 2025 2026 2026 2026 2025 2026 2026 RMB RMB RMB US$ RMB RMB US$ Net revenues 27,891,664 30,591,281 30,106,546 4,437,156 56,720,209 60,697,827 8,945,753 Cost of revenues (9,839,182) (9,374,209) (8,889,221) (1,310,109) (20,188,321) (18,263,430) (2,691,697) Gross profit 18,052,482 21,217,072 21,217,325 3,127,047 36,531,888 42,434,397 6,254,056 Operating expenses: Selling and marketing expenses (3,578,174) (3,441,485) (3,678,809) (542,189) (6,273,771) (7,120,294) (1,049,401) General and administrative expenses (1,056,578) (636,597) (805,268) (118,682) (2,012,915) (1,441,865) (212,505) Research and development expenses (4,356,646) (4,482,157) (4,643,910) (684,428) (8,742,959) (9,126,067) (1,345,016) Total operating expenses (8,991,398) (8,560,239) (9,127,987) (1,345,299) (17,029,645) (17,688,226) (2,606,922) Operating profit 9,061,084 12,656,833 12,089,338 1,781,748 19,502,243 24,746,171 3,647,134 Other income/(expenses): Investment income/(loss), net 328,444 5,472 (2,953,671) (435,317) 1,021,195 (2,948,199) (434,511) Interest income, net 953,490 890,267 863,201 127,220 2,014,376 1,753,468 258,429 Exchange gains/(losses), net 114,037 (622,108) (436,492) (64,331) 115,840 (1,058,600) (156,018) Other, net 192,167 438,978 62,858 9,264 447,482 501,836 73,961 Income before tax 10,649,222 13,369,442 9,625,234 1,418,584 23,101,136 22,994,676 3,388,995 Income tax (1,560,757) (2,523,838) (2,458,674) (362,364) (3,465,900) (4,982,512) (734,331) Net income 9,088,465 10,845,604 7,166,560 1,056,220 19,635,236 18,012,164 2,654,664 Accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interests (1,051) (1,104) (1,087) (160) (2,100) (2,191) (323) Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (486,404) (170,394) (184,817) (27,239) (730,969) (355,211) (52,352) Net income attributable to the Company's shareholders 8,601,010 10,674,106 6,980,656 1,028,821 18,902,167 17,654,762 2,601,989 Net income 9,088,465 10,845,604 7,166,560 1,056,220 19,635,236 18,012,164 2,654,664 Other comprehensive income Foreign currency translation adjustment (389,857) (728,683) (770,419) (113,546) (628,819) (1,499,102) (220,940) Total comprehensive income 8,698,608 10,116,921 6,396,141 942,674 19,006,417 16,513,062 2,433,724 Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests (470,857) (121,843) (140,619) (20,725) (690,158) (262,462) (38,682) Comprehensive income attributable to the Company's shareholders 8,227,751 9,995,078 6,255,522 921,949 18,316,259 16,250,600 2,395,042 Net income per share Basic 2.70 3.34 2.18 0.32 5.94 5.52 0.81 Diluted 2.67 3.31 2.17 0.32 5.88 5.47 0.81 Net income per ADS Basic 13.49 16.69 10.90 1.61 29.71 27.58 4.06 Diluted 13.36 16.53 10.83 1.60 29.41 27.37 4.03 Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating net income per share Basic 3,188,634 3,198,123 3,203,046 3,203,046 3,181,307 3,200,598 3,200,598 Diluted 3,214,681 3,227,325 3,221,637 3,221,637 3,210,563 3,224,495 3,224,495 NETEASE, INC. UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, March 31, June 30, June 30, June 30, June 30, June 30, 2025 2026 2026 2026 2025 2026 2026 RMB RMB RMB US$ RMB RMB US$ Cash flows from operating activities: Net income 9,088,465 10,845,604 7,166,560 1,056,220 19,635,236 18,012,164 2,654,664 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 428,427 430,583 439,439 64,765 909,188 870,022 128,225 Fair value changes of equity security, other investments and financial instruments 55,715 1,117,717 2,023,477 298,224 (502,784) 3,141,194 462,955 Impairment losses on investments 161,463 344,871 1,281,917 188,931 250,534 1,626,788 239,759 Share-based compensation cost 946,395 616,180 781,656 115,202 1,898,267 1,397,836 206,015 Allowance for expected credit losses 153,179 6,719 1,309 193 169,950 8,028 1,183 Gains on disposal of property, equipment and software (30,920) (565) (13,983) (2,061) (10,627) (14,548) (2,144) Unrealized exchange (gains)/losses (165,662) 643,942 487,982 71,920 (194,115) 1,131,924 166,825 (Gains)/losses on disposal of long-term investments (141,078) (1,071,442) 5,550 818 (129,403) (1,065,892) (157,093) Deferred income taxes (853,764) 532,257 693,742 102,245 (525,492) 1,225,999 180,690 Share of results on equity method investees 13,479 442,575 96,645 14,244 (5,189) 539,220 79,471 Fair value changes of short-term investments (344,604) (385,395) (372,234) (54,861) (546,213) (757,629) (111,661) Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable 953,295 (1,188,837) 726,762 107,111 (135,665) (462,075) (68,101) Inventories (73,944) 143,099 34,048 5,018 (20,171) 177,147 26,108 Prepayments and other assets 583,484 116,152 (16,816) (2,478) 288,306 99,336 14,640 Accounts payable 119,644 134,445 (105,340) (15,525) (28,432) 29,105 4,290 Salary and welfare payables 920,662 (2,253,559) 1,107,729 163,259 (1,164,449) (1,145,830) (168,874) Taxes payable (764,372) 1,895,324 (2,038,642) (300,459) 1,031,751 (143,318) (21,122) Contract liabilities (718,719) 1,384,445 (2,511,144) (370,097) 1,807,479 (1,126,699) (166,055) Accrued liabilities and other payables 530,718 (21,044) 184,272 27,158 240,344 163,228 24,057 Net cash provided by operating activities 10,861,863 13,733,071 9,972,929 1,469,827 22,968,515 23,706,000 3,493,832 Cash flows from investing activities: Purchase of property, equipment and software (189,842) (312,148) (18,785) (2,769) (643,913) (330,933) (48,774) Proceeds from sale of property, equipment and software 21,499 1,673 14,539 2,143 22,835 16,212 2,389 Purchase of intangible assets, content and licensed copyrights (313,349) (290,019) (61,554) (9,072) (612,120) (351,573) (51,815) Net changes of short-term investments with terms of three months or less 776,428 (15,766,308) (1,594,496) (235,000) (5,362,128) (17,360,804) (2,558,666) Purchase of short-term investments with terms over three months and debt securities (5,800,000) (5,885,000) (12,851,707) (1,894,107) (8,770,000) (18,736,707) (2,761,449) Proceeds from maturities of short-term investments with terms over three months 5,745,454 4,861,483 3,515,814 518,167 8,454,055 8,377,297 1,234,661 Investment in equity method investees (100,986) (94,021) (3,040,753) (448,152) (155,089) (3,134,774) (462,009) Investment in other equity investments (2,640,655) (3,110,374) (453,871) (66,892) (2,677,518) (3,564,245) (525,304) Proceeds from disposal of long-term investments 784,855 1,353,947 50,733 7,477 862,283 1,404,680 207,024 Placement/rollover of matured time deposits (27,980,605) (30,608,133) (50,216,128) (7,400,941) (77,582,412) (80,824,261) (11,912,022) Proceeds from maturities of time deposits 33,617,510 42,018,869 30,056,765 4,429,819 77,543,992 72,075,634 10,622,634 Change in other long-term assets (27,367) 65,909 (58,891) (8,679) (28,045) 7,018 1,034 Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities 3,892,942 (7,764,122) (34,658,334) (5,108,006) (8,948,060) (42,422,456) (6,252,297) Cash flows from financing activities: Net changes from loans with terms of three months or less  2,017,570 1,182,383 420,940 62,039 (236,845) 1,603,323 236,300 Proceeds of loans with terms over three months 1,231,000 6,134,520 1,326,090 195,441 3,978,550 7,460,610 1,099,558 Payment of loans with terms over three months (1,804,730) (2,620,900) — — (4,740,407) (2,620,900) (386,273) Dividends paid to shareholders (3,082,122) (5,156,320) (3,138,873) (462,613) (8,666,654) (8,295,193) (1,222,560) Net amounts received/(paid) related to capital contribution from or repurchase of noncontrolling interests shareholders 42,400 (23,418) 4,874 718 84,917 (18,544) (2,733) Net amounts paid related to repurchase of NetEase's ADSs/purchase of subsidiaries' shares  (355,563) (1,314,003) (1,795,596) (264,638) (659,164) (3,109,599) (458,298) Net cash used in financing activities (1,951,445) (1,797,738) (3,182,565) (469,053) (10,239,603) (4,980,303) (734,006) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash held in foreign currencies (31,749) (340,829) (187,753) (27,671) (88,681) (528,582) (77,903) Net increase/(decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 12,771,611 3,830,382 (28,055,723) (4,134,903) 3,692,171 (24,225,341) (3,570,374) Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, at the beginning of the period 45,395,483 51,491,141 55,321,523 8,153,384 54,474,923 51,491,141 7,588,855 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, at end of the period 58,167,094 55,321,523 27,265,800 4,018,481 58,167,094 27,265,800 4,018,481 Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: Cash paid for income taxes, net 2,184,556 1,464,650 2,487,225 366,572 3,391,111 3,951,875 582,434 Cash paid for interest expenses 64,366 78,326 25,374 3,740 161,790 103,700 15,283 Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities: Fixed asset purchases financed by accounts payable and accrued liabilities 744,596 463,033 522,371 76,988 744,596 522,371 76,988 NETEASE, INC. UNAUDITED SEGMENT INFORMATION (in thousands) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, March 31, June 30, June 30, June 30, June 30, June 30, 2025 2026 2026 2026 2025 2026 2026 RMB RMB RMB US$ RMB RMB US$ Net revenues: Games and related value-added services 22,806,459 25,712,975 25,022,788 3,687,903 46,854,466 50,735,763 7,477,527 Youdao 1,417,541 1,348,022 1,466,861 216,189 2,715,803 2,814,883 414,862 NetEase Cloud Music 1,968,729 1,981,234 1,977,472 291,443 3,827,117 3,958,706 583,441 Innovative businesses and others 1,698,935 1,549,050 1,639,425 241,621 3,322,823 3,188,475 469,923 Total net revenues 27,891,664 30,591,281 30,106,546 4,437,156 56,720,209 60,697,827 8,945,753 Cost of revenues: Games and related value-added services (6,792,240) (6,482,431) (5,973,965) (880,453) (14,287,502) (12,456,396) (1,835,846) Youdao (808,181) (745,729) (749,986) (110,534) (1,492,216) (1,495,715) (220,441) NetEase Cloud Music (1,258,855) (1,247,066) (1,237,231) (182,345) (2,434,632) (2,484,297) (366,140) Innovative businesses and others (979,906) (898,983) (928,039) (136,777) (1,973,971) (1,827,022) (269,270) Total cost of revenues (9,839,182) (9,374,209) (8,889,221) (1,310,109) (20,188,321) (18,263,430) (2,691,697) Gross profit: Games and related value-added services 16,014,219 19,230,544 19,048,823 2,807,450 32,566,964 38,279,367 5,641,681 Youdao 609,360 602,293 716,875 105,655 1,223,587 1,319,168 194,421 NetEase Cloud Music 709,874 734,168 740,241 109,098 1,392,485 1,474,409 217,301 Innovative businesses and others 719,029 650,067 711,386 104,844 1,348,852 1,361,453 200,653 Total gross profit 18,052,482 21,217,072 21,217,325 3,127,047 36,531,888 42,434,397 6,254,056 View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/netease-announces-second-quarter-and-interim-2026-unaudited-financial-results-302856259.html SOURCE NetEase, Inc.