External broker reports(aggregated public sources), CMB International

CMB International

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Incorporated in Hong Kong, supported by the mainland and targeting in global market, CMB International Capital Corporation Limited (“CMBI”) is an integrated financial institution providing comprehensive and professional services. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Merchants Bank ("CMB"), by leveraging on the Group’s synergy and coordination in domestic and overseas markets, as well as CMB’s strong resources and outstanding social reputation, CMBI and its subsidiaries have been actively implementing diversified business strategies and set up an overall layout of main business segments including Corporate Finance, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Global Markets and Structured Finance, etc. Adhering to the philosophy of “being clients oriented and increasing our own values by the way of creating value for clients”, CMBI endeavors to provide quality and integrated financial services to institutional, corporate and individual customers both domestic and overseas including Hong Kong IPO sponsorship and underwriting, share placement and rights issue for listed companies, financial advisors, bonds issuance services, asset management, direct investment, wealth management, equity sales and trading, etc.

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<ul><li>NetEase on 10 Apr announced the renewal of publishing agreement with Blizzard Entertainment to bring Blizzard game titles back to China.</li><li>Popular titles such as World of Warcraft, Hearthstone, and Diablo will return to the Chinese market sequentially starting in summer 2024.</li><li>NetEase also reached an agreement with Microsoft to bring NetEase titles to Xbox and other platforms.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

NetEase on 10 Apr announced the renewal of publishing agreement with Blizzard Entertainment to bring Blizzard game titles back to China.Popular titles such as World of Warcraft, Hearthstone, and Diablo will return to the Chinese market sequentially starting in summer 2024.NetEase also reached an agreement with Microsoft to bring NetEase titles to Xbox and other platforms.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Netease (NTES US) - Renewed Agreement with Blizzard

Global Emerging Market Equities, Propitious Research

Wium Malan, CFA

Global Emerging Market Equities

Independent, Fundamental Quantitative Research

Propitious Research

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<li>Despite a disappointing 4Q2023 earnings report, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/netease-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29030:1" rel="noopener">NetEase (9999 HK)</a> remains firmly amid an earnings upgrade cycle.</li>
<li>With NetEase touching on being oversold, near-term momentum indicators are displaying bullish signals.</li>
<li>NetEase currently trades more than one standard deviation below its rolling 5-year historic average PE ratio.</li>
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Despite a disappointing 4Q2023 earnings report, NetEase (9999 HK) remains firmly amid an earnings upgrade cycle.
With NetEase touching on being oversold, near-term momentum indicators are displaying bullish signals.
NetEase currently trades more than one standard deviation below its rolling 5-year historic average PE ratio.


NetEase: Positive Technical Analysis Signals

Independent research on the U.S. markets, Baptista Research

Baptista Research

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Baptista Research is owned and managed by Ishan Majumdar, an ex-Venture Capitalist/ Investment Banker, a Chartered Accountant, and a Masters’ degree holder in Management from HEC Paris. Ishan has nearly a decade of experience in Mergers and Acquisitions, Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs), Venture Capital Investing, Corporate Strategy, and Valuation in front-office roles at the likes of BNP Paribas CIB, Credit Agricole CIB, Groupe Danone, and TIW Private Equity. He has worked on and closed multiple acquisition deals, leveraged buyouts, and start-up investment transactions.

<ul><li>The NetEase Q4 earnings revealed several strengths and weaknesses in the company.</li><li>On the positives, NetEase reported a 7% increase in total net revenue for 2023 to RMB 103.5 billion (USD 14.6 billion), driven by momentum across its businesses.</li><li>The revenue growth was attributed mainly to increased revenue contribution from the launch of new games such as Justice Mobile, and sustainably developed titles like Egg Party.</li></ul>

The NetEase Q4 earnings revealed several strengths and weaknesses in the company.On the positives, NetEase reported a 7% increase in total net revenue for 2023 to RMB 103.5 billion (USD 14.6 billion), driven by momentum across its businesses.The revenue growth was attributed mainly to increased revenue contribution from the launch of new games such as Justice Mobile, and sustainably developed titles like Egg Party.

NetEase Inc.: How The Company Has Built A Robust Gaming Ecosystem! - Major Drivers

Blue Lotus Non US Internet research, Blue Lotus Research Institute

Ying Pan

Blue Lotus Non US Internet research

China growth and global non-US Internet equities

Blue Lotus Research Institute

Blue Lotus Research is a Hong Kong Type 4 Licensed investment advisory firm focusing on Chinese growth equities and global non-US Internet equities

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<li>NetEase reported C4Q23 top line, GAAP operating profit and GAAP net income (4.8%), (16%) and (9.0%) vs. our estimates, and (3.6%), (12%) and (6.8%) vs. consensus， mainly due to..</li>
<li>The positive, however, is the acceleration of launch of &lt;Naraka Mobile&gt; by 1-2 quarters. Our estimate of the gross billing remains the same;</li>
<li>We remain optimistic about the upcoming pipeline, and we raise our TP to US$122. Our new TP implies 15.4X PE, which is 12% above current price.</li>
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NetEase reported C4Q23 top line, GAAP operating profit and GAAP net income (4.8%), (16%) and (9.0%) vs. our estimates, and (3.6%), (12%) and (6.8%) vs. consensus， mainly due to..
The positive, however, is the acceleration of launch of &lt;Naraka Mobile&gt; by 1-2 quarters. Our estimate of the gross billing remains the same;
We remain optimistic about the upcoming pipeline, and we raise our TP to US$122. Our new TP implies 15.4X PE, which is 12% above current price.


[NetEase, Inc. (NTES US, BUY, TP US$122) TP Change]: Strong Games Pipelines Offering More Potentials

<ul><li>NetEase reported 4Q23 financial results on 29 Feb: total revenue grew by 7% YoY to RMB27.1bn, below our/consensus estimate of RMB28.8/28.2bn.</li><li>NonGAAP net income was up by 53% YoY to RMB7.4bn, but 7% shy of consensus estimate, mainly due to the higher-than-expected marketing expenses (+24% YoY).</li><li>Full-year total revenue/non-GAAP net income grew by 7%/43% YoY in FY23 respectively. </li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

NetEase reported 4Q23 financial results on 29 Feb: total revenue grew by 7% YoY to RMB27.1bn, below our/consensus estimate of RMB28.8/28.2bn.NonGAAP net income was up by 53% YoY to RMB7.4bn, but 7% shy of consensus estimate, mainly due to the higher-than-expected marketing expenses (+24% YoY).Full-year total revenue/non-GAAP net income grew by 7%/43% YoY in FY23 respectively. Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Netease (NTES US) - Solid Pipeline to Fuel FY24 Revenue Growth

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NetEase, Inc. operates as an leading internet technology company providing online services including content, community, communication, and commerce. The Company develops and operates online games, electronic commerce, internet media, innovative business, and other businesses. NetEase expands its businesses to Japan, North American, and other other international markets.

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Netease (NTES US) - Renewed Agreement with Blizzard

NetEase on 10 Apr announced the renewal of publishing agreement with Blizzard Entertainment to bring Blizzard game titles back to China.

CMB International

NetEase: Positive Technical Analysis Signals

In this insight, we perform a technical analysis of NetEase by looking at earnings forecast revision trends, momentum indicators, and current...

Wium Malan, CFA

NetEase Inc.: How The Company Has Built A Robust Gaming Ecosystem! - Major Drivers

The NetEase Q4 earnings revealed several strengths and weaknesses in the company. On the positives, NetEase reported a 7% increase in total net...

Baptista Research

[NetEase, Inc. (NTES US, BUY, TP US$122) TP Change]: Strong Games Pipelines Offering More Potentials

NetEase reports mixed Q4 results, but positive outlook with accelerated launch of Naraka Mobile and raised price target to US$122.

Blue Lotus Research Institute

Netease (NTES US) - Solid Pipeline to Fuel FY24 Revenue Growth

NetEase reported 4Q23 financial results on 29 Feb: total revenue grew by 7% YoY to RMB27.1bn, below our/consensus estimate of RMB28.8/28.2bn.

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Netease (NTES US) - Renewed Agreement with Blizzard

NetEase on 10 Apr announced the renewal of publishing agreement with Blizzard Entertainment to bring Blizzard game titles back to China.

CMB International

NetEase: Positive Technical Analysis Signals

In this insight, we perform a technical analysis of NetEase by looking at earnings forecast revision trends, momentum indicators, and current...

Wium Malan, CFA

NetEase Inc.: How The Company Has Built A Robust Gaming Ecosystem! - Major Drivers

The NetEase Q4 earnings revealed several strengths and weaknesses in the company. On the positives, NetEase reported a 7% increase in total net...

Baptista Research

[NetEase, Inc. (NTES US, BUY, TP US$122) TP Change]: Strong Games Pipelines Offering More Potentials

​NetEase reports mixed Q4 results, but positive outlook with accelerated launch of Naraka Mobile and raised price target to US$122.

Blue Lotus Research Institute

Netease (NTES US) - Solid Pipeline to Fuel FY24 Revenue Growth

NetEase reported 4Q23 financial results on 29 Feb: total revenue grew by 7% YoY to RMB27.1bn, below our/consensus estimate of RMB28.8/28.2bn.

CMB International

NetEase reports mixed Q4 results, but positive outlook with accelerated launch of Naraka Mobile and raised price target to US$122.