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

Baptista Research

Independent research on the U.S. markets

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Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>NetEase's 2024 second quarter earnings report revealed considerable strategic progress, although accompanied by some operational challenges typical for a growing enterprise.</li><li>The company reported a total revenue of RMB 25.5 billion, indicating a 6% year-over-year increase, driven largely by the success in its gaming division and expanded efforts in international markets.</li><li>Baptista Research looks to evaluate the different factors that could influence the company's price in the near future and attempts to carry out an independent valuation of the company using a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) methodology.</li></ul>

NetEase's 2024 second quarter earnings report revealed considerable strategic progress, although accompanied by some operational challenges typical for a growing enterprise.The company reported a total revenue of RMB 25.5 billion, indicating a 6% year-over-year increase, driven largely by the success in its gaming division and expanded efforts in international markets.Baptista Research looks to evaluate the different factors that could influence the company's price in the near future and attempts to carry out an independent valuation of the company using a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) methodology.

NetEase Inc.: An Expanding Game Portfolio with Worldwide Reach! - 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 C2Q24 top line, GAAP operating profit and GAAP net income in line, (5.6%) and (7.3%) vs. our estimates, and in line, (4.0%) and (5.5%) vs. consensus. </li>
<li>We believe game growth will materially accelerate in C2H24 and 2025, based on our projection for Naraka Mobile, Where Winds Meet and the two Marvel games. </li>
<li>We keep TP of US$122 unchanged and maintain BUY .</li>
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NetEase reported C2Q24 top line, GAAP operating profit and GAAP net income in line, (5.6%) and (7.3%) vs. our estimates, and in line, (4.0%) and (5.5%) vs. consensus. 
We believe game growth will materially accelerate in C2H24 and 2025, based on our projection for Naraka Mobile, Where Winds Meet and the two Marvel games. 
We keep TP of US$122 unchanged and maintain BUY .


[NetEase (NTES US, BUY, TP US$122) Review]: Growth Will Materially Accelerate in C2H24 and 2025

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), CMB International

CMB International

External broker reports(aggregated public sources)

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<ul><li>NetEase reported inline 2Q24 results: total revenue grew by 6% YoY to RMB25.5bn, in line with our/consensus estimate of RMB25.1/26.1bn; operating profit grew by 15% YoY to RMB7.0bn, vs our/consensus estimate of RMB6.7/7.2bn.</li><li>Looking ahead, we expect game revenue growth to bottom out and reaccelerate in 2H24E, underpinned by the resilient performance of legacy titles, incremental revenue contribution from new titles and the return of Blizzard’s game portfolio.</li><li>We maintain our FY24-26E total revenue forecast largely unchanged. We fine-tune our SOTP-derived target price to US$130.0 (previous: US$131.5). Maintain BUY.</li></ul><p><em>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.</em></p>

NetEase reported inline 2Q24 results: total revenue grew by 6% YoY to RMB25.5bn, in line with our/consensus estimate of RMB25.1/26.1bn; operating profit grew by 15% YoY to RMB7.0bn, vs our/consensus estimate of RMB6.7/7.2bn.Looking ahead, we expect game revenue growth to bottom out and reaccelerate in 2H24E, underpinned by the resilient performance of legacy titles, incremental revenue contribution from new titles and the return of Blizzard’s game portfolio.We maintain our FY24-26E total revenue forecast largely unchanged. We fine-tune our SOTP-derived target price to US$130.0 (previous: US$131.5). Maintain BUY.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) - Intact Quality Game Portfolio Despite Short-Term Growth Deceleration

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>JD US/BABA US/1810 HK: Jiangsu Province adds seven new products to the list of appliances eligible for subsidies(+/+/+)</li>
<li>700 HK: Tencent's MOBA Game &lt;Pokémon Unite&gt; Mobile Version Set for Release on November 7(+)</li>
<li>700 HK: Tencent-owned Riot Games Announces Layoffs, Offering Severance of at Least Six Months' Salary, Aiming to Keep &lt;League of Legends&gt; Thriving for 15 More Years(/)</li>
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JD US/BABA US/1810 HK: Jiangsu Province adds seven new products to the list of appliances eligible for subsidies(+/+/+)
700 HK: Tencent's MOBA Game &lt;Pokémon Unite&gt; Mobile Version Set for Release on November 7(+)
700 HK: Tencent-owned Riot Games Announces Layoffs, Offering Severance of at Least Six Months' Salary, Aiming to Keep &lt;League of Legends&gt; Thriving for 15 More Years(/)


[Blue Lotus Daily-TMT Update]:JD US/BABA US/1810 HK/700 HK/NTES US/3690 HK

Analyst - Media&Entertainment Sector, Blue Lotus Research Institute

Stan Zhao

Analyst - Media&Entertainment Sector

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<li>Tencent’s &lt;Peacekeeper&gt; saw a strong player return and robust revenue performance due to introducing new gameplay modes, with projected gross billings for 2024 expected to exceed RMB 20 billion.</li>
<li>&lt;DnF Mobile&gt; continues to perform well, maintaining high popularity, leading to an upward revision of its annual revenue forecast.</li>
<li>New games &lt;Civilization Mobile&gt; and &lt;Need for Speed Mobile&gt; experienced a sharp decline in popularity, and with a late release, their contribution to 2024 revenue is expected to be limited.</li>
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Tencent’s &lt;Peacekeeper&gt; saw a strong player return and robust revenue performance due to introducing new gameplay modes, with projected gross billings for 2024 expected to exceed RMB 20 billion.
&lt;DnF Mobile&gt; continues to perform well, maintaining high popularity, leading to an upward revision of its annual revenue forecast.
New games &lt;Civilization Mobile&gt; and &lt;Need for Speed Mobile&gt; experienced a sharp decline in popularity, and with a late release, their contribution to 2024 revenue is expected to be limited.


China Online Game Grossing Monitor: September 23 - October 10, 2024

China

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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CMB International

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Blue Lotus Research Institute

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NetEase Inc.: An Expanding Game Portfolio with Worldwide Reach! - Major Drivers

NetEase's 2024 second quarter earnings report revealed considerable strategic progress, although accompanied by some operational challenges...

Baptista Research

[NetEase (NTES US, BUY, TP US$122) Review]: Growth Will Materially Accelerate in C2H24 and 2025

​NetEase's Q2 results meet expectations, with projected game growth in the second half of 2024 and 2025. Analysts maintain a BUY rating with a...

Blue Lotus Research Institute

NetEase (NTES US) - Intact Quality Game Portfolio Despite Short-Term Growth Deceleration

We maintain our FY24-26E total revenue forecast largely unchanged. We fine-tune our SOTP-derived target price to US$130.0 (previous: US$131.5)....

CMB International

[Blue Lotus Daily-TMT Update]:JD US/BABA US/1810 HK/700 HK/NTES US/3690 HK

​Jiangsu Province adds new products to subsidy list; Tencent to release Pokémon Unite mobile game; Riot Games announces layoffs to support League...

Blue Lotus Research Institute

China Online Game Grossing Monitor: September 23 - October 10, 2024

​Tencent's flagship titles thrive with new gameplay modes, while NetEase's new game struggles with declining popularity and late releases impacting...

Blue Lotus Research Institute

NetEase's Q2 results meet expectations, with projected game growth in the second half of 2024 and 2025. Analysts maintain a BUY rating with a...

Jiangsu Province adds new products to subsidy list; Tencent to release Pokémon Unite mobile game; Riot Games announces layoffs to support League...

Tencent's flagship titles thrive with new gameplay modes, while NetEase's new game struggles with declining popularity and late releases impacting...