NetEase Overview
- Year Founded
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1997
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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25,382
- Stock Symbol
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09999
- Investments
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90
- Share Price
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$24.27
- (As of Friday Closing)
NetEase General Information
Description
Founded in the late 1990s as an internet portal, NetEase has evolved into China's second-largest online gaming company. Its early success was anchored by the massively multiplayer online role-playing game Fantasy Westward Journey, which laid the foundation for a durable franchise strategy. Over the past decade, the company has expanded its portfolio with successful titles such as Justice, Identity V, Naraka: Bladepoint, and Eggy Party, all of which continue to maintain sizable and engaged player bases.In addition to its in-house development capabilities, NetEase partners with global IP holders such as Microsoft and Marvel to develop and publish titles based on established franchises, including World of Warcraft, Diablo Immortal, and Marvel Rivals, further strengthening its global presence.
Contact Information
Website
ir.netease.comCorporate Office
- Netease Building, Number 599, Wangshang Road
- Binjiang District
- Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310052
- China
Corporate Office
- Netease Building, Number 599, Wangshang Road
- Binjiang District
- Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310052
- China
NetEase Stock Performance
As of 13-Nov-2026, NetEase’s stock price is $24.27. Its current market cap is $77.7B with 3.2B shares.
(As of Friday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $24.27 | $24.79 | $21.55 - $29.88 | $77.7B | 3.2B | 6.51M | $1.45 |
NetEase Financials Summary
As of 30-Jun-2026, NetEase has a trailing 12-month revenue of $16.7B.
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In Thousands, USD |
TTM 30-Jun-2026 | FY 2025 31-Dec-2025 | FY 2024 31-Dec-2024 | FY 2023 31-Dec-2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 60,238,818 | 68,219,294 | 42,159,151 | 44,958,657 |
| Revenue | 16,663,917 | 15,661,354 | 14,674,353 | 14,624,723 |
| EBITDA | 5,607,785 | 5,440,505 | 4,628,934 | 4,663,227 |
| Net Income | 4,646,380 | 4,694,521 | 4,138,774 | 4,157,887 |
| Total Assets | 34,176,904 | 31,645,642 | 26,847,790 | 26,228,730 |
| Total Debt | 1,855,109 | 961,845 | 1,755,765 | 2,889,637 |
NetEase Valuation & Funding
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NetEase Competitors (9)
One of NetEase’s 9 competitors is Tencent Holdings, a Corporation company based in Shenzhen, China.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
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| Tencent Holdings | Corporation | Shenzhen, China | ||||
| Activision Blizzard | Formerly PE-Backed | Santa Monica, CA | ||||
| Krafton | Formerly VC-backed | Seoul, South Korea | ||||
| Everplay Group | Formerly PE-Backed | Wakefield, United Kingdom | ||||
| Jagex | Private Equity-Backed | Cambridge, United Kingdom |
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NetEase Patents
NetEase Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP-3157204-A1 | Method and device for questioning and answering | Active | 10-Jun-2014 | ||
| EP-3157204-A4 | Method and device for questioning and answering | Active | 10-Jun-2014 | ||
| EP-3157204-B1 | Method and device for questioning and answering | Active | 10-Jun-2014 | ||
| US-10944699-B2 | Method and device for questioning and answering | Active | 10-Jun-2014 | ||
| US-20170201474-A1 | Method and device for questioning and answering | Active | 10-Jun-2014 | H04L51/04 |
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NetEase Investments & Acquisitions (90)
NetEase’s most recent deal was a PE Growth/Expansion with DeepSeek for . The deal was made on 14-Jun-2026.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeepSeek | 14-Jun-2026 | PE Growth/Expansion | Application Software | ||
| Yiqi Future | 29-May-2026 | Early Stage VC | Other Hardware | ||
| MyDearest | 08-Aug-2025 | Later Stage VC | Entertainment Software | ||
| Yiqi Future | 03-Jul-2025 | Seed Round | Other Hardware | ||
| Blue Scarab Entertainment | 17-Jul-2024 | Seed Round | Entertainment Software |
NetEase ESG
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NetEase Exits (23)
NetEase’s most recent exit was on 08-Aug-2025 from MyDearest. The exit was categorized as with 16 buyers.
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
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| MyDearest | 08-Aug-2025 | Completed |
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| Build A Rocket Boy | 17-Jan-2024 | Completed |
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| Vark | 11-May-2023 | Completed |
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| Liquid Swords | 02-Nov-2022 | Completed |
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| Build A Rocket Boy | 10-Mar-2022 | Later Stage VC | Completed |
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NetEase Affiliates
Subsidiaries (7)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| NetEase Capital | Hangzhou, China | 2012 | |
| Skybox Labs | Burnaby, Canada | 2011 | |
| Weiyang | Huzhou, China | 2009 | |
| Youdao | Beijing, China | 2006 | |
| Grasshopper Manufacture | Tokyo, Japan | 1998 |
NetEase FAQs
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When was NetEase founded?
NetEase was founded in 1997.
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Where is NetEase headquartered?
NetEase is headquartered in Hangzhou, China.
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What is the size of NetEase?
NetEase has 25,382 total employees.
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What industry is NetEase in?
NetEase’s primary industry is Entertainment Software.
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Is NetEase a private or public company?
NetEase is a Public company.
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What is NetEase’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for NetEase is 09999.
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What is the current stock price of NetEase?
As of 13-Nov-2026 the stock price of NetEase is $24.27.
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What is the current market cap of NetEase?
The current market capitalization of NetEase is $77.7B.
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What is NetEase’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for NetEase is $16.7B.
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Who are NetEase’s competitors?
Tencent Holdings, Activision Blizzard, Krafton, Everplay Group, and Jagex are some of the 9 competitors of NetEase.
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What is NetEase’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
NetEase’s EPS for 12 months was $1.45.
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