NASDAQ$NTES
NetEase Inc.-ADR · Q4 2024 earnings
Q4 2024 earnings · · Before market open · Investor relations
Briefing
NetEase Cloud Music Inc. reported an increase in revenue and profitability for Q4 2024, with strong growth in online music services and improved cost efficiency.
NetEase Cloud Music Inc. delivered strong financial results for Q4 2024, with revenue growing to RMB 7.95 billion, driven by online music services. Gross profit increased significantly due to cost control measures, leading to a higher gross margin. Net profit more than doubled year-over-year, and adjusted net profit showed strong growth. However, social entertainment revenue declined due to a strategic focus on core music services.
- Total revenue increased by 1.1% to RMB 7.95 billion.
- Gross profit rose by 27.5% to RMB 2.68 billion.
- Net profit surged by 113.2% to RMB 1.57 billion.
- Revenue from social entertainment services declined as the company focused on its core music business.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
NetEase · Revenue · Quarterly
$3.72B
Revenue by segment
NetEase · $30.5B total across 4 segments · Q1 2026
- Games and related VAS$25.7B—84.3%
- NetEase Cloud Music$2B—6.6%
- Innovative businesses and others$1.5B—4.9%
- Youdao$1.3B—4.3%
Forward guidance
NetEase Cloud Music plans to enhance its content library, optimize operational efficiency, and drive subscription-based revenue growth in the upcoming year.
Tailwinds
- Expansion of the content library with partnerships in key music genres.
- Enhanced user engagement through personalized recommendations.
- Growth in subscription-based memberships and retention rates.
- Continued cost optimization to improve profitability.
- Strategic collaborations with external partners for monetization opportunities.
Headwinds
- Decline in social entertainment revenue due to a shift in focus.
- Potential dilution in monthly ARPPU affecting revenue growth.
- Increasing competition in the music streaming industry.
- Regulatory challenges in China’s digital content market.
- Macroeconomic uncertainties impacting consumer spending.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2024
-0.0%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.6%
Avg return
5 days after
+1.5%
Avg return
30 days after
55%
36 / 65 earnings
Positive
+16.7%
Q4 2016
Best reaction
-17.2%
Q3 2012
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -5.4% | +5.5% | +3.9% | |
| Q4 2025 | -4.1% | -2.4% | -4.9% | |
| Q3 2025 | +0.5% | +4.9% | +3.0% | |
| Q1 2025 | +14.6% | +13.0% | +20.8% | |
| Q4 2024 | -2.6% | -4.4% | -6.8% | |
| Q3 2024 | +12.1% | +12.3% | +25.1% | |
| Q1 2024 | -8.0% | -7.3% | -8.8% | |
| Q4 2023 | -3.9% | -5.6% | -7.8% | |
| Q3 2023 | +1.8% | +1.2% | -10.6% | |
| Q2 2023 | -3.8% | +2.2% | -0.8% | |
| Q1 2023 | +7.2% | +1.8% | +11.5% | |
| Q4 2022 | -8.6% | -9.8% | +3.9% | |
| Q3 2022 | -5.5% | -8.2% | -0.0% | |
| Q2 2022 | -7.5% | -4.4% | -9.7% | |
| Q1 2022 | +0.5% | +7.2% | -6.4% | |
| Q4 2021 | +8.9% | +2.1% | +2.3% | |
| Q3 2021 | +1.2% | +3.9% | -11.1% | |
| Q2 2021 | +8.1% | +3.8% | -4.7% | |
| Q1 2021 | +5.1% | +11.9% | +5.7% | |
| Q4 2020 | -6.5% | -6.3% | -11.5% | |
| Q3 2020 | +9.4% | +14.1% | +10.9% | |
| Q2 2020 | -2.8% | +1.1% | -4.0% | |
| Q1 2020 | +2.2% | -2.5% | +7.2% | |
| Q4 2019 | -4.7% | -8.2% | -10.8% | |
| Q3 2019 | +2.0% | +5.6% | +5.8% | |
| Q2 2019 | +11.9% | +10.6% | +31.1% | |
| Q1 2019 | +6.4% | -1.8% | +1.4% | |
| Q4 2018 | -4.7% | -2.4% | +1.2% | |
| Q3 2018 | +8.0% | +8.9% | +15.8% | |
| Q2 2018 | -13.9% | -17.5% | -26.1% | |
| Q1 2018 | -7.6% | -12.3% | -4.3% | |
| Q4 2017 | -7.7% | -6.0% | -0.4% | |
| Q3 2017 | +9.3% | +15.2% | +19.2% | |
| Q2 2017 | -8.1% | -9.8% | -11.7% | |
| Q1 2017 | +1.8% | +4.5% | +11.7% | |
| Q4 2016 | +16.7% | +16.1% | +13.8% | |
| Q3 2016 | -8.2% | -12.5% | -10.2% | |
| Q2 2016 | -2.6% | -0.3% | +11.6% | |
| Q1 2016 | +1.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -13.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +4.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -5.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +10.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +2.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +4.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +3.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +1.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -1.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +3.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -2.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +6.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -17.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +2.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -5.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -13.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +7.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -5.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +3.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -3.1% | — | — |
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