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BEIJING - Chinese internet and gaming company NetEase (NASDAQ:NTES) reported fourth quarter earnings that beat analyst expectations, but revenue fell short of estimates, sending shares down 4.20% in after-hours trading.
NetEase posted adjusted earnings per share of RMB15.09 for the fourth quarter, surpassing the analyst consensus of RMB12.42 by RMB2.67. However, revenue came in at RMB26.75 billion, missing the RMB27.13 billion analysts had projected.
For the full fiscal year 2024, NetEase saw revenue increase 1.1% YoY to RMB8.0 billion. Online music services revenue grew 23.1% to RMB5.4 billion, driven by a rise in paying subscribers. However, social entertainment and other services revenue declined to RMB2.6 billion from RMB3.5 billion in 2023.
The company’s gross profit for the year jumped 27.5% to RMB2.7 billion, with gross margin improving to 33.7% from 26.7% in 2023. Net profit more than doubled to RMB1,565.4 million.
"Throughout 2024, we focused intently on strengthening our core music business while nurturing an enduring and vibrant music-centric community," said William Ding, CEO of NetEase. "By enriching our premium offerings, we further deepened user engagement and drove robust revenue growth in our core online music business and profitability."
NetEase reported that its total monthly active users steadily increased, with the DAU/MAU ratio remaining above 30%. The company expanded its music content library and celebrated the 10th anniversary of its independent musician platform.
Looking ahead, NetEase plans to further diversify its content offerings, cultivate its music-driven community ecosystem, and drive user willingness to pay for premium services while optimizing profitability through disciplined operations.
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