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NetEase, Inc. (NTES) Stock Analysis

Recovery setup

SellDEATH CROSS (EXEMPT)VALUE-TRAP 1/5Moderate Confidence

Communication Services · Electronic Gaming & Multimedia

Sell if holding. Multiple concerning factors at $116.71: Leverage penalty (D/E 4.1): -1.5; Consecutive earnings misses (3).

NetEase, Inc. engages in online games, music streaming, online intelligent learning services, and internet content services businesses in China and internationally. The company operates through Games and Related Value-Added Services; Youdao; NetEase Cloud Music; and Innovative... Read more

$116.71+28.4% A.UpsideScore 5.8/10#2 of 5 Electronic Gaming & Multimedia
Stop $111.67Target $149.75(analyst − 8%)A.R:R 4.2:1
Analyst target$162.78+39.5%31 analysts
$149.75our TP
$116.71price
$162.78mean
$202

Sell if holding. Multiple concerning factors at $116.71: Leverage penalty (D/E 4.1): -1.5; Consecutive earnings misses (3). Chart setup: Death cross but MACD improving, RSI 59. Score 5.8/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 7/9 gates (positive momentum, favorable risk/reward ratio, clean insider activity, positive momentum, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, semi cycle peak clear). Suitability: moderate.

Thesis

Rewards
High-quality business
Attractive valuation
Analyst upside: 28%
Risks
Leverage penalty (D/E 4.1): -1.5
Consecutive earnings misses (3)
Weak growth

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)14.8
P/E (Fwd)11.2
Mkt Cap$72.4B
EV/EBITDA5.5
Profit Mgn30.0%
ROE22.6%
Rev Growth3.0%
Beta0.82
Dividend2.62%
Rating analysts35

Quality Signals

Piotroski F7/9

Options Flow

P/C2.14bearish
IV52%elevated
Max Pain$165+41.4% vs spot

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Rating Breakdown

2 floor-breakers

Growth below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Earnings Growth
0.0
Revenue Growth
3.2

Technicals below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Bollinger
2.2
Support Resistance
2.6
52w Position
4.8
GatesDeath cross exempted (quality + momentum high enough)EARNINGS PROXIMITY 14d<=14d (soft)Momentum 6.1>=5.5A.R:R 4.2 ≥ 1.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARRecoverySuitability: Moderate
RSI
59 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MADEATH CROSSSupport $108.75Resistance $119.49

Price Targets

$112
$150
A.Upside+28.3%
A.R:R4.2:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeCautious

Analyst Consensus

Analysts35
Consensus4.2/5
Avg Target$163

Earnings

B
M
M
M
1/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-05-14 (14d)

Verdict History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is NTES stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Multiple concerning factors at $116.71: Leverage penalty (D/E 4.1): -1.5; Consecutive earnings misses (3). Chart setup: Death cross but MACD improving, RSI 59. Prior stop was $111.67. Score 5.8/10, moderate confidence.

What is the NTES stock price target?

Take-profit target: $149.75 (+28.4% upside). Prior stop was $111.67. Stop-loss: $111.67.

What are the risks of investing in NTES?

Leverage penalty (D/E 4.1): -1.5; Consecutive earnings misses (3); Weak growth.

Is NTES overvalued or undervalued?

NetEase, Inc. trades at a P/E of 14.8 (forward 11.2). TrendMatrix value score: 8.3/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about NTES?

35 analysts cover NTES with a consensus score of 4.2/5. Average price target: $163.

What does NetEase, Inc. do?NetEase, Inc. engages in online games, music streaming, online intelligent learning services, and internet content...

NetEase, Inc. engages in online games, music streaming, online intelligent learning services, and internet content services businesses in China and internationally. The company operates through Games and Related Value-Added Services; Youdao; NetEase Cloud Music; and Innovative Businesses and Others segments. It develops and operates mobile and PC games; and offers games licensed from other developers. The company also provides live streaming service, and other related or ancillary value-added services related to games, such as the sale of game-themed merchandise. In addition, it offers digital content services with interactive learning features, including Youdao Lingshi and Youdao Literature; STEAM courses consisting computer coding courses and other STEAM courses; and adult courses, such as China University massive open online course. Further, the company provides Youdao Dictionary, an online language tool; Confucius, a large language model for the education sector; Hi Echo, an AI-driven virtual English-speaking tutor; Mr. P AI Tutor, a conversation-based tool; Youdao Desktop Translation, a desktop dictionary tool; U-Dictionary, an online dictionary and translation app; iRecord, an audio transcription tool; LectMate, an interpretation software for study-abroad lecture scenarios; iArch, an AI home design software; Baby Genius, an AI baby generator; and One Translate Translator, a translation tool for travelers. It also offers online marketing services consisting of performance-based advertising services, and global marketing and promotion services through banners, text links, videos, logos, buttons, and rich media. Additionally, the company develops and offers smart devices, including Youdao Dictionary Pen, Youdao Listening Pod, and Youdao Smart Learning Pad. NetEase, Inc. was formerly known as NetEase.com, Inc. and changed its name to NetEase, Inc. in March 2012. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Hangzhou, the People's Republic of China.

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