NetEase (NTES) stock soared 5.13% in pre-market trading on Monday, following the release of its impressive third-quarter 2025 financial results and positive outlook for its gaming business. The company's strong performance in both evergreen titles and new game releases has bolstered investor confidence.

NetEase reported a net revenue of RMB 28.4 billion (USD 4 billion) for Q3 2025, marking an 8.2% year-on-year increase. The company's net profit attributable to shareholders reached approximately RMB 8.616 billion (USD 1.2 billion), showcasing a remarkable 31.77% growth compared to the same period last year. This financial success was largely driven by the company's gaming segment, which accounted for the majority of its revenue.

Analysts are particularly optimistic about NetEase's game pipeline and international expansion. The company's evergreen titles, such as Fantasy Westward Journey PC version and Justice Mobile, continued to perform well, while new releases like Where Winds Meet and Marvel Rivals also contributed to the revenue growth. With upcoming releases like The Forgotten Sea scheduled for 2026 and other titles in the pipeline, including Sea of Remnants and ANANTA, investors are closely watching NetEase's efforts to globalize its game portfolio. JPMorgan analysts project that ANANTA could become the company's highest-revenue-generating title, with estimated first-year revenue of RMB 12 billion.