NetEase (HKG:9999) recorded a rise in attributable net income in the first quarter to 10.3 billion yuan from 7.63 billion yuan a year prior, a Thursday filing with the Hong Kong bourse said.
Earnings per share rose to 3.21 yuan in the three months from 2.35 yuan in the same period last year.
The online game developer's net revenue rose 7.4% to 28.8 billion yuan from 26.9 billion yuan in the year-ago period.
The board approved a dividend of $0.135 per share, or $0.6750 per ADS, for the first quarter, payable to shareholders of record on May 30.