0336 GMT - The market is likely overly bullish on NetEase's 2Q results after the strong 1Q beat, Nomura analysts say in a research note. They project 2Q revenue for NetEase's online gaming and value-added services segment to have risen 12% on year, below consensus expectations for 17% growth. Revenue growth for NetEase's 2Q PC gaming revenue may have slowed to a forecast 62% from 1Q's 85% due to normalized performance of the two recent new titles, "Marvel Rivals" and "Where Winds Meet," the analysts say. However, NetEase's margins likely improved further due to expanded gross profit margin for the nongaming business, they add. Nomura maintains a buy call on NetEase and raises its H-share target price to HK$242.00 from HK$233.00. Shares are last at HK$208.20. (sherry.qin@wsj.com)
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