NetEase Inc's stock rose by 5.53% today, crossing above the 5-day simple moving average (SMA). This movement reflects strong investor sentiment following a favorable rating from Zacks, which has placed NTES at #2 (Buy) due to its attractive valuation metrics compared to competitors.
The report highlighted that NetEase has a forward P/E ratio of 15.97 and a PEG ratio of 1.50, indicating it is undervalued relative to peers like Tyler Technologies. This positive outlook is likely to attract more investors looking for value opportunities in the tech sector.
As the market remains cautious with the Nasdaq-100 and S&P 500 both down slightly, NetEase's performance stands out, suggesting strong stock-specific momentum amid broader market weakness.
Wall Street analysts forecast NTES stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for NTES is 157.33 USD with a low forecast of 135.00 USD and a high forecast of 166.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
6 Analyst Rating
Wall Street analysts forecast NTES stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for NTES is 157.33 USD with a low forecast of 135.00 USD and a high forecast of 166.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
5 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 132.840
Low
135.00
Averages
157.33
High
166.00
Current: 132.840
Low
135.00
Averages
157.33
High
166.00
Benchmark
Buy
maintain
$145 -> $158
2025-11-21
Reason
Benchmark
Price Target
$145 -> $158
AI Analysis
2025-11-21
maintain
Buy
Reason
Benchmark raised the firm's price target on NetEase to $158 from $145 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares after the company delivered "mixed" Q3 results. The firm believes NetEase's development capabilities, proven track record, and early positive signals from international markets "give it the potential to deliver sustainable growth" as it rolls forward its valuation to be based on FY26 estimates.
Barclays
Equal Weight
maintain
$120 -> $135
2025-11-21
Reason
Barclays
Price Target
$120 -> $135
2025-11-21
maintain
Equal Weight
Reason
Barclays raised the firm's price target on NetEase to $135 from $120 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The company's Q3 results again confirm again that its diverse game portfolio has made its revenue streams far less volatile, the analyst tells investors in a research note.
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Bernstein
Outperform
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NULL
downgrade
$160 -> $155
2025-11-21
Reason
Bernstein
Price Target
$160 -> $155
2025-11-21
downgrade
Outperform
to
NULL
Reason
Bernstein lowered the firm's price target on NetEase to $155 from $160 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm notes that NetEase's Q3 2025 results showed a P&L that fell short of consensus estimates.
Bernstein
Outperform
to
NULL
downgrade
$160 -> $155
2025-11-20
Reason
Bernstein
Price Target
$160 -> $155
2025-11-20
downgrade
Outperform
to
NULL
Reason
Bernstein lowered the firm's price target on NetEase to $155 from $160 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. NetEase's Q3 results showed a P&L that fell short of consensus estimates, the analyst tells investors in a research note. The firm added that the company is making sensible moves, and key games are nearing a bottom, and the risk-reward around the shares has improved.
About NTES
NetEase Inc is a company principally engaged in the gaming business. The Company operates through four segments. Games and Related Value-Added Services segment is engaged in the development and sale of mobile games, game operations, and other value-added services, including in-game virtual items and prepaid credits. Youdao segment provides learning services, smart devices, and online marketing services. The segment's products and services include online courses and digital content services. NetEase Cloud Music segment provides online music services, social entertainment services, and other services through the sale of membership subscriptions for various content and service packages, primarily through the sale of virtual items. Innovative Businesses and Others segment provides rigorous selection, advertising services, email, and other value-added services.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.