Why NetEase, Inc.’s (NTES) Stock Is Down 5.19%

By Jenna Brashear
August 01, 2026
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In this article, we go over a few key elements for understanding NetEase, Inc.’s stock price such as:

  • NetEase, Inc.’s current stock price and volume
  • Why NetEase, Inc.’s stock price changed recently
  • Upgrades and downgrades for NTES from analysts
  • NTES’s stock price momentum as measured by its relative strength

About NetEase, Inc. (NTES)

Before we jump into NetEase, Inc.’s stock price, history, target price and what caused it to recently rise, let’s take a look at some background.

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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NetEase, Inc.’s Stock Price as of Market Close

As of July 31, 2026, 4:00 PM, CST, NetEase, Inc.’s stock price was $133.270.

NetEase, Inc. is up 1.04% from its previous closing price of $131.895.

During the last market session, NetEase, Inc.’s stock traded between $131.840 and $133.450. Currently, there are approximately 463.67 million shares outstanding for NetEase, Inc..

NetEase, Inc.’s price-earnings (P/E) ratio is currently at 86.8, which is high compared to the Entertainment industry median of 22.6. The price-earnings ratio gauges market expectation of future performance by relating a stock’s current share price to its earnings per share.

NetEase, Inc. Stock Price History

NetEase, Inc.’s (NTES) price is currently up 4% so far this month.

During the month of July, NetEase, Inc.’s stock price has reached a high of $136.660 and a low of $118.810.

Over the last year, NetEase, Inc. has hit prices as high as $159.550 and as low as $106.060. Year to date, NetEase, Inc.’s stock is down 3.16%.

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What Caused NetEase, Inc. Stock’s Price to Rise?

Stock prices are primarily based on seller supply and buyer demand. But have you ever wondered about what other factors affect a stock's price?

When an analyst changes their opinion of a stock by upgrading or downgrading their rating, it often leads to a sudden stock price adjustment. As of July 31, 2026, there was 1 analyst who downgraded NetEase, Inc.’s stock and 0 analysts who upgraded over the last month.

Additionally, you'll want to evaluate NetEase, Inc.’s financial health and valuation. Investors can use AAII's Value Grade, which combines six key valuation metrics like P/E and P/S ratios for a comprehensive analysis to conduct analysis on NetEase, Inc.’s valuation and financial health. This approach mitigates the limitations of single-metric evaluations.

NetEase, Inc.’s current valuation based on AAII’s Value Grade is a D, which means it is considered to be Expensive.

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Lastly, news and media coverage as well as recent press reports about the company or its industry may cause stock prices to fluctuate. You can check out the most recent news articles about NetEase, Inc. (NTES) by visiting AAII Stock Evaluator.

Relative Price Strength of NetEase, Inc.

Relative price strength measures a stock's performance against the market, helping investors identify stocks that are outperforming benchmarks.

For AAII’s Momentum Grade, a weighted relative price strength is calculated. Follow this link to learn more about the Momentum Grade.

As of July 31, 2026, NetEase, Inc. has a weighted four-quarter relative price strength of -0.70%, which translates to a Momentum Score of 50 and is considered to be Average.

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NetEase, Inc. Stock Price: Bottom Line

As of July 31, 2026, NetEase, Inc.’s stock price is $133.270, which is up 1.04% from its previous closing price.

AAII advises against making stock decisions based solely on price or past returns. Instead, consider a variety of metrics, fundamentals, and analytics to evaluate a stock like NetEase, Inc. stock prices are influenced by market supply and demand and offer just a snapshot of a company's overall health.

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