NetEase starts Marvel Rivals update and NetEase stock gains 2.34 percent
Published on 10/09/2026 at 12:21 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSKey points in brief
- NetEase's Marvel Rivals Season 10.5 update starts on October 9, 2026, with a 12-player mode.
- NetEase reported CNY 30.1 billion in second-quarter 2026 revenue, up 7.00 percent year over year.
- NetEase stock was trading at EUR 109.50 at Lang & Schwarz on October 9, 2026, up 2.34 percent versus the EUR 107.00 prior close.
- Morgan Stanley maintained a USD 163.00 target and an overweight rating, according to MarketBeat.
NetEase (ISIN US64110W1027) stock was trading at EUR 109.50 at Lang & Schwarz on October 9, 2026, up 2.34 percent versus EUR 107.00. The company's Marvel Rivals Season 10.5 update starts on October 9, 2026, with a 12-player mode, according to Marvel Rivals.
Three events shape the stock
On August 20, 2026, NetEase reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of CNY 30.1 billion, up 7.00 percent year over year, while gross profit margin improved to 70.50 percent from 64.70 percent, according to Stock Analysis.
On September 30, 2026, Grasshopper Manufacture announced its separation from NetEase Games and a return to independence; NetEase had acquired the studio in 2021, as Game Informer reported.
On October 9, 2026, the Marvel Rivals update added the Path to Doomsday mode, where 12 players form six teams, according to Marvel Rivals.
What supports the next phase?
The game update gives NetEase a concrete product milestone, while the second-quarter figures show the financial base behind its games business. Revenue growth of 7.00 percent was paired with a 5.80 percentage-point improvement in gross profit margin, a combination that puts operating efficiency alongside new content.
Analyst coverage remains constructive but sets a demanding benchmark. MarketBeat reported that Morgan Stanley reaffirmed an overweight rating and a USD 163.00 price target on September 28, 2026, while seven analysts held Buy ratings and three held Hold ratings. MarketBeat also listed a USD 163.62 consensus target.
Upcoming dates for NetEase
The next scheduled reporting date shown by Investing.com is November 12, 2026, for the next earnings release. The current Marvel Rivals event period runs through December 11, 2026, according to Marvel Rivals.
Stock gains in trading
At 12:17 p.m. CEST on October 9, 2026, NetEase stock was trading at EUR 109.50 at Lang & Schwarz, up 2.34 percent versus the EUR 107.00 prior close from October 8, 2026. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of NetEase stock.
NetEase stock at a glance
- Company: NetEase, Inc.
- ISIN: US64110W1027
- Ticker: NTES
- Primary exchange: NASDAQ
- Price Lang & Schwarz (as of October 9, 2026, 12:17 p.m. CEST): EUR 109.50
- Change versus prior close: plus 2.34 percent
- Prior close Lang & Schwarz (October 8, 2026): EUR 107.00
- Market capitalization: USD 76.4 billion (as of October 8, 2026)
- 52-week range: USD 106.06-156.44
- Sector / Industry: Communication Services / Electronic Gaming and Multimedia
- Next earnings date: November 12, 2026
Market context: Market report Nasdaq Composite.
