JPM Adds NTES-S TP to $185, Reiterates Stock as Top Pick for CN Online Games
JPMorgan issued a report on$NTES-S (09999.HK)$, lifting its earnings per share forecasts for 2023/24 by 5%/7% respectively, after it successfully launched"Justice Mobile"and"Racing Master".
The broker also raised its price target from $180 to$185, equivalent to a20x P/E ratioin 2023, andreiterated that NETEASE is its top pick in the Chinese online gaming sector.
JPM expected NETEASE's YoY online game revenue growth to accelerate to14%in the third quarter and23%in the fourth quarter, from 8% in the second quarter, driven by the strong performance of new games.