Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. NetEase's shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3,204 Mil.
NetEase's quarterly shares outstanding
increased
from Dec. 2025 (3,192 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (3,204 Mil).
It means NetEaseissued new shares from Dec. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .
NetEase's annual shares outstanding
increased
from Dec. 2024 (3,168 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (3,192 Mil).
It means NetEaseissued new shares from Dec. 2024 to Dec. 2025 .
A company may buy back shares or issue shares in any fiscal period. If a company buys back shares, we should observe that the total number of shares decline. If the company issues new shares, the number of shares outstanding increases.
Usually the presence of treasury shares and a history of buyback are good indicators that company has competitive advantage. But studies have shown that companies usually buy back at wrong time. Buying back shares below its intrinsic value increases value for remaining shareholders. Buying back overvalued shares destroys value for existing shareholders.
Be Aware
Warren Buffett looks for consistency and upward long term trend. Because of share repurchase it is possible for net earnings trend to differ from EPS trend. He preferred net income over EPS. The companies with durable competitive advantage companies report higher % net earnings to total revenues.
Important: If a company is showing net earnings history greater than 20% on total revenues, it is probably benefiting from a long term competitive advantage.
If net earnings is less than 10%, likely to be in a highly competitive business.
NetEase Shares Outstanding (EOP) Related Terms
NetEase Shares Outstanding (EOP) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NetEase's Shares Outstanding (EOP) can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
NETTF vs EA, TTWO, RBLX: Shares Outstanding (EOP) Comparison
For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, NetEase's Shares Outstanding (EOP), along with its competitors' market caps and Shares Outstanding (EOP) data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
NetEase Shares Outstanding (EOP) vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, NetEase's Shares Outstanding (EOP) distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NetEase's Shares Outstanding (EOP) falls into.
Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. They have voting rights and represent ownership in the corporation by the person that holds the shares. They should be distinguished from treasury shares, which are shares held by the corporation itself, having no exercisable rights.
Shares outstanding can be calculated as either basic or fully diluted. The fully diluted shares outstanding count includes diluting securities, such as options, warrants or convertibles.
What does a Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 3,204 Mil mean?
NetEase (NETTF) has a Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 3,204 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The total shares a company has outstanding, at period-end. View historical data on NetEase and its competitors.
Is NetEase's Shares Outstanding (EOP) too high?
NetEase's current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 3,204 Mil. Overall, NetEase has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NetEase's Shares Outstanding (EOP) compare to EA and TTWO?
NetEase's Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 3,204 Mil can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Shares Outstanding (EOP) for an Interactive Media company?
A good Shares Outstanding (EOP) depends on the Interactive Media industry context. However, Shares Outstanding (EOP) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Shares Outstanding (EOP) mean?
A high Shares Outstanding (EOP) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The total shares a company has outstanding, at period-end. View historical data on NetEase and its competitors. NetEase's current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 3,204 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NetEase stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NetEase (NETTF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.76, compared to a current price of $24.26 — trading 2% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 3,204 Mil. NetEase's overall GF Score™ is 94/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shares Outstanding (EOP) calculated?
Shares Outstanding (EOP) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For NetEase (NETTF), the current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 3,204 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is NetEase (NETTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NetEase stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $24.26 is trading 2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $24.76.
GuruFocus considers NetEase to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NETTF:
Shares Outstanding (EOP): 3,204 Mil
GF Value™: $24.76 vs. price of $24.26 (2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NETTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in the late 1990s as an internet portal, NetEase has evolved into China's second-largest online gaming company. Its early success was anchored by the massively multiplayer online role-playing game Fantasy Westward Journey, which laid the foundation for a durable franchise strategy. Over the past decade, the company has expanded its portfolio with successful titles such as Justice, Identity V, Naraka: Bladepoint, and Eggy Party, all of which continue to maintain sizable and engaged player bases.In addition to its in-house development capabilities, NetEase partners with global IP holders such as Microsoft and Marvel to develop and publish titles based on established franchises, including World of Warcraft, Diablo Immortal, and Marvel Rivals, further strengthening its global presence.
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