While Nomura believed that NTES-S (09999.HK) +3.400 (+1.635%) Short selling $196.31M; Ratio 29.999% (NTES.US) 's online game business remains healthy, the market may be overly optimistic about its 2Q25 performance following a strong 1Q25, according to Nomura's research report.In addition, Nomura expected NTES-S' profit margin to continue improving, and forecasted its 2Q25 gross profit margin (GPM) to increase by 0.7 ppts YoY to 63.6%, mainly benefiting from the possible expansion of non-game business margins. The broker predicted 2Q25 operating profit margin to expand by 4 ppts YoY to 35.7%, driven by ongoing operational leverage.Related NewsCiti Sets HSI End-2025/ Mid-2026 Target at 25,000/ 26,000, Urges Overweight in Internet/ Tech/ Consumer SectorsTherefore, Nomura reiterated rating at Buy on the stock, and raised its target price for NTES-S' H-shares from $233 to $242 based on the SOTP valuation method, as it extended the valuation basis to 2026.(HK stocks quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.Short Selling Data as at 2025-07-18 12:25.) (Real-time Streaming US Stocks Quote; Except All OTC quotes are at least 15 minutes delayed.)