Revenue segments as reported by the company.

Core Commerce

Cloud Computing

Digital Media & Entertainment

Other

Revenue Segments

Gross Profit, Operating Income, and Net Income as a percentage of Revenue

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Operating Margin

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Margins

An operating expense is an expense a business incurs through its normal business operations. Often abbreviated as OPEX.

Product Development

Amortization of intangible assets

Impairment of goodwill

Other gains, net

Operating Expenses

Year over year growth in Revenue and Operating Expenses.

Revenue Y/Y

OpEx Y/Y

Growth

Shares outstanding refer to a company's stock currently held by all its shareholders, including share blocks held by institutional investors and restricted shares owned by the company's officers and insiders.

Outstanding Shares

Market Cap

Also known as Price/Sales Ratio. Calculated using Average market cap for the quarter / Annualized quarterly revenue.

Revenue Multiple

Alibaba

Taobao is a Chinese online shopping website, which is operated in Hangzhou, Zhejiang by Alibaba Group. It is one of the world's biggest e-commerce websites, as well as one of the world's top 10 most visited websites according to Alexa. As of February 2018, Taobao has over 580 million monthly active users. Founded by Alibaba Group on May 10, 2003, Taobao Marketplace facilitates consumer-to-consumer (C2C) retail by providing a platform for small businesses and individual entrepreneurs to open online stores that mainly cater to consumers in Chinese-speaking regions (Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan) and also abroad.

Taobao

South China Morning Post is a century old Hong Kong-based, English-language newspaper. It was aquired in December 2015 for about $266 million as part of its plan to grow its media and entertainment business.

South China Morning Post

Lazada is an e-commerce company in six Southeast Asian countries: Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines and Thailand and is based in Singapore. Lazada was aquired in April 2016 in a $1 billion deal with its founder, Rocket Internet, making it Alibaba’s largest acquisition to date.

Lazada

AutoNavi is a Chinese map and navigation company, in 2014. The company has been providing mapping data to Google for more than a decade, and it also has connections with Apple Inc.

AutoNavi

Ant Financial (Alipay) is a third-party mobile and online payment platform, established in Hangzhou, China in February 2004 by Alibaba Group and its founder Jack Ma. In 2015, Alipay moved its headquarters to Pudong, Shanghai, although its parent company Ant Financial remains Hangzhou-based.  Alipay overtook PayPal as the world's largest mobile payment platform in 2013. In the fourth quarter of 2016, Alipay had a 54% share of China's US$5.5 trillion mobile payment market, by far the largest in the world, although its share fell from 71% in 2015 as its rival Tencent's WeChat Pay was rapidly catching up.

Ant Financial

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. engages in providing technology infrastructure and marketing reach. It operates through the following business segments: China Commerce, International Commerce, Local Consumer Services, Cainiao, Cloud, Digital Media and Entertainment, and Innovation Initiatives and Others segments. The Core Commerce segment consists of platforms operating in retail and wholesale. The China Commerce segment includes China commerce retail and wholesale businesses. The International Commerce segment focuses on international commerce retail and wholesale businesses. The Local Consumer Services segment is involved in To-Home businesses, which include Ele.me, local services and delivery platform, and Taoxianda, and To-Destination segment businesses which include Amap, the provider of mobile digital map, navigation and real-time traffic information, and restaurant and local services guide platform. The Cainiao segment has Cainiao Network and offers domestic and international one-stop-shop logistics services and supply chain management solution. The Cloud segment includes Alibaba Cloud and DingTalk. The company was founded by Chung Tsai and Yun Ma on June 28, 1999 and is headquartered in Hangzhou, China.

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Alibaba reports steady Q1 revenue growth and plans cloud spin-off

Alibaba reported steady revenue growth and a strong focus on core strategies in response to market opportunities. The decision to fully spin off its cloud intelligence group and explore raising external capital reflects a strategic shift towards unlocking shareholder value and global expansion.

Alibaba reports strong Q2 earnings, focuses on AI and international growth

Alibaba Group's Q2 2023 earnings call showcased strong financial performance across various business segments, with a focus on forward-looking statements and strategic investments. The company's digital commerce platforms, cloud segment, and digital media entertainment business group demonstrated notable strengths. However, challenges in navigating the competitive landscape and addressing margin performance for Tmall and Taobao were highlighted. Opportunities lie in leveraging AI and the unique advantage of supply from China for international business growth.

Alibaba reports steady Q3 growth, focuses on AI and cloud

Alibaba's Q3 performance showed revenue growth and improved EBITDA despite challenges in the China market due to COVID.
Strategic investments in AI, cloud computing, and public cloud offerings highlight Alibaba's focus on future growth and innovation.
The company faces challenges in balancing growth, deploying the buyback program effectively, and navigating the impact of COVID on operations.

Alibaba reports solid Q4 results, eyes cloud and global expansion

Alibaba's Q4 performance reflects growth in revenue and EBITDA, driven by strategic focus areas.
Strengths lie in cloud leadership, diversified portfolio, and commitment to enhancing shareholder value.
Challenges include cloud revenue growth, market competition, and balancing profitability with investments.
Opportunities exist in cloud services, AI technology, market expansion, and operational efficiencies.

Alibaba reports solid Q1 earnings, eyes AI revolution and global growth

Alibaba's Q1 2024 earnings call highlighted strong revenue growth, improved EBITDA, and robust free cash flow generation.
The company's focus on user experience, technology innovation, and strategic investments positions it for future growth.
Challenges include margin performance, international competition, and evolving AI landscape, while opportunities exist in AI revolution, cloud services, and overseas commerce.
Alibaba remains confident in maintaining leadership through ongoing investments and strategic positioning in key growth areas.

Alibaba reports robust Q2 earnings, eyes global expansion opportunities

Alibaba's Q2 2024 earnings call highlighted strong financial performance, strategic focus on technology-driven businesses, and market expansion efforts in key regions. Despite challenges related to regulatory restrictions, the company remains well-positioned for growth and value creation for shareholders.

Alibaba reports Q3 revenue growth and plans U.S. market expansion

Alibaba's Q3 2024 earnings call showcased revenue growth, strategic focus on core businesses, and significant shareholder return initiatives. Challenges included decreased non-GAAP net income and widened losses in the AIDC business. Opportunities lie in expanding investments in the U.S. market and improving efficiency in local businesses.

Alibaba reports robust Q4 performance, eyes growth amid challenges

Alibaba's Q4 2024 earnings call highlighted strong financial performance, positive consumer confidence, and strategic initiatives for future growth.
The company's focus on core businesses, AI development, and shareholder returns underscores its commitment to long-term success.
While facing challenges in competitive markets and macroeconomic conditions, Alibaba is well-positioned to leverage opportunities in consumer spending and technology innovation.
By optimizing operations, enhancing user experience, and expanding supply chain capabilities, Alibaba aims to drive sustained growth and shareholder value.

Alibaba excels in Q1 2025 with user-first strategy and cloud growth

Alibaba's Q1 2025 earnings call reflects robust performance, strategic initiatives driving growth, and a focus on profitability. The company's strengths in key segments and plans for expansion signal long-term resilience. Challenges in monetization and competition require careful navigation, while opportunities in new markets and technology advancements offer growth potential.

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Operating expenses

SG&A

Operating income

EBITDA

Net income

Earnings per share

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Current assets

Cash & equivalents

Receivables

Inventory

Non-current assets

Net PPE

Intangibles

Total liabilities

Current liabilities

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Income tax payable

Non-current liabilities

Long-term debt

Total equity

Stockholders equity

Minority interest

Total liabilities & equity

Total debt

Net debt

Book value per share

Cash from operations

Funds from operations

Change in working capital

Cash from investing

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Purchase/sale of investments

Purchase/sale of business

Other sources

Cash from financing

Change in stock

Change in debt

Cash dividends paid

Cash from other sources

Net change in cash

Free cash flow

With the volatile political climate in China and the recent drop in tech stocks, we expect Alibaba Group Holding Limited to see its valuations decline further.

Alibaba: Cloud Service Will Likely Drive Its Revenue Growth

Shares of the e-commerce giant are down 55% in the past year and trade for a third their 2020 high.

Alibaba 'Cheapest Company in the World' Outside Russia: Money Manager

The recent developments surrounding Alibaba share so many similarities with American Express during the salad oil scandal in the 1960s.

Alibaba: Charlie Munger's Salad Oil Episode

Amazon

Financial metrics give Alibaba the advantage over Amazon.

Amazon Vs. Alibaba: In The Battle Of The Giants, Who Wins?

With Beijing obviously continuing to target Alibaba and the company's cloud unit still in the red, the outlook of BABA stock is very poor. The post Why Alibaba Probably Hasn't Bottomed Yet appeared first on InvestorPlace.

Why Alibaba Probably Hasn't Bottomed Yet

XPeng

Shares of U.S.-listed Chinese tech companies were mixed in Hong Kong on Thursday, even as the benchmark Hang Seng Index opened higher on news that China may soften its zero-tolerance approach to curbing COVID-19 outbreaks.   Stock Movement (+/-) JD.com Inc. (NASDAQ: JD) +0.4% Baidu.

Why Alibaba, Xpeng And Other Tech Stocks Are Muted In Hong Kong Today

Alibaba reported its FQ3 earnings results recently. It was the weakest revenue growth on record.

Is Alibaba Stock A Buy Or Sell After Recent Earnings? An Oversold Buy Opportunity

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alibaba.com B2B SMB Survey Shows U.S. Small Businesses that Digitized Operations Saw More Sales Growth Over the Past Two Years vs. Analog Counterparts

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Baidu

Tencent Holdings Limited

If we subscribe to the Efficient Market Hypothesis, last year's bloodletting in Chinese stocks should have reflected the fears and concerns.

What Are The Pros And Cons Of Investing In Chinese Stocks?

Escalating government tensions make this the wrong time to roll the dice on Alibaba stock.

Looking at Alibaba's Latest Nail In Its Coffin

Alibaba delivered mixed results for Q3'22.

Alibaba: Incredibly Undervalued

Wall Street just trimmed its forecasts, but still thinks Alibaba stock is a buy.

Why Alibaba Stock Just Dropped

Alibaba just notched its slowest quarterly sales growth since the company went public almost a decade ago. Not good.

Alibaba Stock Is in the Dumps. Here Are 2 Requirements for a Turnaround.

Alibaba stock is indirectly affected by the Russia Ukraine conflict.

Alibaba: Headwinds And Value

Shares of Alibaba Group Ltd. were trading lower Thursday after the company missed revenue expectations for its latest quarter amid a slowdown in its Chinese e-commerce business.

Earnings Results: Alibaba shares decline as earnings show slowing e-commerce growth

A weak earnings report sent investors fleeing again.

Why Alibaba Stock Was Falling Today

Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) CEO Daniel Zhang on Q3 2022 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Apple

Microsoft

Tesla

BABA, AAPL, TSLA, FB, MSFT, AMZN: Why Are Tech Stocks Down Today?

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:BABA) entered the earnings confessional this morning to report fiscal third-quarter results.

Why Alibaba Stock Hit 5-Year Lows After Earnings

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba on Thursday said profit in the October-December period fell 74 percent, the company's third straight quarterly drop as it faces myriad challenges including a government crackdown, slowing sales growth and intensifying domestic competition.

Alibaba says profit fell 74% in 'volatile' environment

Alibaba Group Ltd. (NYSE: BABA) shares are trading lower Thursday after the company reported third-quarter earnings.

Can Alibaba Stock Climb Out Of This Bearish Channel?

Alibaba reported its slowest quarterly revenue growth in the December quarter since going public in 2014.

Alibaba reports slowest ever revenue growth as it misses expectations in the December quarter

Shares of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. BABA, -2.84% were headed lower in premarket trading Thursday after the Chinese e-commerce company posted a mixed quarterly report, with revenue falling short of expectations but earnings exceeding the consensus view.

Alibaba shares drop after mixed earnings report

(Reuters) -China's Alibaba Group Holding Ltd on Thursday reported its slowest-ever increase in quarterly revenue since going public in 2014, as tepid growth in its core e-commerce business and intensifying competition ate into sales.

Alibaba reports slowest quarterly revenue growth, misses expectations

HANGZHOU, China--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alibaba December Quarter Earnings Release

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