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

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Market Cap

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

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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.

Alibaba excels in Q2 2025, eyes AI innovation for growth

Alibaba's Q2 2025 performance reflects strong growth in core segments and successful initiatives like the 11-11 Global Shopping Festival. The company's focus on AI and cloud technologies underscores a commitment to innovation and market leadership.
While facing margin and profitability challenges, Alibaba's solid financial position and ongoing investments position it well for future growth. Careful management of fee implementations and a focus on AI-driven efficiencies present avenues for sustained success.

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Shares of luxury e-commerce retailer Farfetch Ltd. soared 11.1% in Friday trading after it announced a partnership with Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.

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ETFs having the highest allocation to the Chinese e-commerce giant will be in focus in the days ahead post Alibaba earnings results.

ETFs in Focus on Alibaba's Strong Fiscal Q2 Earnings

The Chinese ecommerce giant racked up $19.3 billion in core commerce revenue in its fiscal Q2 2021 (ended September 30, 2020), growing 29% year over year (YoY), per an earnings release. The coronavirus pandemic caused its core commerce revenue growth to drop to 19% YoY in its fiscal Q4 2020 (ended March 31, 2020), but it posted 34% YoY growth in the following quarter and now 29% YoY growth. This suggests that Alibaba's business has recovered from the initial impacts of the pandemic, especially as conditions have improved in China.

Alibaba solidified its recovery by racking up over $19 billion in core commerce revenue in its fiscal Q2 2021

Alibaba Group Holding's (BABA) fiscal second-quarter 2021 earnings are driven by solid performance of the company's core commerce and robust cloud business.

Alibaba (BABA) Beats Q2 Earnings Estimates, Lags Revenues

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Alibaba's Sales Slow Amid Regulatory Woes For Ant Group's Mega IPO

Alibaba's third-quarter results beats sales forecast estimates, propelling its revenue growth by 30%. Average spendings and purchase frequencies heightened over lower-tier city penetration strategies and new retail acquisitions.

Suburban Strategy And Sun Art Acquisition Powers Alibaba's Quarterly Results

Alibaba reported cloud computing brought in revenue of 14.89 billion yuan in the three months ended September 30, a 60% year-on-year rise.

Alibaba cloud growth outpaces Amazon and Microsoft as Chinese tech giant pushes for profitability

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Alibaba passes IBM in cloud infrastructure market with over $2B in revenue

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Alibaba Investors in More Pain After Mixed Quarterly Results

General investors may have to wait up to 6 months to own a piece of Ant Group as regulatory pressure from Beijing ramps up, according to a report from the Financial Times,potentially further delaying its initial public offering.  The Chinese fintech — which was set to go public this week in what would have been the largest IPO in history — could also see a reduced valuation as investor anxiety about what regulatory scrutiny the company may be exposed to is digested by investors, the FT reported, citing people directly involved in the deal.

Ant Group's IPO could be delayed more than 6 months amid regulatory pressure that may slash its valuation, report says

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (NYSE: BABA) said on Thursday that its profit in the fiscal second quarter came in better than expected as consumer spending improved in recent months after months of disruptions due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Alibaba reports a 30% annualised growth in the second-quarter revenue

Shares of Alibaba, the Chinese e-commerce giant, fell Wednesday on slowing sales growth and concerns about a delay in the initial public offering of financial tech firm Ant Group, one of its top investment holdings.

Alibaba stock slides despite strong earnings, as Ant Group IPO concerns linger

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