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Alibaba’s Mixed Bag: Revenue Beats Expectations, But Profit Plunges

byLiliana Vida
May 14, 2024
in Ecommerece, Large-Cap
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Chinese E-commerce Giant Faces Profit Slump Amidst Revenue Growth and AI Endeavors

Alibaba’s (BABA) fiscal fourth quarter brought a blend of success and challenge as the e-commerce titan surpassed revenue expectations but suffered a significant decline in net profit. While revenue reached 221.9 billion yuan, exceeding analyst estimates, net income plummeted by 85% year-on-year to 3.3 billion yuan, triggering a 5% drop in premarket trading of Alibaba shares.

The company’s performance reflects ongoing complexities in China’s consumer landscape, compounded by increased competition and cautious spending habits. Despite these hurdles, Alibaba showcased signs of resilience, particularly in its core e-commerce business. Revenue for the Taobao and Tmall division rose by 4%, signaling a modest recovery compared to previous quarters.

CEO Eddie Wu’s commitment to reigniting growth through strategic investments appears promising, with early signs of progress evident in the March quarter. Alibaba’s emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives also bears fruit, with triple-digit growth in AI-related revenue and a focus on expanding AI applications across various sectors.

However, the profit downturn casts a shadow on Alibaba’s earnings, attributed primarily to net losses from investments in publicly-traded companies. The company’s cloud computing division, a key focus area, struggles to reignite growth, with revenue up just 3% year-on-year despite efforts to pivot towards AI-related products and public cloud services.

As Alibaba navigates through challenges and opportunities, investor scrutiny remains high, particularly regarding the trajectory of its cloud computing division and the effectiveness of AI-driven strategies in driving future growth.

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