Zinger Key Points
- Alibaba reported a 4% year-over-year revenue increase to $33.47 billion, falling short of the expected $34.81 billion.
- While Alibaba's core domestic e-commerce platforms (Taobao and Tmall) saw a slight 1% decline in revenue, its International Digital Commerce
Alibaba Group Holding Limited BABA experienced a slight dip in its stock price on Thursday. The company released its fiscal first-quarter 2024 earnings report.
Revenue Miss and Profit Beat: For the first quarter, Alibaba reported a 4% year-over-year increase in revenue, reaching $33.47 billion. However, this figure fell short of analysts’ expectations, who had anticipated revenue of $34.81 billion. Despite the revenue miss, Alibaba managed to beat earnings expectations, with adjusted earnings per American Depositary Share (ADS) coming in at $2.26, surpassing the consensus estimate of $2.13. Additionally, adjusted net income decreased by 9% to $5.6 billion.
Segment Performance: Alibaba’s various business segments delivered mixed results in the quarter:
- Taobao and Tmall Group: The company's core domestic e-commerce platforms saw a 1% decline in revenue, bringing in $15.60 billion.
- International Digital Commerce: Alibaba’s international commerce business saw a 32% year-over-year increase in revenue, reaching $4.03 billion. This growth was driven by the expansion of platforms like AliExpress in global markets.
- Cloud Intelligence Group: The cloud segment posted a 6% revenue growth to $3.65 billion, buoyed by the increasing adoption of public cloud services and AI-related products. Alibaba’s cloud business continues to be a key focus area as the company aims to leverage its technological capabilities to drive future growth.
- Local Services Group: Revenue from local services, including Ele.me and Amap, grew by 12% year-over-year to $2.23 billion.
- Cainiao Smart Logistics Network: This logistics arm recorded a 16% revenue increase to $3.69 billion, primarily due to cross-border fulfillment services.
What Else: Alibaba's leadership, including CEO Eddie Wu, emphasized their focus on enhancing user experience and maintaining market leadership, particularly in the cloud business.
BABA Price Action: Alibaba shares were up by 0.38% at $79.17 according to Benzinga Pro.
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