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Alibaba: Investors Are Selling The AI Leader Because Of A Retail Distraction
I downgraded Alibaba Group (BABA) heading into Q2 FY26 earnings on concerns of an EPS miss due to reinvestments in the quick commerce business. Sadly, I was right. EPS came in below expectaions, and shares are down high single digits since the earnings release. I now upgraded what I see as China's AI hyperscaler leader. The cloud business is growing at a healthy rate (34% yoy in Q2), and CapEx guidance was reiterated.
Alibaba Poised To Win Big In China's AI Boom: Analyst
Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA) continues to position itself as a major force in artificial intelligence and cloud computing as it invests to drive long-term growth.
Will Rising Capex Pressure Hurt Alibaba's Margin and AI Strategy?
BABA's RMB 380B AI and cloud capex plan clouds margin outlook as management guides to prolonged compression and unclear payoff timing.
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Alibaba Group Holding Limited Profile
| Specialty Retail Industry | Consumer Discretionary Sector | Yongming Wu CEO | XBER Exchange | US01609W1027 ISIN |
| CN Country | 124,320 Employees | 12 Jun 2025 Last Dividend | - Last Split | - IPO Date |
Overview
Alibaba Group Holding Limited is a technological giant that offers an extensive range of services that facilitate merchants, brands, retailers, and other businesses to efficiently engage with their users and customers, not only within the People's Republic of China but also on an international scale. The conglomerate composition of Alibaba Group is manifested through its operation across seven segments, namely China Commerce, International Commerce, Local Consumer Services, Cainiao, Cloud, Digital Media and Entertainment, and Innovation Initiatives and Others. Established in 1999 and headquartered in Hangzhou, China, Alibaba Group has revolutionized the e-commerce, digital media, and technology sectors through its innovative solutions and extensive reach.
Products and Services
- Taobao and Tmall: Alibaba's digital retail platforms, which cater to the masses by providing diverse product categories from various sellers and brands.
- Alimama: A proprietary monetization platform by Alibaba that encompasses marketing services tailored for the digital era.
- 1688.com and Alibaba.com: Online wholesale marketplaces that facilitate trade on both the domestic and international levels, aiming to connect suppliers with buyers globally.
- AliExpress: A retail marketplace designed for international consumers interested in purchasing a wide range of products shipped from China.
- Lazada, Trendyol, Daraz: E-commerce platforms under Alibaba that offer an extensive array of products and target specific regional markets with their localized offerings.
- Freshippo: Alibaba’s retail platform specializing in groceries and fresh goods, embodying the concept of New Retail by merging online and offline shopping experiences.
- Tmall Global: An import e-commerce platform that makes international goods accessible to Chinese consumers.
- Cainiao Network: A logistics services platform, playing a critical role in Alibaba’s ecosystem by enhancing efficiency and delivery speed.
- Ele.me: An on-demand delivery and local services platform that meets the immediate needs of consumers, from food delivery to local services.
- Koubei: Functioning as a restaurant and local services guide, Koubei offers consumer recommendations based on location and preference.
- Fliggy: An online travel platform catering to the modern traveler with a range of booking services and travel options.
- Cloud Services: Alibaba Cloud offers computing, storage, network, security, database, big data analytics, and IoT services, underlining Alibaba’s strength in technology infrastructure.
- Digital Media and Entertainment: This segment includes Youku, an online video platform; Alibaba Pictures, and other content platforms offering a wide spectrum of digital entertainment from online videos to literature and music.
- Amap: A digital map, navigation, and real-time traffic information app facilitating urban mobility and location-based services.
- DingTalk: A business efficiency app that streamlines communication and organizational tasks for enterprises.
- Tmall Genie: A smart speaker developed by Alibaba that integrates with the company's vast ecosystem, providing consumers with voice-activated services.
