Performance Summary Financial Highlights Alibaba's Q2 2024 revenue grew 4% to RMB 243.236 billion, with operating profit down 15% due to prior year's share-based compensation reversal, and free cash flow decreased 56% due to increased cloud infrastructure capex Key Financial Metrics for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2024 | Metric | Q2 2024 Amount (Billion RMB) | YoY Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Revenue | 243.236 | +4% | | Operating Profit | 35.989 | -15% | | Net Income Attributable to Ordinary Shareholders | 24.269 | -29% | | Non-GAAP Net Income | 40.691 | -9% | | Diluted EPS per ADS | 9.89 | -26% | | Non-GAAP Diluted EPS per ADS | 16.44 | -5% | | Net Cash Generated from Operating Activities | 33.636 | -26% | | Free Cash Flow | 17.372 | -56% | Management Commentary Management highlights effective strategies, with Taotian Group returning to growth and Cloud Intelligence Group showing positive growth driven by public cloud and AI, while the company continues to invest in core businesses and execute share repurchases - CEO Eddie Wu noted that Taotian Group's business has returned to growth by focusing on enhancing user experience, while Cloud Intelligence Group shows positive growth momentum driven by public cloud and AI products5 - CFO Toby Xu emphasized the company's commitment to driving core business growth, reducing losses in other segments through improved operational efficiency, and repurchasing $5.8 billion in shares this quarter, demonstrating confidence in business prospects5 Share Repurchase The company repurchased 613 million ordinary shares (equivalent to 77 million ADSs) for a total of $5.8 billion this quarter, resulting in a 2.3% net reduction in outstanding ordinary shares compared to the previous quarter-end - Repurchased a total of 613 million ordinary shares (equivalent to 77 million ADSs) for $5.8 billion this quarter19 - As of June 30, 2024, outstanding shares decreased by a net 445 million ordinary shares, representing a 2.3% net reduction compared to March 31, 202421 Business and Strategic Progress Taotian Group Taotian Group enhanced user experience and conversion rates by investing in price competitiveness, customer service, and technology, achieving high single-digit online GMV growth and double-digit order growth, with 88VIP members exceeding 42 million - Increased consumer retention and purchase frequency through greater investment in price competitiveness, customer service, membership programs, and technology9 - Achieved high single-digit year-over-year growth in online GMV and double-digit year-over-year growth in order volume this quarter9 - 88VIP membership continued double-digit year-over-year growth, exceeding 42 million members10 Cloud Intelligence Group Cloud Intelligence Group's revenue grew 6% year-over-year to RMB 26.549 billion, driven by double-digit public cloud growth and strong AI-related product demand, with AI-related revenue continuing triple-digit growth and AI platform (Bailian) paying users increasing over 200% quarter-over-quarter - Revenue increased by 6% year-over-year to RMB 26.549 billion, with public cloud business achieving double-digit growth11 - AI-related product revenue continued triple-digit year-over-year growth, and paying users of the AI platform (Bailian) increased by over 200% quarter-over-quarter11 - Alibaba Cloud technology served as the primary method for Olympic live signal transmission at the 2024 Paris Olympics, replacing satellite for the first time13 Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group (AIDC) AIDC's quarterly revenue grew 32% year-over-year to RMB 29.293 billion, primarily driven by strong growth in AliExpress Choice, with increased investment in key markets like Europe and the Gulf region, and significant quarter-over-quarter improvement in Choice's unit economics - Revenue increased by 32% year-over-year to RMB 29.293 billion, primarily driven by cross-border commerce, especially AliExpress Choice14 - AliExpress and Trendyol platforms increased investment in specific markets such as Europe and the Gulf region14 Cainiao Group Cainiao Group's revenue grew 16% year-over-year to RMB 26.811 billion, primarily from cross-border logistics fulfillment solutions, as it continues to strengthen its global end-to-end logistics network and drive synergies with cross-border e-commerce - Revenue increased by 16% year-over-year to RMB 26.811 billion, primarily driven by growth in cross-border logistics fulfillment solutions revenue15 Local Services Group Local Services Group's revenue grew 12% year-over-year to RMB 16.229 billion, driven by Amap and Ele.me order growth, with significant loss reduction due to improved operational efficiency and increased business scale - Revenue increased by 12% year-over-year to RMB 16.229 billion, driven by order growth from Amap and Ele.me16 - Group losses significantly narrowed year-over-year, benefiting from improved operational efficiency and increased business scale16 Dali Digital Media & Entertainment Group Dali Digital Media & Entertainment Group's revenue was RMB 5.581 billion, up 4% year-over-year, primarily driven by GMV and revenue growth from its online ticketing platform for performances and events - Revenue increased by 4% year-over-year to RMB 5.581 billion, primarily driven by GMV and revenue growth from its online ticketing platform for performances and events17 Detailed Financial Performance Segment Performance Analysis This quarter saw diversified segment performance, with AIDC and Cainiao achieving strong double-digit revenue growth of 32% and 16% respectively, Cloud Intelligence Group's revenue up 6% with adjusted EBITA surging 155%, Taotian Group's revenue slightly down 1% with adjusted EBITA flat, Local Services Group's losses significantly narrowed by 81%, while AIDC's losses expanded due to increased investments Segment Revenue Total revenue grew 4% year-over-year this quarter, with Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group (AIDC) leading with 32% growth, Cainiao Group and Local Services Group achieving solid growth of 16% and 12% respectively, while Taotian Group's revenue slightly decreased by 1% Segment Revenue Details (For the Quarter Ended June 30, 2024) | Segment | Revenue (Million RMB) | YoY Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Taotian Group | 113,373 | -1% | | Cloud Intelligence Group | 26,549 | +6% | | Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group | 29,293 | +32% | | Cainiao Group | 26,811 | +16% | | Local Services Group | 16,229 | +12% | | Dali Digital Media & Entertainment Group | 5,581 | +4% | | All Other | 47,001 | +3% | Segment Adjusted EBITA Taotian Group remains the core profit driver, contributing RMB 48.810 billion in adjusted EBITA, while Cloud Intelligence Group's profitability significantly improved with a 155% adjusted EBITA increase, Local Services Group's losses narrowed by 81%, and Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group's losses expanded to RMB 3.706 billion due to increased investments in AliExpress and Trendyol Segment Adjusted EBITA Details (For the Quarter Ended June 30, 2024) | Segment | Adjusted EBITA (Million RMB) | YoY Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Taotian Group | 48,810 | -1% | | Cloud Intelligence Group | 2,337 | +155% | | Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group | (3,706) | -782% (Loss Widened) | | Cainiao Group | 618 | -30% | | Local Services Group | (386) | +81% (Loss Narrowed) | | Dali Digital Media & Entertainment Group | (103) | N/A (Turned to Loss) | | All Other | (1,263) | +27% (Loss Narrowed) | Cost and Expense Analysis Total costs and expenses as a percentage of revenue increased this quarter, with sales and marketing expenses rising to 13.3% due to increased e-commerce investments, general and administrative expenses increasing due to a RMB 3.145 billion litigation provision, and share-based compensation expenses at RMB 4.131 billion compared to a net reversal last year - Sales and marketing expenses as a percentage of revenue increased from 11.6% in the prior year period to 13.3% (excluding share-based compensation), primarily due to increased investments in e-commerce businesses55 - General and administrative expenses increased, primarily due to a RMB 3.145 billion one-time provision for a previously disclosed shareholder class action lawsuit recognized this quarter55 - Share-based compensation expenses were RMB 4.131 billion this quarter, compared to a net reversal of RMB 1.629 billion in the prior year period, mainly due to a significant net reversal of Ant Group share-based compensation expenses in the prior year period555657 Profit and Earnings Analysis Operating profit decreased 15% to RMB 35.989 billion this quarter, primarily due to a high base from last year's Ant Group share-based compensation reversal, while net income declined 27% to RMB 24.022 billion due to lower operating profit and increased investment impairment, and diluted EPS per ADS was RMB 9.89, down 26% - Operating profit decreased by 15% year-over-year, primarily due to a RMB 6.901 billion share-based compensation expense reversal in the prior year period60 - Net income decreased by 27% year-over-year, primarily due to lower operating profit and increased investment impairment69 - Non-GAAP net income decreased by 9% year-over-year to RMB 40.691 billion69 - Diluted EPS per ADS was RMB 9.89, a 26% year-over-year decrease; Non-GAAP diluted EPS per ADS was RMB 16.44, a 5% year-over-year decrease71 Cash Flow Analysis Net cash generated from operating activities was RMB 33.636 billion, down 26% year-over-year, while free cash flow significantly decreased by 56% to RMB 17.372 billion, mainly due to increased capital expenditures for Alibaba Cloud infrastructure and working capital changes from planned direct sales reduction - Net cash generated from operating activities was RMB 33.636 billion, a 26% year-over-year decrease75 - Free cash flow was RMB 17.372 billion, a 56% year-over-year decrease, primarily reflecting increased capital expenditures for Alibaba Cloud infrastructure and other working capital changes75 - Net cash used in financing activities was RMB 19.582 billion, primarily reflecting RMB 42.695 billion in share repurchase expenditures, partially offset by RMB 31.065 billion net proceeds from the issuance of convertible notes77 Employee Headcount As of June 30, 2024, the company's total employee headcount was 198,162, a decrease from 204,891 at the end of the previous quarter - As of June 30, 2024, total employee headcount was 198,162, a decrease of 6,729 from 204,891 as of March 31, 202478 Financial Statements Unaudited Consolidated Income Statement Provides detailed revenue, cost, expense, profit, and earnings per share data for the three months ended June 30, 2024 - The report provides the unaudited consolidated income statement for the three months ended June 30, 2024, detailing items such as revenue, costs, expenses, profit, and earnings per share95 Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheet Presents the company's assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity as of June 30, 2024, with comparative data as of March 31, 2024 - The report provides the unaudited consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2024, compared with data as of March 31, 2024, illustrating the composition of the company's assets, liabilities, and equity9799 Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Cash Flow Statement Displays cash flow changes from operating, investing, and financing activities for the three months ended June 30, 2024 - The report provides the unaudited condensed consolidated cash flow statement for the three months ended June 30, 2024, detailing cash flows from operating, investing, and financing activities101 Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciliation Provides detailed reconciliation from GAAP net income, EPS, and operating cash flow to Non-GAAP adjusted EBITA, adjusted EBITDA, Non-GAAP net income, Non-GAAP EPS, and free cash flow - The report details the reconciliation process from net income to adjusted EBITA and adjusted EBITDA103 - The report details the reconciliation process from net income to Non-GAAP net income105 - The report details the reconciliation process from diluted earnings per share to Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share107 - The report details the reconciliation process from net cash generated from operating activities to free cash flow110
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