BABA(US:BABA) Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-08-29 16:56Core Insights - Alibaba Group reported its first-quarter financial results for fiscal year 2026, showing a revenue of RMB 247.65 billion, a year-on-year increase of 2%. Excluding disposed businesses, the revenue growth would be 10%. Net profit surged by 76% to RMB 42.38 billion [1] - The "instant retail" business of Alibaba's China e-commerce group generated RMB 14.78 billion in revenue, up 12% from RMB 13.20 billion in the same period last year, primarily driven by increased order volume from "Taobao Flash Purchase" [1] - Alibaba's adjusted EBITA decreased by 14% to RMB 38.84 billion, attributed to investments in Taobao Flash Purchase and user experience, partially offset by double-digit revenue growth in the e-commerce group [1] Financial Performance - Revenue for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 was RMB 247.65 billion, with a 2% year-on-year growth. Adjusted for disposed businesses, the growth rate would be 10% [1] - Net profit reached RMB 42.38 billion, reflecting a significant increase of 76% year-on-year [1] - The adjusted EBITA for the quarter was RMB 38.84 billion, down 14% compared to the previous year [1] Business Strategy - Alibaba's CEO emphasized the importance of AI and cloud technology as key strategic opportunities for the company, with a capital expenditure of RMB 38.6 billion in AI and cloud for the quarter [3] - The company aims to create a comprehensive consumption platform that meets the needs of 1 billion consumers, focusing on integrating instant retail and e-commerce [4] - Alibaba plans to maintain a startup mentality over the next three years, continuously investing in core businesses to enhance competitive advantages [4] Market Competition - Alibaba's executives acknowledged the competitive landscape in the instant retail sector, noting that they are working to improve efficiency and increase the proportion of high-value orders [5] - The company expects Taobao Flash Purchase to generate an additional RMB 1 trillion in transactions over the next three years [5] - Competitors like Meituan are also facing challenges, with their core local business segment experiencing a 75.6% decline in operating profit year-on-year due to intense competition [6]