Zheng Quan Ri Bao Wang·2025-09-02 08:12Core Insights - Alibaba Group's Q1 FY2026 financial report shows strong performance, leading to target price upgrades from major Wall Street banks, particularly highlighting the growth potential of its Taobao Flash Sales business [1][2][4] Financial Performance - Alibaba's CMR revenue from its e-commerce business reached 892.52 billion yuan, a 10% year-on-year increase, surpassing Bloomberg analysts' expectations [2] - The company is expected to achieve double-digit revenue growth, with cloud computing projected to grow over 20% and international business in the mid-double digits [1][2] Market Reactions - JPMorgan raised Alibaba's target price from $140 to $170, anticipating a reduction in losses from the Taobao Flash Sales business by Q4 2025 [1] - Citigroup increased its target price from $148 to $187, noting significant progress in Taobao Flash Sales, including peak daily orders reaching 120 million [1][2] Business Strategy - Taobao Flash Sales is projected to contribute an additional 2-3 percentage points to CMR growth in the coming quarters, with expectations of a 10% year-on-year increase in the next quarter [2] - The service has shown strong user engagement, with monthly active users increasing by 200% year-on-year to 300 million [1][2] Competitive Landscape - Goldman Sachs predicts that Taobao Flash Sales could capture 45% of the market share in the food delivery sector, indicating a significant shift in market dynamics [3] - Third-party data shows that Taobao's daily active user count increased by 17% year-on-year, strengthening its competitive position against other e-commerce platforms [3] Future Outlook - Alibaba's CEO of the China e-commerce division highlighted that Taobao Flash Sales is exceeding expectations in various metrics, and the service is expected to generate an additional 1 trillion yuan in transaction volume over the next three years [3][4] - The company is focusing on ecosystem integration and membership upgrades, with the 88VIP membership growing to 53 million, enhancing user engagement across its platforms [4]