智通财经网·2025-11-18 07:23Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report is that Alibaba's strong execution, business synergy, and comprehensive technology product system position it as a key beneficiary in the AI sector, reaffirming it as a preferred investment with a "buy" rating [1] - Alibaba has launched its flagship AI application, "Qianwen APP," which is described as the "most powerful official AI assistant" with features like conversational Q&A, intelligent writing, and a multi-modal camera [1] - The report highlights that Alibaba's self-built ecosystem and free strategy provide a competitive advantage over ChatGPT's third-party application integration, with a focus on monitoring daily active user (DAU) growth in the short term [1] Group 2 - Alibaba is expected to announce its Q2 2026 earnings on November 25, with projected revenue growth accelerating to 3.6% year-on-year, primarily driven by incremental contributions from instant retail [2] - Customer management revenue (CMR) is anticipated to grow by 10% year-on-year, remaining consistent with the previous quarter [2] - Instant retail revenue is expected to reach 26.9 billion RMB, reflecting an 83% year-on-year increase, while cloud and international e-commerce businesses are projected to grow by 26% and 19% year-on-year, respectively [2] - The adjusted EBITDA for the group is forecasted to decline by 61% year-on-year to 15.9 billion RMB, with non-GAAP net profit expected to decrease by 54% year-on-year to 16.8 billion RMB [2]