Guohai Securities·2026-02-03 10:02Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Alibaba Group (9988.HK) [8] Core Views - The traditional e-commerce sector shows signs of fatigue, while instant retail continues to see significant investment. The focus is on the growth potential under the "Cloud + AI + Chip" full-stack strategy [1][4] - For FY2026Q3, total revenue is expected to reach 291 billion RMB, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 4% and a quarter-over-quarter growth of 17%. Adjusted EBITA is projected to decline by 47% to 29.1 billion RMB, with an EBITA margin of 10% [4][7] - The Chinese e-commerce group is anticipated to generate revenue of 166 billion RMB, a 10% year-over-year increase, while the international digital commerce group is expected to see a 10% revenue growth to 41.6 billion RMB [4][7] Financial Metrics - The report forecasts total revenue for FY2026-2028 to be 1,036,353 million RMB, 1,132,746 million RMB, and 1,235,222 million RMB respectively, with net profit estimates of 108,660 million RMB, 116,635 million RMB, and 149,321 million RMB [6][7] - The diluted EPS is projected to be 5.6 RMB, 6.0 RMB, and 7.7 RMB for FY2026, FY2027, and FY2028 respectively, with corresponding P/E ratios of 25.8x, 24.1x, and 18.8x [6][8] - The report highlights a long-term optimistic outlook for cloud business growth, traditional e-commerce stability, and a reduction in losses for international e-commerce operations [7]