BABA(US:BABA) 美股IPO·2025-08-29 13:03Core Insights - Alibaba's Q2 revenue grew by 2% year-on-year, reaching RMB 247.65 billion, which was below the expected RMB 253.17 billion [4][3] - Net profit surged by 76% to RMB 42.38 billion, while Non-GAAP net profit decreased by 18% to RMB 33.51 billion [4][3] - Capital expenditures increased significantly from approximately RMB 119 billion in the same quarter last year to about RMB 387 billion this quarter [10][4] Revenue Breakdown - Instant retail business revenue increased by 12% year-on-year, reaching RMB 14.78 billion [6][7] - Alibaba's China e-commerce group revenue grew by 10%, with customer management revenue also up by 10% to RMB 89.25 billion [6][8] - Cloud Intelligence Group revenue accelerated by 26% to RMB 33.40 billion, driven by public cloud growth and AI-related products [9][6] Profitability and Cash Flow - Adjusted EBITA for the core Chinese e-commerce group fell by 21% to RMB 38.84 billion, primarily due to significant investments in the instant retail business [7][6] - Free cash flow turned negative, recording a net outflow of RMB 18.8 billion compared to a net inflow of RMB 17.4 billion in the same period last year [10][4] Investment and Future Outlook - The company is heavily investing in AI infrastructure and new business initiatives, as reflected in the substantial increase in capital expenditures [10][4] - Despite the pressure on profitability, the company continues to execute its shareholder return plan, having repurchased approximately 7 million ADS for $815 million [10][4]