Investment 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]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Insights - The competition for AI traffic entry among internet giants is intensifying, with multiple business lines integrating and collaborating. AI empowerment is expected to drive performance and valuation. The demand for AI cloud services is anticipated to continue growing, supported by the rapid growth of domestic AI chips. Recommended stocks include Alibaba-W, Baidu Group-SW, and Pinduoduo, with Tencent Holdings as a beneficiary [5][41] - The Moltbot, an AI agent, is gaining attention as a significant breakthrough in the AI agent sector. It is designed to execute practical tasks and is expected to create new opportunities in the AI infrastructure layer. Cloudflare is highlighted as a key observation target due to its leading position in the market [6][20][23] Summary by Sections Internet Sector - The competition for AI traffic entry is increasing, with AI empowerment potentially becoming a key driver for performance and valuation. The demand for AI cloud services is expected to validate continuously, and the growth of domestic AI chips is rapid. Recommended stocks include Alibaba-W, Baidu Group-SW, and Pinduoduo, with Tencent Holdings as a beneficiary. The second-hand housing market in core cities is showing a downward trend in listings, with Beike-W recommended [5][13][41] AI Sector - Moltbot is emerging as a significant breakthrough in the AI agent space, characterized by its ability to execute practical tasks. It has gained popularity in the open-source community and is expected to create positive industry opportunities in 2026. Cloudflare is positioned as a leading beneficiary in this sector due to its robust infrastructure and market presence [6][20][22][23] Weekly Data Update - The Hang Seng Index increased by 2.4%, outperforming major global markets. The real estate sector showed significant gains, with a 6.11% increase in the Hang Seng real estate index [31][32]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Overweight" indicating a positive outlook for the sector compared to the overall market performance [3][11]. Core Insights - ByteDance's AI application commercialization and MaaS (Model as a Service) are expected to accelerate, potentially forcing major internet companies like Alibaba, Tencent, and Baidu to expedite their AI strategies and monetization efforts [3]. - The demand for self-indulgent consumption among the post-90s and post-00s demographics is outpacing the overall domestic demand, with a focus on gaming, music, and trendy products [3]. - The gaming sector is anticipated to rebound quickly due to the upcoming Spring Festival, driven by younger audiences and a decline in global app store bargaining power [3]. Summary by Sections Industry Overview - ByteDance's advancements in AI and cloud services are likely to challenge competitors to enhance their AI capabilities and monetization strategies [3]. - The market remains optimistic about the growth of self-indulgent consumption, particularly in gaming and entertainment sectors, despite concerns over product cycle fluctuations [3]. Gaming Sector - The gaming industry is expected to see significant growth during the Spring Festival, with key products like Giant Network's "Supernatural" projected to achieve new highs in revenue and daily active users [3]. - Recommended stocks include Giant Network, 37 Interactive Entertainment, and Bilibili, with a focus on companies with new product reserves and low PE ratios [3]. Other Consumption Areas - In the music sector, subscription models are showing strong user retention and cash flow, with NetEase Cloud Music still in its growth phase [3]. - For trendy products, Pop Mart's revenue from single IPs has shown significant growth, supported by product innovation and market expansion [3]. Advertising Sector - Focus on the sustainability of advertising investments in the internet sector, with potential growth from acquisitions and high dividend yields providing a safety margin [3].

Core Viewpoint - The company has adjusted its revenue target for 2021, increasing it by several hundred billion yuan while maintaining the original timeline of 2029-2031, reflecting a strong commitment to AI cloud services and a belief in the growth potential of its products [2][29]. Group 1: Revenue and Growth - The daily token processing volume of the Doubao model has exceeded 50 trillion, with a growth rate of over 200% in six months, driven by both internal applications and external clients [2][22]. - The company has observed a significant increase in demand for image and video generation capabilities, particularly with the maturation of models like Seedream and Seedance [3][22]. - The overall revenue from MaaS (Model as a Service) has surpassed expectations, contributing to the company's confidence in maintaining market share despite increasing competition [4][32]. Group 2: Product Development and Innovation - The company has upgraded several large models, including Doubao 1.8, which enhances multi-turn instruction adherence and OS Agent capabilities, allowing for the processing of longer videos [3][6]. - A new pricing strategy called the "saving plan" has been introduced, which encourages deeper usage of various models by offering discounts based on overall consumption rather than individual model pricing [4][10]. - The introduction of the Doubao Assistant API simplifies the integration of advanced capabilities into client applications, significantly lowering the barrier for innovation [12][17]. Group 3: Market Position and Strategy - The company views the increasing competition in the AI cloud sector as a positive development that can expand the overall market size, allowing for mutual growth among competitors [30][32]. - The company emphasizes the importance of accelerating growth and innovation, focusing on the speed of development rather than just the current market position [8][32]. - The company has established a comprehensive product ecosystem that integrates various AI capabilities, positioning itself as a leader in the MaaS market [21][29].

Summary of Alibaba's Conference Call Industry Overview - The AI cloud infrastructure has significant potential, with energy demand expected to reach 16 GW by 2032, requiring approximately 10 GW of new facilities, leading to an investment scale of trillions of RMB [2][3] - The chip supply situation is easing, providing opportunities for cloud vendors, although AI cloud profitability is currently impacted by depreciation costs [2][3] - The overseas AI cloud market is dominated by Microsoft and Amazon, with token fees stabilizing around $15 per million [2][4] - Emerging cloud vendors like Oracle and CoreWeave are capturing market share by leasing NVIDIA cards [2][4] - ByteDance's entry into the domestic market poses competitive pressure on Alibaba, with its domestic AI token consumption reaching 55% [2][4] Company Performance - Alibaba's cloud business is expected to maintain a high single-digit EBIT margin in Q3, with profitability under pressure due to scale expansion [2][4] - The PaaS layer (e.g., databases) and SaaS layer have higher gross margins and are seen as future profit growth points, with PaaS margins reaching 60-70% and SaaS margins around 90% [2][4] - The company aims to enhance its PaaS capabilities as a key driver for future profit growth [2][4] AI and Software Development Trends - The software industry is moving towards agent autonomy, simplifying user interactions and enhancing agent performance [2][5][7] - Alibaba is developing custom features to enhance agent memory capabilities, allowing users to personalize settings [8][9] - The trend indicates that each company may have thousands of autonomous agents to meet specific needs, shifting focus from user interaction innovation to enhancing agent capabilities [6][7] E-commerce Innovations - In the e-commerce sector, OpenAI is exploring a conversational e-commerce fee model, while Alibaba has launched "AI Help Me Search" on Taobao, improving conversion rates by training on buyer show data [11][12] - This method is particularly effective for mid- to long-tail products, enhancing sales conversion rates [12][14] DingTalk Developments - DingTalk's future prospects are closely tied to Microsoft's Copilot strategy, emphasizing the need for SaaS and software companies to enhance their AI product capabilities [5][6] - Innovations in DingTalk for 2025 include the launch of an AI-native version and a global AI-driven information flow work platform, enhancing collaborative work through natural language interactions [10] Market Expectations and Financial Outlook - Alibaba's Q3 performance is expected to meet forecasts, with e-commerce growth projected at 8-9% and cloud computing revenue growth around 30% [17][18] - The company anticipates losses in its food delivery business between 35 billion to 40 billion RMB, with potential losses expanding due to increased AI-related computational investments [17][18] - Key focus areas for the upcoming Double Eleven shopping festival include the impact of customer management revenue (CMR) acceleration and the food delivery business's contribution to overall sales [18]