JD(JD)2025-05-13 13:00Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenues increased by 16% year on year, with non-GAAP net profit rising by 43% to RMB 12.8 billion, and net margin expanding by 82 basis points to 4.2% [5][21][22] - Gross margin improved by 60 basis points year on year to 15.9%, marking twelve consecutive quarters of year-on-year improvement [22][30] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Electronics and home appliances revenue grew by 17% year on year, while general merchandise revenue increased by 15% [23][24] - Supermarket category revenue growth reached double digits for the fifth consecutive quarter, with strong performance during the Chinese Lunar New Year [8][24] - Fashion category also saw accelerated revenue growth, driven by enhanced brand assortment and user recognition [10][49] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - JD.com outpaced total retail sales and online retail sales of physical goods in the same quarter, indicating strong market leadership [5] - Growth in lower-tier markets continued to outpace that of higher-tier markets, reflecting a shift in consumer behavior [13][14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on enhancing supply chain capabilities and user experience, with a strategic emphasis on on-demand retail and food delivery as key growth areas [15][19] - JD.com launched a RMB 200 billion export to domestic sales program to expand domestic market presence and enrich product offerings [17] - The company aims to leverage AI and automation technologies to improve operational efficiency and user experience across its ecosystem [19][63] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the long-term growth potential driven by government consumption stimulus policies and technological innovations [7][20] - The company is optimistic about sustaining healthy growth in user engagement and transaction frequency, particularly in the core retail and new business segments [11][49] Other Important Information - JD.com completed annual cash dividend payouts of USD 1.44 billion or USD 1 per ADS, and repurchased 80.7 million Class A ordinary shares, representing 2.8% of shares outstanding [22][78] - The company is committed to long-term shareholder returns while focusing on sustainable growth [78][79] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the medium-term expectations for the food delivery initiative and the industry landscape? - Management highlighted that food delivery is a natural extension of JD's core retail business, with significant demand and potential for growth in the market [40][41] Question: How is JD Retail sustaining momentum in apparel and general merchandise? - Management noted that operational enhancements and user experience improvements have driven double-digit growth in general merchandise, with plans to expand brand selection and merchant base [46][49]