Alibaba

BABA Q2 2025 Earnings

Reported Nov 18, 2024 at 6:19 AM ET · SEC Source

Q2 25 EPS

$N/A

Q2 25 Revenue

N/A

vs S&P Since Q2 25

+28.4%

BEATING MARKET

BABA +50.9% vs S&P +22.5%

Market Reaction

Did BABA Beat Earnings? Q2 2025 Results

Alibaba delivered a study in contrasts for the six months ended September 30, 2024, with headline revenue growth masking a meaningful shift in strategic priorities that weighed heavily on cash generation. Consolidated revenue for the half-year period… Read more Alibaba delivered a study in contrasts for the six months ended September 30, 2024, with headline revenue growth masking a meaningful shift in strategic priorities that weighed heavily on cash generation. Consolidated revenue for the half-year period reached $69.42 billion, up 5% year-over-year, yet the more telling story was beneath that top line: GAAP operating income fell 6% to $10.31 billion as the company leaned aggressively into e-commerce competitiveness, pushing sales and marketing expenses to 13.6% of revenue from 11.4% a year earlier. That investment posture compressed adjusted EBITA by 3% to $12.39 billion and drove free cash flow down 63% to $4.50 billion. The standout performer was Alibaba International Digital Commerce, where international retail revenue surged 37% to $7.14 billion on the strength of AliExpress Choice and Trendyol, while the Cloud Intelligence Group posted 7% revenue growth with adjusted EBITA more than doubling as Alibaba accelerates its pivot toward AI-related cloud products. Core domestic e-commerce, however, grew just 1%, reflecting persistent weakness in Chinese consumer sentiment that management expects continued investment to address.

Key Takeaways

  • AliExpress Choice and Trendyol driving 37% international retail revenue growth
  • Cloud Intelligence Group shift to higher-margin public cloud and AI-related products driving 115% adjusted EBITA growth
  • Local Services Group operational efficiency improving, narrowing EBITA loss by 83%
  • Cross-border fulfillment solutions driving 12% Cainiao revenue growth
  • Mark-to-market gains on equity investments contributing to 13% net income growth
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BABA Revenue by Segment

With YoY comparisons, source: SEC Filings

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