Core Insights - The company reported FY4Q25 results with revenue of 2364.5 billion RMB, a 6.6% increase, slightly below Bloomberg consensus of 2379.1 billion RMB, which was a 7.2% increase [1] - Adjusted net profit reached 298.5 billion RMB, a 22.2% increase, slightly above Bloomberg consensus of 298.5 billion RMB, which was a 20.3% increase, indicating strong performance [1] Group 1: Taotian Group - Taotian Group achieved revenue of 1013.7 billion RMB in FY4Q25, an 8.8% year-over-year increase, exceeding Bloomberg consensus [2] - CMR revenue was 710.8 billion RMB, up 11.8% year-over-year, significantly above Bloomberg consensus of 684.1 billion RMB [2] - The number of 88VIP users exceeded 50 million, a more than 50% increase year-over-year, reflecting strong user growth [2] Group 2: Cloud Intelligence Group - Cloud Intelligence Group reported revenue of 301.3 billion RMB, a 17.7% increase, slightly above Bloomberg consensus of 299.0 billion RMB [3] - Adjusted EBITA was 24.2 billion RMB, a 69.0% year-over-year increase, although slightly below Bloomberg consensus [3] - AI-related revenue has seen triple-digit year-over-year growth for seven consecutive quarters, indicating strong demand for AI capabilities [3] Group 3: International Business - International digital commerce revenue reached 335.8 billion RMB, a 22.3% year-over-year increase, while adjusted EBITA was -35.7 billion RMB [4] - Cainiao's revenue declined by 12.2% year-over-year to 215.7 billion RMB due to a business adjustment period [4] - Local life services revenue increased by 10.3% year-over-year to 161.3 billion RMB, with a continued trend of reduced losses [4] Group 4: Shareholder Returns - In FY25Q4, the company repurchased 51 million ordinary shares for a total of 600 million USD, with a total of 1.197 billion shares repurchased in FY25 [5] - The company declared a regular dividend of 0.13 USD per share and a special cash dividend of 0.12 USD per share, totaling 4.6 billion USD [5] - Future revenue projections for FY2026-2028 are 10642 billion RMB, 11748 billion RMB, and 12725 billion RMB, with adjusted net profit estimates of 1696 billion RMB, 1849 billion RMB, and 1955 billion RMB respectively [5]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for Alibaba-W (09988.HK) is "Buy" [1] Core Insights - The company's core business performance exceeded expectations, with a strong focus on AI investments [1][19] - For FY2025Q4, total revenue reached RMB 236.45 billion, a year-on-year increase of 6.6%, while Non-GAAP net profit was RMB 29.85 billion, up 22.2% year-on-year [12][21] - The report anticipates continued recovery in EBITA margins, with Non-GAAP net profit forecasts adjusted for FY2026 and FY2027 [35] Revenue Performance - The revenue from Taobao and Tmall increased by 8.7% to RMB 1013.69 billion, with customer management revenue growing by 11.8% to RMB 710.8 billion [19][17] - Alibaba Cloud's revenue grew significantly, driven by strong demand for AI-related services, while some core businesses underperformed [21][29] - The international digital commerce segment saw a 22.3% increase in revenue, primarily due to strong cross-border business performance [22] Profitability and Margin Analysis - The adjusted EBITA margin for Taobao and Tmall was 40.1%, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 1.2% [19] - The report projects Non-GAAP net profits of RMB 171.16 billion for FY2026 and RMB 188.58 billion for FY2027, with corresponding PE ratios of 12 and 11 times [35] AI and Technology Investments - The company is focusing on leveraging AI technology to enhance user experience and drive business efficiency [20][30] - AI-related product revenue has shown triple-digit year-on-year growth for seven consecutive quarters, indicating strong market adoption [29] Future Outlook - The report maintains a "Buy" rating based on the expected growth in GMV and accelerated monetization processes, alongside ongoing share buybacks and dividends [35]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Alibaba-W (09988.HK) [1] Core Insights - The company's core business performance exceeded expectations, with a strong focus on AI investments [1][19] - Revenue for FY2025Q4 reached RMB 236.45 billion, a year-on-year increase of 6.6%, slightly below Bloomberg consensus expectations [12] - Non-GAAP net profit for the same quarter was RMB 29.85 billion, up 22.2% year-on-year, surpassing Bloomberg consensus [12] Revenue Performance - The revenue breakdown for FY2025Q4 shows significant growth in various segments: - Taobao and Tmall business revenue increased by 8.7% to RMB 101.37 billion [17] - International digital commerce revenue grew by 22.3% to RMB 33.58 billion, driven by strong cross-border business performance [22] - Local life services revenue rose by 10.3% to RMB 16.13 billion, aided by order growth from Gaode and Ele.me [25] - Alibaba Cloud revenue increased by 17.7% to RMB 30.13 billion, benefiting from strong AI-related demand [29] - The entertainment segment (Big Entertainment) reported revenue of RMB 5.55 billion, a 12% increase [30] Profitability and Margin Analysis - The adjusted EBITA margin for Taobao and Tmall was 40.1%, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 1.2% due to increased investments in user experience and AI technology [19] - The overall EBITA margin is expected to remain in a recovery phase, with adjustments made to future Non-GAAP net profit forecasts for FY2026 and FY2027 [35] Future Earnings Forecast - The report adjusts Non-GAAP net profit forecasts for FY2026 and FY2027 to RMB 171.16 billion and RMB 188.58 billion, respectively, with an expected Non-GAAP net profit of RMB 210.31 billion for FY2028 [35] - Corresponding P/E ratios for FY2026, FY2027, and FY2028 are projected at 12, 11, and 10 times [35] Market Positioning - The company is positioned favorably compared to peers, with a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 16.09 for FY2025, indicating it is relatively cheaper than similar companies [2]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Alibaba [3] Core Views - Alibaba's core business in e-commerce remains stable and shows positive growth, while its cloud business is entering a high-growth cycle driven by AI demand [7][9] - The company has exceeded expectations in its latest quarterly results, with revenue and adjusted net profit showing significant growth [7][9] Financial Performance Summary - For FY4Q25, Alibaba achieved revenue of 2364.5 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 6.6%, slightly below Bloomberg consensus of 2379.1 billion yuan [7] - Adjusted net profit reached 298.5 billion yuan, up 22.2% year-on-year, slightly above the consensus estimate of 298.5 billion yuan [7] - The Taobao Group reported revenue of 1013.7 billion yuan, growing 8.8% year-on-year, and adjusted EBITA of 417.5 billion yuan, up 8.4% [7] - The Cloud Intelligence Group's revenue increased by 17.7% year-on-year to 301.3 billion yuan, with adjusted EBITA growing 69.0% [7] - International digital commerce revenue grew by 22.3% year-on-year to 335.8 billion yuan, while the logistics segment saw a revenue decline of 12.2% [7] Future Outlook - The report forecasts Alibaba's revenue for FY2026-2028 to be 10642 billion yuan, 11748 billion yuan, and 12725 billion yuan respectively, with adjusted net profits of 1696 billion yuan, 1849 billion yuan, and 1955 billion yuan [9][11] - The company is expected to maintain a focus on AI and cloud integration alongside its core e-commerce business, with other segments showing signs of reduced losses [9][11] Valuation - The estimated market value of Alibaba is 30954 billion yuan, corresponding to a target price of 176.86 HKD per share [9][24]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Alibaba [3] Core Views - Alibaba's core e-commerce business remains stable and shows positive growth, while its cloud business is entering a high-growth cycle driven by AI demand [7][9] - The company has exceeded expectations in its latest quarterly results, with revenue of 2364.5 billion yuan (+6.6%) and adjusted net profit of 298.5 billion yuan (+22.2%) [7] - The report highlights the company's strategic focus on integrating AI with cloud services and its core e-commerce operations, with a projected revenue growth for FY2026-2028 [9][11] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - For FY4Q25, Alibaba achieved revenue of 2364.5 billion yuan, slightly below Bloomberg consensus of 2379.1 billion yuan, but adjusted net profit of 298.5 billion yuan exceeded expectations [7] - The Taobao and Tmall Group reported revenue of 1013.7 billion yuan (+8.8% YoY) and adjusted EBITA of 417.5 billion yuan (+8.4% YoY) [7] - The Cloud Intelligence Group's revenue reached 301.3 billion yuan (+17.7% YoY), driven by public cloud growth and AI-related revenue [7] Business Segments - Taobao Group's GMV growth is expected to align with the overall e-commerce market, with a stable market share [7] - The Cloud Intelligence Group is positioned to benefit from the AI boom, with significant investments in infrastructure [7] - International digital commerce revenue grew by 22.3% YoY, while the logistics segment faced a temporary decline due to business adjustments [7] Shareholder Returns - In FY25Q4, Alibaba repurchased 51 million shares for a total of 600 million USD, with a total of 11.97 billion shares repurchased in FY25 [8] - The company declared a regular dividend of 0.13 USD per share and a special cash dividend of 0.12 USD, totaling 4.6 billion USD for the fiscal year [8] Valuation and Forecast - The report projects FY2026-2028 revenues of 10642 billion yuan, 11748 billion yuan, and 12725 billion yuan, with adjusted net profits of 1696 billion yuan, 1849 billion yuan, and 1955 billion yuan respectively [9][11] - The estimated market value of the company is 30954 billion yuan, corresponding to a per-share value of 176.86 HKD [9][24]

Core Insights - Alibaba's Taobao Flash Sale has achieved over 40 million daily orders within the first month of its launch [1] Company Summary - The rapid growth in daily order volume indicates strong consumer interest and engagement with the new platform [1] Industry Summary - The success of Taobao Flash Sale may reflect broader trends in e-commerce, particularly in flash sales and discount shopping [1]

Group 1 - BlackRock's stake in Alibaba (09988.HK) increased from 4.90% to 5.04% [1]

Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating for Alibaba Group (09988.HK) with a target price of HK$ 150 [1][7]. Core Insights - Alibaba's FY25 Q4 revenue reached RMB 236.45 billion, a year-on-year increase of 7%, slightly below market expectations of RMB 237.91 billion. The net profit attributable to ordinary shareholders was RMB 12.382 billion, showing a significant year-on-year growth of 279% [8]. - The report highlights strong growth in the Taobao Group's revenue, which increased by 12% year-on-year to RMB 71.077 billion in FY25 Q4, driven by an increase in commission rates and a growing 88VIP membership base [11]. - The cloud intelligence business faced challenges, with revenue of RMB 30.127 billion in FY25 Q4, a year-on-year increase of 18%, but slightly below market expectations due to prior R&D expenses and depreciation affecting profit margins [11]. - The report anticipates continued high investment in AI and cloud computing infrastructure, projecting over RMB 380 billion in investments over the next three years, which is expected to exceed the total of the past decade [11]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - FY25 Q4 revenue: RMB 236.45 billion, YoY +7% [8] - Net profit attributable to ordinary shareholders: RMB 12.382 billion, YoY +279% [8] - Non-GAAP net profit: RMB 29.85 billion, YoY +22% [8] Revenue Breakdown - Taobao Group FY25 Q4 revenue: RMB 71.077 billion, YoY +12% [11] - International Digital Commerce Group FY25 Q4 revenue: RMB 27.603 billion, YoY +24% [11] - Cloud Intelligence Group FY25 Q4 revenue: RMB 30.127 billion, YoY +18% [11] Profit Forecast - Projected net profit for FY2026-2028: RMB 141.8 billion, RMB 153.0 billion, RMB 164.7 billion respectively, with YoY growth rates of 9.0%, 7.9%, and 7.7% [11]. - Projected EPS for FY2026-2028: RMB 7.46, RMB 8.05, RMB 8.67 [11]. Valuation Metrics - H-share P/E ratios for FY2024 to FY2028 are projected to be 31.50, 15.90, 14.69, 13.61, and 12.64 respectively [10]. - Dividend per share (DPS) is projected to be RMB 1.61, RMB 0.94, RMB 2.10, RMB 2.20, and RMB 2.30 for FY2024 to FY2028 [10]. Capital Expenditure - FY25 Q4 capital expenditure was RMB 24.512 billion, a quarter-on-quarter decrease of approximately 22%, indicating lower-than-expected demand in the AI sector [11].

Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating for Alibaba Group [7][8]. Core Insights - Alibaba's FY25 Q4 revenue reached RMB 236.45 billion, a year-on-year increase of 7%, slightly below market expectations of RMB 237.91 billion. The net profit attributable to ordinary shareholders was RMB 12.382 billion, showing a significant year-on-year growth of 279% [8]. - The report highlights strong growth in the Taobao Group's revenue, which increased by 12% year-on-year to RMB 71.077 billion in FY25 Q4, driven by an increase in commission rates and a growing 88VIP membership base [11]. - The cloud intelligence business faced pressure, with revenue of RMB 30.127 billion in FY25 Q4, a year-on-year increase of 18%, but slightly below market expectations due to prior R&D expenses and depreciation [11]. - The report anticipates continued high investment in AI and cloud computing, with expected capital expenditures exceeding RMB 380 billion over the next three years [11]. Summary by Sections Company Overview - Alibaba operates in the commerce and retail industry, with a market capitalization of HK$ 175.28 billion and a share price of HK$ 119.10 as of May 25, 2022 [2]. Financial Performance - FY25 Q4 net profit was RMB 119.73 billion, a year-on-year increase of 1203%, attributed to changes in equity investments and operational profit growth [8]. - The report projects net profits for FY2026-2028 to be RMB 141.8 billion, RMB 153 billion, and RMB 164.7 billion, respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of 9.0%, 7.9%, and 7.7% [11]. Market Position - The report notes that the Taobao Group and international business segments maintain high growth rates, while the local life group continues to face challenges due to competition in the food delivery sector [11].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Alibaba [3] Core Views - The report expresses confidence in the profitability growth of Alibaba's Taotian Group and the long-term trends and competitive landscape of its cloud business [1][2] - Taotian Group's FY25Q4 revenue and profit exceeded market expectations, with customer management revenue growing by 12% year-on-year, surpassing Bloomberg consensus by 3.89% [1] - Alibaba Cloud's FY25Q4 revenue grew by 18% year-on-year, although adjusted EBITA margin declined by 1.9 percentage points to 8%, falling short of Bloomberg consensus of 14.25% [2] Summary by Sections Taotian Group Business - Taotian Group's FY25Q4 adjusted EBITA increased by 8% year-on-year, exceeding Bloomberg consensus by 6.2% [1] - The growth in GMV (Gross Merchandise Volume) is expected to potentially exceed expectations, driven by three catalysts: collaboration with instant retail, external link access from Xiaohongshu, and AI-enhanced advertising effectiveness [1] Cloud Business - Short-term supply pressures are anticipated to cause performance fluctuations, but the long-term industry trends and competitive landscape remain promising [2] - The strategic focus on cloud and AI is prioritized, with expectations that the upward drivers will eventually outweigh the downward pressures from R&D investments and depreciation [2] Financial Forecast and Valuation - Projected revenues for FY2026-2028 are 1,087.93 billion, 1,165.38 billion, and 1,249.82 billion yuan, with year-on-year growth rates of 9.2%, 7.1%, and 7.2% respectively [3] - Adjusted net profits for the same period are forecasted at 191.79 billion, 200.43 billion, and 217.53 billion yuan, with growth rates of 21.4%, 4.5%, and 8.5% respectively [3] - The report assigns an 11x PE to FY2026 adjusted net profit and a 5x PS to FY2026 cloud revenue, resulting in a target price of HK$160.1 per share [3]