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An operating expense is an expense a business incurs through its normal business operations. Often abbreviated as OPEX.

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Shares outstanding refer to a company's stock currently held by all its shareholders, including share blocks held by institutional investors and restricted shares owned by the company's officers and insiders.

Outstanding Shares

Market Cap

Also known as Price/Sales Ratio. Calculated using Average market cap for the quarter / Annualized quarterly revenue.

Revenue Multiple

Alibaba

Taobao is a Chinese online shopping website, which is operated in Hangzhou, Zhejiang by Alibaba Group. It is one of the world's biggest e-commerce websites, as well as one of the world's top 10 most visited websites according to Alexa. As of February 2018, Taobao has over 580 million monthly active users. Founded by Alibaba Group on May 10, 2003, Taobao Marketplace facilitates consumer-to-consumer (C2C) retail by providing a platform for small businesses and individual entrepreneurs to open online stores that mainly cater to consumers in Chinese-speaking regions (Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan) and also abroad.

Taobao

South China Morning Post is a century old Hong Kong-based, English-language newspaper. It was aquired in December 2015 for about $266 million as part of its plan to grow its media and entertainment business.

South China Morning Post

Lazada is an e-commerce company in six Southeast Asian countries: Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines and Thailand and is based in Singapore. Lazada was aquired in April 2016 in a $1 billion deal with its founder, Rocket Internet, making it Alibaba’s largest acquisition to date.

Lazada

AutoNavi is a Chinese map and navigation company, in 2014. The company has been providing mapping data to Google for more than a decade, and it also has connections with Apple Inc.

AutoNavi

Ant Financial (Alipay) is a third-party mobile and online payment platform, established in Hangzhou, China in February 2004 by Alibaba Group and its founder Jack Ma. In 2015, Alipay moved its headquarters to Pudong, Shanghai, although its parent company Ant Financial remains Hangzhou-based.  Alipay overtook PayPal as the world's largest mobile payment platform in 2013. In the fourth quarter of 2016, Alipay had a 54% share of China's US$5.5 trillion mobile payment market, by far the largest in the world, although its share fell from 71% in 2015 as its rival Tencent's WeChat Pay was rapidly catching up.

Ant Financial

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. engages in providing technology infrastructure and marketing reach. It operates through the following business segments: China Commerce, International Commerce, Local Consumer Services, Cainiao, Cloud, Digital Media and Entertainment, and Innovation Initiatives and Others segments. The Core Commerce segment consists of platforms operating in retail and wholesale. The China Commerce segment includes China commerce retail and wholesale businesses. The International Commerce segment focuses on international commerce retail and wholesale businesses. The Local Consumer Services segment is involved in To-Home businesses, which include Ele.me, local services and delivery platform, and Taoxianda, and To-Destination segment businesses which include Amap, the provider of mobile digital map, navigation and real-time traffic information, and restaurant and local services guide platform. The Cainiao segment has Cainiao Network and offers domestic and international one-stop-shop logistics services and supply chain management solution. The Cloud segment includes Alibaba Cloud and DingTalk. The company was founded by Chung Tsai and Yun Ma on June 28, 1999 and is headquartered in Hangzhou, China.

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Alibaba reports steady Q1 revenue growth and plans cloud spin-off

Alibaba reported steady revenue growth and a strong focus on core strategies in response to market opportunities. The decision to fully spin off its cloud intelligence group and explore raising external capital reflects a strategic shift towards unlocking shareholder value and global expansion.

Alibaba reports strong Q2 earnings, focuses on AI and international growth

Alibaba Group's Q2 2023 earnings call showcased strong financial performance across various business segments, with a focus on forward-looking statements and strategic investments. The company's digital commerce platforms, cloud segment, and digital media entertainment business group demonstrated notable strengths. However, challenges in navigating the competitive landscape and addressing margin performance for Tmall and Taobao were highlighted. Opportunities lie in leveraging AI and the unique advantage of supply from China for international business growth.

Alibaba reports steady Q3 growth, focuses on AI and cloud

Alibaba's Q3 performance showed revenue growth and improved EBITDA despite challenges in the China market due to COVID.
Strategic investments in AI, cloud computing, and public cloud offerings highlight Alibaba's focus on future growth and innovation.
The company faces challenges in balancing growth, deploying the buyback program effectively, and navigating the impact of COVID on operations.

Alibaba reports solid Q4 results, eyes cloud and global expansion

Alibaba's Q4 performance reflects growth in revenue and EBITDA, driven by strategic focus areas.
Strengths lie in cloud leadership, diversified portfolio, and commitment to enhancing shareholder value.
Challenges include cloud revenue growth, market competition, and balancing profitability with investments.
Opportunities exist in cloud services, AI technology, market expansion, and operational efficiencies.

Alibaba reports solid Q1 earnings, eyes AI revolution and global growth

Alibaba's Q1 2024 earnings call highlighted strong revenue growth, improved EBITDA, and robust free cash flow generation.
The company's focus on user experience, technology innovation, and strategic investments positions it for future growth.
Challenges include margin performance, international competition, and evolving AI landscape, while opportunities exist in AI revolution, cloud services, and overseas commerce.
Alibaba remains confident in maintaining leadership through ongoing investments and strategic positioning in key growth areas.

Alibaba reports robust Q2 earnings, eyes global expansion opportunities

Alibaba's Q2 2024 earnings call highlighted strong financial performance, strategic focus on technology-driven businesses, and market expansion efforts in key regions. Despite challenges related to regulatory restrictions, the company remains well-positioned for growth and value creation for shareholders.

Alibaba reports Q3 revenue growth and plans U.S. market expansion

Alibaba's Q3 2024 earnings call showcased revenue growth, strategic focus on core businesses, and significant shareholder return initiatives. Challenges included decreased non-GAAP net income and widened losses in the AIDC business. Opportunities lie in expanding investments in the U.S. market and improving efficiency in local businesses.

Alibaba reports robust Q4 performance, eyes growth amid challenges

Alibaba's Q4 2024 earnings call highlighted strong financial performance, positive consumer confidence, and strategic initiatives for future growth.
The company's focus on core businesses, AI development, and shareholder returns underscores its commitment to long-term success.
While facing challenges in competitive markets and macroeconomic conditions, Alibaba is well-positioned to leverage opportunities in consumer spending and technology innovation.
By optimizing operations, enhancing user experience, and expanding supply chain capabilities, Alibaba aims to drive sustained growth and shareholder value.

Alibaba excels in Q1 2025 with user-first strategy and cloud growth

Alibaba's Q1 2025 earnings call reflects robust performance, strategic initiatives driving growth, and a focus on profitability. The company's strengths in key segments and plans for expansion signal long-term resilience. Challenges in monetization and competition require careful navigation, while opportunities in new markets and technology advancements offer growth potential.

Alibaba excels in Q2 2025, eyes AI innovation for growth

Alibaba's Q2 2025 performance reflects strong growth in core segments and successful initiatives like the 11-11 Global Shopping Festival. The company's focus on AI and cloud technologies underscores a commitment to innovation and market leadership.
While facing margin and profitability challenges, Alibaba's solid financial position and ongoing investments position it well for future growth. Careful management of fee implementations and a focus on AI-driven efficiencies present avenues for sustained success.

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Alibaba recently showed in a filing that it had bought back $275 million worth of stock in one week. The data shown in the filing allows us to estimate BABA's forward shareholder yield. The historical dividends and buybacks provide a 6.87% shareholder yield. The forward yield using last week's filings as a guideline is higher.

Alibaba Now Has An Impressive Shareholder Yield

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd - ADR (NYSE:BABA) and semiconductor giant Nvidia (NVDA) recently announced they are collaborating on an advanced autonomous-driving solution for Chinese automakers using artificial intelligence (AI).

Alibaba Stock Surges on New Nvidia Partnership

Artificial intelligence has been a bright spot for Alibaba amidst its challenges. The company just introduced more than 100 new AI models as part of its AI push.

Is This a Golden Opportunity to Buy Alibaba Stock After Its Latest Artificial Intelligence (AI) Push?

A DCF model indicates Alibaba is undervalued by nearly 40%, with potential returns exceeding 15% annually, making it an excellent long-term investment. Despite stagnant domestic commerce, Alibaba's international commerce and cloud segments show good growth, with cloud revenue increasing by 6% and international sales up 32%. Risks include Chinese regulatory environment, fierce competition, and geopolitical tensions, but Alibaba's market position and potential for recovery make it a compelling investment.

Alibaba: Black Friday In Advance

Alibaba's release of over 100 open-source artificial intelligence models and text-to-video technology signals its growing focus on AI for digital commerce. The Chinese tech company's expansion in generative AI aims to provide businesses with new tools for customer engagement and content creation in online retail and marketing.

Alibaba Expands AI Offerings in Bid for Open Source

Alibaba's stock has gained momentum in recent weeks and currently trading at a 52-week-high. The company is launching several artificial intelligence applications through its updated Qwen2.5 large language model as a new growth driver. We like the stock for its compelling value within the tech-sector and improving earnings outlook.

Alibaba: Winning The AI Arms Race In China

Advanced Micro Devices

Darden Restaurants

The blue chip index closed above the psychologically significant 42,000 level for the first time ever Thursday.

Stock Market Today: Dow Gains 522 Points in Fed-Fueled Session

Alibaba rides on the booming international commerce business amid macro headwinds and stiff competition.

BABA Gains 13.6% in 3 Months: Can AIDC Strength Drive the Stock?

Alibaba stock is higher Thursday after the Chinese e-commerce giant released over 100 AI models, but Wall Street was already bullish on BABA. Here's what you need to know.

Alibaba Stock's a Strong Buy After Open-Source AI Reveal

JD.com

China is widely expected to cut its benchmark lending rates on Friday, according to a poll.

Alibaba, JD.com, NIO Stock Jump. Fed Cut Could Be Prelude to a China Rate Cut.

Alibaba (BABA) stock price continued its strong recovery after the company unveiled new artificial intelligence (AI) products in a major event in China. It rose by over 3% in Hong Kong while its US ADRs soared by 4% in the premarket.

Alibaba stock price flips key resistance; analysts see a 25% surge

Alibaba on Thursday released more than 100 open-source artificial intelligence models and boosted the capabilities of its proprietary technology. The Hangzhou-headquartered firm is looking to increase competition with domestic rivals such as Baidu and Huawei, as well as U.S. titans like Microsoft and OpenAI.

China's Alibaba launches over 100 new open-source AI models, releases text-to-video generation tool

Chinese technology company Alibaba released on Thursday new open-source artificial intelligence models and text-to-video AI technology, intensifying its efforts to compete in the booming area of generative AI.

Alibaba accelerates AI push by releasing new open-source models, text-to-video

Amazon

Microsoft

Rummaging through the portfolios of billionaire investors can be a useful strategy for finding investment ideas.

David Tepper Bets 40% of His Portfolio on These 4 Stocks

Shift4 Payments

Molina Healthcare

Michael Burry is best-known as the billionaire investor who correctly predicted the housing market crash in 2007 that was detailed in the book, The Big Short.

No Big Short Here: Michael Burry Put 50% of His Money in These 3 Stocks

For more than a year, Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) has been an uncertain investment as a combination of decline and volatility marked its performance.

Monster insider trading alert for Alibaba stock

Alibaba's stock remains a soft 'buy' due to attractive pricing and a recent regulatory victory, despite mixed performance across its diverse operations. The company's Taobao and Tmall Group saw a slight revenue decline, but Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group and Cloud Intelligence Group showed significant growth. Investments in technology and user experience have impacted short-term profits, but these are strategic moves for long-term improvement.

Alibaba Should Keep Rising From Here

Alibaba is at an inflection point. The company has addressed key regulatory challenges and is now focused on leveraging its core strengths in e-commerce and technology to drive profit expansion. Meanwhile, Alibaba Cloud is poised to be a key growth engine for Alibaba Group, with a clear pathway to revenue expansion and margin improvement. With shares trading at less than 10x P/E compared to a 3-year average of 17x and an industry benchmark of 14x, I anticipate BABA's valuation could rise to 14-15x earnings.

Alibaba: Valuation Re-Rating Potential With Upside Catalysts

Apple

Taobao topped Singapore's App Store charts after launching an AI-powered English version, enhancing accessibility for non-Chinese users. Singapore and Malaysia are the first markets to offer this update, with AI translations simplifying shopping though the experience has some imperfections like literal translations and currency display issues.

Alibaba's Taobao shopping app launches AI-powered English version in Singapore, jumps to first place in Apple's App Store

Alibaba Group Holdings Ltd BABA BABAF isn't just aiming to dominate e-commerce—it's positioning itself as a major player in the AI revolution.

EXCLUSIVE: AI To 'Turbocharge' Alibaba's Cloud In Bid To Rival Microsoft, Amazon, Says Strategist

Salesforce

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--enosix, a certified Salesforce and SAP partner, is transforming order-to-cash processes with a suite of user-friendly Aura and Lightning apps. These applications integrate effortlessly with client's SAP systems, enabling businesses to streamline operations and boost efficiency across Salesforce Commerce Cloud, CPQ, Manufacturing Cloud, Service Cloud, and Sales Cloud. enosix provides a unique suite of applications designed to support comprehensive order-to-cash proce.

Alibaba Cloud Leverages enosix and Salesforce to Unlock SAP in China

Alibaba's stock is significantly undervalued, with a 247% potential upside, driven by strong fundamentals and commitment to innovation, particularly in AI. The company is enhancing its ecosystem through partnerships, including with Mastercard and Tencent's WeChat, and investing heavily in AI capabilities. Alibaba's robust financial position, with nearly $30 billion in net debt, provides ample resources for growth and innovation.

Alibaba: Ready To Take Off

Pinduoduo Inc - ADR

A letter to employees said competition will only make the e-commerce giant stronger.

Alibaba Is Battling with Temu Parent PDD. Why That's a Good Thing.

Baidu

Many of the world's most influential hedge funds use relative value strategies, which involve going long on undervalued stocks and shorting overvalued stocks. This approach is part of long/short equity strategies, a common practice in hedge funds to manage risk and maximize returns regardless of whether the overall market is rising or falling.

Why Hedge Funds Are Betting Big on Alibaba and Baidu for 2024

Alibaba's Q1 earnings showed mixed results, with 4% revenue growth but a 27% decrease in bottom line; however, the company's strong cash position and low debt are positives. Ali Cloud is gaining market share domestically and investing heavily to compete globally. The company's AI and international expansion efforts are promising but still unprofitable; long-term investments should yield returns.

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