NYSE$BABA
Alibaba-ADR · Q3 2025 earnings
Q3 2025 earnings · · Before market open · Investor relations
Briefing
Alibaba Q3 2025 Earnings Report
Alibaba reported strong revenue growth of 8.0% year-over-year, reaching $38.38 billion, driven by strong performance in its e-commerce and cloud businesses. Net income surged by 239.2% to $6.70 billion, mainly due to improved operating income and gains from equity investments. The Cloud Intelligence Group saw 13% revenue growth, with AI-related product revenue maintaining triple-digit growth for the sixth consecutive quarter.
- Revenue grew 8.0% year-over-year to $38.38 billion.
- Net income increased by 239.2% to $6.70 billion.
- Cloud Intelligence Group revenue rose 13%, driven by AI adoption.
- Alibaba repurchased 15 million ADS for $1.3 billion.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Alibaba · Revenue · Quarterly
$39B
Revenue by segment
Alibaba · $134B total across 5 segments · Q4 2023
- China Retail (TTG)$85.8B-36.8%64.2%
- Cloud Intelligence$24.7B+30.4%18.5%
- Intl Retail (AIDC)$14.2B+44.1%10.7%
- Intl Wholesale (AIDC)$4.67B+4.9%3.5%
- China Wholesale (TTG)$4.13B-5.7%3.1%
Forward guidance
Alibaba expects continued revenue growth in e-commerce and cloud computing, with strong AI adoption driving further expansion. However, increased investment in strategic initiatives and regulatory uncertainties may impact profitability.
Tailwinds
- AI-related revenue growth expected to remain strong.
- Cloud Intelligence revenue anticipated to continue growing.
- Continued expansion in international markets.
- E-commerce demand remains robust in China.
- Ongoing cost optimization efforts improving efficiency.
Headwinds
- Increased investments may impact short-term profitability.
- Regulatory uncertainty remains a risk factor.
- Competition in cloud and e-commerce sectors is intensifying.
- Economic conditions may impact consumer spending.
- Currency fluctuations could affect financial performance.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q3 2025
-0.0%
Avg return
Earnings day
-0.0%
Avg return
5 days after
+2.2%
Avg return
30 days after
46%
21 / 46 earnings
Positive
+13.5%
Q4 2022
Best reaction
-13.1%
Q2 2022
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | -2.4% | -2.1% | -6.6% | |
| Q1 2026 | +12.4% | +14.1% | +43.8% | |
| Q4 2026 | -7.6% | +0.2% | +11.9% | |
| Q3 2025 | +8.1% | +6.5% | +7.4% | |
| Q2 2025 | -1.4% | -3.4% | +29.0% | |
| Q4 2024 | -4.3% | +4.7% | -10.5% | |
| Q3 2024 | -9.5% | -6.5% | -6.0% | |
| Q2 2024 | -10.9% | -9.3% | -14.4% | |
| Q1 2024 | +0.9% | -3.4% | -5.1% | |
| Q4 2023 | -7.4% | -8.6% | +1.6% | |
| Q3 2023 | -6.1% | -7.4% | -8.3% | |
| Q2 2023 | +3.0% | -2.8% | +11.0% | |
| Q1 2023 | -3.3% | -4.7% | -4.1% | |
| Q4 2022 | +13.5% | +16.7% | +42.9% | |
| Q3 2022 | -1.6% | -2.4% | +3.0% | |
| Q2 2022 | -13.1% | -17.3% | -24.4% | |
| Q1 2022 | +0.3% | -1.8% | -14.0% | |
| Q4 2021 | -4.7% | -2.8% | -3.8% | |
| Q3 2021 | -0.5% | +0.4% | -12.9% | |
| Q2 2021 | +1.4% | -9.9% | -9.6% | |
| Q1 2021 | +2.0% | +9.8% | +4.5% | |
| Q4 2020 | -4.9% | -5.2% | +4.0% | |
| Q3 2020 | -2.1% | -1.7% | -13.5% | |
| Q2 2020 | +1.7% | +4.2% | +13.2% | |
| Q1 2020 | +7.7% | +9.3% | +10.6% | |
| Q4 2019 | +0.4% | -8.1% | -9.6% | |
| Q3 2019 | +7.4% | +6.3% | +17.2% | |
| Q2 2019 | -4.4% | +0.8% | +6.4% | |
| Q1 2019 | -2.0% | +0.2% | -7.4% | |
| Q4 2018 | +7.1% | +7.1% | +12.0% | |
| Q3 2018 | -8.3% | -9.4% | -12.0% | |
| Q2 2018 | -1.5% | +1.3% | -6.2% | |
| Q1 2018 | +5.0% | +9.4% | +10.8% | |
| Q4 2017 | +2.1% | +1.8% | +11.7% | |
| Q3 2017 | +5.7% | +3.7% | +4.1% | |
| Q2 2017 | -3.4% | -1.8% | -10.5% | |
| Q1 2017 | +12.5% | +10.7% | +14.1% | |
| Q4 2016 | +4.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2016 | -3.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2016 | +7.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2016 | -2.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -2.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -2.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +8.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -9.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +6.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | — | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | — | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | — | — | — |
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