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Alibaba Group Holding Limited

Alibaba Group Holding Limited Q1 2023 Earnings Analysis

Reported on 2022-06-30 / Fiscal Quarter Q1 2023
Revenue Down YoY Margin Improving EPS Below Prior Year Mixed Quarter
Alibaba Group Holding Limited reported a mixed Q1 2023, with softer revenue but early signs of profitability stabilization.

Revenue declined 0.1% year over year and fell 76.3% sequentially. Margins improved from the previous quarter, suggesting stronger cost discipline and operational efficiency. Year-over-year earnings remained under pressure, showing that the recovery in profitability is still incomplete.

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Source: Company filings / processed earnings data
Revenue
$205.6B
YoY: -0.0899%
QoQ: -76.3373%
Net Income
$22.7B
YoY: -49.7226%
QoQ: 355.95%
EPS (Diluted)
$8.48
YoY: -56.91%
Net Margin
11%
YoY: -10.88 pts
QoQ: 15.36 pts
Gross Margin
36.9%
Operating Margin
12.1%
Growth

Revenue trend

Revenue pressure continues, indicating softer demand or pricing headwinds.

Profitability

Margin and earnings quality

Margins improved from last quarter, suggesting that cost controls are starting to offset topline weakness.

Investor Focus

What matters next

The earnings story is shifting from pure growth toward efficiency, pricing discipline, and margin defense.

Revenue & YoY Growth

Quarterly

Revenue trend and year-over-year growth across recent reported quarterly periods.

Net Income & Net Margin

Quarterly

Net income and net margin trend over recent reported quarterly periods.

Revenue Analysis

Alibaba Group Holding Limited reported $205.6B in revenue for Q1 2023, down 0.1% YoY and down 76.3% QoQ. The year-over-year decline indicates ongoing pressure on topline performance.

Revenue Snapshot
Current Quarter $205.6B
Previous Quarter $204.1B
Same Quarter Last Year $205.7B
YoY Change -0.1%
QoQ Change -76.3%

Profitability Analysis

Net income came in at $22.7B, down 49.7% YoY and up 356% QoQ. Net margin was 11%. Sequential margin improvement suggests stronger operating discipline despite a mixed revenue environment.

Profitability Snapshot
Net Income $22.7B
EPS $8.48
Net Margin 11%
QoQ Margin Change +15.4 pts

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What was Alibaba Group Holding Limited's revenue in Q1 2023?

Alibaba Group Holding Limited reported revenue of $205.6B in Q1 2023.

What was Alibaba Group Holding Limited's net income in Q1 2023?

Alibaba Group Holding Limited reported net income of $22.7B in Q1 2023.

How did Alibaba Group Holding Limited's revenue change year over year?

Alibaba Group Holding Limited's revenue decreased by 0.1% year over year in Q1 2023.

What was Alibaba Group Holding Limited's net margin in Q1 2023?

Alibaba Group Holding Limited's net margin was 11% in Q1 2023.

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Data Source & Methodology

Financial data is sourced from company filings and internal processed earnings data.

YoY and QoQ values are derived from reported quarterly figures when not directly available.

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