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Alibaba Group Holding Limited Q1 2025 Earnings Analysis

Reported on 2024-08-15 / Fiscal Quarter Q1 2025
Revenue Up YoY Margin Improving EPS Below Prior Year Mixed Quarter
Alibaba Group Holding Limited delivered a constructive Q1 2025, with growth supported by improving profitability.

Revenue grew 3.9% year over year and fell 75.6% 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
$243.2B
YoY: 3.8778%
QoQ: -75.5872%
Net Income
$24.4B
YoY: -28.7717%
QoQ: 624.81%
EPS (Diluted)
$9.92
YoY: -22.01%
Net Margin
10%
YoY: -4.6 pts
QoQ: 8.51 pts
Gross Margin
39.9%
Operating Margin
14.8%
Growth

Revenue trend

Revenue growth stayed positive, supporting a healthier topline trend.

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

Investor focus is likely to remain on whether management can restore earnings momentum over coming quarters.

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 $243.2B in revenue for Q1 2025, up 3.9% YoY and down 75.6% QoQ. Positive year-over-year growth suggests healthier revenue momentum.

Revenue Snapshot
Current Quarter $243.2B
Previous Quarter $221.9B
Same Quarter Last Year $234.2B
YoY Change +3.9%
QoQ Change -75.6%

Profitability Analysis

Net income came in at $24.4B, down 28.8% YoY and up 624.8% QoQ. Net margin was 10%. Sequential margin improvement suggests stronger operating discipline despite a mixed revenue environment.

Profitability Snapshot
Net Income $24.4B
EPS $9.92
Net Margin 10%
QoQ Margin Change +8.5 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

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What was Alibaba Group Holding Limited's revenue in Q1 2025?

Alibaba Group Holding Limited reported revenue of $243.2B in Q1 2025.

What was Alibaba Group Holding Limited's net income in Q1 2025?

Alibaba Group Holding Limited reported net income of $24.4B in Q1 2025.

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

Alibaba Group Holding Limited's revenue increased by 3.9% year over year in Q1 2025.

What was Alibaba Group Holding Limited's net margin in Q1 2025?

Alibaba Group Holding Limited's net margin was 10% in Q1 2025.

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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.

This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.

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