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Alibaba Group Holding Limited Q3 2026 Earnings Analysis

Reported on 2026-03-19 / Fiscal Quarter Q3 2026
Revenue Up YoY Sequential Improvement Margin Under Pressure EPS Below Prior Year Mixed Quarter
Alibaba Group Holding Limited reported Q3 2026 results with relatively stable operating performance.

Revenue grew 0.3% year over year and rose 13.4% sequentially. Margins weakened from the previous quarter, indicating ongoing pressure on profitability. 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
$280.9B
YoY: 0.2704%
QoQ: 13.3645%
Net Income
$16.2B
YoY: -67.112%
QoQ: -23.13%
EPS (Diluted)
$6.64
YoY: -67.45%
Net Margin
5.8%
YoY: -11.78 pts
QoQ: -2.73 pts
Gross Margin
40.2%
Operating Margin
6.6%
Growth

Revenue trend

Revenue growth stayed positive, supporting a healthier topline trend.

Profitability

Margin and earnings quality

Margins deteriorated from last quarter, indicating weaker profit conversion.

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 $280.9B in revenue for Q3 2026, up 0.3% YoY and up 13.4% QoQ. Positive year-over-year growth suggests healthier revenue momentum.

Revenue Snapshot
Current Quarter $280.9B
Previous Quarter $247.8B
Same Quarter Last Year $280.2B
YoY Change +0.3%
QoQ Change +13.4%

Profitability Analysis

Net income came in at $16.2B, down 67.1% YoY and down 23.1% QoQ. Net margin was 5.8%. Sequential margin deterioration suggests profitability remains under pressure.

Profitability Snapshot
Net Income $16.2B
EPS $6.64
Net Margin 5.8%
QoQ Margin Change -2.7 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

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What was Alibaba Group Holding Limited's revenue in Q3 2026?

Alibaba Group Holding Limited reported revenue of $280.9B in Q3 2026.

What was Alibaba Group Holding Limited's net income in Q3 2026?

Alibaba Group Holding Limited reported net income of $16.2B in Q3 2026.

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

Alibaba Group Holding Limited's revenue increased by 0.3% year over year in Q3 2026.

What was Alibaba Group Holding Limited's net margin in Q3 2026?

Alibaba Group Holding Limited's net margin was 5.8% in Q3 2026.

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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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