BABA Alibaba Group Holding Limited

Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA and HKEX: 9988 (HKD Counter) and 89988 (RMB Counter), “Alibaba”, “Alibaba Group” or the “company”) today announced its financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2025.

“Our results this quarter and for the full fiscal year demonstrate the ongoing effectiveness of our ‘user first, AI-driven’ strategy, with core business growth continuing to accelerate. Driven by strong demand for AI, Cloud Intelligence Group quarterly revenue growth accelerated to 18%, with AI-related product revenue achieving triple-digit growth for the seventh consecutive quarter. Customer management revenue at Taobao and Tmall Group grew 12% this quarter, reflecting the sustained impact of investments in user experience and effective monetization. Looking ahead, we will remain focused on our core businesses and continue to drive AI + Cloud as a new engine for our long-term growth,” said Eddie Wu, Chief Executive Officer of Alibaba Group.

“We delivered a strong quarter with revenue growth of 7% and EBITA growth of 36%. We are confident in our business outlook and will continue to invest in our core businesses to strengthen our competitive advantages. We remain committed to enhancing shareholder returns. During fiscal year 2025, we repurchased US$11.9 billion of shares, thereby achieving a 5.1% net reduction in outstanding shares. In addition, our board of directors approved the distribution of annual and special dividends totaling US$4.6 billion,” said Toby Xu, Chief Financial Officer of Alibaba Group.

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS

In the quarter ended March 31, 2025:

• Revenue was RMB236,454 million (US$32,584 million), an increase of 7% year-over-year.

• Income from operations was RMB28,465 million (US$3,923 million), an increase of 93% year-over-year, primarily due to the increase in adjusted EBITA and a decrease in non-cash share-based compensation expense. We excluded non-cash share-based compensation expense from our non-GAAP measurements. Adjusted EBITA, a non-GAAP measurement, increased 36% year-over-year to RMB32,616 million (US$4,495 million), primarily attributable to revenue growth and improved operating efficiency, partly offset by the increase in investments in our e-commerce businesses and technology.

• Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders was RMB12,382 million (US$1,706 million). Net income was RMB11,973 million (US$1,650 million), an increase of 1203% year-over-year, primarily due to the mark-to-market changes from our equity investments, the increase in income from operations and the decrease in impairment of equity method investments, partly offset by the losses arising from the disposal of subsidiaries. Non-GAAP net income in the quarter ended March 31, 2025 was RMB29,847 million (US$4,113 million), an increase of 22% compared to RMB24,418 million in the same quarter of 2024.

• Diluted earnings per ADS was RMB5.17 (US$0.71). Diluted earnings per share was RMB0.65 (US$0.09 or HK$0.70). Non-GAAP diluted earnings per ADS was RMB12.52 (US$1.73), an increase of 23% year-over-year. Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share was RMB1.57 (US$0.22 or HK$1.70), an increase of 23% year-over-year.

• Net cash provided by operating activities was RMB27,520 million (US$3,792 million), an increase of 18% compared to RMB23,340 million in the same quarter of 2024. Free cash flow, a non-GAAP measurement of liquidity, was RMB3,743 million (US$516 million), a decrease of 76% compared to RMB15,361 million in the same quarter of 2024, which was mainly attributed to the increase in our cloud infrastructure expenditure, partly offset by year-over-year increase of adjusted EBITDA.

In the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025:

• Revenue was RMB996,347 million (US$137,300 million), an increase of 6% year-over-year.

• Income from operations was RMB140,905 million (US$19,417 million), an increase of 24% year-over-year, primarily due to the decrease in impairment of intangible assets and goodwill, the decrease in non-cash share-based compensation expense and the increase in adjusted EBITA. We excluded impairment of intangible assets and goodwill, and non-cash share-based compensation expense from our non-GAAP measurements. Adjusted EBITA, a non-GAAP measurement, increased 5% year-over-year to RMB173,065 million (US$23,849 million), primarily attributable to revenue growth and improved operating efficiency, partly offset by the increase in investments in our e-commerce businesses and technology.

• Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders was RMB129,470 million (US$17,841 million). Net income was RMB125,976 million (US$17,360 million), an increase of 77% year-over-year, primarily due to the mark-to-market changes from our equity investments and the increase in income from operations, partly offset by the losses arising from the disposal of subsidiaries. Non-GAAP net income in fiscal year 2025 was RMB158,122 million (US$21,790 million), which remained stable compared to RMB157,479 million in fiscal year 2024.

• Diluted earnings per ADS was RMB53.59 (US$7.38). Diluted earnings per share was RMB6.70 (US$0.92 or HK$7.26). Non-GAAP diluted earnings per ADS was RMB65.41 (US$9.01), an increase of 5% year-over-year. Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share was RMB8.18 (US$1.13 or HK$8.86), an increase of 5% year-over-year.

• Net cash provided by operating activities was RMB163,509 million (US$22,532 million), a decrease of 10% compared to RMB182,593 million in fiscal year 2024. Free cash flow, a non-GAAP measurement of liquidity, was RMB73,870 million (US$10,180 million), a decrease of 53% compared to RMB156,210 million in fiscal year 2024, which was mainly attributed to the increase in our cloud infrastructure expenditure, partly offset by year-over-year increase of adjusted EBITDA.

Reconciliations of GAAP measures to non-GAAP measures presented above are included at the end of this results announcement.

BUSINESS AND STRATEGIC UPDATES

Taobao and Tmall Group

For the quarter ended March 31, 2025, our customer management revenue grew 12% year-over-year to RMB71,077 million (US$9,794 million), primarily driven by the improvement of take rate year-over-year. Our take rate benefited from the impact of the software service fee and increasing penetration of Quanzhantui. Merchants benefit through Quanzhantui’s convenience of use and improvement of marketing efficiency.

We continued to invest in user growth and other strategic initiatives such as price-competitive products, customer service, membership program benefits and AI technology applications to enhance user experience. These efforts led to stronger momentum in new consumer growth and continuous increase in orders.

On the merchant end, we remained focused on improving their operating environment and ensuring their sustainable development on our platform. In particular, we increased support of merchants that provide high-quality products and customer services, including support for marketing, new product launches and customer management.

The number of 88VIP members, our highest spending consumer group, continued to increase by double digits year-over-year, surpassing 50 million. We will continue to focus on improving the retention rate of 88VIP membership.

Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group (“AIDC”)

For the quarter ended March 31, 2025, revenue from AIDC grew 22% year-over-year to RMB33,579 million (US$4,627 million), primarily driven by strong performance in cross-border businesses. During the quarter, AIDC continued to focus on enhancing operating and investment efficiency, leading to narrowed loss of the segment year-over-year. In particular, the unit economics of the AliExpress’ Choice business improved on a sequential basis.

AIDC has a diverse geographical presence, with a consistent strategic focus on key regions such as select European markets and the Gulf Region. AliExpress and Trendyol, in particular, continue to diversify and enrich their product offerings by engaging local merchants and partners, through different business models in different markets. We believe that our diverse businesses and product offerings across geographies will continue to enhance our competitive advantages in the evolving global e-commerce landscape.

Cloud Intelligence Group

For the quarter ended March 31, 2025, revenue from Cloud Intelligence Group was RMB30,127 million (US$4,152 million), an increase of 18% year-over-year. During this quarter, the year-over-year growth of overall revenue excluding Alibaba-consolidated subsidiaries accelerated to 17%. This momentum was primarily driven by an even faster public cloud revenue growth, including the increasing adoption of AI-related products.

Notably, AI-related product revenue maintained triple-digit year-over-year growth for the seventh consecutive quarter. Our AI products are seeing broader adoption across a wide range of industry verticals including Internet, retail, manufacturing, and media, with a growing focus on value-added applications. For example, Lingma, our AI coding assistant launched last year, has seen strong adoption among enterprise customers and delivered robust revenue growth. We will continue to invest in anticipation of customer growth and technology innovation, including AI products and services, to increase cloud adoption for AI and maintain our market leadership.

In the 2025 Gartner® Innovation Guide for Generative AI Technologies, which assessed vendors across four defined submarkets, Alibaba Cloud was the only Chinese provider named an Emerging Leader in all four areas: Generative AI Model Providers, Generative AI Engineering, Generative AI Specialized Cloud Infrastructure, and AI Knowledge Management Apps/General Productivity.

We remain committed to advancing multi-modal AI technology and expanding our open-source initiatives. In April, we launched the Qwen3 series, a new generation of hybrid reasoning models that combine the capabilities of fast, simple responses and deeper chain-of-thought reasoning into a single model. The Qwen3 series covers a full range of model sizes, including two MoE (Mixture-of-Experts) models and six dense models. The flagship MoE model, Qwen3-235B-A22B, with 235 billion parameters but only 22 billion activated parameters, delivers efficiency and world-leading performance in key benchmarks such as code generation, mathematics, and general reasoning. The smaller models, including the dense models and the lightweight MoE model Qwen3-30B-A3B, are designed for ease of adoption by developers and enterprises, while delivering strong performance at lower costs. All Qwen3 models have been fully open-sourced on ModelScope, Hugging Face, and other platforms. We believe the full open-sourcing of Qwen3 will drive innovation and new applications by developers, start-ups and enterprises.

Cainiao Smart Logistics Network Limited (“Cainiao”)

For the quarter ended March 31, 2025, revenue of Cainiao Smart Logistics Network Limited was RMB21,573 million (US$2,973 million), a decrease of 12% year-over-year. This is the result of the increasing integration of logistics offerings into our e-commerce businesses.

Local Services Group

For the quarter ended March 31, 2025, revenue from Local Services Group grew 10% year-over-year to RMB16,134 million (US$2,223 million), driven by the order growth of both Amap and Ele.me, as well as revenue growth from marketing services.

For the quarter ended March 31, 2025, overall losses continued to narrow year-over-year as scale increased and unit economics improved due to operating efficiency.

Digital Media and Entertainment Group

For the quarter ended March 31, 2025, revenue of Digital Media and Entertainment Group was RMB5,554 million (US$765 million), an increase of 12% year-over-year, primarily driven by the strong performance of the movie and entertainment businesses and the increase in Youku's advertising revenue.

During the quarter, the adjusted EBITA of Digital Media and Entertainment Group turned positive, primarily driven by Youku's profitability.

Share Repurchases and Dividends

During the quarter ended March 31, 2025, we repurchased a total of 51 million ordinary shares (equivalent to 6 million ADSs) for a total of US$0.6 billion. These purchases were made in the U.S. market under our share repurchase program. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, we repurchased a total of 1,197 million ordinary shares (equivalent to 150 million ADSs) for a total of US$11.9 billion, resulting in a net decrease of 995 million ordinary shares, or a 5.1% net reduction in our outstanding shares after accounting for shares issued under our ESOP.

Our board of directors has approved a two-part dividend in the total amount of US$0.25 per ordinary share or US$2.00 per ADS comprised of (i) an annual regular cash dividend for fiscal year 2025 in the amount of US$0.13125 per ordinary share or US$1.05 per ADS, and (ii) a one-time extraordinary cash dividend as a distribution of proceeds from disposition of certain businesses and financial investments in the amount of US$0.11875 per ordinary share or US$0.95 per ADS, in each case payable in U.S. dollars, to holders of ordinary shares and holders of ADSs, as of the close of business on June 12, 2025, Hong Kong Time and New York Time, respectively. The aggregate amount of the dividend will be approximately US$4.6 billion. As at the date hereof, the company does not hold any treasury shares whether in the Central Clearing and Settlement System, or otherwise. All the shares bought back by the company pending cancellation will not receive the annual dividend for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025.

For holders of ordinary shares, in order to qualify for the dividend, all valid documents for the transfers of shares accompanied by the relevant share certificates must be lodged with the company’s Hong Kong branch share registrar, Computershare Hong Kong Investor Services Limited, at Shops 1712-1716, 17th Floor, Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen’s Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong, not later than 4:30 p.m. on June 12, 2025, Hong Kong Time. The payment date is expected to be on or around July 3, 2025 for holders of ordinary shares and on or around July 10, 2025 for holders of ADSs.

MARCH QUARTER SUMMARY FINANCIAL RESULTS

 

Three months ended March 31,

 

 

 

2024

 

2025

 

 

 

RMB

 

RMB

 

US$

 

YoY % Change

 

(in millions, except percentages and per share amounts)

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue

221,874

 

236,454

 

32,584

 

7%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from operations

14,765

 

28,465

 

3,923

 

93%(2)

Operating margin

7%

 

12%

 

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA(1)

30,807

 

41,783

 

5,758

 

36%(3)

Adjusted EBITDA margin(1)

14%

 

18%

 

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITA(1)

23,969

 

32,616

 

4,495

 

36%(3)

Adjusted EBITA margin(1)

11%

 

14%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

919

 

11,973

 

1,650

 

1203%(4)

Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders

3,270

 

12,382

 

1,706

 

279%(4)

Non-GAAP net income(1)

24,418

 

29,847

 

4,113

 

22%(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per share(5)

0.16

 

0.65

 

0.09

 

296%(4)(6)

Diluted earnings per ADS(5)

1.30

 

5.17

 

0.71

 

296%(4)(6)

Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share(1)(5)

1.27

 

1.57

 

0.22

 

23%(4)(6)

Non-GAAP diluted earnings per ADS(1)(5)

10.14

 

12.52

 

1.73

 

23%(4)(6)

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(1)

See the sections entitled “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and “Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Measures to the Nearest Comparable U.S. GAAP Measures” for more information about the non-GAAP measures referred to within this results announcement.

(2)

The year-over-year increase was primarily due to the increase in adjusted EBITA and a decrease in non-cash share-based compensation expense.

(3)

The year-over-year increases were primarily attributable to revenue growth and improved operating efficiency, partly offset by the increase in investments in our e-commerce businesses and technology.

(4)

The year-over-year increases were primarily due to the mark-to-market changes from our equity investments, the increase in income from operations and the decrease in impairment of equity method investments, partly offset by the losses arising from the disposal of subsidiaries, while net income attributable to ordinary shareholders and earnings per share/ADS would further take into account the net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests. We excluded non-cash share-based compensation expense, gains/losses of investments, impairment of goodwill and intangible assets, and certain other items from our non-GAAP measurements.

(5)

Each ADS represents eight ordinary shares.

(6)

The year-over-year percentages as stated are calculated based on the exact amount and there may be minor differences from the year-over-year percentages calculated based on the RMB amounts after rounding.

MARCH QUARTER SEGMENT RESULTS

Revenue for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 was RMB236,454 million (US$32,584 million), an increase of 7% year-over-year compared to RMB221,874 million in the same quarter of 2024.

The following table sets forth a breakdown of our revenue by segment for the periods indicated:

 

Three months ended March 31,

 

 

 

2024

 

2025

 

 

 

RMB

 

RMB

 

US$

 

YoY % Change

 

(in millions, except percentages)

Taobao and Tmall Group:

 

 

 

 

China commerce retail

 

 

 

 

- Customer management

63,574

 

71,077

 

9,794

 

12%

- Direct sales and others(1)

24,690

 

24,504

 

3,377

 

(1)%

 

88,264

 

95,581

 

13,171

 

8%

China commerce wholesale

4,952

 

5,788

 

798

 

17%

Total Taobao and Tmall Group

93,216

 

101,369

 

13,969

 

9%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

International commerce retail

22,278

 

27,603

 

3,804

 

24%

International commerce wholesale

5,170

 

5,976

 

823

 

16%

Total Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group

27,448

 

33,579

 

4,627

 

22%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cloud Intelligence Group

25,595

 

30,127

 

4,152

 

18%

Cainiao Smart Logistics Network Limited

24,557

 

21,573

 

2,973

 

(12)%

Local Services Group

14,628

 

16,134

 

2,223

 

10%

Digital Media and Entertainment Group

4,945

 

5,554

 

765

 

12%

All others(2)

51,458

 

53,988

 

7,440

 

5%

Unallocated

397

 

446

 

61

 

 

Inter-segment elimination

(20,370)

 

(26,316)

 

(3,626)

 

 

Consolidated revenue

221,874

 

236,454

 

32,584

 

7%

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(1)

Direct sales and others revenue under Taobao and Tmall Group primarily represents Tmall Supermarket, Tmall Global and other direct sales businesses, where revenue and cost of inventory are recorded on a gross basis, as well as other revenue from value-added services.

(2)

All others include Sun Art, Freshippo, Alibaba Health, Lingxi Games, Intime, Intelligent Information Platform (which mainly consists of UCWeb and Quark businesses), Fliggy, DingTalk and other businesses. The majority of revenue within All others consists of direct sales revenue, which is recorded on a gross basis.

The following table sets forth a breakdown of our adjusted EBITA by segment for the periods indicated:

 

Three months ended March 31,

 

 

2024

2025

 

 

RMB

RMB

US$

YoY % Change(3)

 

(in millions, except percentages)

Taobao and Tmall Group

38,501

41,749

5,753

8%

Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group

(4,085)

(3,574)

(492)

13%

Cloud Intelligence Group

1,432

2,420

333

69%

Cainiao Smart Logistics Network Limited

(1,342)

(606)

(83)

55%

Local Services Group

(3,198)

(2,316)

(319)

28%

Digital Media and Entertainment Group

(884)

36

5

N/A

All others(1)

(2,818)

(2,535)

(349)

10%

Unallocated(2)

(2,900)

(2,030)

(280)

 

Inter-segment elimination

(737)

(528)

(73)

 

Consolidated adjusted EBITA

23,969

32,616

4,495

36%

Less: Non-cash share-based compensation expense

(7,123)

(2,781)

(383)

 

Less: Amortization and impairment of intangible assets, and others

(2,081)

(1,370)

(189)

 

Income from operations

14,765

28,465

3,923

93%

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(1)

All others include Sun Art, Freshippo, Alibaba Health, Lingxi Games, Intime, Intelligent Information Platform (which mainly consists of UCWeb and Quark businesses), Fliggy, DingTalk and other businesses.

(2)

Unallocated primarily relates to certain costs incurred by corporate functions and other miscellaneous items that are not allocated to individual segments.

(3)

For a more intuitive presentation, widening of loss in YoY% is shown in terms of negative growth rate, and narrowing of loss in YoY% is shown in terms of positive growth rate.

Taobao and Tmall Group

(i) Segment revenue

• China Commerce Retail Business Revenue from our China commerce retail business in the quarter ended March 31, 2025 was RMB95,581 million (US$13,171 million), an increase of 8% compared to RMB88,264 million in the same quarter of 2024. Customer management revenue increased by 12% year-over-year, primarily driven by the improvement of take rate year-over-year. Direct sales and others revenue under China commerce retail business in the quarter ended March 31, 2025 was RMB24,504 million (US$3,377 million), a decrease of 1% compared to RMB24,690 million in the same quarter of 2024, primarily driven by the decrease in direct sales revenue as a result of our planned reduction of certain direct sales businesses, partly offset by the increase in revenue from value-added services.

• China Commerce Wholesale Business Revenue from our China commerce wholesale business in the quarter ended March 31, 2025 was RMB5,788 million (US$798 million), an increase of 17% compared to RMB4,952 million in the same quarter of 2024, primarily due to an increase in revenue from value-added services provided to paying members.

(ii) Segment adjusted EBITA

Taobao and Tmall Group adjusted EBITA increased by 8% to RMB41,749 million (US$5,753 million) in the quarter ended March 31, 2025, compared to RMB38,501 million in the same quarter of 2024, primarily due to the increase in revenue from customer management service, partly offset by the increase in investments in user experience and technology.

Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group

(i) Segment revenue

• International Commerce Retail Business Revenue from our International commerce retail business in the quarter ended March 31, 2025 was RMB27,603 million (US$3,804 million), an increase of 24% compared to RMB22,278 million in the same quarter of 2024, primarily driven by the increase in revenue contributed by AliExpress and Trendyol. As certain of our international businesses generate revenue in local currencies while our reporting currency is Renminbi, AIDC's revenue is affected by exchange rate fluctuations.

• International Commerce Wholesale Business Revenue from our International commerce wholesale business in the quarter ended March 31, 2025 was RMB5,976 million (US$823 million), an increase of 16% compared to RMB5,170 million in the same quarter of 2024, primarily due to an increase in revenue generated by cross-border related value-added services.

(ii) Segment adjusted EBITA

Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group adjusted EBITA was a loss of RMB3,574 million (US$492 million) in the quarter ended March 31, 2025, compared to a loss of RMB4,085 million in the same quarter of 2024, primarily due to Lazada's significant reduction in operating losses driven by its improvement in monetization and operating efficiency.

Cloud Intelligence Group

(i) Segment revenue

Revenue from Cloud Intelligence Group was RMB30,127 million (US$4,152 million) in the quarter ended March 31, 2025, an increase of 18% compared to RMB25,595 million in the same quarter of 2024. Overall revenue excluding Alibaba-consolidated subsidiaries increased by 17% year-over-year, primarily driven by an even faster public cloud revenue growth, including the increasing adoption of AI-related products.

(ii) Segment adjusted EBITA

Cloud Intelligence Group adjusted EBITA increased by 69% to RMB2,420 million (US$333 million) in the quarter ended March 31, 2025, compared to RMB1,432 million in the same quarter of 2024, primarily due to faster public cloud revenue growth and improving operating efficiency, partly offset by the increasing investments in customer growth and technology innovation.

Cainiao Smart Logistics Network Limited

(i) Segment revenue

Revenue from Cainiao Smart Logistics Network Limited was RMB21,573 million (US$2,973 million) in the quarter ended March 31, 2025, a decrease of 12% compared to RMB24,557 million in the same quarter of 2024, primarily due to the decrease in revenue from domestic logistics services as a result of our e-commerce businesses taking on certain logistics platform role.

(ii) Segment adjusted EBITA

Cainiao Smart Logistics Network Limited adjusted EBITA was a loss of RMB606 million (US$83 million) in the quarter ended March 31, 2025, compared to a loss of RMB1,342 million in the same quarter of 2024, primarily due to retention incentives granted to Cainiao employees in connection with the withdrawal of its initial public offering in the same quarter last year.

Local Services Group

(i) Segment revenue

Revenue from Local Services Group was RMB16,134 million (US$2,223 million) in the quarter ended March 31, 2025, an increase of 10% compared to RMB14,628 million in the same quarter of 2024, driven by the order growth of both Amap and Ele.me, as well as revenue growth from marketing services.

(ii) Segment adjusted EBITA

Local Services Group adjusted EBITA was a loss of RMB2,316 million (US$319 million) in the quarter ended March 31, 2025, compared to a loss of RMB3,198 million in the same quarter of 2024, as unit economics improved due to operating efficiency and increased scale.

Digital Media and Entertainment Group

(i) Segment revenue

Revenue from Digital Media and Entertainment Group was RMB5,554 million (US$765 million) in the quarter ended March 31, 2025, an increase of 12% compared to RMB4,945 million in the same quarter of 2024, primarily driven by the revenue growth of the movie and entertainment businesses of Alibaba Pictures.

(ii) Segment adjusted EBITA

Digital Media and Entertainment Group adjusted EBITA in the quarter ended March 31, 2025 was a profit of RMB36 million (US$5 million), compared to a loss of RMB884 million in the same quarter of 2024, primarily due to the improved operating results of Youku.

All Others

(i) Segment revenue

Revenue from All others segment was RMB53,988 million (US$7,440 million) in the quarter ended March 31, 2025, an increase of 5% compared to RMB51,458 million in the same quarter of 2024, primarily due to the increase in revenue from Freshippo and Alibaba Health, partly offset by the decrease in revenue from Sun Art due to its sale and deconsolidation in February 2025.

(ii) Segment adjusted EBITA

Adjusted EBITA from All others segment in the quarter ended March 31, 2025 was a loss of RMB2,535 million (US$349 million), compared to a loss of RMB2,818 million in the same quarter of 2024.

MARCH QUARTER OTHER FINANCIAL RESULTS

Costs and Expenses

The following tables set forth a breakdown of our costs and expenses, share-based compensation expense, and costs and expenses excluding share-based compensation expense by function for the periods indicated:

 

Three months ended March 31,

% of Revenue YoY change

 

2024

2025

 

RMB

% of Revenue

RMB

US$

% of Revenue

 

(in millions, except percentages)

Costs and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of revenue

148,098

66.7%

145,626

20,068

61.6%

(5.1)%

Product development expenses

14,085

6.3%

14,934

2,058

6.3%

0.0%

Sales and marketing expenses

28,826

13.0%

36,179

4,985

15.3%

2.3%

General and administrative expenses

14,019

6.3%

10,331

1,423

4.4%

(1.9)%

Amortization and impairment of intangible assets

2,081

0.9%

833

115

0.4%

(0.5)%

Total costs and expenses

207,109

 

207,903

28,649

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Share-based compensation expense:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of revenue

891

0.4%

417

57

0.2%

(0.2)%

Product development expenses

2,037

0.9%

1,538

212

0.7%

(0.2)%

Sales and marketing expenses

735

0.3%

654

90

0.3%

0.0%

General and administrative expenses

3,460

1.6%

826

114

0.3%

(1.3)%

Total share-based compensation expense(1)

7,123

 

3,435

473

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Costs and expenses excluding share-based compensation expense:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of revenue

147,207

66.3%

145,209

20,011

61.4%

(4.9)%

Product development expenses

12,048

5.4%

13,396

1,846

5.7%

0.3%

Sales and marketing expenses

28,091

12.7%

35,525

4,895

15.0%

2.3%

General and administrative expenses

10,559

4.8%

9,505

1,309

4.0%

(0.8)%

Amortization and impairment of intangible assets

2,081

0.9%

833

115

0.4%

(0.5)%

Total costs and expenses excluding share-based compensation expense

199,986

 

204,468

28,176

 

 

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(1)

This includes both cash and non-cash share-based compensation expenses.

Cost of revenue – Cost of revenue in the quarter ended March 31, 2025 was RMB145,626 million (US$20,068 million), or 61.6% of revenue, compared to RMB148,098 million, or 66.7% of revenue, in the same quarter of 2024. Without the effect of share-based compensation expense, cost of revenue as a percentage of revenue would have decreased from 66.3% in the quarter ended March 31, 2024 to 61.4% in the quarter ended March 31, 2025, primarily due to the decrease in scale of low margin direct sales businesses, and improvement in monetization and operating efficiency.

Product development expenses – Product development expenses in the quarter ended March 31, 2025 were RMB14,934 million (US$2,058 million), or 6.3% of revenue, compared to RMB14,085 million, or 6.3% of revenue, in the same quarter of 2024. Without the effect of share-based compensation expense, product development expenses as a percentage of revenue would have increased from 5.4% in the quarter ended March 31, 2024 to 5.7% in the quarter ended March 31, 2025.

Sales and marketing expenses – Sales and marketing expenses in the quarter ended March 31, 2025 were RMB36,179 million (US$4,985 million), or 15.3% of revenue, compared to RMB28,826 million, or 13.0% of revenue, in the same quarter of 2024. Without the effect of share-based compensation expense, sales and marketing expenses as a percentage of revenue would have increased from 12.7% in the quarter ended March 31, 2024 to 15.0% in the quarter ended March 31, 2025, primarily due to our increased investments in e-commerce businesses.

General and administrative expenses – General and administrative expenses in the quarter ended March 31, 2025 were RMB10,331 million (US$1,423 million), or 4.4% of revenue, compared to RMB14,019 million, or 6.3% of revenue, in the same quarter of 2024. Without the effect of share-based compensation expense, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue would have decreased from 4.8% in the quarter ended March 31, 2024 to 4.0% in the quarter ended March 31, 2025.

Share-based compensation expense – Total share-based compensation expense included in the cost and expense items above in the quarter ended March 31, 2025 was RMB3,435 million (US$473 million), compared to RMB7,123 million in the same quarter of 2024.

The following table sets forth our analysis of share-based compensation expense for the quarters indicated by type of share-based awards:

 

Three months ended March 31,

 

 

2024

2025

 

 

RMB

RMB

US$

YoY % Change

 

(in millions, except percentages)

By type of awards:

 

 

 

 

Alibaba Group share-based awards(1)

4,350

2,712

374

(38)%

Ant Group share-based awards(2)

25

9

1

(64)%

Others(3)

2,748

714

98

(74)%

Total share-based compensation expense(4)

7,123

3,435

473

(52)%

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(1)

This represents Alibaba Group share-based awards granted to our employees.

(2)

This represents Ant Group share-based awards granted to our employees, which is subject to mark-to-market accounting treatment.

(3)

This represents share-based awards of our subsidiaries.

(4)

This includes both cash and non-cash share-based compensation expenses.

Share-based compensation expense decreased in the quarter ended March 31, 2025 compared to the same quarter of 2024. This decrease was primarily due to the decrease in the number of the awards granted and the increase in long-term cash incentives granted after considering the macroeconomic environment and the general trends in the talent market.

We expect that our share-based compensation expense will continue to be affected by changes in the fair value of the underlying awards and the quantity of awards we grant in the future.

Amortization and impairment of intangible assets – Amortization and impairment of intangible assets in the quarter ended March 31, 2025 was RMB833 million (US$115 million), a decrease of 60% from RMB2,081 million in the same quarter of 2024.

Income from operations and operating margin

Income from operations in the quarter ended March 31, 2025 was RMB28,465 million (US$3,923 million), or 12% of revenue, an increase of 93% compared to RMB14,765 million, or 7% of revenue, in the same quarter of 2024, primarily due to the increase in adjusted EBITA and a decrease in non-cash share-based compensation expense.

Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITA

Adjusted EBITDA increased 36% year-over-year to RMB41,783 million (US$5,758 million) in the quarter ended March 31, 2025, compared to RMB30,807 million in the same quarter of 2024. Adjusted EBITA increased 36% year-over-year to RMB32,616 million (US$4,495 million) in the quarter ended March 31, 2025, compared to RMB23,969 million in the same quarter of 2024, primarily attributable to revenue growth and improved operating efficiency, partly offset by the increase in investments in our e-commerce businesses and technology. A reconciliation of net income to adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITA is included at the end of this results announcement.

Adjusted EBITA by segment

Adjusted EBITA by segment as well as a reconciliation of income from operations to adjusted EBITA are set forth in the section entitled “March Quarter Segment Results” above.

Interest and investment income, net

Interest and investment income, net in the quarter ended March 31, 2025 was a loss of RMB7,516 million (US$1,036 million), compared to a loss of RMB5,702 million in the same quarter of 2024, primarily due to the losses arising from the disposal of subsidiaries, partly offset by the mark-to-market changes from our equity investments and the decrease in impairment of our investments.

The above-mentioned investment gains and losses were excluded from our non-GAAP net income.

Other income, net

Other income, net in the quarter ended March 31, 2025 was RMB20 million (US$3 million), a decrease of 99% compared to RMB2,963 million in the same quarter of 2024, primarily due to the net exchange loss in this quarter compared to the net exchange gain in the same quarter last year, arising from the exchange rate fluctuation between Renminbi and U.S. dollar.

Income tax expenses

Income tax expenses in the quarter ended March 31, 2025 were RMB6,854 million (US$945 million), compared to RMB5,722 million in the same quarter of 2024.

Share of results of equity method investees

Share of results of equity method investees in the quarter ended March 31, 2025 was a profit of RMB354 million (US$49 million), compared to a loss of RMB3,208 million in the same quarter of 2024. The following table sets forth a breakdown of share of results of equity method investees for the periods indicated:

 

Three months ended March 31,

 

2024

 

2025

 

RMB

 

RMB

 

US$

 

(in millions)

Share of profit (loss) of equity method investees

 

 

 

- Ant Group

2,570

 

1,763

 

243

- Others

358

 

(981)

 

(135)

Impairment loss

(5,403)

 

(43)

 

(6)

Others(1)

(733)

 

(385)

 

(53)

Total

(3,208)

 

354

 

49

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(1)

“Others” mainly include basis differences arising from equity method investees, share-based compensation expense related to share-based awards granted to employees of our equity method investees, as well as gain or loss arising from the deemed disposal of the equity method investees.

We record our share of results of all equity method investees one quarter in arrears. The year-over-year decrease in share of profit of Ant Group was mainly attributable to investments in new growth initiatives, partly offset by an increase in fair value of certain investments. Impairment loss decreased year-over-year as we recorded impairment losses of RMB5,403 million in the same quarter last year, primarily due to a prolonged decline in the public market value of an equity method investee against its carrying value.

Net income and Non-GAAP net income

Our net income in the quarter ended March 31, 2025 was RMB11,973 million (US$1,650 million), compared to RMB919 million in the same quarter of 2024, primarily due to the mark-to-market changes from our equity investments, the increase in income from operations, and the decrease in impairment of equity method investments, partly offset by the losses arising from the disposal of subsidiaries.

Excluding non-cash share-based compensation expense, gains/losses of investments, impairment of goodwill and intangible assets, and certain other items, non-GAAP net income in the quarter ended March 31, 2025 was RMB29,847 million (US$4,113 million), an increase of 22% compared to RMB24,418 million in the same quarter of 2024. A reconciliation of net income to non-GAAP net income is included at the end of this results announcement.

Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders

Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders in the quarter ended March 31, 2025 was RMB12,382 million (US$1,706 million), compared to RMB3,270 million in the same quarter of 2024, primarily due to the mark-to-market changes from our equity investments, the increase in income from operations, and the decrease in impairment of equity method investments, partly offset by the losses arising from the disposal of subsidiaries.

Diluted earnings per ADS/share and non-GAAP diluted earnings per ADS/share

Diluted earnings per ADS in the quarter ended March 31, 2025 was RMB5.17 (US$0.71), compared to RMB1.30 in the same quarter of 2024. Excluding non-cash share-based compensation expense, gains/losses of investments, impairment of goodwill and intangible assets, and certain other items, non-GAAP diluted earnings per ADS in the quarter ended March 31, 2025 was RMB12.52 (US$1.73), an increase of 23% compared to RMB10.14 in the same quarter of 2024.

Diluted earnings per share in the quarter ended March 31, 2025 was RMB0.65 (US$0.09 or HK$0.70), compared to RMB0.16 in the same quarter of 2024. Excluding non-cash share-based compensation expense, gains/losses of investments, impairment of goodwill and intangible assets, and certain other items, non-GAAP diluted earnings per share in the quarter ended March 31, 2025 was RMB1.57 (US$0.22 or HK$1.70), an increase of 23% compared to RMB1.27 in the same quarter of 2024.

A reconciliation of diluted earnings per ADS/share to non-GAAP diluted earnings per ADS/share is included at the end of this results announcement. Each ADS represents eight ordinary shares.

Net cash provided by operating activities and free cash flow

During the quarter ended March 31, 2025, net cash provided by operating activities was RMB27,520 million (US$3,792 million), an increase of 18% compared to RMB23,340 million in the same quarter of 2024. Free cash flow, a non-GAAP measurement of liquidity, was RMB3,743 million (US$516 million), a decrease of 76% compared to RMB15,361 million in the same quarter of 2024. The decrease in free cash flow was mainly attributed to the increase in our cloud infrastructure expenditure, partly offset by year-over-year increase of adjusted EBITDA. A reconciliation of net cash provided by operating activities to free cash flow is included at the end of this results announcement.

Net cash used in investing activities

During the quarter ended March 31, 2025, net cash used in investing activities of RMB39,547 million (US$5,450 million) primarily reflected capital expenditures of RMB24,612 million (US$3,392 million) and an increase in other treasury investments by RMB15,248 million (US$2,101 million).

Net cash used in financing activities

During the quarter ended March 31, 2025, net cash used in financing activities of RMB4,102 million (US$565 million) primarily reflected cash used in repurchase of ordinary shares of RMB4,584 million (US$632 million) and acquisition of additional equity interests in non-wholly owned subsidiaries of RMB2,028 million (US$279 million), partly offset by net proceeds from bank borrowings of RMB3,418 million (US$471 million).

Employees

As of March 31, 2025, we had a total of 124,320 employees, compared to 194,320 as of December 31, 2024. The decrease in number of employees was mainly the result of sale and deconsolidation of Sun Art, partly offset by new hires.

FULL FISCAL YEAR SUMMARY FINANCIAL RESULTS

 

Year ended March 31,

 

 

2024

2025

 

 

RMB

RMB

US$

YoY % Change

 

(in millions, except percentages and per share amounts)

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue

941,168

996,347

137,300

6%

 

 

 

 

 

Income from operations

113,350

140,905

19,417

24%(2)

Operating margin

12%

14%

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA(1)

191,668

202,325

27,881

6%(3)

Adjusted EBITDA margin(1)

20%

20%

 

 

Adjusted EBITA(1)

165,028

173,065

23,849

5%(3)

Adjusted EBITA margin(1)

18%

17%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

71,332

125,976

17,360

77%(4)

Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders

79,741

129,470

17,841

62%(4)

Non-GAAP net income(1)

157,479

158,122

21,790

0%(4)

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per share(5)

3.91

6.70

0.92

72%(4)(6)

Diluted earnings per ADS(5)

31.24

53.59

7.38

72%(4)(6)

Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share(1)(5)

7.78

8.18

1.13

5%(4)(6)

Non-GAAP diluted earnings per ADS(1)(5)

62.23

65.41

9.01

5%(4)(6)

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(1)

See the sections entitled “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and “Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Measures to the Nearest Comparable U.S. GAAP Measures” for more information about the non-GAAP measures referred to within this results announcement.

(2)

The year-over-year increase was primarily due to the decrease in impairment of intangible assets and goodwill, the decrease in non-cash share-based compensation expense and the increase in adjusted EBITA.

(3)

The year-over-year increases were primarily attributable to revenue growth and improved operating efficiency, partly offset by the increase in investments in our e-commerce businesses and technology.

(4)

The year-over-year increases were primarily due to the mark-to-market changes from our equity investments and the increase in income from operations, partly offset by the losses arising from the disposal of subsidiaries, while net income attributable to ordinary shareholders and earnings per share/ADS would further take into account the net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests. We excluded non-cash share-based compensation expense, gains/losses of investments, impairment of goodwill and intangible assets, and certain other items from our non-GAAP measurements.

(5)

Each ADS represents eight ordinary shares.

(6)

The year-over-year percentages as stated are calculated based on the exact amount and there may be minor differences from the year-over-year percentages calculated based on the RMB amounts after rounding.

FULL FISCAL YEAR SEGMENT RESULTS

Revenue for fiscal year 2025 was RMB996,347 million (US$137,300 million), an increase of 6% year-over-year compared to RMB941,168 million in fiscal year 2024.

The following table sets forth a breakdown of our revenue by segment for the periods indicated:

 

Year ended March 31,

 

 

 

2024

 

2025

 

 

 

RMB

 

RMB

 

US$

 

YoY % Change

 

(in millions, except percentages)

Taobao and Tmall Group:

 

 

 

 

China commerce retail

 

 

 

 

- Customer management

304,009

322,346

44,420

6%

- Direct sales and others(1)

110,405

103,180

14,219

(7)%

 

414,414

425,526

58,639

3%

China commerce wholesale

20,479

24,301

3,349

19%

Total Taobao and Tmall Group

434,893

449,827

61,988

3%

 

 

 

 

 

Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group:

 

 

 

 

International commerce retail

81,654

108,465

14,947

33%

International commerce wholesale

20,944

23,835

3,284

14%

Total Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group

102,598

132,300

18,231

29%

 

 

 

 

 

Cloud Intelligence Group

106,374

118,028

16,265

11%

Cainiao Smart Logistics Network Limited

99,020

101,272

13,956

2%

Local Services Group

59,802

67,076

9,243

12%

Digital Media and Entertainment Group

21,145

22,267

3,068

5%

All others(2)

192,331

206,269

28,425

7%

Unallocated

1,297

1,924

265

 

Inter-segment elimination

(76,292)

(102,616)

(14,141)

 

Consolidated revenue

941,168

996,347

137,300

6%

____________________

(1)

Direct sales and others revenue under Taobao and Tmall Group primarily represents Tmall Supermarket, Tmall Global and other direct sales businesses, where revenue and cost of inventory are recorded on a gross basis, as well as other revenue from value-added services.

(2)

All others include Sun Art, Freshippo, Alibaba Health, Lingxi Games, Intime, Intelligent Information Platform (which mainly consists of UCWeb and Quark businesses), Fliggy, DingTalk and other businesses. The majority of revenue within All others consists of direct sales revenue, which is recorded on a gross basis.

The following table sets forth a breakdown of our adjusted EBITA by segment for the periods indicated:

 

Year ended March 31,

 

 

2024

2025

 

 

RMB

RMB

US$

YoY % Change(3)

 

(in millions, except percentages)

Taobao and Tmall Group

194,827

196,232

27,041

1%

Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group

(8,035)

(15,137)

(2,086)

(88)%

Cloud Intelligence Group

6,121

10,556

1,455

72%

Cainiao Smart Logistics Network Limited

1,402

302

41

(78)%

Local Services Group

(9,812)

(3,689)

(508)

62%

Digital Media and Entertainment Group

(1,539)

(554)

(76)

64%

All others(1)

(9,160)

(8,536)

(1,176)

7%

Unallocated(2)

(6,190)

(4,337)

(598)

 

Inter-segment elimination

(2,586)

(1,772)

(244)

 

Consolidated adjusted EBITA

165,028

173,065

23,849

5%

Less: Non-cash share-based compensation expense

(18,546)

(13,970)

(1,925)

 

Less: Amortization and impairment of intangible assets

(21,592)

(6,336)

(873)

 

Less: Impairment of goodwill, and others

(11,540)

(11,854)

(1,634)

 

Income from operations

113,350

140,905

19,417

24%

____________________

(1)

All others include Sun Art, Freshippo, Alibaba Health, Lingxi Games, Intime, Intelligent Information Platform (which mainly consists of UCWeb and Quark businesses), Fliggy, DingTalk and other businesses.

(2)

Unallocated primarily relates to certain costs incurred by corporate functions and other miscellaneous items that are not allocated to individual segments.

(3)

For a more intuitive presentation, widening of loss in YoY% is shown in terms of negative growth rate, and narrowing of loss in YoY% is shown in terms of positive growth rate.

Taobao and Tmall Group

(i) Segment revenue

• China Commerce Retail Business Revenue from our China commerce retail business in fiscal year 2025 was RMB425,526 million (US$58,639 million), an increase of 3% compared to RMB414,414 million in fiscal year 2024. Customer management revenue increased by 6% year-over-year, primarily driven by the online GMV growth and improvement of take rate year-over-year. Direct sales and others revenue under China commerce retail business in fiscal year 2025 was RMB103,180 million (US$14,219 million), a decrease of 7% compared to RMB110,405 million in fiscal year 2024, primarily due to the decrease in direct sales revenue as a result of our planned reduction of certain direct sales businesses, partly offset by the increase in revenue from value-added services.

• China Commerce Wholesale Business Revenue from our China commerce wholesale business in fiscal year 2025 was RMB24,301 million (US$3,349 million), an increase of 19% compared to RMB20,479 million in fiscal year 2024, primarily due to an increase in revenue from value-added services provided to paying members.

(ii) Segment adjusted EBITA

Taobao and Tmall Group adjusted EBITA increased by 1% to RMB196,232 million (US$27,041 million) in fiscal year 2025, compared to RMB194,827 million in fiscal year 2024, primarily due to the increase in revenue from customer management service, partly offset by the increase in investments in user experience and technology.

Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group

(i) Segment revenue

• International Commerce Retail Business Revenue from our International commerce retail business in fiscal year 2025 was RMB108,465 million (US$14,947 million), an increase of 33% compared to RMB81,654 million in fiscal year 2024, primarily driven by the increase in revenue contributed by AliExpress and Trendyol. As certain of our international businesses generate revenue in local currencies while our reporting currency is Renminbi, AIDC's revenue is affected by exchange rate fluctuations.

• International Commerce Wholesale Business Revenue from our International commerce wholesale business in fiscal year 2025 was RMB23,835 million (US$3,284 million), an increase of 14% compared to RMB20,944 million in fiscal year 2024, primarily due to an increase in revenue generated by cross-border related value-added services.

(ii) Segment adjusted EBITA

Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group adjusted EBITA was a loss of RMB15,137 million (US$2,086 million) in fiscal year 2025, compared to a loss of RMB8,035 million in fiscal year 2024, primarily due to the increase in investments in AliExpress and Trendyol's cross-border businesses, partly offset by Lazada's significant reduction in operating losses due to its improvement in monetization and operating efficiency, as well as improvements in profitability of Trendyol's domestic businesses.

Cloud Intelligence Group

(i) Segment revenue

Revenue from Cloud Intelligence Group was RMB118,028 million (US$16,265 million) in fiscal year 2025, an increase of 11% compared to RMB106,374 million in fiscal year 2024. Overall revenue excluding Alibaba-consolidated subsidiaries increased by 10% year-over-year, primarily driven by an even faster public cloud revenue growth, including the increasing adoption of AI-related products.

(ii) Segment adjusted EBITA

Cloud Intelligence Group adjusted EBITA increased by 72% to RMB10,556 million (US$1,455 million) in fiscal year 2025, compared to RMB6,121 million in fiscal year 2024, primarily due to faster public cloud revenue growth and improving operating efficiency, partly offset by the increasing investments in customer growth and technology innovation.

Cainiao Smart Logistics Network Limited

(i) Segment revenue

Revenue from Cainiao Smart Logistics Network Limited was RMB101,272 million (US$13,956 million) in fiscal year 2025, an increase of 2% compared to RMB99,020 million in fiscal year 2024, primarily driven by the increase in revenue from cross-border fulfillment solutions, partly offset by the decrease in revenue from domestic logistics services as a result of our e-commerce businesses taking on certain logistics platform role.

(ii) Segment adjusted EBITA

Cainiao Smart Logistics Network Limited adjusted EBITA decreased by 78% to RMB302 million (US$41 million) in fiscal year 2025, compared to RMB1,402 million in fiscal year 2024, primarily due to the decrease in profits from cross-border fulfillment solutions.

Local Services Group

(i) Segment revenue

Revenue from Local Services Group was RMB67,076 million (US$9,243 million) in fiscal year 2025, an increase of 12% compared to RMB59,802 million in fiscal year 2024, driven by the order growth of both Amap and Ele.me, as well as revenue growth from marketing services.

(ii) Segment adjusted EBITA

Local Services Group adjusted EBITA was a loss of RMB3,689 million (US$508 million) in fiscal year 2025, compared to a loss of RMB9,812 million in fiscal year 2024, as unit economics improved due to operating efficiency and increased scale.

Digital Media and Entertainment Group

(i) Segment revenue

Revenue from Digital Media and Entertainment Group was RMB22,267 million (US$3,068 million) in fiscal year 2025, an increase of 5% compared to RMB21,145 million in fiscal year 2024, driven by the strong revenue growth of the movie and entertainment businesses of Alibaba Pictures, and Youku.

(ii) Segment adjusted EBITA

Digital Media and Entertainment Group adjusted EBITA in fiscal year 2025 was a loss of RMB554 million (US$76 million), compared to a loss of RMB1,539 million in fiscal year 2024, primarily due to the narrowing of loss from Youku.

All Others

(i) Segment revenue

Revenue from All others segment was RMB206,269 million (US$28,425 million) in fiscal year 2025, an increase of 7% compared to RMB192,331 million in fiscal year 2024, primarily due to the increase in revenue from Freshippo and Alibaba Health, partly offset by the decrease in revenue from Sun Art due to its sale and deconsolidation in February 2025.

(ii) Segment adjusted EBITA

Adjusted EBITA from All others segment in fiscal year 2025 was a loss of RMB8,536 million (US$1,176 million), compared to a loss of RMB9,160 million in fiscal year 2024, primarily due to improved operating results from Sun Art, Freshippo and Alibaba Health, partly offset by the increased investment in technology businesses.

FULL FISCAL YEAR OTHER FINANCIAL RESULTS

Costs and Expenses

The following tables set forth a breakdown of our costs and expenses, share-based compensation expense, and costs and expenses excluding share-based compensation expense by function for the periods indicated:

 

Year ended March 31,

% of Revenue YoY change

 

2024

2025

 

RMB

% of Revenue

RMB

US$

% of Revenue

 

(in millions, except percentages)

Costs and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of revenue

586,323

62.3%

598,285

82,446

60.0%

(2.3)%

Product development expenses

52,256

5.6%

57,151

7,876

5.7%

0.1%

Sales and marketing expenses

115,141

12.2%

144,021

19,847

14.5%

2.3%

General and administrative expenses

41,985

4.5%

44,239

6,096

4.4%

(0.1)%

Amortization and impairment of intangible assets

21,592

2.3%

6,336

873

0.6%

(1.7)%

Impairment of goodwill

10,521

1.1%

6,171

850

0.6%

(0.5)%

Total costs and expenses

827,818

 

856,203

117,988

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Share-based compensation expense:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of revenue

3,012

0.3%

2,162

298

0.2%

(0.1)%

Product development expenses

7,623

0.8%

6,700

923

0.7%

(0.1)%

Sales and marketing expenses

2,265

0.2%

2,137

295

0.2%

0.0%

General and administrative expenses

5,646

0.6%

4,578

631

0.5%

(0.1)%

Total share-based compensation expense(1)

18,546

 

15,577

2,147

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Costs and expenses excluding share-based compensation expense:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of revenue

583,311

62.0%

596,123

82,148

59.8%

(2.2)%

Product development expenses

44,633

4.7%

50,451

6,953

5.1%

0.4%

Sales and marketing expenses

112,876

12.0%

141,884

19,552

14.2%

2.2%

General and administrative expenses

36,339

3.9%

39,661

5,465

4.0%

0.1%

Amortization and impairment of intangible assets

21,592

2.3%

6,336

873

0.6%

(1.7)%

Impairment of goodwill

10,521

1.1%

6,171

850

0.6%

(0.5)%

Total costs and expenses excluding share-based compensation expense

809,272

 

840,626

115,841

 

 

____________________

(1)

This includes both cash and non-cash share-based compensation expenses.

Cost of revenue – Cost of revenue in fiscal year 2025 was RMB598,285 million (US$82,446 million), or 60.0% of revenue, compared to RMB586,323 million, or 62.3% of revenue, in fiscal year 2024. Without the effect of share-based compensation expense, cost of revenue as a percentage of revenue would have decreased from 62.0% in fiscal year 2024 to 59.8% in fiscal year 2025, primarily due to the decrease in scale of low margin direct sales businesses, and improvement in monetization and operating efficiency.

Product development expenses – Product development expenses in fiscal year 2025 were RMB57,151 million (US$7,876 million), or 5.7% of revenue, compared to RMB52,256 million, or 5.6% of revenue, in fiscal year 2024. Without the effect of share-based compensation expense, product development expenses as a percentage of revenue would have increased from 4.7% in fiscal year 2024 to 5.1% in fiscal year 2025.

Sales and marketing expenses – Sales and marketing expenses in fiscal year 2025 were RMB144,021 million (US$19,847 million), or 14.5% of revenue, compared to RMB115,141 million, or 12.2% of revenue, in fiscal year 2024. Without the effect of share-based compensation expense, sales and marketing expenses as a percentage of revenue would have increased from 12.0% in fiscal year 2024 to 14.2% in fiscal year 2025, primarily due to our increased investments in e-commerce businesses.

General and administrative expenses – General and administrative expenses in fiscal year 2025 were RMB44,239 million (US$6,096 million), or 4.4% of revenue, compared to RMB41,985 million, or 4.5% of revenue, in fiscal year 2024. Without the effect of share-based compensation expense, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue would have increased from 3.9% in fiscal year 2024 to 4.0% in fiscal year 2025.

Share-based compensation expense – Total share-based compensation expense included in the cost and expense items above in fiscal year 2025 was RMB15,577 million (US$2,147 million), compared to RMB18,546 million in fiscal year 2024.

The following table sets forth our analysis of share-based compensation expense for the periods indicated by type of share-based awards:

 

Year ended March 31,

 

 

2024

2025

 

 

RMB

RMB

US$

YoY % Change

 

(in millions, except percentages)

By type of awards:

 

 

 

 

Alibaba Group share-based awards(1)

17,974

11,121

1,533

(38)%

Ant Group share-based awards(2)

(6,691)

4

1

N/A

Others(3)

7,263

4,452

613

(39)%

Total share-based compensation expense(4)

18,546

15,577

2,147

(16)%

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(1)

This represents Alibaba Group share-based awards granted to our employees.

(2)

This represents Ant Group share-based awards granted to our employees, which is subject to mark-to-market accounting treatment.

(3)

This represents share-based awards of our subsidiaries.

(4)

This includes both cash and non-cash share-based compensation expenses.

Share-based compensation expense decreased in fiscal year 2025 compared to fiscal year 2024. This decrease was primarily due to the decrease in the number of the awards granted and the increase in long-term cash incentives granted after considering the macroeconomic environment and the general trends in the talent market.

Share-based compensation expense related to Ant Group share-based awards was a net reversal in fiscal year 2024 because we made a mark-to-market adjustment during the fiscal year relating to Ant Group share-based awards granted to our employees, reflecting a decrease in the value of Ant Group.

We expect that our share-based compensation expense will continue to be affected by changes in the fair value of the underlying awards and the quantity of awards we grant in the future.

Amortization and impairment of intangible assets – Amortization and impairment of intangible assets in fiscal year 2025 was RMB6,336 million (US$873 million), a decrease of 71% from RMB21,592 million in fiscal year 2024. In fiscal year 2025, impairment of intangible assets of RMB634 million (US$87 million) was recorded mainly relating to our businesses within All others segment. In fiscal year 2024, an impairment of intangible assets of RMB12,084 million was recorded relating to Sun Art within All others segment.

Impairment of goodwill – Impairment of goodwill in fiscal year 2025 was RMB6,171 million (US$850 million), a decrease of 41% from RMB10,521 million in fiscal year 2024, which mainly related to Digital Media and Entertainment Group and All others segment.

Income from operations and operating margin

Income from operations in fiscal year 2025 was RMB140,905 million (US$19,417 million), or 14% of revenue, an increase of 24% compared to RMB113,350 million, or 12% of revenue, in fiscal year 2024, primarily due to the decrease in impairment of intangible assets and goodwill, the decrease in non-cash share-based compensation expense and the increase in adjusted EBITA.

Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITA

Adjusted EBITDA increased 6% year-over-year to RMB202,325 million (US$27,881 million) in fiscal year 2025, compared to RMB191,668 million in fiscal year 2024. Adjusted EBITA increased 5% year-over-year to RMB173,065 million (US$23,849 million) in fiscal year 2025, compared to RMB165,028 million in fiscal year 2024, primarily attributable to revenue growth and improved operating efficiency, partly offset by the increase in investments in our e-commerce businesses and technology. A reconciliation of net income to adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITA is included at the end of this results announcement.

Adjusted EBITA by segment

Adjusted EBITA by segment as well as a reconciliation of income from operations to adjusted EBITA are set forth in the section entitled “Full Fiscal Year Segment Results” above.

Interest and investment income, net

Interest and investment income, net in fiscal year 2025 was a gain of RMB20,759 million (US$2,861 million), compared to a loss of RMB9,964 million in fiscal year 2024, primarily due to the mark-to-market changes from our equity investments and the decrease in impairment of our investments, partly offset by the losses arising from the disposal of subsidiaries.

The above-mentioned gains and losses were excluded from our non-GAAP net income.

Other income, net

Other income, net in fiscal year 2025 was RMB3,387 million (US$467 million), a decrease of 45% compared to RMB6,157 million in fiscal year 2024, primarily due to change in input VAT super-credit rate from 5% to 0% in calendar year 2024.

Income tax expenses

Income tax expenses in fiscal year 2025 were RMB35,445 million (US$4,884 million), compared to RMB22,529 million in fiscal year 2024.

Share of results of equity method investees

Share of results of equity method investees in fiscal year 2025 was a profit of RMB5,966 million (US$822 million), compared to a loss of RMB7,735 million in fiscal year 2024. The following table sets forth a breakdown of share of results of equity method investees for the periods indicated:

 

Year ended March 31,

 

2024

2025

 

RMB

RMB

US$

 

(in millions)

Share of profit (loss) of equity method investees

 

 

 

- Ant Group

7,860

12,648

1,743

- Others

(2,154)

(2,276)

(314)

Impairment loss

(9,895)

(2,723)

(375)

Others(1)

(3,546)

(1,683)

(232)

Total

(7,735)

5,966

822

____________________

(1)

“Others” mainly include basis differences arising from equity method investees, share-based compensation expense related to share-based awards granted to employees of our equity method investees, as well as gain or loss arising from the deemed disposal of the equity method investees.

We record our share of results of all equity method investees one quarter in arrears. The year-over-year increase in share of profit of Ant Group was mainly attributable to an increase in fair value of certain investments, partly offset by the investments in new growth initiatives.

Net income and Non-GAAP net income

Our net income in fiscal year 2025 was RMB125,976 million (US$17,360 million), compared to RMB71,332 million in fiscal year 2024, primarily due to the mark-to-market changes from our equity investments and the increase in income from operations, partly offset by the losses arising from the disposal of subsidiaries.

Excluding non-cash share-based compensation expense, gains/losses of investments, impairment of goodwill and intangible assets, and certain other items, non-GAAP net income in fiscal year 2025 was RMB158,122 million (US$21,790 million), which remained stable compared to RMB157,479 million in fiscal year 2024. A reconciliation of net income to non-GAAP net income is included at the end of this results announcement.

Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders

Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders in fiscal year 2025 was RMB129,470 million (US$17,841 million), compared to RMB79,741 million in fiscal year 2024, primarily due to the mark-to-market changes from our equity investments and the increase in income from operations, partly offset by the losses arising from the disposal of subsidiaries.

Diluted earnings per ADS/share and non-GAAP diluted earnings per ADS/share

Diluted earnings per ADS in fiscal year 2025 was RMB53.59 (US$7.38), compared to RMB31.24 in fiscal year 2024. Excluding non-cash share-based compensation expense, gains/losses of investments, impairment of goodwill and intangible assets, and certain other items, non-GAAP diluted earnings per ADS in fiscal year 2025 was RMB65.41 (US$9.01), an increase of 5% compared to RMB62.23 in fiscal year 2024.

Diluted earnings per share in fiscal year 2025 was RMB6.70 (US$0.92 or HK$7.26), compared to RMB3.91 in fiscal year 2024. Excluding non-cash share-based compensation expense, gains/losses of investments, impairment of goodwill and intangible assets, and certain other items, non-GAAP diluted earnings per share in fiscal year 2025 was RMB8.18 (US$1.13 or HK$8.86), an increase of 5% compared to RMB7.78 in fiscal year 2024.

A reconciliation of diluted earnings per ADS/share to non-GAAP diluted earnings per ADS/share is included at the end of this results announcement. Each ADS represents eight ordinary shares.

Cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and other treasury investments

As of March 31, 2025, cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and other treasury investments included in equity securities and other investments on the consolidated balance sheets, of which that are unrestricted for withdrawal and use, were RMB597,132 million (US$82,287 million), compared to RMB617,230 million as of March 31, 2024. Other treasury investments consist of fixed deposits, certificates of deposit and marketable debt securities with original maturities over one year for treasury purposes. The decrease in cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and other treasury investments during the year ended March 31, 2025, was primarily due to cash used in repurchase of ordinary shares of RMB86,662 million (US$11,942 million), dividend payment of RMB29,077 million (US$4,007 million), acquisition of additional equity interests in non-wholly owned subsidiaries of RMB21,949 million (US$3,025 million), repayment of unsecured senior notes of RMB16,220 million (US$2,235 million) and net cash outflow of RMB7,662 million (US$1,056 million) for investment and acquisition activities, partly offset by free cash flow generated from operations of RMB73,870 million (US$10,180 million) and net proceeds from the issuance of unsecured and convertible senior notes and the payments for capped call transactions of RMB67,032 million (US$9,237 million).

Net cash provided by operating activities and free cash flow

Net cash provided by operating activities in fiscal year 2025 was RMB163,509 million (US$22,532 million), a decrease of 10% compared to RMB182,593 million in fiscal year 2024. Free cash flow, a non-GAAP measurement of liquidity, was RMB73,870 million (US$10,180 million), a decrease of 53% compared to RMB156,210 million in fiscal year 2024. The decrease in free cash flow was mainly attributed to the increase in our cloud infrastructure expenditure, partly offset by year-over-year increase of adjusted EBITDA. A reconciliation of net cash provided by operating activities to free cash flow is included at the end of this results announcement.

Net cash used in investing activities

During fiscal year 2025, net cash used in investing activities of RMB185,415 million (US$25,551 million) primarily reflected an increase in other treasury investments by RMB126,041 million (US$17,369 million) and capital expenditures of RMB85,972 million (US$11,847 million), partly offset by a decrease in short-term investments by RMB23,395 million (US$3,224 million).

Net cash used in financing activities

During fiscal year 2025, net cash used in financing activities of RMB76,215 million (US$10,502 million) primarily reflected cash used in repurchase of ordinary shares of RMB86,662 million (US$11,942 million), dividend payment of RMB29,077 million (US$4,007 million) and acquisition of additional equity interests in non-wholly owned subsidiaries of RMB21,949 million (US$3,025 million), partly offset by net proceeds from the issuance of unsecured and convertible senior notes and the payments for capped call transactions of RMB67,032 million (US$9,237 million).

Employees

As of March 31, 2025, we had a total of 124,320 employees, compared to 204,891 as of March 31, 2024. The decrease in number of employees was mainly the result of sale and deconsolidation of Sun Art, partly offset by new hires.

WEBCAST AND CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION

Alibaba Group’s management will hold a conference call to discuss the financial results at 7:30 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time (7:30 p.m. Hong Kong Time) on Thursday, May 15, 2025.

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A live webcast of the earnings conference call can be accessed at https://www.alibabagroup.com/en/ir/earnings. An archived webcast will be available through the same link following the call. A replay of the conference call will be available for one week from the date of the conference (Dial-in number: +1 855 883 1031; English conference PIN 10046682; Chinese conference PIN 10046685).

Please visit Alibaba Group’s Investor Relations website at https://www.alibabagroup.com/en/ir/home on May 15, 2025 to view the earnings release and accompanying slides prior to the conference call.

ABOUT ALIBABA GROUP

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EXCHANGE RATE INFORMATION

This results announcement contains translations of certain Renminbi (”RMB”) amounts into U.S. dollars (“US$”) and Hong Kong dollars (“HK$”) for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise stated, all translations of RMB into US$ were made at RMB7.2567 to US$1.00, the exchange rate on March 31, 2025 as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board, and all translations of RMB into HK$ were made at RMB0.92283 to HK$1.00, the middle rate on March 31, 2025 as published by the People’s Bank of China. The percentages stated in this announcement are calculated based on the RMB amounts and there may be minor differences due to rounding.

SAFE HARBOR STATEMENTS

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “future,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “seek,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” “ongoing,” “target,” “guidance,” “is/are likely to” and similar statements. In addition, statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Alibaba Group’s new organizational and governance structure, Alibaba’s strategies and business and operational plans, Alibaba’s beliefs, expectations and guidance regarding the growth of its business, its financial results, return on investments, strategic investments and dispositions and share repurchases, and the business outlook and quotations from management in this announcement, are or contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to: the implementation of Alibaba Group’s new organizational and governance structure; Alibaba’s ability to compete, innovate and maintain or grow its business; risks associated with sustained investments in Alibaba’s businesses; risks related to strategic transactions; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions in China and globally; uncertainties arising from competition among countries and geopolitical tensions, including national trade, investment, protectionist or other policies and export control, economic or trade sanctions; changes to our shareholder return initiatives; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Alibaba’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and announcements on the website of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. All information provided in this results announcement is as of the date of this results announcement and are based on assumptions that we believe to be reasonable as of this date, and Alibaba does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

To supplement our consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP, we use the following non-GAAP financial measures: for our consolidated results, adjusted EBITDA (including adjusted EBITDA margin), adjusted EBITA (including adjusted EBITA margin), non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP diluted earnings per share/ADS and free cash flow. For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please refer to the table captioned “Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Measures to the Nearest Comparable U.S. GAAP Measures” in this results announcement.

We believe that adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITA, non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share/ADS help identify underlying trends in our business that could otherwise be distorted by the effect of certain income or expenses that we include in income from operations, net income and diluted earnings per share/ADS. We believe that these non-GAAP measures provide useful information about our core operating results, enhance the overall understanding of our past performance and future prospects and allow for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by our management in its financial and operational decision-making. We present three different income measures, namely adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITA and non-GAAP net income in order to provide more information and greater transparency to investors about our operating results.

We consider free cash flow to be a liquidity measure that provides useful information to management and investors about the amount of cash generated by our business that can be used for strategic corporate transactions, including investing in our new business initiatives, making strategic investments and acquisitions and strengthening our balance sheet.

Adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITA, non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP diluted earnings per share/ADS and free cash flow should not be considered in isolation or construed as an alternative to income from operations, net income, diluted earnings per share/ADS, cash flows or any other measure of performance or as an indicator of our operating performance. These non-GAAP financial measures presented here do not have standardized meanings prescribed by U.S. GAAP and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies. Other companies may calculate similarly titled measures differently, limiting their usefulness as comparative measures to our data.

Adjusted EBITDA represents net income before interest and investment income, net, interest expense, other income (expense), net, income tax expenses, share of results of equity method investees, certain non-cash expenses, consisting of share-based compensation expense, amortization and impairment of intangible assets, impairment of goodwill, depreciation and impairment of property and equipment, and operating lease cost relating to land use rights, and others (including provision in relation to matters outside the ordinary course of business), which we do not believe are reflective of our core operating performance during the periods presented.

Adjusted EBITA represents net income before interest and investment income, net, interest expense, other income (expense), net, income tax expenses, share of results of equity method investees, certain non-cash expenses, consisting of share-based compensation expense, amortization and impairment of intangible assets, impairment of goodwill, and others (including provision in relation to matters outside the ordinary course of business), which we do not believe are reflective of our core operating performance during the periods presented.

Non-GAAP net income represents net income before non-cash share-based compensation expense, amortization and impairment of intangible assets, gain or loss on deemed disposals/disposals/revaluation of investments, impairment of goodwill and investments, and others (including provision in relation to matters outside the ordinary course of business), and adjustments for the tax effects.

Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share represents non-GAAP net income attributable to ordinary shareholders divided by the weighted average number of outstanding ordinary shares for computing non-GAAP diluted earnings per share on a diluted basis. Non-GAAP diluted earnings per ADS represents non-GAAP diluted earnings per share after adjusting for the ordinary share-to-ADS ratio.

Free cash flow represents net cash provided by operating activities as presented in our consolidated cash flow statement less purchases of property and equipment (excluding acquisition of land use rights and construction in progress relating to office campuses) and intangible assets (excluding those acquired through acquisitions), as well as adjustments to exclude from net cash provided by operating activities the buyer protection fund deposits from merchants on our marketplaces. We deduct certain items of cash flows from investing activities in order to provide greater transparency into cash flow from our revenue-generating business operations. We exclude “acquisition of land use rights and construction in progress relating to office campuses” because the office campuses are used by us for corporate and administrative purposes and are not directly related to our revenue-generating business operations. We also exclude buyer protection fund deposits from merchants on our marketplaces because these deposits are restricted for the purpose of compensating buyers for claims against merchants.

The table captioned “Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Measures to the Nearest Comparable U.S. GAAP Measures” in this results announcement has more details on the non-GAAP financial measures that are most directly comparable to GAAP financial measures and the related reconciliations between these financial measures.

 

ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LIMITED

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS

 

 

Three months ended March 31,

Year ended March 31,

 

2024

2025

2024

2025

 

RMB

RMB

US$

RMB

RMB

US$

 

(in millions, except per share data)

(in millions, except per share data)

Revenue

221,874

236,454

32,584

941,168

996,347

137,300

Cost of revenue

(148,098)

(145,626)

(20,068)

(586,323)

(598,285)

(82,446)

Product development expenses

(14,085)

(14,934)

(2,058)

(52,256)

(57,151)

(7,876)

Sales and marketing expenses

(28,826)

(36,179)

(4,985)

(115,141)

(144,021)

(19,847)

General and administrative expenses

(14,019)

(10,331)

(1,423)

(41,985)

(44,239)

(6,096)

Amortization and impairment of intangible assets

(2,081)

(833)

(115)

(21,592)

(6,336)

(873)

Impairment of goodwill

–

–

–

(10,521)

(6,171)

(850)

Other (losses) gains, net

–

(86)

(12)

–

761

105

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from operations

14,765

28,465

3,923

113,350

140,905

19,417

Interest and investment income, net

(5,702)

(7,516)

(1,036)

(9,964)

20,759

2,861

Interest expense

(2,177)

(2,496)

(344)

(7,947)

(9,596)

(1,323)

Other income, net

2,963

20

3

6,157

3,387

467

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income before income tax and share of results of equity method investees

9,849

18,473

2,546

101,596

155,455

21,422

Income tax expenses

(5,722)

(6,854)

(945)

(22,529)

(35,445)

(4,884)

Share of results of equity method investees

(3,208)

354

49

(7,735)

5,966

822

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

919

11,973

1,650

71,332

125,976

17,360

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

2,446

586

81

8,677

4,133

569

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income attributable to Alibaba Group Holding Limited

3,365

12,559

1,731

80,009

130,109

17,929

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accretion of mezzanine equity

(95)

(177)

(25)

(268)

(639)

(88)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders

3,270

12,382

1,706

79,741

129,470

17,841

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share attributable to ordinary shareholders(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

0.17

0.67

0.09

3.95

6.89

0.95

Diluted

0.16

0.65

0.09

3.91

6.70

0.92

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

1.32

5.36

0.74

31.61

55.12

7.60

Diluted

1.30

5.17

0.71

31.24

53.59

7.38

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average number of shares used in calculating earnings per ordinary share (million shares)(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

19,763

18,487

 

20,182

18,791

 

Diluted

19,980

19,153

 

20,359

19,318

 

____________________

(1)

Each ADS represents eight ordinary shares.

 

ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LIMITED

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

 

As of March 31,

As of March 31,

 

2024

2025

 

RMB

RMB

US$

 

(in millions)

Assets

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

248,125

 

145,487

 

20,049

Short-term investments

262,955

 

228,826

 

31,533

Restricted cash and escrow receivables

38,299

 

43,781

 

6,033

Equity securities and other investments

59,949

 

53,780

 

7,411

Prepayments, receivables and other assets

143,536

 

202,175

 

27,860

Total current assets

752,864

 

674,049

 

92,886

 

Equity securities and other investments

220,942

 

356,818

 

49,171

Prepayments, receivables and other assets

116,102

 

83,431

 

11,497

Investment in equity method investees

203,131

 

210,169

 

28,962

Property and equipment, net

185,161

 

203,348

 

28,022

Intangible assets, net

26,950

 

20,911

 

2,882

Goodwill

259,679

 

255,501

 

35,209

Total assets

1,764,829

 

1,804,227

 

248,629

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities, Mezzanine Equity and Shareholders’ Equity

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Current bank borrowings

12,749

 

22,562

 

3,109

Current unsecured senior notes

16,252

 

–

 

–

Income tax payable

9,068

 

11,638

 

1,604

Accrued expenses, accounts payable and other liabilities

297,883

 

332,537

 

45,825

Merchant deposits

12,737

 

274

 

37

Deferred revenue and customer advances

72,818

 

68,335

 

9,417

Total current liabilities

421,507

 

435,346

 

59,992

 

ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LIMITED

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED)

 

 

As of March 31,

As of March 31,

 

2024

2025

 

RMB

RMB

US$

 

(in millions)

Deferred revenue

4,069

4,536

625

Deferred tax liabilities

53,012

48,454

6,677

Non-current bank borrowings

55,686

49,909

6,878

Non-current unsecured senior notes

86,089

122,398

16,867

Non-current convertible unsecured senior notes

–

35,834

4,938

Other liabilities

31,867

17,644

2,432

Total liabilities

652,230

714,121

98,409

 

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mezzanine equity

10,728

11,713

1,613

 

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity:

 

 

 

Ordinary shares

1

1

–

Additional paid-in capital

397,999

381,379

52,555

Treasury shares at cost

(27,684)

(36,329)

(5,006)

Statutory reserves

14,733

15,936

2,196

Accumulated other comprehensive income

3,598

3,393

468

Retained earnings

597,897

645,478

88,949

 

 

 

 

Total shareholders’ equity

986,544

1,009,858

139,162

Noncontrolling interests

115,327

68,535

9,445

 

 

 

 

Total equity

1,101,871

1,078,393

148,607

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and equity

1,764,829

1,804,227

248,629

 

ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LIMITED

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

 

Three months ended March 31,

Year ended March 31,

 

2024

2025

2024

2025

 

RMB

RMB

US$

RMB

RMB

US$

 

(in millions)

(in millions)

Net cash provided by operating activities

23,340

27,520

3,792

182,593

163,509

22,532

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

20,267

(39,547)

(5,450)

(21,824)

(185,415)

(25,551)

Net cash used in financing activities

(54,012)

(4,102)

(565)

(108,244)

(76,215)

(10,502)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and escrow receivables

1,900

(569)

(78)

4,389

965

133

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Decrease) Increase in cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and escrow receivables

(8,505)

(16,698)

(2,301)

56,914

(97,156)

(13,388)

Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and escrow receivables at beginning of period

294,929

205,966

28,383

229,510

286,424

39,470

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and escrow receivables at end of period

286,424

189,268

26,082

286,424

189,268

26,082

 

ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LIMITED

RECONCILIATIONS OF NON-GAAP MEASURES TO THE NEAREST COMPARABLE U.S. GAAP MEASURES

 

The table below sets forth a reconciliation of our net income to adjusted EBITA and adjusted EBITDA for the periods indicated:

 

 

Three months ended March 31,

Year ended March 31,

 

2024

2025

2024

2025

 

RMB

RMB

US$

RMB

RMB

US$

 

(in millions)

(in millions)

Net income

919

 

11,973

 

1,650

 

71,332

 

125,976

 

17,360

Adjustments to reconcile net income to adjusted EBITA and adjusted EBITDA:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest and investment income, net

5,702

 

7,516

 

1,036

 

9,964

 

(20,759)

 

(2,861)

Interest expense

2,177

 

2,496

 

344

 

7,947

 

9,596

 

1,323

Other income, net

(2,963)

 

(20)

 

(3)

 

(6,157)

 

(3,387)

 

(467)

Income tax expenses

5,722

 

6,854

 

945

 

22,529

 

35,445

 

4,884

Share of results of equity method investees

3,208

 

(354)

 

(49)

 

7,735

 

(5,966)

 

(822)

Income from operations

14,765

 

28,465

 

3,923

 

113,350

 

140,905

 

19,417

Non-cash share-based compensation expense

7,123

 

2,781

 

383

 

18,546

 

13,970

 

1,925

Amortization and impairment of intangible assets

2,081

 

833

 

115

 

21,592

 

6,336

 

873

Impairment of goodwill, and others

–

 

537

 

74

 

11,540

 

11,854

 

1,634

Adjusted EBITA

23,969

 

32,616

 

4,495

 

165,028

 

173,065

 

23,849

Depreciation and impairment of property and equipment, and operating lease cost relating to land use rights

6,838

 

9,167

 

1,263

 

26,640

 

29,260

 

4,032

Adjusted EBITDA

30,807

 

41,783

 

5,758

 

191,668

 

202,325

 

27,881

 

ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LIMITED

RECONCILIATIONS OF NON-GAAP MEASURES TO THE NEAREST COMPARABLE U.S. GAAP MEASURES (CONTINUED)

 

The table below sets forth a reconciliation of our net income to non-GAAP net income for the periods indicated:

 

 

Three months ended March 31,

Year ended March 31,

 

2024

2025

2024

2025

 

RMB

RMB

US$

RMB

RMB

US$

 

(in millions)

(in millions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

919

11,973

1,650

71,332

125,976

17,360

Adjustments to reconcile net income to non-GAAP net income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-cash share-based compensation expense

7,123

2,781

383

18,546

13,970

1,925

Amortization and impairment of intangible assets

2,081

833

115

21,592

6,336

873

Loss (Gain) on deemed disposals/disposals/revaluation of investments

4,994

12,306

1,696

21,659

(8,764)

(1,208)

Impairment of goodwill and investments, and others

10,657

897

123

33,679

22,435

3,092

Tax effects(1)

(1,356)

1,057

146

(9,329)

(1,831)

(252)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-GAAP net income

24,418

29,847

4,113

157,479

158,122

21,790

____________________

(1)

Tax effects primarily comprise tax effects relating to non-cash share-based compensation expense, amortization and impairment of intangible assets and certain gains and losses from investments, and others.

 

ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LIMITED

RECONCILIATIONS OF NON-GAAP MEASURES TO THE NEAREST COMPARABLE U.S. GAAP MEASURES (CONTINUED)

 

The table below sets forth a reconciliation of our diluted earnings per share/ADS to non-GAAP diluted earnings per share/ADS for the periods indicated:

 

 

Three months ended March 31,

 

Year ended March 31,

 

2024

 

2025

 

2024

 

2025

 

RMB

 

RMB

 

US$

 

RMB

 

RMB

 

US$

 

(in millions, except per share data)

 

(in millions, except per share data)

Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders – basic

3,270

12,382

1,706

79,741

129,470

17,841

Dilution effect on earnings arising from non-cash share-based awards operated by equity method investees and subsidiaries

(15)

(82)

(11)

(228)

(300)

(41)

Adjustments for interest expense attributable to convertible unsecured senior notes

–

70

10

–

235

32

Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders – diluted

3,255

12,370

1,705

79,513

129,405

17,832

Non-GAAP adjustments to net income attributable to ordinary shareholders(1)

22,073

17,610

2,426

78,846

28,535

3,933

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-GAAP net income attributable to ordinary shareholders for computing non-GAAP diluted earnings per share/ADS

25,328

29,980

4,131

158,359

157,940

21,765

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average number of shares on a diluted basis for computing non-GAAP diluted earnings per share/ADS (million shares)(2)

19,980

19,153

 

20,359

19,318

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per share(2)(3)

0.16

0.65

0.09

3.91

6.70

0.92

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share(2)(4)

1.27

1.57

0.22

7.78

8.18

1.13

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per ADS(2)(3)

1.30

5.17

0.71

31.24

53.59

7.38

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-GAAP diluted earnings per ADS(2)(4)

10.14

12.52

1.73

62.23

65.41

9.01

____________________

(1)

Non-GAAP adjustments excluding the attributions to the noncontrolling interests. See the table above for items regarding the reconciliation of net income to non-GAAP net income (before excluding the attributions to the noncontrolling interests).

(2)

Each ADS represents eight ordinary shares.

(3)

Diluted earnings per share is derived from dividing net income attributable to ordinary shareholders by the weighted average number of outstanding ordinary shares, on a diluted basis. Diluted earnings per ADS is derived from the diluted earnings per share after adjusting for the ordinary share-to-ADS ratio.

(4)

Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share is derived from dividing non-GAAP net income attributable to ordinary shareholders by the weighted average number of outstanding ordinary shares for computing non-GAAP diluted earnings per share, on a diluted basis. Non-GAAP diluted earnings per ADS is derived from the non-GAAP diluted earnings per share after adjusting for the ordinary share-to-ADS ratio.

 

ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LIMITED

RECONCILIATIONS OF NON-GAAP MEASURES TO THE NEAREST COMPARABLE U.S. GAAP MEASURES (CONTINUED)

 

The table below sets forth a reconciliation of net cash provided by operating activities to free cash flow for the periods indicated:

 

 

Three months ended March 31,

 

Year ended March 31,

 

2024

 

2025

 

2024

 

2025

 

RMB

 

RMB

 

US$

 

RMB

 

RMB

 

US$

 

(in millions)

 

(in millions)

Net cash provided by operating activities

23,340

27,520

3,792

182,593

163,509

22,532

Less: Purchase of property and equipment (excluding land use rights and construction in progress relating to office campuses)

(10,174)

(23,993)

(3,306)

(27,579)

(84,278)

(11,614)

Less: Purchase of intangible assets (excluding those acquired through acquisitions)

–

–

–

(842)

–

–

Less: Changes in the buyer protection fund deposits

2,195

216

30

2,038

(5,361)

(738)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Free cash flow

15,361

3,743

516

156,210

73,870

10,180

 

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