Alibaba Earnings Misses Stir Investor Concerns Amid Growth Pains

Thursday, May 15, 2025, 7:20 am

Reports reveal that Alibaba’s financial performance has disappointed investors as revenue estimates and growth expectations were missed, sending its shares tumbling. The negative sentiment points to tougher competition and operational challenges for the Chinese e-commerce titan, casting a shadow over its future prospects.

reuters.com/business / Alibaba misses revenue estimates as it fights for China e-commerce market dominance - Reuters

Alibaba misses revenue estimates as it fights for China e-commerce market dominance Reuters

bloomberg.com/technology / Alibaba’s Growth Fails to Impress in Dour Note for China Tech - Bloomberg.com

Alibaba’s Growth Fails to Impress in Dour Note for China Tech Bloomberg.com

cnbc.com / Alibaba shares drop 5% in premarket trading after big profit miss

Alibaba shares fell on Thursday after the Chinese e-commerce giant missed earnings expectations for its fiscal fourth quarter on both the top and bottom line.

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