Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) reported disappointing financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, missing analyst expectations on both earnings and revenue. The company's earnings per share (EPS) came in at $14.75, falling short of the $15.39 consensus estimate by $0.64. Revenue totaled $247.7 billion, significantly below the anticipated $258.0 billion.
The results highlight potential challenges facing the company amid shifting market conditions. Alibaba, a major player in the broadline retail industry, operates through multiple segments, including China Commerce Retail and Cloud Intelligence, which contribute to its diverse revenue streams. As of November 20, 2025, the company had a market capitalization of $383.1 billion and a trailing P/E ratio of 18.38.
Alibaba will host an earnings conference call at 8:00 AM EST to discuss these results and provide further insights into its business performance. Investors are encouraged to review the full earnings release and listen to management's commentary for additional context on the quarter's performance and future outlook.
Looking ahead, the company is set to report its next earnings on May 13, 2026, with EPS estimates at $11.03 and revenue expectations at $252.7 billion. The upcoming earnings will be closely watched as investors seek to gauge Alibaba's recovery trajectory in a challenging environment.