Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) reported disappointing financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2026, missing analyst expectations on both earnings and revenue. The company posted earnings per share (EPS) of $4.32, falling short of the anticipated $5.60, while revenue reached $246.6 billion, below the expected $247.5 billion.
This update provides insight into Alibaba's recent operational performance and financial health. The shortfall in both metrics could reflect ongoing challenges within the business or broader market conditions.
Alibaba operates in the broadline retail industry and employs approximately 123,711 full-time employees. The firm, which went public on September 19, 2014, is primarily engaged in providing technology infrastructure and marketing platforms across nine segments, including China Commerce Retail and Cloud Intelligence.
The company will host an earnings conference call at 8:00 AM EST to discuss these results and offer additional context regarding its performance.
Investors are encouraged to review the full earnings release and listen to management commentary for a comprehensive understanding of the quarter's performance and future outlook. Upcoming earnings are scheduled for May 13, 2026, with EPS estimates at $11.03 and revenue estimates at $252.7 billion.