Alibaba & Tencent Miss: Can AI Serve as New Growth Engine?

Alibaba is currently engaged in an unprecedented "cash-for-growth" strategy. Nevertheless, the silver lining remains in the cloud: Alibaba Cloud’s revenue growth surged to 37%. Goldman Sachs and Macquarie noted that Tencent is shifting into a capital-intensive "catch-up phase," and cut price target to $700 amid margin pressure. This move is expected to dilute short-term profits and potentially scale back the size of share buybacks. Can Alibaba Cloud’s price increases stem the "bleeding" of profit margins in the next quarter? Is this a value trap, or simply the darkness before the dawn?

avatarkoolgal
03-26 07:22
🌟🌟🌟In China's digital economy, 1 company stands out  - $BABA-W(09988)$ . Alibaba is the company that survives storms because it builds infrastructure, not trends.  Cloud growth, international e-commerce accelerating, logistics growing stronger, AI chips and infrastructure quietly taking root. Alibaba's  new chapter won't be explosive but it will be enduring. Alibaba is undervalued and oversold.  It is a great time
avatarheyddol78
03-25 06:58
For long term yes!! Like saving for future
avatar4M65
03-24 21:47
I started buying Alibaba after many positive sentiments. 
Alibaba & Tencent miss: can AI serve as the next growth engine? Short answer: yes — but the path is very different for each company, and monetisation is still the key uncertainty. What happened Both Alibaba and Tencent saw market reactions despite heavy AI investments. Alibaba missed expectations due to weak e-commerce and rising costs, while Tencent performed better operationally but was still sold off. The market is clearly shifting from “AI hype” to “show me actual returns.” Alibaba: high-risk, high-reward AI transition Alibaba is pivoting hard into AI through its cloud business. AI-related cloud revenue is growing quickly, and management is positioning it as a long-term core driver. However, there are trade-offs: - Core e-commerce is slowing - Heavy AI investment is pressuring marg
avatarMrzorro
03-22
Alibaba Earnings Review: Cloud Segment Fails to Offset Pressure from Other Businesses $Alibaba(BABA)$   Group announced revenue and profit figures lower than market expectations, reflecting the pressure from its e-commerce business and investments in other innovative businesses. Core Financial Indicators - Revenue was RMB 284.84 billion, up 1.67% year over year, compared with the estimate of RMB 289.73 billion. - Net income plummeted by 66.65% year-on-year to RMB 16.32 billion, indicating continuing pressure of China e-commerce business on profitability. - Non-GAAP diluted earnings per ADS was RMB7.09 (US$1.01), a decrease of 67% year-over-year.  Business Segment Breakdown Alibaba China E-commerce Grou
avatarkoolgal
03-21
🌟🌟🌟 $BABA-W(09988)$ & $TENCENT(00700)$ reported earnings that were solid in fundamentals but immediately overshadowed by one word: CAPEX. Yet when you look past the headlines, a clearer story emerges - both companies are strengthening their foundations for the next decade , not stumbling. Would I buy the dip? Yes since I believe in China's long term digital & AI infrastructure.  Tencent & Alibaba are companies with real cash flow & real moats.    Their valuations are so much lower than their US peers. Tencent & Alibaba are not companies in decline.  They are companies choosing to invest when others hesitate. Could they drop further?  Yes in the short t
avatarkoolgal
03-21
China's AI Growing Pains 🌟🌟🌟The market is currently reeling from a brutal "vibe check" on China's Tech Giants.  $BABA-W(09988)$  and $TENCENT(00700)$  have collectively shed around USD 84 billion in market value in 24 hours.  While both of these Chinese tech giants are pouring billions into AI as the next frontier, investors are starting to ask a very expensive question : Where is the money? Why The Selloff?  The "Paper Panic" Breakdown  Profitability vs Promises: Investors are losing patience with the lack of near term visibility in AI monetisation. The Alibaba Slump: Despite Cloud revenue accelerating by 36%, A
avatarAqa
03-21
Both $TENCENT(00700)$ and $BABA-W(09988)$ shares tumble following their latest earnings releases mostly due to the adverse investment climate because of geopolitical reasons. The AI business momentum is accelerating with no fundamental reversal in sight. Buy the dips of these two giants as their downsides maybe limited. Do research and invest carefully and do each trade with due diligence. Good luck to all Tiger friends. Thanks @Tiger_SG @TigerStars @Tiger_comments @icycrystal @1PC
The two main drags were: Quick Commerce (Ele.me and instant retail) with continued widening losses, and the "All Others" segment posting a RMB 9.8bn loss that deteriorated further quarter-on-quarter. Morgan Stanley's response was "unchanged thesis" — core investment case intact — but near-term EPS estimates were revised lower, making the overall tone a modest negative revision.
Morgan Stanley's report is a mix of highlights and controversy. Cloud is the standout — revenue grew 36% YoY, with external revenue accelerating to 35%, and AI-related revenue delivering triple-digit growth for 10 consecutive quarters, validating Alibaba Cloud's competitiveness in AI infrastructure.
avatarECLC
03-20
No need to rush in since market sentiment is filled with much fear lately. Wait for a while.
avatarShyon
03-20
This week’s pullback in $TENCENT(00700)$ and $Alibaba(09988)$ feels more like a reset in expectations than a breakdown in fundamentals. I see the selloff driven mainly by concerns over rising AI capex, while their core businesses—Tencent’s gaming and ads, and Alibaba’s AI-driven cloud—remain strong. That said, near-term risks are real. Both companies are ramping up investments, which will pressure earnings growth, and Alibaba’s weaker profitability plus losses in its “All Others” segment are a concern. Tencent’s lower buybacks also reduce downside support, so I expect volatility to continue as the market digests overcapex fears. From a valuation standpoint, the dip is becoming more attractive. Tenc

Tencent, Alibaba All-In AI: MS & GS Remain Bullish, Would You Buy the Dip?

This week, the two giants of China’s tech sector, $TENCENT(00700)$ and $BABA-W(09988)$ , both saw their shares tumble following their latest earnings releases. Prior to the reports, Tencent had surged 7% as a leading "OpenClaw" concept stock. However, just two days later, that momentum evaporated as market anxieties over heavy AI spending took hold. Is this post-earnings dip a "buying the valley" opportunity? Let’s dive into the latest analyst insights to find out. Institutional Views: AI Investment Accelerating, Near-Term Profits Under Pressure $Alibaba(BABA)$: Morgan Stanley Maintains Overweight, Price Target US$180 Morgan Stanley's report is a mix of highlig
Tencent, Alibaba All-In AI: MS & GS Remain Bullish, Would You Buy the Dip?

Alibaba Watch "CAPEX Trap" Risk vs "Margin Engine". Tencent Better AI Potential.

As of March 20, 2026, both $Alibaba(BABA)$ Alibaba and $TENCENT(00700)$ Tencent have released their latest earnings (Q4 2025/FY 2025), and the market reaction has been telling. While both face headwinds in their legacy businesses—e-commerce for Alibaba and a mix of gaming/ads for Tencent—their AI trajectories are diverging into two distinct models: Infrastructure (Alibaba) vs. Ecosystem Integration (Tencent). AI as the New Growth Engine: Fact or Friction? For both companies, AI is no longer a "future" project; it is actively offsetting the stagnation in their core segments. However, the "miss" in expectations primarily stems from the massive costs required to fuel this engine. Alibaba: AI is the volume d
Alibaba Watch "CAPEX Trap" Risk vs "Margin Engine". Tencent Better AI Potential.
Your framing is accurate. Both Alibaba Group and Tencent are entering a capex-heavy AI phase, and the market is struggling to price the transition. --- 1) Can Alibaba Cloud price hikes offset margin pressure? Short answer: partially, but not immediately. Why price increases help: 37% cloud growth suggests AI-driven demand is real, not just cyclical Enterprise AI workloads (training + inference) are less price-sensitive Higher-value services (AI, data, security) → structurally better margins But the constraint: AI infra (GPUs, data centres) is front-loaded capex Depreciation + energy costs hit before revenue fully scales China cloud competition (Huawei, state players) caps aggressive pricing 👉 Net effect: Price hikes can slow margin erosion, but unlikely to “fix” next-quarter profits. --- 2
avatarPaulyP
03-19
Looks good profit percentages are high 

Facing Dual Headwinds: How Long Can You Stay Long on the Hang Seng?🚀🚀

Recently, the Hang Seng Index has surged for three consecutive days, capturing the attention of many traders. Analysts attribute this rally to better-than-expected macroeconomic data from mainland China, an earnings recovery in tech stocks driven by the AI boom, and a short-term easing of geopolitical risks in the Middle East. However, against the backdrop of this continuous surge, authoritative institutions warn that the Hong Kong stock market still faces deep-seated tail risks from resurging inflation and foreign capital flight beneath the surface of this rebound. We will now discuss whether it is advisable to chase the current rally in the Hang Seng market.​$A50指数主连 2603(CNmain)$ $恒生指数主连 2603(HSIm
Facing Dual Headwinds: How Long Can You Stay Long on the Hang Seng?🚀🚀
avatarKekemon
03-19
Aiming to buy when it touch $100.
avatarPatmos
03-19
BABA very bullish on stock buying mor at these prices price target $220

[Stock Prediction] Tencent or Alibaba — Which one are you betting on this earnings season?

This week, two Chinese tech giants are stepping into the spotlight: $TENCENT(00700)$ and $BABA-W(09988)$ $Alibaba(BABA)$ Which one are you betting on this earnings season? What to Watch $TENCENT(00700)$ reports on March 18 Wall Street is expecting revenue of about RMB 193.5 billion, up 14.6% from a year ago. EPS is expected to come in at RMB 7.02, up 28.5%. Tencent’s main business still looks strong. Gaming should remain the backbone, with older hit titles still bringing in cash and newer games adding extra support. Its international gaming business is also expected to stay strong. Advertising is another bright spot.
[Stock Prediction] Tencent or Alibaba — Which one are you betting on this earnings season?