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Alibaba's core profit plunges 84% even as AI and cloud growth accelerate

CNBC · May 13, 2026, 9:58 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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  • Alibaba on Wednesday said its core profitability plunged in the March quarter amid heavy investments in tech and e-commerce.
  • The Chinese tech giant said its adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, and amortization, a measure of the company's underlying profitability, came in at 5.1 billion Chinese yuan ($750.9 million).

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Alibaba on Wednesday said its core profitability plunged in the March quarter amid heavy investments in tech and e-commerce.

The Chinese tech giant said its adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, and amortization, a measure of the company's underlying profitability, came in at 5.1 billion Chinese yuan ($750.9 million).

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