Alibaba (BABA) Reports 84% Profit Drop, Cloud Revenue Rises 38%

Alibaba (BABA) experienced a significant 84% year-on-year decline in adjusted EBITA, amounting to 5.1 billion yuan ($750.9 million) for the March quarter. Despite a pre-market drop of 4%, the stock rebounded to a 7.5% increase as investors responded positively to the company's focus on AI investments. Year-to-date, overall China e-commerce revenue rose by 6%, with quick commerce revenue alone surging 57%. Additionally, Alibaba's cloud computing segment recorded a 38% increase in revenue to 41.6 billion yuan, highlighting the effectiveness of its strategic investments in technology.