Alibaba (BABA) Stock Falls 3% as Revenue Misses Analysts' Estimates

Alibaba (BABA) stock fell 3% in premarket trading but narrowed losses to under 1% after reporting a 3% increase in Q4 revenue, which missed analyst forecasts. Heavier investments in AI initiatives and cloud infrastructure negatively impacted earnings. Cloud revenue rose 38% year-over-year to $6.13 billion, aligning with Wall Street expectations. The company has transitioned its AI operations into a separate unit, indicating a significant focus on turning AI investments into profits. Year-to-date, Alibaba's stock has declined approximately 8%.