Alibaba Earnings Preview: Will Revenue Really Jump 49%?

Alibaba, led by Jack Ma, has become the largest Chinese company by market cap, with its stock reaching an all-time high. However, its valuation is becoming riskier as its price-to-earnings ratio rises faster than earnings estimates. Despite this, Alibaba's revenue growth has been strong, with forecasts of 45-49% growth by March. The company dominates China's online sales, accounting for 80% of the national total. Looking ahead, Alibaba is expanding into Southeast Asia and investing in entertainment and cloud services to sustain growth.

What has been a significant factor in Alibaba's stock reaching an all-time high?

• Increased competition

• Decreased online sales

• Rising price-to-earnings ratio

• Decline in market cap

How has Alibaba maintained its revenue growth according to the transcript?

• By reducing operational costs

• Through government subsidies

• By acquiring smaller companies

• Through its dominance in online sales

What percentage of China's national total did Alibaba's online sales reach in its most recent fiscal year?

• 90%

• 80%

• 70%

• 60%

Which region is Alibaba targeting for its next big sales driver?

• North America

• South America

• Europe

• Southeast Asia

What is the expected trend for Alibaba's cloud revenue?

• It will double year on year

• It will decrease

• It will triple year on year

• It will remain stable