Alibaba beat expectations in its latest report by posting adjusted earnings of 79 cents per share on $5.12 billion in revenue. Analysts were expecting 69 cents per share and $5.03 billion in revenue. In last year’s September quarter, the online retailer posted $3.28 billion in revenue and adjusted earnings of 53 cents per share.
The company announced core commerce revenue grew 41% to $4.3 billion, while cloud computing revenue increased 130% to $224 million. The adjusted EBITDA margin was 46%, compared to 50% during the same period last year.
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Digital media grew by 302% to $541 million. The company also announced they had 450 million active users in September, marking a 23 million increase from June.
Shares of Alibaba rose in early NY trading, climbing as high as 104.75 before drifting back to 98.50 at the close. The share price has almost doubled since the February low of $60.50 and the next key level of support will be found at the August breakout price of $85.00
