The Chinese tech giant ended fiscal year 2025 with impressive results that surprised even the most optimistic. While sales and operating profits grew at a steady pace, net profit for the fourth quarter literally exploded, rising by more than 279% year-on-year. Behind these numbers are not only well-managed operations, but also a well-thought-out strategy that puts users at the centre of the action and harnesses the full potential of artificial intelligence. Alibaba proves once again that it not only has the vision, but also the skills to deliver it.

But what gives these results real weight is the direction Alibaba is taking. Massive investments in cloud and AI, a partnership with Apple, and the acquisition of key logistics player GLP clearly indicate that the company does not want to be just an e-commerce platform. It wants to be a next-generation technology leader. And as the analysts' reactions and the ambitious investment plan for the next three years show, the market believes in…