JD.COM Q2 REVENUE DROPS, BUT PROFITS BEAT ESTIMATES

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THU, AUG 13, 2026

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JD.com reported its first quarterly revenue decline since its 2014 listing, with Q2 sales falling 2.9% year-over-year to $51.4 billion. Net income of $1.1 billion exceeded analyst expectations of $964 million.

The Chinese e-commerce giant's revenue contraction reflects softer consumer spending in the world's second-largest economy. However, profitability gains offset the top-line decline. JD Retail's improved margins and narrowing losses in the food business drove the earnings beat. The company has been working to turn around its grocery operations, which have historically been a drag on profitability. The quarterly results underscore persistent weakness in Chinese consumer demand as shoppers face economic headwinds. JD.com joins other major Chinese tech firms in reporting slower growth or declines as domestic consumption remains pressured. The retailer's ability to expand profits despite revenue headwinds suggests operational improvements are taking hold, though sustained growth depends on a broader consumer spending recovery.

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