Sep 7, 2024| Financial
Moody’s Upgrades JD.com to A3 Rating, Citing Resilient E-commerce Business Model Operations and Supply Chain Capabilities
On September 4th, Moody’s Ratings updated JD.com’s issuer and senior unsecured ratings to A3 from Baa1 and revised the outlook to stable. This marks the third time Moody’s has upgraded the company’s rating since 2016.
“The ratings upgrade and stable outlook reflect JD.com’s leading market position in China’s e-commerce market with a unique and resilient business model, supported by deep supply-chain capability and economies of scale as well as its prudent financial policy that underpins low leverage and a solid net cash position,” Shawn Xiong, a Moody’s Ratings Vice President and Senior Analyst.
Moody’s anticipates that JD’s core retail business will experience steady to moderate revenue growth over the next 12-18 months, thanks to its expanding third-party marketplace business (3P) and an increase in the number of 3P merchants, along with a growing revenue share from JD Logistics.
Moreover, the ratings agency expects margins to remain stable during this period, driven by efficient cost control, improved operational efficiency, and ongoing product category optimization. JD’s second-quarter earnings report disclosed that its Non-GAAP net margin reached 5% for the first time, influenced by a gross margin expansion to a record level of 15.8% in the quarter, reflecting enhancements across nearly every category.
(vivian.yang@jd.com)
Aug 6, 2024| Financial, Newsletter
JD.com Ranks #47 on 2024 Fortune Global 500
On August 5, 2024, Fortune released its annual Fortune Global 500 list, where JD.com ranked #47, ascending five spots from last year. This year’s rankings, which recognize the world’s largest corporations by revenue for the 2023 fiscal year, marks JD.com’s ninth consecutive year on the list and underscores its leadership within the industry in China. JD.com reported net revenues of $153.2 billion in 2023.
Since first appearing on the Fortune Global 500 in 2016, JD.com has continuously advanced its commitment to improving customer experience and spearheading innovation. This dedication has cultivated a robust platform featuring a wide array of high-quality products, rapid delivery services, and value-driven pricing. These factors collectively contribute to sustained growth in both user base and engagement levels, which in turn attract a growing number of brands and merchants.
JD.com has consistently enhanced user experience by optimizing its supply chain infrastructure. Since 2017, JD.com has invested nearly RMB 130 billion in research and development to improve supply chain efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Notable innovations include the implementation of JD Cloud’s AI digital avatars, developed using the ChatRhino large language model, which has improved livestream sales and inventory management for JD merchants. JD’s AI solutions also improve e-commerce functionalities such as content creation, product listings, storefront customization, and intelligent customer service.
With its mission to “Making Lives Better through Technology,” JD.com continues to focus on cost management, operational efficiency, and enhancing user experience. These efforts have significantly boosted user satisfaction and engagement, with the number of third-party merchants on the platform now exceeding one million. These advancements underscore JD.com’s commitment to delivering increased value to its users, industry partners, and society at large.
May 16, 2024
JD.com Announces First Quarter 2024 Results
Nov 15, 2023
JD.com Announces Third Quarter 2023 Results
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