JD.com posted first-quarter sales that soared from the year-ago level, although earnings declined over the same period.
The online retail company’s sales for the first quarter came in at $120.6 billion, which is +20.7% higher from the same quarter of 2019.
However, net income of 10 cents an American depositary receipt, was far below the 70 cents per ADR that it earned in the first quarter of 2019.
JD.com’s fulfillment expenses (which include procurement, warehousing, delivery, customer service and payment processing expenses) increased by +29% for the first quarter.
JD.com experienced a surge in consumer demand even amidst the coronavirus pandemic, as inactive and infrequent customers returned to the platform, according to the company. Annual active customer accounts climbed almost + 25% year-over-year to 387.4 million as of March 31. Mobile daily active users increased by +46% over the same period.
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JD may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options. In 35 of 45 cases where JD's price broke its lower Bollinger Band, its price rose further in the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 78%.
The RSI Indicator entered the oversold zone -- be on the watch for JD's price rising or consolidating in the future. That's also the time to consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 2 days, which means it's wise to expect a price bounce in the near future.
Following a +2.54% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where JD advanced for three days, in 185 of 261 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 71%.
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on October 21, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on JD as a result. In 75 of 92 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 82%.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for JD turned negative on October 22, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 47 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In 35 of the 47 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at 74%.
The 50-day moving average for JD moved below the 200-day moving average on October 12, 2026. This could be a long-term bearish signal for the stock as the stock shifts to an downward trend.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where JD declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 81%.
The Aroon Indicator for JD entered a downward trend on October 23, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 9 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is seriously undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (0.156) is normal, around the industry mean (22.686). P/E Ratio (2.320) is within average values for comparable stocks, (9.608). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.486) is also within normal values, averaging (1.774). JD has a moderately high Dividend Yield (0.157) as compared to the industry average of (0.034). P/S Ratio (0.199) is also within normal values, averaging (1.321).
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 73 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating slightly worse than average price growth. JD’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 79 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 95 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 100 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. JD’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 93, placing this stock worse than average.
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
a provider of online shopping services
Industry InternetRetail