JD.com Earnings Are Coming. Food-Delivery Costs Are the Big Question.
1. JD.com's adjusted net profit is forecasted to plunge to 4.23 billion yuan. 2. Third-quarter revenue is expected to rise 13% to 294.81 billion yuan. 3. Intense subsidy spending in the e-commerce sector is eroding profit margins. 4. JD's food delivery venture has incurred additional costs affecting profitability. 5. Analysts predict subsidy intensity will ease in upcoming quarters.