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Alibaba ( (BABA) ) has provided an announcement.
On January 7, 2026, Alibaba Group filed a Form 6-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to furnish its mandatory monthly return to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange covering share capital movements for December 2025. The filing shows that while Alibaba’s authorised share capital remained unchanged at 32 billion ordinary shares, its issued share count rose by 10,305,344 shares during December, bringing total issued shares to 19,099,262,671 with no treasury shares outstanding. The increase came mainly from the issuance of 10,230,072 ordinary shares tied to the vesting of restricted share units under the 2014 Post-IPO Equity Incentive Plan and the 2024 Equity Incentive Plan, and 75,272 shares from option exercises, which raised about USD 780,000. Alibaba also disclosed that its outstanding convertible senior notes due 2024 and 2025 could be converted into up to 686.56 million ordinary shares, underscoring a sizeable potential source of future equity dilution. The company confirmed that all December 2025 share issuances complied with Hong Kong listing rules and other regulatory requirements, signaling orderly execution of its equity incentive and financing structures for investors and regulators.
The most recent analyst rating on (BABA) stock is a Hold with a $170.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Alibaba stock, see the BABA Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on BABA Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, BABA is a Neutral.
Alibaba’s overall stock score reflects strong revenue growth and profitability, but is tempered by cash flow challenges and mixed technical indicators. The strategic investments in AI and cloud are promising for long-term growth, but current financial pressures and valuation concerns weigh on the score.
To see Spark’s full report on BABA stock, click here.
More about Alibaba
Alibaba Group Holding Limited is a leading Chinese technology and e‑commerce conglomerate headquartered in Hong Kong, operating major online retail and wholesale marketplaces, cloud computing services and digital payment platforms. The company is primarily listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and targets global consumers and merchants through its broad digital commerce and technology ecosystem.
Average Trading Volume: 13,056,723
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: $374.5B
Find detailed analytics on BABA stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.