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BABA Stock Chart & Stats
$141.01
-$0.95(-1.12%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$141.01
-$0.95(-1.12%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$91.99 - $192.67
Previous CloseN/A
Volume5.20M
Average Volume (3M)13.25M
Market Cap
$269.60B
Enterprise Value$1.85T
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$357.59B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$259.02B
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.9
Beta0.94
Next Earnings
Aug 28, 2026EPS Estimate
1.5Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.31%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)45.60
Shares Outstanding2,397,065,000
10 Day Avg. Volume14,462,707
30 Day Avg. Volume13,249,606
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.10
Price to Book (P/B)1.90
Price to Sales (P/S)1.96
P/FCF Ratio-39.60
Enterprise Value/Market Cap6.88
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.81
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.55
Enterprise Value/Ebitda12.86
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$193.87Price Target Upside37.49% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering15
EPS Forecast (FY)42.96
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.13T
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Balance Sheet / Net CashA large net cash buffer provides durable financial flexibility to fund multi‑year AI and cloud buildouts, absorb temporary FCF deficits, support R&D and capex without urgent external financing, and underpins the company's ability to pursue strategic initiatives and shareholder returns over the medium term.
AI & Cloud Revenue AccelerationSustained high growth in cloud and AI product adoption is a structural revenue driver shifting Alibaba toward higher‑value, recurring services. Rapid AI-related ARR and model/service monetization increase long‑run revenue resiliency and diversify earnings away from lower‑margin merchant services.
Quick Commerce Expansion & Improving Unit EconomicsFast revenue growth coupled with improving unit economics suggests a path to durable profitability for quick commerce. If UE turns sustainably positive it can enhance customer engagement, increase lifecycle value, and leverage logistics assets, improving long‑term margin and merchant monetization.
Bears Say
Free Cash Flow OutflowA sharp swing to negative FCF reflects heavy capex, rising working capital needs, and elevated OpEx for AI/cloud. Persistently negative FCF reduces internal funding for growth or returns, forces greater reliance on cash reserves or financing, and raises execution and liquidity risk during multi‑year investments.
Margin Compression And ROE DeclineMaterial margin erosion and sharply lower returns on equity indicate the company is converting less of its scale into profit. Over the medium term this weakens cash generation, limits reinvestment capacity per dollar of equity, and raises pressure to restore operating efficiency to justify large capital base.
Potential Equity Dilution & Ongoing Share IssuanceRising potential share issuance from convertible note adjustments, regular RSU vesting and equity plan issuances create structural dilution risk. Over time dilution can depress per‑share earnings, constrain EPS accretion from buybacks, and reduce shareholder return per unit of capital if not offset by stronger profit growth.
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BABA FAQ
What was Alibaba Group’s price range in the past 12 months?
Alibaba Group lowest stock price was $91.99 and its highest was $192.67 in the past 12 months.
What is Alibaba Group’s market cap?
Alibaba Group’s market cap is $269.60B.
When is Alibaba Group’s upcoming earnings report date?
Alibaba Group’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 28, 2026 which is in 45 days.
How were Alibaba Group’s earnings last quarter?
Alibaba Group released its earnings results on May 13, 2026. The company reported $0.091 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.905 by -$0.814.
Is Alibaba Group overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Alibaba Group’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Alibaba Group pay dividends?
Alibaba Group pays a Annually dividend of $1.05 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.31%. See more information on Alibaba Group dividends here
What is Alibaba Group’s EPS estimate?
Alibaba Group’s EPS estimate is 1.5.
How many shares outstanding does Alibaba Group have?
Alibaba Group has 2,397,065,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Alibaba Group’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Alibaba Group reported an EPS of $0.091 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.905. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 8.184%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Alibaba Group?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in BABA
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Alibaba Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$193.87 (37.49% Upside)
$193.87 (37.49% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
BABA Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 64%
Sector Average 64%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 4.9M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $68.4M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days >0.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.0%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 89%
Bearish news 11%
Bearish news 11%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
6.22%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
10.00%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
11.10%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Alibaba Group
Alibaba Group Holding Limited, through its various subsidiaries, furnishes crucial technological infrastructure and extensive marketing channels. This comprehensive support allows merchants, brands, retailers, and other businesses to effectively engage with their customer base, both within the People's Republic of China and across international markets. The company's operations are organized across seven primary segments: China Commerce, International Commerce, Local Consumer Services, Cainiao (its logistics network), Cloud Computing, Digital Media and Entertainment, and Innovation Initiatives and Others. The company's extensive digital ecosystem features premier online retail platforms like Taobao and Tmall. Wholesale business-to-business transactions are facilitated through 1688.com and Alibaba.com. Globally, it operates retail platforms such as AliExpress, Lazada, Trendyol, and Daraz. For fresh goods and groceries, it offers Freshippo, and Tmall Global specializes in import e-commerce. Monetization and advertising solutions are provided via Alimama, its proprietary platform, which offers diverse marketing services including pay-for-performance, in-feed, and display ads, supported by the Taobao Ad Network and Exchange for real-time bidding. Logistics operations are primarily handled by the Cainiao Network. Its local consumer services encompass Ele.me for on-demand food and delivery, Koubei for restaurant and local service directories, and Fliggy for travel booking. Alibaba Cloud offers a wide array of services, including elastic computing, data storage, networking, security, database management, big data analytics, and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. It also supplies hardware, software licenses, installation, and application development and maintenance. The digital media and entertainment division includes Youku, an online video platform; Quark, an information search and content consumption tool; and Alibaba Pictures, collectively offering diverse content spanning films, live events, news feeds, literature, and music. Its innovation portfolio further extends to Amap, a mobile application for digital mapping and navigation; DingTalk, a business communication and efficiency platform; the Tmall Genie smart speaker; and Qwen, an advanced artificial intelligence chatbot. Founded in 1999, Alibaba Group is headquartered in Hangzhou, People's Republic of China.
BABA Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$193.87
▲(37.49% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
7.28% Insiders
2.55% Mutual Funds
0.07% Other Institutional Investors
89.64% Public Companies and Individual Investors