Alibaba Group (BABA)
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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$103.71 - $192.67
Previous CloseN/A
Volume5.20M
Average Volume (3M)12.22M
Market Cap
$232.69B
Enterprise Value$1.85T
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$357.59B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$259.02B
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.5
Beta0.87
Next Earnings
Aug 28, 2026EPS Estimate
1.45Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.31%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)45.60
Shares Outstanding2,400,759,800
10 Day Avg. Volume12,168,314
30 Day Avg. Volume12,216,286
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 Cap7.97
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.81
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.55
Enterprise Value/Ebitda12.86
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$194.94Price Target Upside38.24% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering14
EPS Forecast (FY)42.87
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.13T
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
AI & Cloud Revenue AccelerationSustained 40% cloud growth and an AI product run‑rate (~RMB36bn) indicate structural demand for higher‑margin cloud and AI services. Recurring ARR and rapid AI adoption underpin durable revenue mix improvement, allowing conversion of compute investment into long‑term platform monetization.
Strong Net Cash & Moderate LeverageA sizable net cash cushion and moderate leverage provide flexibility to fund multi‑year AI/cloud investments without immediate capital markets reliance. This balance sheet strength reduces solvency risk, supports targeted capex, dividends and strategic optionality during technology buildouts and cyclical stress.
Proprietary Chip & Infra Progress (T‑Head)Scaled proprietary T‑Head deployment gives Alibaba supply autonomy and product differentiation for AI inference/training. Owning chip/software stack and serving external customers supports higher‑margin MaaS revenue, reduces vendor dependence, and can structurally improve unit economics as production scales.
Bears Say
Free Cash Flow OutflowA meaningful FCF outflow signals that current investment pace and working capital are outstripping operating cash conversion. Persistent negative FCF reduces internal funding for capex and dividends, may force higher external financing, and raises downside if investments take longer or underperform expected monetization timelines.
Severe Margin CompressionAn 84% adjusted EBITA drop and compressed margins erode return on capital and the company’s ability to self‑fund growth. If margin recovery hinges on scale or future product wins, near‑term profitability weakness increases execution risk and prolongs the period before investments contribute positively to shareholder returns.
Rising Capital Intensity & Cost InflationA ~10x compute demand increase and >100% server cost inflation materially raise capex and operating burn. Higher capital intensity lengthens payback periods, heightens sensitivity to component shortages and cost cycles, and amplifies the financial impact if AI/cloud monetization ramps slower than the investment profile.
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BABA FAQ
What was Alibaba Group’s price range in the past 12 months?
Alibaba Group lowest stock price was $103.71 and its highest was $192.67 in the past 12 months.
What is Alibaba Group’s market cap?
Alibaba Group’s market cap is $232.69B.
When is Alibaba Group’s upcoming earnings report date?
Alibaba Group’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 28, 2026 which is in 63 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 $0.904 by -$0.812.
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 1.45.
How many shares outstanding does Alibaba Group have?
Alibaba Group has 2,400,759,800 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 $0.904. 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?
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$194.94 (38.24% Upside)
$194.94 (38.24% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
BABA Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 4.9M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.0%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 18%
Bearish news 82%
Bearish news 82%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-16.25%
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 Company Deck
BABA Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presents a clear strategic story: strong top-line growth driven by accelerating AI + Cloud momentum (Cloud external revenue +40%, triple-digit AI growth, ARR targets) and improving unit economics in quick commerce, supported by a strong net cash position. However, near-term profitability and free cash flow are under material pressure (adjusted EBITA down 84%, FCF outflow RMB 17.3b) due to deliberate, large-scale investments and heightened capital intensity (compute demand ~10x vs 2022, server cost inflation >100%). Management frames these as intentional, long-term investments with clear monetization paths (MaaS, higher-margin AI services, T-Head chip upside), but the short-term trade-offs on margins and cash are significant. Overall, positives on growth and secular AI positioning are balanced by sizable short-term financial headwinds.View all BABA earnings summariesBABA Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$194.94
▲(38.24% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
7.27% Insiders
2.59% Mutual Funds
5.16% Other Institutional Investors
84.48% Public Companies and Individual Investors