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BABA Stock Chart & Stats
$112.14
-$1.92(-1.68%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$112.14
-$1.92(-1.68%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$91.99 - $192.67
Previous CloseN/A
Volume6.94M
Average Volume (3M)12.96M
Market Cap
$286.13B
Enterprise Value$301.26K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$357.59B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$259.02B
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.7
Beta0.92
Next Earnings
Aug 28, 2026EPS Estimate
1.49Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.86%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)45.60
Shares Outstanding2,397,065,000
10 Day Avg. Volume10,554,118
30 Day Avg. Volume12,958,591
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$193.01Price Target Upside72.11% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering13
EPS Forecast (FY)43.15
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.12T
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet / LiquidityA strong net cash position and low leverage give Alibaba durable financial flexibility to fund multi-year AI and cloud investments without imminent refinancing risk. The large equity base cushions shocks, supports ongoing dividends and buybacks, and reduces probability that growth investments are derailed by short-term liquidity constraints.
AI & Cloud Revenue MomentumSustained high single- and triple-digit growth in cloud and AI-related revenues signals a structural shift toward recurring, higher‑margin enterprise services. ARR momentum and expanding AI product mix create durable revenue streams and stronger unit economics as platform adoption, token consumption and enterprise contracts deepen over multiple quarters.
Proprietary AI Infrastructure / ChipsOwning and scaling proprietary T‑Head GPUs and MaaS provides supply‑chain autonomy and differentiation versus peers reliant on external silicon. As chip penetration rises, Alibaba can capture more value from inference/training workloads, lower long‑run unit costs, and better control margins for cloud AI offerings—structural advantages for years ahead.
Bears Say
Capital Intensity & Negative Free Cash FlowDeliberate, multi‑year spending to meet steep compute demand and scale AI/cloud leads to sustained cash outflows and capex uncertainty. Deep negative FCF reduces optionality, increases reliance on cash reserves or external financing, and heightens execution risk if revenue mix or monetization lags expectations over the next 2–3 years.
Profitability DeteriorationSharp margin compression and a drastic drop in adjusted EBITA reflect that current investments materially depress earnings power. With ROE down and lower margins, the company is converting less capital into profit, making it harder to self‑fund growth and increasing sensitivity to any slowdown in core commerce or cloud monetization.
Regulatory & Compliance Risk In EUA substantial EU fine and mandated remediation under the DSA highlight persistent legal and compliance exposure for Alibaba's cross‑border marketplace. Ongoing regulatory scrutiny can impose recurring compliance costs, restrict product flows or features, and create execution risk for international marketplace expansion over the medium term.
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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 $286.13B.
When is Alibaba Group’s upcoming earnings report date?
Alibaba Group’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 28, 2026 which is in 23 days.
How were Alibaba Group’s earnings last quarter?
Alibaba Group released its earnings results on May 13, 2026. The company reported $0.092 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.909 by -$0.817.
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 Notavailable dividend of $1.05 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.86%. See more information on Alibaba Group dividends here
What is Alibaba Group’s EPS estimate?
Alibaba Group’s EPS estimate is 1.49.
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 $0.092 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.909. 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:
$193.01 (72.11% Upside)
$193.01 (72.11% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
BABA Sentiment 81%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
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
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.1%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-3.32%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.86%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
11.10%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Alibaba Group
Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) is a China-based technology company whose businesses span e-commerce marketplaces, cloud computing, digital media and entertainment, and logistics-related services. It operates major retail and wholesale commerce platforms that connect consumers and merchants, provides cloud infrastructure and enterprise services through Alibaba Cloud, and supports fulfillment through a logistics network associated with Cainiao.
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
$193.01
▲(72.11% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
7.28% Insiders
2.55% Mutual Funds
0.78% Other Institutional Investors
88.88% Public Companies and Individual Investors