Alibaba Group Holding (BABA) Stock Overview
Through its subsidiaries, provides technology infrastructure and marketing reach to help merchants, brands, retailers, and other businesses to engage with their users and customers in the People's Republic of China and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 6/6 |
| Future Growth | 1/6 |
| Past Performance | 2/6 |
| Financial Health | 5/6 |
| Dividends | 1/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$131.88 |
| 52 Week High | US$192.67 |
| 52 Week Low | US$103.71 |
| Beta | 0.49 |
| 1 Month Change | 5.12% |
| 3 Month Change | -22.22% |
| 1 Year Change | 9.42% |
| 3 Year Change | 59.87% |
| 5 Year Change | -41.75% |
| Change since IPO | 40.46% |
Recent News & Updates
Alibaba's AI Engine Is Powering A Still Undervalued Comeback
Apr 25
BABA: Agentic AI And Chip Access Will Drive Future Cloud Monetization
The analyst price target for Alibaba Group Holding has been trimmed by about $1 in response to recent Street research, which reflects slightly lower assumed profit margins and a modestly higher discount rate, while revenue growth expectations and future P/E inputs have been adjusted only marginally. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Alibaba shows a mix of optimism and caution, with several firms adjusting price targets and ratings in different directions.BABA: AI Agents And Chips Will Drive Future Cloud Monetization
Alibaba Group Holding's fair value estimate has been adjusted slightly higher to about $189.70 per share, as analysts factor in updated assumptions on growth, margins, and future P/E, while also incorporating a recent wave of mixed price target changes across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Alibaba Group Holding points to a split view, with several firms revising price targets and ratings while reassessing execution, growth priorities, and balance sheet trends.Recent updates
Alibaba's AI Engine Is Powering A Still Undervalued Comeback
Apr 25BABA: Agentic AI And Chip Access Will Drive Future Cloud Monetization
The analyst price target for Alibaba Group Holding has been trimmed by about $1 in response to recent Street research, which reflects slightly lower assumed profit margins and a modestly higher discount rate, while revenue growth expectations and future P/E inputs have been adjusted only marginally. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Alibaba shows a mix of optimism and caution, with several firms adjusting price targets and ratings in different directions.BABA: AI Agents And Chips Will Drive Future Cloud Monetization
Alibaba Group Holding's fair value estimate has been adjusted slightly higher to about $189.70 per share, as analysts factor in updated assumptions on growth, margins, and future P/E, while also incorporating a recent wave of mixed price target changes across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Alibaba Group Holding points to a split view, with several firms revising price targets and ratings while reassessing execution, growth priorities, and balance sheet trends.BABA: AI Cloud And Chip Investments Will Drive Future Earnings Power
The updated analyst price target for Alibaba Group Holding edges lower to reflect slightly softer margin assumptions and a reduced fair value estimate of about $190. Analysts are balancing optimism around higher modeled revenue growth and a modestly higher future P/E with recent target cuts and downgrades across several research desks.BABA: AI Cloud And Chip Investments Will Support Long Term Upside
The analyst price target for Alibaba Group Holding has inched higher to $199.61 from $198.28, with analysts pointing to Alibaba's focus on AI driven cloud monetization, its inclusion on a major APAC conviction list, and ongoing debates around margins and capital intensity as key factors shaping their updated view. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Alibaba highlights a split view, with some firms adding the stock to high conviction lists while others move to more cautious ratings.
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA): The Value Rebound – Scaling AI Clouds Amidst a Global Trade Reset
Alibaba (BABA) is currently one of the most debated "deep value" plays in the global tech sector as it enters March 2026. As of the February 27 close, the stock is trading at $144.11 , a significant recovery from its 2024–2025 lows but still well below its historical peaks.BABA: AI Cloud Monetization And Chips Will Support Long Term Upside
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Alibaba Group Holding slightly higher to about $198 per share. This reflects updated assumptions for AI focused cloud investment, modest tweaks to revenue growth and profit margin expectations, and a mix of recent rating downgrades and upgrades that highlight both rising capital intensity and ongoing monetization efforts.BABA: AI And Cloud Expansion Will Drive Future Earnings Power
Analysts have nudged their price target framework for Alibaba Group Holding slightly higher to about $198 per share, reflecting updated assumptions that include modestly adjusted revenue growth, profit margin expectations, discount rate and future P/E, informed by mixed but generally constructive recent analyst commentary on the stock. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Alibaba reflects a mix of optimism and caution, with analysts reassessing both growth drivers and execution risks across the cloud and core retail businesses.BABA: Cloud And AI Execution Will Drive Stronger Long-Term Earnings Power
Alibaba's fair value estimate edges higher to about $196.46, with analysts pointing to stronger modeled cloud and AI demand, along with updated price targets that reflect both rising capital expenditure in cloud and more moderate growth in retail revenue. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Alibaba highlights a split view, with some bullish analysts focusing on cloud and AI execution, while more cautious voices focus on spending levels and retail trends.BABA: Cloud AI And Consumer Apps Will Build Stronger Long-Term Earnings Power
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Alibaba Group Holding to $195 from about $198, as slightly higher discount rates, marginally softer long term growth and profit assumptions, and a modestly lower future P/E expectation are weighed against mixed but generally constructive Street price target revisions that reflect both rising cloud investment needs and more measured retail momentum. Analyst Commentary Street research on Alibaba has become more mixed, with both bullish and bearish analysts adjusting their price targets and assumptions in response to recent results, cloud trends, and spending plans.BABA: Cloud AI Monetization Will Drive Stronger Long-Term Earnings Power
Analysts made a marginal upward revision to their fair value estimate for Alibaba Group Holding to approximately $198 per share, reflecting slightly stronger long term cloud and artificial intelligence monetization prospects that more than offset modestly reduced revenue and profit forecasts tied to quick commerce and customer management headwinds. Analyst Commentary Street research on Alibaba remains broadly constructive, with a series of upward price target revisions anchored in improving cloud and artificial intelligence monetization, partly offset by concerns around near term profitability in quick commerce and customer management revenue.BABA: Cloud And AI Expansion Will Drive Higher Quality Earnings Ahead
Analysts have nudged our Alibaba fair value estimate slightly higher to approximately $198 per share, reflecting expectations for faster revenue growth driven by strengthening cloud and AI demand. These expectations more than offset modestly lower margin assumptions and a marginally higher discount rate.BABA: Accelerating Cloud And AI Expansion Will Support Meaningful Medium-Term Upside
Alibaba Group Holding's analyst price target has been raised modestly to approximately $196.83, reflecting growing confidence from analysts as well as broad optimism over accelerating cloud revenue and continued advancements in artificial intelligence offerings. Analyst Commentary Recent research activity on Alibaba Group Holding reveals a blend of optimism around core business strength and innovation, alongside measured caution regarding valuation levels and competitive challenges.BABA: AI Cloud Momentum Will Drive Sustained Upside Over Coming Quarters
Alibaba Group Holding’s fair value estimate has been raised slightly to $196.82 per share from $195.74. Analysts cite continued momentum in AI-driven cloud revenue growth and expanding valuations across its core businesses.Cloud, AI And Quick Commerce Expansion Will Drive Next Phase Forward
Alibaba Group Holding's fair value estimate has been raised slightly to $195.74 from $193.43. Analysts cite accelerating cloud and AI-driven growth, along with an improved profit outlook, as key reasons for higher price targets across the Street.AI, Cloud And Quick Commerce Will Power Digital Progress
Alibaba Group Holding's analyst price target has been raised from approximately $180 to $193, as analysts point to robust progress in AI and cloud segments, improved company guidance, and increasing investor optimism as reasons for the upward revision. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst coverage of Alibaba Group Holding reflects building optimism around the company’s growth trajectory, particularly in its cloud and artificial intelligence businesses.
Alibaba's 5-year outlook points to a fair value of $254-$318 in the market
“Deeply Undervalued Tech Giant” → Reflects Alibaba’s strong fundamentals, scale, and profitability, contrasted with its current price well below intrinsic estimates ($318 fair value, $254 risk-adjusted).AI, Cloud And Quick Commerce Will Power Digital Progress
Analysts have raised Alibaba’s price target from $165.48 to $179.82, citing accelerating AI cloud demand, robust cloud and e-commerce segment growth, and strengthening new initiatives as key drivers. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are raising cloud revenue and capex forecasts in response to strong traffic and activity observed at Alibaba's Apsara Conference, alongside management’s expectations for a tenfold increase in data center capacity to serve accelerating AI cloud demand.Alibaba Group Holding Limited's (NYSE:BABA) Shares Climb 33% But Its Business Is Yet to Catch Up
Sep 24
AI, Cloud And Quick Commerce Will Power Digital Progress
Analysts have raised Alibaba’s price target to $165.48, citing accelerating cloud and AI-driven revenue growth, improved execution and synergies in quick commerce, margin expansion, and diversification into new verticals, all underpinning stronger long-term fundamentals. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts cite accelerating cloud revenue growth, particularly with robust AI-related and external revenue contributions, solidifying Alibaba’s position as China’s leading GenAI and cloud infrastructure provider.Alibaba Group Holding's (NYSE:BABA) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year
Jun 02
Alibaba's Fair Value may Suggests Growth Despite Trade and Regulatory Risks but...
Base FCF: $15B (normalized annual free cash flow)Investors Still Aren't Entirely Convinced By Alibaba Group Holding Limited's (NYSE:BABA) Earnings Despite 27% Price Jump
May 09AI, Cloud And Quick Commerce Will Power Digital Progress
Key Takeaways Investment in AI, cloud, and quick commerce aims to drive long-term revenue and margin growth despite near-term profit pressure from elevated spending. Enhanced integration and partnerships are expanding Alibaba's enterprise footprint, boosting user engagement, and strengthening its competitive position in digital services.Alibaba Could Be In Trouble (Rating Downgrade)
Apr 29Alibaba: The Tariff War Can Deliver Surprising Benefits
Apr 22Delisting Deja Vu: Tariffs Are Putting Alibaba's Valuation At Risk Again
Apr 14Alibaba: I Was Wrong About Tariffs And AI (Rating Upgrade)
Mar 20Alibaba's Bullish Momentum Could Accelerate
Mar 05Alibaba's Time Is Finally Here
Feb 26Alibaba Stock: The Rally Has Just Begun
Feb 20Alibaba Stock Is Breaking Out (Technical Analysis)
Feb 13Alibaba Said Its AI Outperformed DeepSeek: This Is Why The Stock Is A Buy
Feb 06Alibaba: The AI Race With DeepSeek Is Heating Up
Jan 29Alibaba: Think Twice Before Buying The Dip
Jan 20Alibaba Should Keep Its Turnaround In 2025
Jan 13Alibaba: Shedding Sun Art To Illuminate E-Commerce
Jan 05Alibaba Group Mirrors A Slowing China: Not The Growth Engine It Once Was
Dec 26Alibaba: A Giant In Transition
Dec 20Alibaba: Don't Be Fooled By The Naysayers
Dec 11Alibaba: A Bold Move Amid Mounting Challenges
Dec 01Alibaba: Ongoing Restructuring Is A Positive, But Not Enough
Nov 25
AI-Driven Cloud Expansion Enhances Revenue And Boosts Long-Term Profitability
Strategic investments in AI, cloud, and user acquisition partnerships are expected to drive strong revenue growth and improve long-term margins.Alibaba: The Market's Concerns Are Justified, And Here's Why
Nov 18Alibaba Could Be A Surprise Winner As New Tailwinds Emerge
Nov 11Alibaba: Time To Bail Out
Oct 22Alibaba: The Early Stage Of Returning Bullish Sentiment?
Oct 11Alibaba Stock: Time To Temper Your Enthusiasm
Oct 03Alibaba's Savior Is Not Chinese Stimulus, But An Impending Global AI Partnership
Sep 27Alibaba: Winning The AI Arms Race In China
Sep 20Alibaba: Ready To Take Off
Sep 12Alibaba: Riding The Wave Of A Strengthening Macroeconomic Environment
Sep 05Alibaba: Time To Move On
Aug 30Alibaba: Restructuring And Investment Efforts Appear Promising, Bullish Support Is Growing
Aug 24Shareholder Returns
| BABA | US Multiline Retail | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 0.1% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| 1Y | 9.4% | 27.5% | 28.7% |
Return vs Industry: BABA underperformed the US Multiline Retail industry which returned 27.5% over the past year.
Return vs Market: BABA underperformed the US Market which returned 28.7% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| BABA volatility | |
|---|---|
| BABA Average Weekly Movement | 5.1% |
| Multiline Retail Industry Average Movement | 6.1% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.2% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.3% |
Stable Share Price: BABA has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: BABA's weekly volatility (5%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 128,197 | Eddie Wu | www.alibabagroup.com |
Alibaba Group Holding Limited, through its subsidiaries, provides technology infrastructure and marketing reach to help merchants, brands, retailers, and other businesses to engage with their users and customers in the People's Republic of China and internationally. It operates digital retail platforms under the Taobao and Tmall names; wholesale marketplaces through 1688.com and Alibaba.com; global e-commerce platform under the AliExpress name; e-commerce platforms under the Lazada, Trendyol, and Daraz names; and consumer-to-consumer community and marketplace under the Tmall Global, Tmall Supermarket, and Xianyu names. The company also operates Cainiao, an e-commerce logistics solution; Ele.me, an on-demand delivery and local services platform; and Amap, a provider of mobile digital map, navigation, and real-time traffic information; Youku, an online video platform; and Damai Entertainment that provides content production, promotion and distribution, performance and event ticketing management, IP-related licensing and operations, cinema ticketing management, and internet data services for the entertainment industry.
Alibaba Group Holding Limited Fundamentals Summary
| BABA fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$293.09b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$13.59b |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$148.92b |
21.8x
P/E Ratio2.0x
P/S RatioIs BABA overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| BABA income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | CN¥1.02t |
| Cost of Revenue | CN¥602.37b |
| Gross Profit | CN¥414.37b |
| Other Expenses | CN¥321.56b |
| Earnings | CN¥92.81b |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 31, 2025
Next Earnings Date
May 13, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 41.30 |
| Gross Margin | 40.76% |
| Net Profit Margin | 9.13% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 23.8% |
How did BABA perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
0.8%
Current Dividend Yield14%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/04/30 10:03 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/04/30 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/03/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
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Analyst Sources
Alibaba Group Holding Limited is covered by 93 analysts. 47 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Tianli Wen | Aletheia Analyst Network Limited |
| Zixiao Yang | Arete Research Services LLP |
| James Kelleher | Argus Research Company |