Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA)
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- symbol BABA
- Rev/Share 436.3482
- Book/Share 479.3468
- PB 2.4813
- Debt/Equity 0.2727
- CurrentRatio 1.4559
- ROIC 0.0592
- MktCap 2561406197957.1074
- FreeCF/Share 1.1354
- PFCF 972.6742
- PE 20.7686
- Debt/Assets 0.1495
- DivYield 0.0124
- ROE 0.1216
- Rating B+
- Score 3
- Recommendation Neutral
- P/E Score 2
- DCF Score 4
- P/B Score 2
- D/E Score 3
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upgrade | BABA | Arete | Neutral | Buy | -- | $190 | Jan. 21, 2026 |
| Reiterated | BABA | Morgan Stanley | -- | Overweight | $200 | $180 | Jan. 8, 2026 |
| Reiterated | BABA | Jefferies | -- | Buy | $231 | $225 | Jan. 8, 2026 |
| Downgrade | BABA | Arete | Buy | Neutral | -- | $172 | Dec. 9, 2025 |
| Upgrade | BABA | Erste Group | Hold | Buy | -- | -- | Oct. 3, 2025 |
| Reiterated | BABA | CLSA | -- | Outperform | $155 | $200 | Oct. 2, 2025 |
| Upgrade | BABA | Arete | Neutral | Buy | -- | $152 | Sept. 3, 2025 |
| Downgrade | BABA | Arete | Buy | Neutral | -- | $153 | June 24, 2025 |
| Upgrade | BABA | Bernstein | Market Perform | Outperform | -- | -- | Feb. 25, 2025 |
| Upgrade | BABA | Morgan Stanley | Equal Weight | Overweight | $100 | $180 | Feb. 24, 2025 |
News
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Published: May 27, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
Ray Dalio, the brilliant billionaire investor over at Bridgewater Associates, made some notable moves in the first quarter that were quite remarkable.
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Alibaba: Short-Term Noise, Long-Term Structure Unchanged
Published: May 26, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Alibaba's Q4 FY25 revenue growth missed expectations, but the core e-commerce and cloud segments show resilience and strong long-term potential. AI-driven ad solutions and a focus on high-value users are boosting e-commerce efficiency, though rising costs and subsidies pressure margins. Cloud growth outpaced global peers, but margin compression and capex concerns linger; AI and SaaS initiatives lay the groundwork for future upside.
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Alibaba's new 'instant commerce' portal passes 40 million daily orders
Published: May 26, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba said Monday that its Taobao Instant Commerce portal, which delivers items within 60 minutes, has surpassed 40 million daily orders within a month of launching.
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Alibaba Q4: Intrinsic Value Amid Potential Long-Term Geo-Harmony (Upgrade)
Published: May 21, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Alibaba Group Holding Limited delivered solid 7% revenue and 36% EBITA growth despite geopolitics; its cloud segment's surging AI demand signals massive long-term potential—but watch U.S.-China relations closely. Alibaba's fundamental undervaluation (~12x earnings) could unlock substantial upside if China shifts toward diplomatic harmony with the West—aligning its intrinsic value with global tech giants. Alibaba's long-term thesis hinges significantly on China embracing open, capitalist-friendly diplomacy; alignment here would dramatically amplify returns from today's valuation.
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Published: May 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
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Alibaba: Value Story Fades As Buybacks And Cash Flow Tumble (Rating Downgrade)
Published: May 21, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
Alibaba's Q4 FY 2025 revenue and profits grew 7% and 36% YoY, but both missed analyst expectations. All business segments except Cainiao Logistics showed YoY revenue growth; cloud business highlighted triple-digit AI product revenue growth for the seventh straight quarter. Operating cash flow rose 18% YoY, while free cash flow dropped sharply due to a 138% YoY increase in CAPEX for AI and cloud expansion.
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Are Retail-Wholesale Stocks Lagging Alibaba (BABA) This Year?
Published: May 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Here is how Alibaba (BABA) and Wingstop (WING) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
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Apple faces U.S. backlash over Alibaba China AI deal
Published: May 19, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Negative
CNBC's Deirdre Bosa joins 'Money Movers' with the latest details on U.S. scrutiny of Apple's relationship with Alibaba.
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3 Reasons Why Alibaba Stock May Be a Smart Buy After Q4 Earnings Beat
Published: May 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
BABA beats earnings by 16.89%. With cloud growth surging, AI revenues tripling, and shares at just 11.07X P/E, this undervalued e-commerce giant is a smart buy for 2025.
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Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
Published: May 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Alibaba (BABA) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.
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Apple and Alibaba shares Fall after US officials reportedly question AI partnership
Published: May 19, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Negative
Shares in Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL, ETR:APC) and Alibaba Group (NYSE:BABA) dropped on Monday after reports that a potential artificial intelligence partnership between the two companies is facing scrutiny from US officials. Alibaba fell 3.4% in Hong Kong trading, while Apple lost 1.4% in premarket trading, following a report by the New York Times that the White House and members of the House Select Committee on China have raised concerns about a deal that would bring Alibaba's AI tools to iPhones sold in China.
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Wall Street Breakfast Podcast: Alibaba Dips On Reported Apple AI Scrutiny
Published: May 19, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
Alibaba shares fell after U.S. scrutiny of its AI partnership with Apple, compounding recent declines from disappointing earnings. General Motors is lobbying to overturn California's zero-emissions vehicle mandate, citing concerns over market conditions and consumer choice.
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Alibaba Q4: Strong Growth Acceleration In Cloud And CMR
Published: May 19, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Alibaba's CMR and Cloud growth acceleration confirms my bullish thesis that growth inflection has triggered and signals upside potential. The AI Cloud segment could see further growth rebound, driven by elevated AI infrastructure capex, amid rising AI demand and supportive PBOC policies. Despite the chip export ban, the recent de-escalation between the U.S. and China could lift sentiment and help relieve the chip supply shortage.
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Alibaba Shares Fall On Report Of U.S. Scrutiny Of Apple AI Deal
Published: May 19, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Negative
Shares in Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba fell as much as 4.8% on Monday in Hong Kong as a deal to provide AI technology to iPhones sold in China faced a possible backlash in the U.S.
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U.S. lawmakers have concerns about Apple-Alibaba deal
Published: May 18, 2025 by: TechCrunch
Sentiment: Negative
The Trump administration and congressional officials are scrutinizing a deal between Apple and Alibaba that would bring Alibaba-powered AI features to iPhones sold in China, according to The New York Times.
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Alibaba Q4 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y
Published: May 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
BABA's fiscal fourth-quarter results show strength in Taobao, Cloud and AI. Logistics slowdown and Sun Art sales offset gains, keeping overall revenue growth modest.
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ETFs in Focus on Alibaba's Mixed Q4 Results
Published: May 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Alibaba shares plunge as it beats earnings estimates but lags the same for revenues. This puts Alibaba-heavy ETFs in focus.
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Alibaba's Earnings Just Changed Everything for the Stock
Published: May 16, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Negative
It's not easy being an investor, and markets like today's S&P 500 make it even harder for the average participant, seeing all the abrupt volatility and whipsawing prices on the back-and-forth changes brought on by negotiations between the United States and China when it comes to trade tariffs.
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If the U.S.-China Trade Reset Holds, These 3 Stocks Could Fly
Published: May 16, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Negative
On May 11, the United States and China agreed to a 90-day pause in their trade dispute. The United States agreed to slash tariffs from 145% to 30%, and China agreed to reduce its reciprocal tariffs from 125% to 10%.
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Alibaba: Ignore The Noise And Buy For The Long Haul
Published: May 16, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
In its Q4 FY2025 report, Alibaba unveiled headline numbers that fell short of pre-ER consensus estimates, triggering a sharp sell-off in BABA stock. In this report, we shall analyze Alibaba's Q4 earnings and re-run BABA stock through TQI's Valuation Model. With Alibaba's expected 5-year CAGR return significantly exceeding our investment hurdle rate, BABA remains a "Strong Buy". Read on to learn more.
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Remember Tepper's ‘everything' rant on China? Panthers owner cut stakes in Alibaba and other Chinese firms.
Published: May 16, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Negative
During the first quarter, the Carolina Panthers owner trimmed stakes in Alibaba and other Chinese companies.
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Breaking Down BABA Earnings: "Things Could Get Worse Before They Get Better"
Published: May 15, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Negative
Alibaba (BABA) shares are down after earnings which Melissa Armo says "looks like a short to me" adding "it's really hard to think about buying this" amid rockier U.S.-China trade relations. She's bearish on BABA and JD.com (JD).
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Alibaba: ‘Instant Commerce' Market Could Draw ‘Every Person in China'
Published: May 15, 2025 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Positive
Last month, Chinese tech conglomerate Alibaba debuted a fast delivery service it dubbed “instant commerce.
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Alibaba: Cloud Is Leading The Way For Margin Expansion
Published: May 15, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Alibaba Group Holding Limited's core China Commerce and Cloud businesses are accelerating, with Cloud revenue up 18% YoY and strong operating income growth. Management is prioritizing heavy reinvestment in Cloud and AI, sacrificing buybacks and short-term free cash flow for long-term leadership and scalability. International Commerce growth is slowing as Alibaba shifts focus to profitability over aggressive expansion, while losses in other segments are narrowing.
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PPI Declined More Than Expected
Published: May 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
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Alibaba Misses Forecasts on Chinese Consumer Slowdown, Competition
Published: May 15, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Neutral
U.S.-listed shares of Alibaba Group Holdings (BABA) sank Thursday after the e-commerce and cloud computing giant reported worse-than-anticipated results on slowing Chinese consumer spending and increased competition.
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Alibaba Group (BABA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: May 15, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Alibaba Group (NYSE:BABA ) Q4 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 15, 2025 7:30 AM ET Company Participants Lydia Liu - Head of Investor Relations Eddie Wu - Chief Executive Officer Toby Xu - Chief Financial Officer Jiang Fan - Chief Executive Officer of Alibaba E-Commerce Business Group Conference Call Participants Gary Yu - Morgan Stanley Alex Yao - JPMorgan Ronald Keung - Goldman Sachs Kenneth Fong - UBS Joyce Ju - Bank of America Alicia Yap - Citigroup Operator Good day, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for standing by.
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What Makes Alibaba (BABA) a Good Fit for 'Trend Investing'
Published: May 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Alibaba (BABA) made it through our "Recent Price Strength" screen and could be a great choice for investors looking to make a profit from stocks that are currently on the move.
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BABA vs. PDD: Which Chinese E-Commerce Giant is a Stronger Pick?
Published: May 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Alibaba's AI-driven revival and cloud momentum make it the standout Chinese e-commerce play for 2025, offering better value and growth potential than rival PDD Holdings.
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Here's Why Alibaba (BABA) is a Strong Value Stock
Published: May 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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About Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA)
- IPO Date 2014-09-19
- Website https://www.alibabagroup.com
- Industry Specialty Retail
- CEO Yongming Wu
- Employees 124320