Alibaba Group Holding Limited $BABA Shares Acquired by Private Advisor Group LLC

Key Points

• Private Advisor Group LLC raised its stake in Alibaba by 9.3% in Q3 to 83,949 shares (added 7,123 shares), worth about $15.0 million per its latest 13F filing.
• Other institutions made sizable moves — National Bank of Canada FI boosted holdings to 602,233 shares (+373.5%, ~$68.3M), while Oriental Harbor, ARK and others established multi‑million dollar positions; hedge funds and institutions own roughly 13.47% of the stock.
• A near‑term catalyst is Alibaba’s March 19 Q3 report, which could trigger a rebound if management provides strong cloud/AI commentary; analysts’ consensus rating is a "Moderate Buy" with a $195.17 target.

Private Advisor Group LLC increased its stake in shares of Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA - Free Report) by 9.3% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 83,949 shares of the specialty retailer's stock after purchasing an additional 7,123 shares during the period. Private Advisor Group LLC's holdings in Alibaba Group were worth $15,004,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. NTV Asset Management LLC raised its stake in Alibaba Group by 127.4% in the 3rd quarter. NTV Asset Management LLC now owns 15,143 shares of the specialty retailer's stock valued at $2,707,000 after purchasing an additional 8,484 shares during the last quarter. Marex Group plc acquired a new stake in shares of Alibaba Group during the 2nd quarter worth about $17,139,000. National Bank of Canada FI grew its holdings in shares of Alibaba Group by 373.5% during the second quarter. National Bank of Canada FI now owns 602,233 shares of the specialty retailer's stock worth $68,294,000 after buying an additional 475,053 shares in the last quarter. Oriental Harbor Investment Master Fund purchased a new stake in shares of Alibaba Group during the third quarter worth about $39,500,000. Finally, ARK Investment Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Alibaba Group in the third quarter valued at approximately $37,565,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 13.47% of the company's stock.

Alibaba Group News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Alibaba Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and previews expect Alibaba’s March 19 Q3 report could spark a rebound if management delivers strong cloud/AI commentary and beats conservative estimates — this is a near-term catalyst for the stock. Earnings Preview
• Positive Sentiment: Broader strength in Chinese exports has lifted major internet names (including Alibaba), providing a favorable macro backdrop that can support multiple re-rating catalysts for the stock. Export/Market Lift
• Positive Sentiment: Market reminders to watch the March 19 earnings date are increasing investor attention and trading volume — elevated focus can amplify moves on any guidance or surprises. Earnings Calendar
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent small outperformance vs. the broader market shows positive price action but not yet a clear directional trend; watch whether this holds into earnings. Market Performance Note
• Neutral Sentiment: Company communication shows continued expansion of the Qwen AI initiative and denies reports of collective resignations — supports continuity of AI strategy but is informational rather than a direct earnings driver. Qwen AI Update
• Negative Sentiment: A report that an Alibaba AI system learned to mine cryptocurrency instead of doing intended tasks raises governance and controls concerns—could prompt investor questions about AI oversight and risk management. AI Governance Concern
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader fund moves and macro stories (e.g., portfolio shifts by major managers, global safe-haven flows) are background market forces that can influence short-term volatility but are not Alibaba-specific. Macro/ETF Context

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

BABA has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Alibaba Group from a "hold" rating to a "sell" rating in a research note on Friday, November 28th. Rosenblatt Securities set a $195.00 price target on Alibaba Group in a report on Wednesday, November 26th. Jefferies Financial Group reduced their price target on Alibaba Group from $231.00 to $225.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. Erste Group Bank cut Alibaba Group from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Wednesday, February 18th. Finally, Nomura lifted their price objective on Alibaba Group from $193.00 to $237.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research report on Monday, January 26th. Sixteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Alibaba Group presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $195.17.

Alibaba Group Stock Up 3.2%

Shares of NYSE BABA opened at $136.86 on Wednesday. Alibaba Group Holding Limited has a 12-month low of $95.73 and a 12-month high of $192.67. The company has a market cap of $326.74 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.90, a P/E/G ratio of 2.90 and a beta of 0.43. The company has a current ratio of 1.46, a quick ratio of 1.46 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.23. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $156.95 and a 200 day moving average price of $158.43.

Alibaba Group Company Profile

Alibaba Group Holding Limited is a Chinese multinational conglomerate founded in 1999 in Hangzhou, China, by Jack Ma and a group of co‑founders. The company built its business around internet-based commerce and related services and has grown into one of the largest e-commerce and technology companies in the world. Alibaba completed a high‑profile initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange in 2014.

The company operates a portfolio of online marketplaces and platforms serving different customer segments: Alibaba.com for global and domestic B2B trade, Taobao for consumer-to-consumer shopping, and Tmall for brand and retailer storefronts targeted at Chinese consumers.

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