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Alibaba Group Stock Price, News & Analysis (NYSE:BABA)

$73.03
-0.96 (-1.30%)
(As of 12/4/2023 ET)
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Today's Range
$72.48
▼
$73.58
50-Day Range
$73.03
▼
$87.79
52-Week Range
$72.12
▼
$121.30
Volume
20.95 million shs
Average Volume
19.50 million shs
Market Capitalization
$185.31 billion
P/E Ratio
10.11
Dividend Yield
N/A
Price Target
$129.20
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Alibaba Group MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.94 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
76.9% Upside
$129.20 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.71% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
N/A
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.14mentions of Alibaba Group in the last 14 days
Based on 43 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
2.68%
From $8.22 to $8.44 Per Share

Overall MarketRank™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.65 out of 5 stars

Retail/Wholesale Sector

27th out of 189 stocks

Business Services, Not Elsewhere Classified Industry

14th out of 85 stocks

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About Alibaba Group Stock (NYSE:BABA)

Alibaba Group Holding Limited is an eCommerce and Internet technology giant headquartered in the People's Republic of China. Its core platform, Alibaba.com, is the world’s 3rd largest eCommerce platform by sales. The company, through its vast network of subsidiary companies, provides the infrastructure and marketing to help merchants of all sizes develop their brands and to connect with customers in the People's Republic of China and internationally. The company also aids other businesses with a vast array of digital and logistical solutions with a reach that spans the globe.

Alibaba was co-founded by Jack Ma in 1999 when it became clear the Internet and digitization were the future of commerce. Mr. Ma is a billionaire investor, businessman, and philanthropist who believes in an open and free-market economy. The company went public in September 2014 with an IPO on the NYSE. The IPO set a record with its valuation of $25 billion and the company is now worth more than $225 billion and ranked among the 10 most valuable companies by market cap. Alibaba is also ranked 5th largest globally in regards to its work in AI, and it owns the world's largest B2B, B2C, and C2C eCommerce portals. In 2022, Alibaba’s Singles Day event brought in $139 billion to set a new one-day record.

The principal purpose of Alibaba Group Holding Limited is to open the Chinese market and connect it to the world. The company operates through seven segments including China Commerce, International Commerce, Local Consumer Services, Cainiao, Cloud, Digital Media and Entertainment, and Innovation Initiatives and Others.

The company’s eCommerce platforms include Taobao Marketplace, Tmall, Alimama, 1688.com, Alibaba.com, Aliexpress, Lazada, Trendyol, and Daraz. Taobao Marketplace is a social-media eCommerce platform while Alimama is a monetization platform for entrepreneurs. 1688.com and Alibaba.com are wholesale marketplaces where individuals and businesses can connect with bulk items and the remainder are eCommerce retail platforms and search engines targeting specific markets. In addition, the company also operated a retail chain called Freshippo and Tmall Global which is an import platform for eCommerce.

Other digital services provided by Alibaba include Taoxianda, which is a digital integration service for FMCG goods and grocery retailers, and Cainiao Network which is a logistical services platform complemented by Ele.me, a delivery and services platform.

Alibaba also supports the infrastructure of the Internet with a range of products and services that include computing, storage, network, security, database, big data, and IoT connectivity. This segment includes a suite of cloud-based services such as Alibaba Pictures and content platforms that provide streaming media.

BABA Stock Price History

BABA Stock News Headlines

December 2, 2023 | marketbeat.com
MarketBeat Week in Review – 11/27 - 12/1 (BABA)
Stocks closed the week at or near yearly highs after subdued inflation numbers suggest the Federal Reserve will continue to pause on raising rates
November 29, 2023 | marketbeat.com
MercadoLibre up 28% as Latin American ecommerce poised for growth (BABA)
MercadoLibre surged 28% in November, hitting its best levels since 2021. Wall Street sees robust EPS growth, as Latin American e-commerce is poised to increase.
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November 28, 2023 | marketbeat.com
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November 20, 2023 | marketbeat.com
Alibaba Group navigates challenges amid expansive operations
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November 18, 2023 | marketbeat.com
MarketBeat Week in Review – 11/13 - 11/17 (BABA)
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November 14, 2023 | marketbeat.com
Alibaba's bottom is in: Analysts see a monster rally ahead (BABA)
Alibaba may be flashing the best set up for a rally in the spectrum of Chinese equities, analysts are on board with a massive jump, and so is Ray Dalio.
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November 10, 2023 | marketbeat.com
Is Etsy crafting support to end its five-month bearish trend? (BABA)
Despite Etsy's first earnings growth since 2021, the company faces challenges such as competitive pressures, weak guidance, and the stock's inherent volatility
December 4, 2023 | msn.com
Alibaba transfers stakes in Chinese companies to new vehicle amid restructuring efforts
December 3, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
Alibaba Group (NYSE:BABA) Stock Price Down 2.8%
December 3, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
Morgan Stanley Reiterates Equal Weight Rating for Alibaba Group (NYSE:BABA)
December 2, 2023 | msn.com
Morgan Stanley Downgrades Alibaba Group Holding Ltd - ADR (BABA)
December 1, 2023 | finanznachrichten.de
Alibaba Group: Africa's Business Heroes Prize Competition Announces 2023 Winners and Celebrates Five Years of Entrepreneurial Excellence
December 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Alibaba dips on MS downgrade as PDD grabs spot of most valuable Chinese e-commerce firm
November 30, 2023 | msn.com
Charlie Munger Says Alibaba Was His Worst Trade: 'I Think It Got Over-Hyped'
November 30, 2023 | bloomberg.com
Alibaba Gets Rare Wall Street Downgrade as Rival Gains Traction
November 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Alibaba’s Value Slips Below PDD’s in Landmark for China
November 30, 2023 | seekingalpha.com
Alibaba's Food Delivery Business Growth Can Surprise Wall Street
November 30, 2023 | yahoo.com
Jack Ma Returns to Rally Troops as Alibaba’s Troubles Deepen
November 30, 2023 | msn.com
Alibaba pushes new AI software tool to help merchants on its wholesale platform manage overseas clients, polish business emails
November 29, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Why Alibaba Stock Dropped Again Today
November 29, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Time to Back Away from BABA
November 29, 2023 | msn.com
Why Is Alibaba Stock Trading Lower Wednesday?
November 29, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Jack Ma Returns to Rally Troops After Alibaba’s Troubles Deepen
November 29, 2023 | bloomberg.com
Jack Ma Asks Alibaba to ‘Change’ and Praises PDD in Rare Memo
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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
11/16/2023
Today
12/04/2023
Ex-Dividend for 1/18 Dividend
12/20/2023
Dividend Payable
1/18/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
2/22/2024
Fiscal Year End
3/31/2024
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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NYSE
Industry
Business services, not elsewhere classified
Sub-Industry
N/A
Sector
Retail/Wholesale
Current Symbol
NYSE:BABA
CUSIP
N/A
CIK
1577552
Web
www.alibabagroup.com
Phone
8657185022088
Fax
86-571-8526-9066
Employees
235,216
Year Founded
1999

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$129.20
High Stock Price Target
$150.00
Low Stock Price Target
$90.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+76.9%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.94
Research Coverage
16 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)
$7.22
Trailing P/E Ratio
10.11
Forward P/E Ratio
8.88
P/E Growth
N/A
Net Income
$10.60 billion
Net Margins
14.49%
Pretax Margin
16.30%
Return on Equity
12.83%
Return on Assets
8.13%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
0.14
Current Ratio
1.94
Quick Ratio
1.94

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$126.49 billion
Price / Sales
1.47
Cash Flow
$8.83 per share
Price / Cash Flow
8.27
Book Value
$61.20 per share
Price / Book
1.19

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
2,537,500,000
Free Float
2,220,313,000
Market Cap
$185.31 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.60

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Key Executives

  • Mr. Joseph C. Tsai (Age 59)
    Executive Chairman
  • Mr. Yongming Wu (Age 48)
    CEO & Director
  • Mr. J. Michael Evans (Age 65)
    President & Director
  • Mr. Hong Xu (Age 50)
    Chief Financial Officer
  • Ms. Joan Zhou
    Investment Director
  • Mr. Yuen Jen Yao
    Senior VP & Head of Corporate Finance
  • Mr. Zeming Wu (Age 43)
    Chief Technology Officer
  • Mr. Robert Lin
    Investor Relations
  • Ms. Siying Yu (Age 49)
    General Counsel
  • Ms. Jane Jiang
    Chief People Officer

Key Competitors

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BABA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Alibaba Group stock right now?

16 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Alibaba Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings, 13 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" BABA shares.
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What is Alibaba Group's stock price target for 2024?

16 brokerages have issued twelve-month price objectives for Alibaba Group's shares. Their BABA share price targets range from $90.00 to $150.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $129.20 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 76.9% from the stock's current price.
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How have BABA shares performed in 2023?

Alibaba Group's stock was trading at $88.09 at the start of the year. Since then, BABA stock has decreased by 17.1% and is now trading at $73.03.
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Are investors shorting Alibaba Group?

Alibaba Group saw a decline in short interest in the month of October. As of October 31st, there was short interest totaling 40,130,000 shares, a decline of 9.5% from the October 15th total of 44,330,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 13,040,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 3.1 days. Approximately 1.7% of the shares of the stock are sold short.
View Alibaba Group's Short Interest.

When is Alibaba Group's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, February 22nd 2024.
View our BABA earnings forecast.

How were Alibaba Group's earnings last quarter?

Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA) announced its earnings results on Thursday, November, 16th. The specialty retailer reported $15.63 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $15.28 by $0.35. The specialty retailer earned $224.79 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $224.48 billion. Alibaba Group had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 12.83% and a net margin of 14.49%. The business's revenue was up 8.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $1.50 earnings per share.

How often does Alibaba Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Alibaba Group?

Alibaba Group announced a -- dividend on Thursday, November 16th. Investors of record on Thursday, December 21st will be given a dividend of $1.00 per share on Thursday, January 18th. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, December 20th.
Read our dividend analysis for BABA.

What ETFs hold Alibaba Group's stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of Alibaba Group (NYSE:BABA) stock in their portfolio include ProShares Online Retail ETF (ONLN), ProShares Long Online/Short Stores ETF (CLIX), Global X Emerging Markets Internet & E-commerce ETF (EWEB), Invesco Golden Dragon China ETF (PGJ), First Trust International Equity Opportunities ETF (FPXI), Columbia Emerging Markets Consumer ETF (ECON), FlexShares ESG & Climate Emerging Markets Core Index Fund (FEEM) and Global X Emerging Markets ETF (EMM).

What is Daniel Yong Zhang's approval rating as Alibaba Group's CEO?

173 employees have rated Alibaba Group Chief Executive Officer Daniel Yong Zhang on Glassdoor.com. Daniel Yong Zhang has an approval rating of 87% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of Alibaba Group own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Alibaba Group investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Micron Technology (MU), General Electric (GE), Netflix (NFLX), Tesla (TSLA), Walt Disney (DIS), PayPal (PYPL), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Salesforce (CRM).

Who are Alibaba Group's major shareholders?

Alibaba Group's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Primecap Management Co. CA (0.68%), Sanders Capital LLC (0.59%), Morgan Stanley (0.45%), FMR LLC (0.23%), Loomis Sayles & Co. L P (0.21%) and Assenagon Asset Management S.A. (0.16%).

How do I buy shares of Alibaba Group?

Shares of BABA stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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Does Alibaba Group have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of Alibaba Group: Ali CN Investment Holding, Ali CV Investment Holding, Ali Fortune Investment Holding, Ali Panini Investment Holding, Ali UC Investment Holding, Ali WB Investment Holding, Ali YK Investment Holding, Alibaba (Chengdu) Software Technology, Alibaba (China), Alibaba (China) Technology, Alibaba Cloud, Alibaba Group Properties, Alibaba Group Services, Alibaba Group Treasury, Alibaba Investment, Alibaba Singapore Holding Private, Alibaba.com, Alibaba.com China, Alibaba.com International (Cayman) Holding, Alibaba.com International Holding, Alibaba.com Investment Holding, Alibaba.com Singapore E-Commerce, Alimama China Holding, Alimama Investment Holding, Alimama Limited, Alisoft China Holding, Alisoft Holding, Alisoft Investment Holding, AutoNavi Holdings, C-SKY Microsystems, Cainiao Logistics, Daraz, Ele.me, Hangzhou Ali Technology, Hangzhou Ali Venture Capital, Hangzhou Alibaba Advertising, Hangzhou Alimama Software Services, Hangzhou Alimama Technology, Hangzhou Meitou Information Technology, IDsManager, Infinity AR, Intime Retail, Intime Retail (Group), Kaola, Lazada Group, Perfect Advance Holding, Shen Zhen OneTouch Business Service, Taobao (China) Software, Taobao China Holding, Taobao Holding, Teambition, Trendyol, Ververica, Ververica, Visualead, Zhejiang Alibaba Cloud Computing, Zhejiang Taobao Network, Zhejiang Tmall Network, and Zhejiang Tmall Technology.
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