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NYSE:BABA

Alibaba Group - BABA Stock Forecast, Price & News

$80.73
-0.94 (-1.15%)
(As of 03/20/2023 02:15 PM ET)
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Today's Range
$79.48
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$81.90
50-Day Range
$81.51
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$120.57
52-Week Range
$58.01
▼
$125.84
Volume
14.39 million shs
Average Volume
21.53 million shs
Market Capitalization
$213.78 billion
P/E Ratio
44.36
Dividend Yield
N/A
Price Target
$148.13

Alibaba Group MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Buy
3.07 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
81.9% Upside
$148.13 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
2.41% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
N/A
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.48mentions of Alibaba Group in the last 14 days
Based on 24 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
9.85%
From $6.19 to $6.80 Per Share

Overall MarketRank™

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

2.83 out of 5 stars

Retail/Wholesale Sector

51st out of 211 stocks

Business Services, Not Elsewhere Classified Industry

25th out of 93 stocks

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About Alibaba Group (NYSE:BABA) Stock

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.

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BABA Stock News Headlines

March 9, 2023 | marketbeat.com
META Platforms May See its Biggest Opening Yet for New Highs (BABA)
TikTok stepping away from the social media space may be the best thing for META since their Instagram acquisition, as a demand gap may be up for the taking.
March 8, 2023 | marketbeat.com
Are China Internet Stocks Set Up To Rally In The Second Quarter? (BABA)
What’s next for Chinese consumer-facing techs, amid growing geopolitical tensions and a somewhat disappointing gross domestic product forecast?
March 20, 2023 | Weiss Ratings (Ad)
Bank Accounts: Frozen!
In 1990, the Brazilian government froze the bank accounts of thousands of citizens. In 2013, the victims were the people of Cyprus. In 2022, it hit closer to home — in Canada. And now the Federal Reserve System Docket No. OP-1670 reveals the plan to give the Fed the power to track and potentially even control your checking account. Not just the money you have in your account … But also, every single check, withdrawal, deposit and transaction. Practically everything you do with your money!
March 7, 2023 | marketbeat.com
PDD Holdings Deserves a Spot on Your Watchlist as China Reopens (BABA)
PDD Holdings may have overtaken some of its bigger international competitors positioning itself for a strong comeback in its unstoppable profitability path.
February 23, 2023 | marketbeat.com
Can Alibaba Sustain the Earnings Boost?
Earnings beat from Alibaba on the back of cost cuts and further synergistic cost savings increasing the bottom line for an astonishing 20% beat on expectations
February 21, 2023 | marketbeat.com
3 Ways to Play International E-Commerce Growth
These three international e-commerce leaders could have the growth potential Amazon did a decade ago, and each report this week.
February 21, 2023 | marketbeat.com
Is Alibaba the Jet fuel Launching China into New Frontiers? (BABA)
Alibaba is a multi-vertical player beyond the known retail consumer segment, through M&A they look to be taking over the growth engine of China
February 20, 2023 | marketbeat.com
Michael Burry, David Tepper Find Value in Chinese Tech Companies
While the markets are focused on the negative geopolitical sentiment and tensions between the US and China, some investors are spotting mispriced deals.
March 20, 2023 | Investing Daily (Ad)
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March 18, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
Alibaba Group (NYSE:BABA) Coverage Initiated at StockNews.com
March 17, 2023 | marketwatch.com
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ADR rises Thursday, still underperforms market
March 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Alibaba's AliExpress steps up investment in Spain and South Korea as China's e-commerce players look for growth overseas
March 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Alibaba's AliExpress Prioritizes Spain For Overseas Growth, Also Eyes South Korea
March 16, 2023 | msn.com
Alibaba’s AliExpress steps up investment in Spain and South Korea as China’s e-commerce players look for growth overseas
March 16, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA) Sees Large Growth in Short Interest
March 15, 2023 | marketwatch.com
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ADR falls Wednesday, underperforms market
March 15, 2023 | benzinga.com
Why Alibaba Stock Is Falling
March 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Microsoft, Alibaba Group, Medtronic, Illinois Tool Works and Fiserv
March 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Alibaba Reaches Fresh Deal With China To Boost Hangzhou City's Digital Economy, Reflecting Improved Relations With Beijing
March 15, 2023 | msn.com
Alibaba, Baidu, Ping An lift Hong Kong stocks from 3-month low as China reports raise confidence and SVB concerns ease
March 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Alibaba to play central role in bolstering Hangzhou's platform economy in fresh deal with local regulator
March 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
China Can Quickly Catch Up to US AI, Says Venture Veteran
March 15, 2023 | msn.com
Alibaba to play central role in bolstering Hangzhou’s platform economy in fresh deal with local regulator
March 14, 2023 | marketwatch.com
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ADR rises Tuesday, still underperforms market
March 14, 2023 | msn.com
HSBC, AIA, Alibaba lead decline in Hong Kong stocks as investors digest SVB fallout, Chinese premier’s positive outlook
March 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Digital-First Entrepreneurs Lead the Charge This International Women’s Day
March 13, 2023 | msn.com
Tencent, Alibaba fuel Hong Kong market rally while BeiGene slides amid Silicon Valley Bank fallout
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BABA Company Calendar

Last Earnings
11/18/2021
Today
3/20/2023
Fiscal Year End
3/31/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
5/25/2023
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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
254,941
Year Founded
1999

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$148.13
High Stock Price Forecast
$180.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$120.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+82.6%
Consensus Rating
Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
3.07
Research Coverage
15 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)
$1.82
Trailing P/E Ratio
44.57
Forward P/E Ratio
13.11
P/E Growth
1.04
Net Income
$9.82 billion
Net Margins
3.70%
Pretax Margin
5.11%
Return on Equity
11.11%
Return on Assets
6.99%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
0.13
Current Ratio
1.74
Quick Ratio
1.74

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$134.57 billion
Price / Sales
1.60
Cash Flow
$9.57 per share
Price / Cash Flow
8.48
Book Value
$62.41 per share
Price / Book
1.30

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
2,648,140,000
Free Float
2,317,121,000
Market Cap
$214.82 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.63

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Key Executives

  • Yong ZhangYong Zhang
    Executive Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
  • John Michael Evans
    President & Director
  • Hong Xu
    Chief Financial Officer
  • Wu Zeming
    Chief Technology Officer
  • Matthew Bassiur
    VP, Head-Global Intellectual Property Enforcement

Key Competitors

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Institutional Ownership

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BABA Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Alibaba Group stock right now?

15 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Alibaba Group in the last year. There are currently 14 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" BABA shares.
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What is Alibaba Group's stock price forecast for 2023?

15 equities research analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for Alibaba Group's shares. Their BABA share price forecasts range from $120.00 to $180.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $148.13 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 82.9% 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 beginning of 2023. Since then, BABA shares have decreased by 8.0% and is now trading at $81.00.
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Are investors shorting Alibaba Group?

Alibaba Group saw a increase in short interest in the month of February. As of February 28th, there was short interest totaling 62,380,000 shares, an increase of 15.0% from the February 13th total of 54,250,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 21,460,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 2.9 days. Approximately 2.4% of the shares of the stock are short sold.
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When is Alibaba Group's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 25th 2023.
View our BABA earnings forecast.

How were Alibaba Group's earnings last quarter?

Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA) issued its earnings results on Thursday, November, 18th. The specialty retailer reported $11.20 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.46 by $9.74. The specialty retailer earned $200.69 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $204.97 billion. Alibaba Group had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.11% and a net margin of 3.70%. Alibaba Group's quarterly revenue was up 29.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $1.32 earnings per share.

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), First Trust Dow Jones International Internet ETF (FDNI), SPDR S&P China ETF (GXC), Invesco Golden Dragon China ETF (PGJ), Global X Emerging Markets Internet & Ecommerce ETF (EWEB), Columbia Emerging Markets Consumer ETF (ECON) and FlexShares ESG & Climate Emerging Markets Core Index Fund (FEEM).

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).

What is Alibaba Group's stock symbol?

Alibaba Group trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "BABA."

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 Morgan Stanley (0.48%), Susquehanna International Group LLP (0.00%), Bank of America Corp DE (0.30%), Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD (0.30%), Jane Street Group LLC (0.00%) and Segantii Capital Management Ltd (0.17%).

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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What is Alibaba Group's stock price today?

One share of BABA stock can currently be purchased for approximately $81.00.

How much money does Alibaba Group make?

Alibaba Group (NYSE:BABA) has a market capitalization of $214.50 billion and generates $134.57 billion in revenue each year. The specialty retailer earns $9.82 billion in net income (profit) each year or $1.82 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Alibaba Group have?

The company employs 254,941 workers across the globe.

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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How can I contact Alibaba Group?

Alibaba Group's mailing address is 26/F TOWER ONE TIMES SQUARE 1 MATHESON ST. CAUSEWAY BAY, Hong Kong K3, . The official website for the company is www.alibabagroup.com. The specialty retailer can be reached via phone at 8657185022088, via email at investor@alibaba-inc.com, or via fax at 86-571-8526-9066.

This page (NYSE:BABA) was last updated on 3/20/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff