Alibaba Group (BABA) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$122.85 +4.76 (+4.03%)

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$123.34 +0.49 (+0.40%)

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Alibaba Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 13 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
2

Buy
11

Based on 13 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Alibaba Group in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 13 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, and 11 have given a buy rating for BABA.

Consensus Price Target

$159.67
29.97% Upside

According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Alibaba Group, the average price target is $159.67. The highest price target for BABA is $180.00, while the lowest price target for BABA is $135.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 29.97% from the current price of $122.85.

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BABA Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 8/24/24 to 8/24/25	1 Month Ago 7/25/24 to 7/25/25	3 Months Ago 5/26/24 to 5/26/25	1 Year Ago 8/25/23 to 8/24/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	11 Buy rating(s)	14 Buy rating(s)	14 Buy rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)
Hold	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$159.67	$150.80	$154.21	$107.61
Forecasted Upside	29.97% Upside	25.62% Upside	27.75% Upside	25.99% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Buy	Moderate Buy

BABA Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

BABA Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Alibaba Group Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Alibaba Group	Retail/Wholesale Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.85	2.50	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	29.97% Upside	56.51% Upside	9.65% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent BABA News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
7/21/2025	Benchmark 3 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy
7/15/2025	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	Jiong Shao Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$180.00 ➝ $145.00	+33.92%
7/11/2025	Bank of America 4 of 5 stars	Eddie Leung Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$145.00 ➝ $135.00	+26.63%
6/24/2025	Arete Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Yang Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
5/16/2025	Loop Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Fawne Jiang Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		$176.00	+42.66%
5/16/2025	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	W. Fang Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$170.00 ➝ $160.00	+28.43%
5/16/2025	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Colin Sebastian Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$147.00 ➝ $142.00	+13.74%
5/14/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Gary Yu Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		$180.00	+34.65%
4/8/2025	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Alicia Yap Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$170.00 ➝ $169.00	+70.34%
2/25/2025	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Robin Zhu Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Market Perform ➝ Outperform	$104.00 ➝ $165.00	+23.09%
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2/21/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Alex Yao Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$125.00 ➝ $170.00	+18.23%
10/7/2024	Macquarie Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Huang Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Outperform	$145.00	+26.60%
8/19/2024	Susquehanna Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Positive ➝ Positive	$135.00 ➝ $130.00	+53.77%
8/16/2024	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$110.00 ➝ $100.00	+18.98%
7/26/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$116.00 ➝ $116.00	+52.11%
2/8/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$121.00 ➝ $105.00	+47.14%
11/1/2023	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy	$120.00 ➝ $127.00	+54.99%
10/9/2023	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		$142.00 ➝ $135.00	+56.87%

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Should I Buy Alibaba Group Stock? BABA Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, August 21, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Alibaba Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Alibaba Group
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Alibaba:

Alibaba has a strong market capitalization, indicating a robust financial position, which can provide stability and growth potential for investors.
The stock has received multiple "buy" ratings from analysts, suggesting confidence in its future performance and potential for price appreciation.
Recent expansions in data centers across Asia could serve as a significant growth catalyst, enhancing Alibaba's service offerings and market reach.
The current stock price is around $119, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in a leading tech company.
With a low debt-to-equity ratio, Alibaba demonstrates financial prudence, reducing risk for investors and allowing for more flexibility in operations and investments.

Alibaba Group
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Alibaba for these reasons:

Recent downgrades from analysts, including a shift from "buy" to "hold," may indicate concerns about the company's short-term performance and market conditions.
Price targets have been lowered by several financial institutions, reflecting a cautious outlook on Alibaba's growth potential in the near term.
Market volatility and regulatory challenges in China could pose risks to Alibaba's operations and profitability, impacting investor confidence.
Despite a strong market presence, competition in the tech sector is intensifying, which could affect Alibaba's market share and growth prospects.
Fluctuations in stock price, with a recent decline noted, may lead to uncertainty for investors regarding the timing of their investments.

BABA Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 13 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Alibaba Group is $159.67, with a high forecast of $180.00 and a low forecast of $135.00.
: 13 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Alibaba Group in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 11 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" BABA shares.
: According to analysts, Alibaba Group's stock has a predicted upside of 29.97% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Alibaba Group's stock had 2 downgrades by analysts.
: Alibaba Group has been rated by research analysts at Arete, Arete Research, Bank of America, Barclays, and Benchmark in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Alibaba Group more than other "retail/wholesale" companies. The consensus rating score for Alibaba Group is 2.85 while the average consensus rating score for "retail/wholesale" companies is 2.50. Learn more on how BABA compares to other companies.

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Alibaba Group (BABA) Stock Forecast & Price Target