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Alibaba Group (BABA) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$72.43
+0.84 (+1.17%)
(As of 10:51 AM ET)
Today's Range
$72.06
$72.59
50-Day Range
$68.05
$78.24
52-Week Range
$66.63
$105.05
Volume
4.32 million shs
Average Volume
19.01 million shs
Market Capitalization
$183.79 billion
P/E Ratio
13.36
Dividend Yield
1.35%
Price Target
$115.44

Alibaba Group MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.81 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
59.7% Upside
$115.44 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.84% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.27mentions of Alibaba Group in the last 14 days
Based on 43 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
-3.39%
From $7.97 to $7.70 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

4.40 out of 5 stars

Retail/Wholesale Sector

37th out of 204 stocks

Business Services, Not Elsewhere Classified Industry

21st out of 91 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.

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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 1/18 Dividend
12/20/2023
Dividend Payable
1/18/2024
Last Earnings
2/07/2024
Today
3/27/2024
Fiscal Year End
3/31/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
5/16/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Business services, not elsewhere classified
Sub-Industry
N/A
Employees
235,216
Year Founded
1999

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$115.44
High Stock Price Target
$147.00
Low Stock Price Target
$85.40
Potential Upside/Downside
+61.2%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.81
Research Coverage
16 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$10.60 billion
Pretax Margin
12.45%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$126.49 billion
Cash Flow
$8.97 per share
Book Value
$61.20 per share

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
2,537,500,000
Free Float
2,220,313,000
Market Cap
$181.69 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.47

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Key Executives

  • Mr. Joseph C. Tsai (Age 60)
    Executive Chairman
  • Mr. Yongming Wu (Age 49)
    CEO, Head of Core E-Commerce Business & Director
  • Mr. J. Michael Evans (Age 66)
    President & Director
  • Mr. Hong Xu (Age 51)
    Chief Financial Officer
  • Ms. Joan Zhou
    Investment Director
  • Mr. Yuen Jen Yao
    Senior VP & Head of Corporate Finance
  • Mr. Zeming Wu (Age 44)
    Chief Technology Officer
  • Mr. Robert Lin
    Investor Relations
  • Ms. Siying Yu (Age 50)
    General Counsel
  • Ms. Jane Jiang
    Chief People Officer

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

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Alibaba Group was last updated on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at 2:56 PM.

Pros

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

  • Alibaba's diverse business segments, including e-commerce platforms, cloud services, and digital media, provide a wide revenue stream and potential for growth.
  • Strong presence in the Chinese market, which is one of the largest and fastest-growing consumer markets globally, offering significant expansion opportunities.
  • Recent investments and acquisitions in various sectors showcase Alibaba's commitment to innovation and staying competitive in the tech industry.
  • Positive ratings and target prices from analysts indicate confidence in Alibaba's performance and future prospects, potentially leading to stock price appreciation.
  • Strategic partnerships and collaborations with other companies enhance Alibaba's market position and offer synergies for further business development.

Cons

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

  • Regulatory challenges in China could impact Alibaba's operations and growth potential, leading to uncertainties in the business environment.
  • Increased competition in the e-commerce and cloud services sectors may put pressure on Alibaba's market share and profitability in the long term.
  • Geopolitical tensions and trade disputes could affect Alibaba's international expansion plans and disrupt its global business operations.
  • Concerns about data security and privacy issues could lead to regulatory scrutiny and potential fines, impacting Alibaba's reputation and financial performance.
  • Fluctuations in the stock market and macroeconomic conditions may influence Alibaba's stock price, posing risks to investors in terms of volatility and market sentiment.

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 3 hold ratings and 13 buy ratings 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 analysts have issued 12 month price targets for Alibaba Group's shares. Their BABA share price targets range from $85.40 to $147.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $115.44 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 59.7% from the stock's current price.
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How have BABA shares performed in 2024?

Alibaba Group's stock was trading at $77.51 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, BABA stock has decreased by 6.7% and is now trading at $72.30.
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Are investors shorting Alibaba Group?

Alibaba Group saw a decrease in short interest in March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 44,030,000 shares, a decrease of 7.3% from the February 29th total of 47,520,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 19,150,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.3 days. Approximately 1.8% of the company's shares are sold short.
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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 16th 2024.
View our BABA earnings forecast
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How were Alibaba Group's earnings last quarter?

Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA) announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February, 7th. The specialty retailer reported $18.97 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $19.12 by $0.15. The specialty retailer had revenue of $260.35 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $260.26 billion. Alibaba Group had a net margin of 10.75% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 12.65%. The firm's revenue was up 5.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $2.44 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 is Wednesday, December 20th.
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Is Alibaba Group a good dividend stock?

Alibaba Group (NYSE:BABA) pays an annual dividend of $0.98 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.37%. The dividend payout ratio is 18.08%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, BABA will have a dividend payout ratio of 12.73% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for BABA.

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 number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Primecap Management Co. CA (0.72%), Dodge & Cox (0.68%), Sanders Capital LLC (0.62%), FIL Ltd (0.42%), Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD (0.38%) and Citadel Advisors LLC (0.00%).

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 Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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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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This page (NYSE:BABA) was last updated on 3/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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