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Alibaba

162.21 USD
+4.17
2.64%
At close Updated Sep 16, 4:00 PM EDT
Pre-market
After hours
162.59
+0.38
0.23%
1 day
2.64%
5 days
11.55%
1 month
33.62%
3 months
39.88%
6 months
9.92%
Year to date
90.95%
1 year
94.03%
5 years
-41.68%
10 years
141.28%
 

About: Alibaba is the world's largest online and mobile commerce company as measured by gross merchandise volume. It operates China's online marketplaces, including Taobao (consumer-to-consumer) and Tmall (business-to-consumer). The China retail e-commerce platform is the most valuable cash flow-generating business at Alibaba. Additional revenue sources include China wholesale e-commerce, international retail and wholesale e-commerce, local consumer services, travel services, cloud computing, digital media and entertainment, Cainiao logistics services, and other businesses.

Employees: 124,320

0
Funds holding %
of 7,463 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 8 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

45% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $9.92B | Put options by funds: $6.83B

9.47% more ownership

Funds ownership: 1.84% [Q1] → 11.31% (+9.47%) [Q2]

9% less funds holding

Funds holding: 1,378 [Q1] → 1,251 (-127) [Q2]

13% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 415 | Existing positions reduced: 479

34% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $46.1B [Q1] → $30.6B (-$15.6B) [Q2]

39% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 114 [Q1] → 69 (-45) [Q2]

45% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 125 | Existing positions closed: 226

Research analyst outlook

8 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$135
17% downside
Avg. target
$169
4% upside
High target
$195
20% upside

8 analyst ratings

positive
100%
neutral
0%
negative
0%
Jefferies
Thomas Chong
$178
Buy
Maintained
10 Sep 2025
Barclays
Jiong Shao
$190
Overweight
Maintained
9 Sep 2025
Citigroup
Alicia Yap
$187
Buy
Maintained
2 Sep 2025
Baird
Colin Sebastian
$153
Outperform
Maintained
2 Sep 2025
Benchmark
Fawne Jiang
$195
Buy
Maintained
2 Sep 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 133 articles about BABA published over the past 30 days

Neutral
Business Wire
2 hours ago
Alibaba Group Announces Completion of Offering of Approximately US$3.2 Billion of Zero Coupon Convertible Senior Notes
HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA and HKEX: 9988 (HKD Counter) and 89988 (RMB Counter), “Alibaba,” “Alibaba Group” or the “Company”) today announced the completion of its offering (the “Notes Offering”) of approximately US$3.2 billion aggregate principal amount of Zero Coupon Convertible Senior Notes due 2032 (the “Notes”) to certain non-U.S. persons in offshore transactions in reliance on Regulation S under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amende.
Alibaba Group Announces Completion of Offering of Approximately US$3.2 Billion of Zero Coupon Convertible Senior Notes
Neutral
Newsfile Corp
18 hours ago
Lunch with Norm Media Spotlights Alibaba CoCreate Las Vegas and Supply Chain Strategies for 2025
Las Vegas, Nevada--(Newsfile Corp. - September 16, 2025) - The Lunch With Norm Media Team covered the success of Alibaba's CoCreate 2025 in Las Vegas, bringing together eCommerce sellers, retailers, and sourcing professionals from around the world. The two-day event featured keynote speakers, exhibitor showcases, new sourcing technology, and a high-stakes pitch contest with $1 million in prizes.
Lunch with Norm Media Spotlights Alibaba CoCreate Las Vegas and Supply Chain Strategies for 2025
Positive
Bloomberg Markets and Finance
19 hours ago
Jack Ma Returns to ‘Make Alibaba Great Again'
Jack Ma is back on Alibaba's campuses and more directly involved in the company than he has been in half a decade, according to people familiar with the matter. Luz Ding, David Ingles and Yvonne Man discuss the details on Bloomberg Television.
Jack Ma Returns to ‘Make Alibaba Great Again'
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
yesterday
Here is What to Know Beyond Why Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) is a Trending Stock
Alibaba (BABA) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.
Here is What to Know Beyond Why Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) is a Trending Stock
Neutral
Business Wire
yesterday
Alibaba.com Partners with Slope to Deliver Flexible Payment Options for U.S. Business Buyers at Checkout
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alibaba has partnered with Slope to offer flexible pay later options to qualified U.S. business buyers at checkout.
Alibaba.com Partners with Slope to Deliver Flexible Payment Options for U.S. Business Buyers at Checkout
Positive
The Motley Fool
yesterday
AliBaba Stock Analysis: Buy or Sell?
Alibaba's (BABA -0.27%) AI segment is thriving as the company rapidly innovates.
AliBaba Stock Analysis: Buy or Sell?
Neutral
CNBC International TV
yesterday
Seeing 'a lot of bubble' in U.S. tech, potential outflows will benefit Chinese stocks: Fund manager
Steven Glass of Pella Funds is taking a defensive approach to investing in U.S. markets and especially in the tech sector. He also cites Japanese capital inflows as risk to the U.S. tech trade.
Seeing 'a lot of bubble' in U.S. tech, potential outflows will benefit Chinese stocks: Fund manager
Negative
MarketBeat
3 days ago
Wall Street Quietly Bets Big on These Chinese Tech Giants
Even with the prospects of the Federal Reserve (the Fed) cutting interest rates in September 2025, economic uncertainty remain. As such, some investors are shifting their attention abroad.
Wall Street Quietly Bets Big on These Chinese Tech Giants
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
4 days ago
Is Alibaba's AI Revolution Worth the Risk for Growth Investors Now?
BABA's AI reaches global parity with superior cost efficiency, positioning it well for Asia's adoption curve. However, geopolitical risks persist.
Is Alibaba's AI Revolution Worth the Risk for Growth Investors Now?
Positive
Proactive Investors
4 days ago
Alibaba, Baidu use own AI chips in move away from US: report
China's Alibaba Group (NYSE:BABA) and Baidu.com (NASDAQ:BIDU) have begun using internally designed semiconductors to train their AI models, partly replacing those made by Nvidia, The Information reported on Thursday, citing people with direct knowledge of the matter.  The media outlet noted that Alibaba has been deploying its Zhenwu processors for smaller AI models since early 2025, while Baidu has started testing its Kunlun P800 chip to train updated versions of its Ernie AI model.
Alibaba, Baidu use own AI chips in move away from US: report
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