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NYSE · BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Limited
Consumer Cyclical · Specialty Retail
$109.45
Up+$1.38 (+1.28%)
Updated Nov 8, 2026, 7:05 AM
SID Score
6.7/10
Composite research score
Smart Money
47/100
Neutral
- Market cap
- 363.84B
- P/E ratio
- 20.84
- Dividend yield
- 1.81%
- 52-week range
- $91.99 – $181.10
- Volume
- 9.56M
- Avg. volume
- 17.27M
Price performance · BABA
BABA price history
1M range · 20 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
Prices through Nov 6, 2026
BABA closed at $109.45 after 20 trading sessions, down 1.20% for the selected period.
- Last close
- $109.45
- Period change
- -1.20%
- Period low
- $98.04
- Period high
- $111.17
Daily close
View OHLC price history
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | $106.83 | $109.69 | $106.44 | $109.45 | 9.56M |
| Nov 5, 2026 | $110.98 | $111.17 | $104.75 | $108.07 | 19.29M |
| Nov 4, 2026 | $104.88 | $107.70 | $104.71 | $105.29 | 14.75M |
| Nov 3, 2026 | $101.825 | $102.04 | $99.86 | $100.36 | 6.56M |
| Nov 2, 2026 | $101.98 | $103.88 | $101.485 | $101.50 | 10.98M |
| Oct 30, 2026 | $98.73 | $99.23 | $97.4828 | $98.04 | 8.39M |
| Oct 29, 2026 | $99.25 | $100.45 | $98.80 | $99.54 | 7.83M |
| Oct 28, 2026 | $101.18 | $101.29 | $99.80 | $100.96 | 8.41M |
| Oct 27, 2026 | $99.52 | $100.33 | $99.19 | $100.24 | 5.99M |
| Oct 26, 2026 | $99.84 | $100.90 | $99.566 | $100.25 | 7.69M |
| Oct 23, 2026 | $99.55 | $100.63 | $99.46 | $99.64 | 9.25M |
| Oct 22, 2026 | $101.00 | $103.2988 | $100.71 | $101.82 | 12.6M |
| Oct 21, 2026 | $106.03 | $106.32 | $103.574 | $104.41 | 11.86M |
| Oct 20, 2026 | $107.00 | $109.24 | $106.69 | $108.61 | 6.71M |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $110.145 | $110.34 | $108.32 | $108.57 | 4.95M |
| Oct 16, 2026 | $111.70 | $112.175 | $108.58 | $109.11 | 6.79M |
| Oct 15, 2026 | $109.25 | $111.19 | $108.30 | $111.13 | 8.39M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | $111.89 | $112.73 | $109.91 | $111.17 | 8.61M |
| Oct 13, 2026 | $109.39 | $111.94 | $109.11 | $110.85 | 7.76M |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $110.14 | $110.96 | $109.4118 | $110.78 | 6.81M |
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Company profile
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.
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Consensus and target data currently published for this company.
- Consensus
- Buy
- Average target
- $186.98
- Implied upside
- —
- Analysts
- 10
| Date | Firm | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | JP Morgan | Overweight | — |
| Oct 8, 2026 | Citigroup | Buy | — |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Susquehanna | Positive | — |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Barclays | Overweight | — |
| Aug 21, 2026 | JP Morgan | Overweight | — |
News briefing
Generated Nov 7, 2026, 9:06 PM
Why Is BABA Up Today? Positive Momentum Ahead of Earnings Announcement
Alibaba shares gained 1.28% today amid a quiet period before the company's September quarter 2026 results announcement on November 19th. The modest rally reflects investor optimism about the company's AI capabilities and positioning, even as the broader market shows mixed signals in the e-commerce sector.
Bottom line: Alibaba's 1.28% gain reflects pre-earnings optimism around AI capabilities, but the real story will emerge when the company reports results and provides forward guidance on November 19th. Investors should focus on whether management can translate AI investments into tangible revenue growth and margin expansion, while remaining aware of sector competition and China-specific risks that could limit upside potential.
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Alibaba Group Holding Limited Stock Performance
Alibaba Group Holding Limited shares trade at $109.45, reflecting a modest 3.55% gain over the past month but significant declines over longer horizons, per SID market data. Over the trailing three-month period, BABA has declined 17.28%, while the one-year return stands at negative 33.59%, underscoring sustained selling pressure throughout the past year. The stock currently sits just above its 50-day moving average of $108.29 but remains well below its 200-day moving average of $124.65, indicating a bearish longer-term trend structure. The 14-day relative strength index registers at 51.6, placing the stock in neutral momentum territory according to Massive/Polygon technical data. BABA carries a beta of 0.323, suggesting considerably lower volatility relative to the broader market. Average daily trading volume stands at approximately 17.27 million shares, reflecting sustained institutional participation. The company's market capitalization currently totals approximately $363.8 billion.
Alibaba Group Holding Limited Valuation Analysis
Alibaba Group currently trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.84, a level that positions it within a moderate valuation range for large-cap Consumer Cyclical companies, per SID market data. The price-to-book ratio stands at 2.49, indicating the market values BABA at roughly two-and-a-half times its reported book value according to SEC filings. Notably, the PEG ratio registers at negative 1.37, reflecting declining forward earnings growth expectations embedded in current consensus estimates. This negative PEG warrants careful examination of the company's growth trajectory relative to its earnings multiple. Alibaba also offers a dividend yield of approximately 1.28%, representing a relatively recent addition to the company's capital return framework. At a market capitalization of $363.8 billion, BABA trades at a significant discount to its historical peak valuations. Investors are weighing China's macroeconomic environment against the company's fundamental earnings power and shareholder return initiatives.
Smart Money Activity for BABA
Alibaba Group's composite smart money score stands at 47 out of 100, generating a neutral signal per SID market data. The institutional component scores a robust 23.0 out of 25, indicating strong continued ownership among large fund managers tracked through 13F institutional filings. In contrast, the insider trading component scores 15.8 out of 25, reflecting mixed sentiment among company executives. SEC Form 4 filings reveal 20 insider transactions over the past 90 days, comprising 8 purchases and 12 sales, suggesting insiders have been net sellers during this period. The dark pool activity score registers at a notably low 6.9 out of 25, indicating limited off-exchange accumulation by institutional participants. Congressional trading activity scores just 1.6 out of 25, showing minimal engagement from U.S. lawmakers. The divergence between high institutional ownership scores and low dark pool activity suggests established holders are maintaining positions without meaningful new accumulation, consistent with the stock's neutral overall smart money reading.
Alibaba Group Holding Limited Earnings Outlook
Alibaba Group's most recent reported quarter showed actual earnings per share of $1.26 against a consensus estimate of $1.85, representing a negative surprise of $0.59, according to company earnings reports. This miss of approximately 31.9% marks a significant shortfall relative to analyst expectations. Looking ahead, consensus analyst estimates project EPS of $1.12 for the upcoming quarter ending May 2026, followed by $1.39 for the subsequent reporting period. The fiscal quarter expected to report in August 2026 carries the highest forward estimate at $2.51 per share, suggesting analysts anticipate a meaningful sequential acceleration in earnings. The pattern of estimates reflects expected seasonality in Alibaba's revenue streams, with the August quarter historically capturing stronger e-commerce activity. The substantial earnings miss in the most recent quarter has likely contributed to downward pressure on the stock's trailing performance and may prompt estimate revisions across the analyst community.
Wall Street Analyst Ratings for BABA
Wall Street analysts maintain a broadly constructive stance on Alibaba Group, with recent coverage actions uniformly reiterating positive ratings, per SID consensus data. JP Morgan reiterated its Overweight rating on October 12, 2026, following a similar reaffirmation on August 21, 2026, reflecting sustained conviction in the investment thesis from one of the largest global banks. Citigroup reiterated its Buy rating on October 8, 2026, while Barclays maintained its Overweight rating on August 21, 2026, according to Wall Street analyst reports. Susquehanna also reiterated its Positive rating on August 28, 2026. Notably, none of the five most recent analyst actions involved a downgrade or a change in directional view, suggesting consensus confidence despite the stock's 33.59% decline over the past year. The persistence of bullish ratings amid significant price deterioration indicates analysts view current levels as presenting value relative to their fundamental assessments, though the gap between analyst sentiment and market performance remains notable.
