Alibaba Group Holding Limited
- Open
- 117.06
- Day high
- 119.76
- Day low
- 116.85
- Prev close
- 116.31
- Volume
- 9.6M
- Mkt cap
- $285.0B
- P/E (TTM)
- 25.4
- EPS (TTM)
- $4.68
- P/B
- 1.8
- P/S
- 1.8
- Yield
- 0.88%
- Per share
- $1.05
- ▼Insiders net selling -$45.1M over the last 3 months (3 open-market buys, 6 sales)
- ◆Cluster buying — multiple insiders bought within days
- 🏛Institutions mixed (13F)
Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) is a Consumer Cyclical company listed on NYSE. The stock is down 12% over the past year. Over the trailing 3 months, insiders filed 3 open-market buys and 6 sales (SEC Form 4). Drillr has 9 published research articles covering BABA.
Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) financials & analyst ratings
Fundamentals (TTM)
Analyst consensus · 3 analysts
Source: exchange market data + company filings. Figures are trailing-twelve-month or as most recently reported. For informational purposes only — not investment advice.
BABA earnings date, history & EPS estimates
| Report date | EPS est | EPS actual | Surprise | Revenue | Rev. surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | $1.92 | $1.25 | -34.8% | $39.6B | +0.7% |
| May 13, 2026 | $1.02 | $0.09 | -91.2% | $35.3B | -1.4% |
| Mar 19, 2026 | $1.65 | $1.01 | -38.8% | $40.7B | -1.5% |
| Nov 25, 2025 | $0.66 | $0.61 | -7.6% | $34.8B | -16.8% |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $2.13 | $2.06 | -3.3% | $34.5B | +0.8% |
| May 15, 2025 | $1.48 | $1.73 | +16.9% | $32.5B | -10.1% |
| Feb 20, 2025 | $2.67 | $2.93 | +9.7% | $38.4B | +0.6% |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $2.07 | $2.15 | +3.9% | $33.7B | +1.3% |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $2.20 | $2.26 | +2.7% | $33.5B | -3.8% |
| Feb 7, 2024 | $2.74 | $2.67 | -2.6% | $36.8B | +0.3% |
| Nov 16, 2023 | $2.11 | $2.14 | +1.4% | $30.8B | +0.4% |
| Aug 10, 2023 | $1.97 | $2.40 | +21.8% | $32.3B | +2.5% |
BABA insider trading activity (SEC Form 4)
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | Tsai Joseph Cdirector | Buy | 720,000 | $14.47 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Tsai Joseph Cdirector | Buy | 720,000 | $14.29 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Wu Yongmingdirector, officer: Chief Executive Officer | Buy | 350,000 | $14.24 |
| Jul 6, 2026 | Tsai Joseph Cdirector | Option | 3,333 | — |
| Jul 6, 2026 | Wu Yongmingdirector, officer: Chief Executive Officer | Option | 28,000 | — |
| Jul 6, 2026 | Wu Yongmingdirector, officer: Chief Executive Officer | Option | 13,333 | — |
| Jul 6, 2026 | Tsai Joseph Cdirector | Option | 7,500 | — |
| Jul 1, 2026 | EVANS J. MICHAELdirector, officer: President | Sell | 27,008 | $95.59 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | EVANS J. MICHAELdirector, officer: President | Sell | 692,992 | $94.92 |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Jiang Fangofficer: Chief People Officer | Option | 3,750 | — |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Jiang Fangofficer: Chief People Officer | Option | 2,667 | — |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Jiang Fangofficer: Chief People Officer | Option | 1,667 | — |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Jiang Fangofficer: Chief People Officer | Option | 1,672 | — |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Yu Siyingofficer: General Counsel | Option | 2,666 | — |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Yu Siyingofficer: General Counsel | Sell | 6,772 | $12.10 |
Source: BABA SEC Form 4 filings, latest Aug 25, 2026. For informational purposes only — not investment advice.
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Alibaba Group Holding Limited company profile
Overview
Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA) is a Chinese multinational technology conglomerate founded in 1999 by Jack Ma and a group of entrepreneurs in Hangzhou, China. What began as a business-to-business marketplace has evolved into one of the world's largest e-commerce and cloud computing companies. The company went public on the New York Stock Exchange in September 2014 in what was then the largest IPO in history. Today, Alibaba operates across multiple segments including domestic and international e-commerce, cloud computing, logistics, local services, and digital entertainment, serving over one billion consumers annually across its various platforms.
Business
Alibaba operates as a comprehensive digital commerce and technology infrastructure provider, primarily serving the Chinese market while expanding globally. The company's business is organized into seven main segments that collectively create an integrated ecosystem of digital services. China Commerce represents the company's largest revenue segment, operating the flagship platforms Taobao and Tmall. Taobao functions as a consumer-to-consumer marketplace where individuals and small businesses can sell products directly to consumers, similar to eBay but with integrated social features and live streaming capabilities. Tmall serves as a business-to-consumer platform where established brands and retailers operate official storefronts, comparable to Amazon's brand stores. These platforms generate revenue primarily through advertising fees, commissions, and various merchant services. This segment accounts for approximately 70% of total company revenue. International Commerce encompasses cross-border and overseas e-commerce operations through platforms like AliExpress (connecting Chinese sellers to global consumers), Lazada (Southeast Asian marketplace), Trendyol (Turkish e-commerce), and Daraz (South Asian platform). This rapidly growing segment represents about 20% of revenue and focuses on replicating Alibaba's domestic success in international markets. Cloud Intelligence Group provides cloud computing services including elastic computing, storage, databases, artificial intelligence, and enterprise software solutions. This segment, representing roughly 8% of revenue, competes with Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure, particularly in the Asian market. The division has been heavily investing in AI infrastructure and large language models. Local Consumer Services operates Ele.me (food delivery service similar to DoorDash) and Koubei (restaurant discovery platform). Cainiao Network provides logistics and supply chain services, handling package delivery and warehousing across China and internationally. Digital Media and Entertainment includes Youku (video streaming platform), content production, and digital entertainment services. The company also operates supporting services like Alipay (though spun off as Ant Group), DingTalk (enterprise collaboration software), and various AI-powered applications including the Qwen chatbot and Tmall Genie smart speakers.
Risks & safety
Alibaba demonstrates a strong financial position with adequate margin of safety, though valuation metrics suggest limited upside at current levels. Liquidity and Solvency: • Strong cash position of $22.4 billion in cash and short-term investments as of Q3 2025 • Current ratio of 1.48 indicates adequate short-term liquidity coverage • Debt-to-equity ratio of 0.23 represents conservative leverage • Positive free cash flow of $9.8 billion in most recent quarter demonstrates cash generation capability • No immediate solvency concerns given strong balance sheet and cash flow generation Valuation Metrics: • Price-to-earnings ratio of 7.3 appears attractive for a technology company • EV/EBITDA ratio of 6.1 suggests reasonable valuation relative to cash flow generation • Price-to-book ratio of 1.44 indicates modest premium to book value • Graham number of $56.60 versus current price of $16.99 suggests potential undervaluation Other Considerations: • Regulatory overhang in China creates ongoing uncertainty about future operations and growth • Currency exposure to Chinese yuan creates additional volatility for US-listed shares • Geopolitical tensions between US and China pose delisting risks for American investors • Strong competitive position in core markets provides some downside protection
Recent development
Over the past few years, Alibaba has undergone significant strategic transformation focused on three key areas: artificial intelligence integration, international expansion, and organizational restructuring. The company has made aggressive investments in AI infrastructure and development, launching the Qwen large language model series with the latest Qwen 2.5 Max featuring 110 billion parameters. This AI strategy extends beyond standalone products to deep integration across the entire ecosystem - from personalized shopping recommendations on Taobao and Tmall to AI-powered merchant tools and cloud computing services. The cloud division has seen AI-related revenue grow at triple-digit rates for five consecutive quarters, with management expecting AI to drive the majority of future cloud growth. International commerce expansion has accelerated significantly, with the AIDC (Alibaba International Digital Commerce) segment achieving 32% revenue growth in the most recent quarter. Key developments include the expansion of the AliExpress Choice model, which now represents 70% of total orders and focuses on faster delivery and better customer experience. The company has also achieved operational milestones like Lazada reaching its first monthly EBITDA profitability and continued investments in key markets including Turkey, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. The company completed a major organizational restructuring by spinning off its business units into six independent groups, each with the flexibility to raise external capital and pursue IPOs. This structure aims to unlock value while maintaining operational synergies. Alibaba has also implemented new monetization strategies, including the introduction of a 0.6% technology service fee for merchants and the launch of new advertising products like Quanzhantui. Financial discipline has been emphasized through strategic asset divestments, aggressive share buyback programs totaling $11.3 billion in recent quarters, and a focus on achieving profitability in loss-making segments within 1-2 years. The company maintains a strong balance sheet with $51.9 billion in net cash position while continuing to invest heavily in long-term growth opportunities, particularly in AI infrastructure and international market expansion.
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