Alibaba Group (BABA) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$102.37 +3.76 (+3.82%)

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

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 15 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
2

Buy
13

Based on 15 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 15 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, and 13 have given a buy rating for BABA.

Consensus Price Target

$115.13
12.46% Upside

According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Alibaba Group, the average price target is $115.13. The highest price target for BABA is $145.00, while the lowest price target for BABA is $85.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 12.46% from the current price of $102.37.

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BABA Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 2/5/24 to 2/4/25	1 Month Ago 1/6/24 to 1/5/25	3 Months Ago 11/7/23 to 11/6/24	1 Year Ago 2/5/23 to 2/5/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	13 Buy rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)
Hold	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$115.13	$114.07	$113.13	$119.80
Forecasted Upside	12.46% Upside	33.35% Upside	16.95% Upside	60.50% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate 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	2.87	2.51	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	12.46% Upside	24.62% Upside	13.00% 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
1/10/2025	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars	Alicia Yap Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$133.00 ➝ $138.00	+70.24%
11/19/2024	Barclays 3 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$137.00 ➝ $130.00	+49.00%
11/15/2024	Benchmark 2 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$118.00 ➝ $118.00	+34.38%
11/12/2024	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$92.00 ➝ $113.00	+18.40%
10/24/2024	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$88.00 ➝ $110.00	+12.29%
10/9/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$106.00 ➝ $124.00	+14.22%
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%
8/29/2024	Loop Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$115.00 ➝ $115.00	+44.47%
8/23/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$90.00 ➝ $90.00	+5.45%
8/19/2024	Susquehanna Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Positive ➝ Positive	$135.00 ➝ $130.00	+53.77%
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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%
8/16/2024	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$80.00 ➝ $85.00	+6.86%
8/16/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$100.00 ➝ $108.00	+35.78%
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%
8/11/2023	DZ Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$120.00	+23.94%
2/24/2023	KGI Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Outperform

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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 Saturday, January 25, 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 reported impressive earnings of $15.06 per share, significantly exceeding analysts' expectations of $1.87, indicating strong financial performance and potential for growth.
The company has a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16, suggesting a strong balance sheet and lower financial risk, which can be attractive to investors looking for stability.
With a current stock price around $85.29, analysts have set a consensus price target of $115.13, indicating a potential upside of approximately 35% from the current level.
Alibaba's revenue for the latest quarter was $236.50 billion, showing a year-over-year increase of 5.2%, which reflects the company's ability to grow even in challenging market conditions.
Analysts have issued a majority of "buy" ratings for Alibaba, with 14 out of 16 analysts recommending the stock, which can signal confidence in the company's future performance.

Alibaba Group
Bear Case

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

Despite strong earnings, Alibaba's revenue fell short of analysts' expectations, which could raise concerns about future growth and market competitiveness.
The stock has experienced volatility, recently falling by 1.3%, which may indicate instability and could deter risk-averse investors.
Analysts have noted a decrease in price targets from some firms, such as Barclays lowering their target from $137.00 to $130.00, which may reflect cautious sentiment about the stock's near-term prospects.
Alibaba operates in a highly competitive market, facing challenges from both domestic and international players, which could impact its market share and profitability.
The company's beta of 0.30 suggests lower volatility compared to the market, but it also indicates that it may not benefit as much from market upswings, potentially limiting returns for investors seeking high growth.

BABA Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 15 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Alibaba Group is $115.13, with a high forecast of $145.00 and a low forecast of $85.00.
: 15 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 13 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 12.46% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Alibaba Group has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Benchmark, Citigroup, and Mizuho in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Alibaba Group more than other "retail/wholesale" companies. The consensus rating score for Alibaba Group is 2.87 while the average consensus rating score for "retail/wholesale" companies is 2.51. Learn more on how BABA compares to other companies.

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Alibaba Group (BABA) Stock Forecast & Price Target