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Alibaba Group (BABA) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$86.08 +0.56 (+0.65%)
(As of 05:36 PM ET)

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

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

$114.07
32.51% Upside
According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Alibaba Group, the average price target is $114.07. 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 32.51% from the current price of $86.08.
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BABA Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
12/27/23 to 12/26/24
1 Month Ago
11/27/23 to 11/26/24
3 Months Ago
9/28/23 to 9/27/24
1 Year Ago
12/27/22 to 12/27/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 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)
3 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$114.07$114.07$107.61$129.20
Forecasted Upside32.51% Upside33.91% Upside0.27% Upside69.73% 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.
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BABA Price Targets by Month

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Alibaba Group Stock vs. The Competition

TypeAlibaba GroupRetail/Wholesale CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.87
2.50
2.51
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside33.07% Upside27.56% Upside13.49% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
11/19/2024Barclays
3 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$137.00 ➝ $130.00+49.00%
11/15/2024Benchmark
2 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$118.00 ➝ $118.00+34.38%
11/12/2024Mizuho
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$92.00 ➝ $113.00+18.40%
10/24/2024Robert W. Baird
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$88.00 ➝ $110.00+12.29%
10/9/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$106.00 ➝ $124.00+14.22%
10/7/2024Macquarie
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M. Huang
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$145.00+26.60%
8/29/2024Loop Capital
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$115.00 ➝ $115.00+44.47%
8/23/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Reiterated RatingEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$90.00 ➝ $90.00+5.45%
8/19/2024Susquehanna
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 Lower TargetPositive ➝ Positive$135.00 ➝ $130.00+53.77%
8/16/2024Truist Financial
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$110.00 ➝ $100.00+18.98%
8/16/2024Sanford C. Bernstein
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 Boost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$80.00 ➝ $85.00+6.86%
8/16/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$100.00 ➝ $108.00+35.78%
7/26/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$116.00 ➝ $116.00+52.11%
5/15/2024Citigroup
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$124.00 ➝ $122.00+53.44%
2/8/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$121.00 ➝ $105.00+47.14%
11/1/2023UBS Group
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 Reiterated RatingBuy$120.00 ➝ $127.00+54.99%
10/9/2023HSBC
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 Lower Target$142.00 ➝ $135.00+56.87%
8/11/2023DZ Bank
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$120.00+23.94%
2/24/2023KGI Securities
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ 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 Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Alibaba Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Alibaba Group
Bull Case

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

  • Alibaba has recently received a "strong-buy" rating upgrade, indicating strong confidence from analysts in its future performance.
  • The stock is currently priced at $89.12, which is below the consensus target price of $114.07, suggesting potential for price appreciation.
  • With a market capitalization of approximately $212.97 billion, Alibaba is a significant player in the market, providing stability and growth potential.
  • The company reported a substantial earnings per share (EPS) of $15.06, significantly exceeding analysts' expectations, which reflects strong profitability.
  • Alibaba's revenue increased by 5.2% year-over-year, showcasing its ability to grow even in challenging market conditions.

Alibaba Group
Bear Case

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

  • Despite recent upgrades, the stock has experienced volatility, with a 52-week range between $66.63 and $117.82, indicating potential risks for investors.
  • Analysts have mixed opinions, with some maintaining a "hold" rating, suggesting uncertainty about the stock's future performance.
  • The company has a relatively low return on equity (ROE) of 12.28%, which may indicate less efficiency in generating profits compared to competitors.
  • Alibaba's revenue for the latest quarter fell short of analysts' expectations, which could raise concerns about its growth trajectory.
  • Institutional ownership is at 13.47%, which may suggest a lack of confidence from larger investors in the stock's potential.

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 $114.07, with a high forecast of $145.00 and a low forecast of $85.00.

15 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Alibaba Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 13 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" BABA shares.

According to analysts, Alibaba Group's stock has a predicted upside of 32.51% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Alibaba Group's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

Alibaba Group has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Benchmark, Macquarie, Mizuho, and Robert W. Baird 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 2.50. Learn more on how BABA compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:BABA) was last updated on 12/26/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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