Alibaba Group (BABA) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$82.28 -2.03 (-2.41%)

(As of 12/20/2024 05:45 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

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

$114.07
38.63% 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 38.63% from the current price of $82.28.

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BABA Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 12/24/23 to 12/23/24	1 Month Ago 11/24/23 to 11/23/24	3 Months Ago 9/25/23 to 9/24/24	1 Year Ago 12/24/22 to 12/24/23
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 Upside	38.63% Upside	37.21% Upside	10.69% Upside	71.63% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

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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	2.50	2.51
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	38.63% Upside	28.29% Upside	14.53% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral 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
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 3 of 5 stars		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%
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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%
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%
5/15/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$124.00 ➝ $122.00	+53.44%
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

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Alibaba Group
Bull Case

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

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 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 38.63% 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 for Alibaba Group is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "retail/wholesale" companies is Hold. Learn more on how BABA compares to other companies.

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Alibaba Group (BABA) Stock Forecast & Price Target