Alibaba Group (BABA) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$135.16 -1.75 (-1.28%)

Closing price 03/21/2025 03:58 PM Eastern

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$135.23 +0.07 (+0.05%)

As of 03/21/2025 08:00 PM Eastern

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

Buy

Based on 15 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
0

Buy
15

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 "Buy." Out of the 15 analysts, 14 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for BABA.

Consensus Price Target

$144.07
6.59% Upside

According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Alibaba Group, the average price target is $144.07. The highest price target for BABA is $190.00, while the lowest price target for BABA is $100.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 6.59% from the current price of $135.16.

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BABA Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 3/24/24 to 3/24/25	1 Month Ago 2/23/24 to 2/22/25	3 Months Ago 12/25/23 to 12/24/24	1 Year Ago 3/25/23 to 3/24/24
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	14 Buy rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)
Hold	0 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$144.07	$131.93	$114.07	$115.44
Forecasted Upside	6.59% Upside	-8.17% Downside	33.38% Upside	60.04% Upside
Consensus Rating	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	3.07	2.54	2.54
Consensus Rating	Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	6.59% Upside	53.97% Upside	18.90% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent BABA News	Positive News	Positive News

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Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
2/28/2025	Arete Research 0 of 5 stars	S. Yang Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
2/25/2025	Sanford C. Bernstein 3 of 5 stars	Robin Zhu Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Market Perform ➝ Outperform	$104.00 ➝ $165.00	+23.09%
2/24/2025	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars	Gary Yu Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Equal Weight ➝ Overweight	$100.00 ➝ $180.00	+25.29%
2/21/2025	Benchmark Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Fawne Jiang Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$118.00 ➝ $190.00	+31.94%
2/21/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Alex Yao Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$125.00 ➝ $170.00	+18.23%
2/21/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Jiong Shao Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$130.00 ➝ $180.00	+32.10%
2/21/2025	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Eddie Leung Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$117.00 ➝ $150.00	+10.08%
2/19/2025	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Colin Sebastian Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$110.00 ➝ $125.00	-1.71%
1/10/2025	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Alicia Yap Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$133.00 ➝ $138.00	+70.24%
11/12/2024	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$92.00 ➝ $113.00	+18.40%
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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%
8/19/2024	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%
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%

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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 Tuesday, March 18, 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:

Recent stock performance shows a significant increase, with the current stock price at $146.28, reflecting a 3.7% rise in mid-day trading. This upward trend may indicate positive market sentiment and potential for further growth.
Analyst ratings are overwhelmingly positive, with fifteen analysts giving a buy rating and one issuing a strong buy rating. This consensus suggests strong confidence in Alibaba's future performance.
Several analysts have recently raised their price targets for Alibaba, with estimates reaching as high as $190.00. This indicates that experts believe the stock has substantial upside potential.
Alibaba reported a revenue of $38.38 billion in its latest earnings report, surpassing the consensus estimate. This strong revenue performance highlights the company's robust business model and market position.
The company has a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19, indicating a strong balance sheet and financial stability, which can be attractive to investors looking for lower-risk opportunities.

Alibaba Group
Bear Case

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

Alibaba's latest earnings report showed an EPS of $2.77, which missed the consensus estimate of $2.84 by $0.07. This shortfall may raise concerns about the company's ability to meet future earnings expectations.
The stock has experienced fluctuations in trading volume, with a recent decline of 17% from its average daily volume. This could indicate reduced investor interest or confidence in the stock.
Despite positive analyst ratings, the market can be unpredictable, and external factors such as regulatory changes or economic conditions could negatively impact Alibaba's stock performance.
The company's P/E ratio of 20.78, while reasonable, may suggest that the stock is fully valued, limiting potential upside for new investors.
Recent market volatility could pose risks for investors, as fluctuations in stock prices can lead to uncertainty and potential losses in the short term.

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 $144.07, with a high forecast of $190.00 and a low forecast of $100.00.
: 15 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Alibaba Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 14 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" BABA shares.
: According to analysts, Alibaba Group's stock has a predicted upside of 6.59% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Alibaba Group's stock had 3 upgrades by analysts.
: Alibaba Group has been rated by research analysts at Arete Research, Bank of America, Barclays, Benchmark, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Robert W. Baird, and Sanford C. Bernstein in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Alibaba Group more than other "retail/wholesale" companies. The consensus rating for Alibaba Group is Buy while the average consensus rating for "retail/wholesale" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how BABA compares to other companies.

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Alibaba Group (BABA) Stock Forecast & Price Target