Alibaba Group (BABA) to Post Earnings on Thursday

Alibaba Group (NYSE:BABA) is projected to announce its Q1 2027 results before the market opens on Thursday, August 20th. Analysts expect Alibaba Group to announce earnings of $1.50 per share and revenue of $39.5179 billion for the quarter. Interested persons can find conference call details on the company’s upcoming Q1 2027 earning overview page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 7:30 AM ET.

Alibaba Group Stock Up 0.5%

Shares of NYSE BABA opened at $124.43 on Tuesday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.28, a current ratio of 1.28 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21. Alibaba Group has a 52-week low of $91.99 and a 52-week high of $192.67. The firm has a market cap of $298.27 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.43, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.29 and a beta of 0.49. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $112.99 and its 200-day simple moving average is $129.31.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Alibaba Group news, President J. Michael Evans sold 720,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, June 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $94.95, for a total transaction of $68,364,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the president owned 28,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,658,600. This trade represents a 96.26% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, CFO Hong Xu sold 175,054 shares of Alibaba Group stock in a transaction on Thursday, June 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $12.15, for a total value of $2,126,906.10. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer owned 280,496 shares in the company, valued at $3,408,026.40. This represents a 38.43% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Insiders sold a total of 920,303 shares of company stock valued at $70,796,370 in the last ninety days. Company insiders own 12.50% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Alibaba Group

Institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Third Point LLC purchased a new position in shares of Alibaba Group during the 4th quarter worth approximately $120,928,000. Alyeska Investment Group L.P. acquired a new stake in Alibaba Group in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $95,443,000. CI Investments Inc. raised its position in Alibaba Group by 95.1% in the fourth quarter. CI Investments Inc. now owns 990,036 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $145,119,000 after purchasing an additional 482,493 shares during the period. ARK Investment Management LLC raised its position in Alibaba Group by 203.5% in the fourth quarter. ARK Investment Management LLC now owns 637,808 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $93,490,000 after purchasing an additional 427,630 shares during the period. Finally, Federated Hermes Inc. lifted its stake in Alibaba Group by 6,279.8% during the fourth quarter. Federated Hermes Inc. now owns 395,993 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $58,045,000 after purchasing an additional 389,786 shares in the last quarter. 13.47% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Trending Headlines about Alibaba Group

Here are the key news stories impacting Alibaba Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Lingxi Games sale supports AI pivot: Alibaba agreed to sell its gaming subsidiary to Trustar Capital for an estimated $1.5 billion to more than $2 billion. The transaction should provide cash for AI and cloud infrastructure while reducing exposure to a non-core business. Reuters article
• Positive Sentiment: Qwen gains global traction: Alibaba’s open-source Qwen models reportedly surpassed 3 billion downloads over the past six months, exceeding reported download figures for competing models from Meta and Google. The company also launched a laptop-ready model and released the weights for its high-end Qwen3.8 Max model, potentially expanding adoption and strengthening its AI ecosystem. CNBC article
• Positive Sentiment: AI investment remains the key thesis: Coverage ahead of Alibaba’s earnings argues that the company may be undervalued if AI infrastructure and cloud growth translate into stronger future earnings. Investors are watching whether higher AI spending can produce durable revenue and profit gains. Seeking Alpha article
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings are the next major catalyst: Alibaba’s upcoming results could determine whether recent AI momentum, cloud demand and capital spending justify the company’s valuation. Analysts remain divided, with optimism about AI balanced against intense competition and elevated investment requirements. Zacks article
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple securities lawsuits add headline and legal risk: Several law firms are soliciting investors for a class action covering purchases from June 26, 2025, through June 24, 2026. Allegations include inadequate disclosure of potential U.S. restrictions related to Chinese military-company designations and risks involving unauthorized AI-model distillation. The lead-plaintiff deadline is October 5, 2026. Robbins LLP article

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities research analysts have recently issued reports on BABA shares. BNP Paribas Exane began coverage on shares of Alibaba Group in a report on Wednesday, April 29th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $209.00 target price for the company. HSBC set a $170.00 target price on shares of Alibaba Group in a research note on Thursday, July 9th. Mizuho increased their price target on Alibaba Group from $190.00 to $195.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, May 14th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price objective on Alibaba Group from $200.00 to $205.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 14th. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Alibaba Group in a report on Wednesday, May 27th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have assigned a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $186.90.

Alibaba Group Company Profile

Alibaba Group Holding Limited is a Chinese multinational conglomerate founded in 1999 in Hangzhou, China, by Jack Ma and a group of co‑founders. The company built its business around internet-based commerce and related services and has grown into one of the largest e-commerce and technology companies in the world. Alibaba completed a high‑profile initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange in 2014.

The company operates a portfolio of online marketplaces and platforms serving different customer segments: Alibaba.com for global and domestic B2B trade, Taobao for consumer-to-consumer shopping, and Tmall for brand and retailer storefronts targeted at Chinese consumers.