NYSE · BABA
Consumer Cyclical · Specialty Retail
$98.04
Down-$1.50 (-1.51%)
Updated Oct 31, 2026, 11:27 PM
SID Score
5.8/10
Composite research score
Smart Money
47/100
Neutral
Price performance · BABA
1M range · 21 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
Prices through Oct 30, 2026
BABA closed at $98.04 after 21 trading sessions, down 7.38% for the selected period.
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | $98.73 | $99.23 | $97.4828 | $98.04 | 8.39M |
| Oct 29, 2026 | $99.25 | $100.45 | $98.80 | $99.54 | 7.83M |
| Oct 28, 2026 | $101.18 | $101.29 | $99.80 | $100.96 | 8.41M |
| Oct 27, 2026 | $99.52 | $100.33 | $99.19 | $100.24 | 5.99M |
| Oct 26, 2026 | $99.84 | $100.90 | $99.566 | $100.25 | 7.69M |
| Oct 23, 2026 | $99.55 | $100.63 | $99.46 | $99.64 | 9.25M |
| Oct 22, 2026 | $101.00 | $103.2988 | $100.71 | $101.82 | 12.6M |
| Oct 21, 2026 | $106.03 | $106.32 | $103.574 | $104.41 | 11.86M |
| Oct 20, 2026 | $107.00 | $109.24 | $106.69 | $108.61 | 6.71M |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $110.145 | $110.34 | $108.32 | $108.57 | 4.95M |
| Oct 16, 2026 | $111.70 | $112.175 | $108.58 | $109.11 | 6.79M |
| Oct 15, 2026 | $109.25 | $111.19 | $108.30 | $111.13 | 8.39M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | $111.89 | $112.73 | $109.91 | $111.17 | 8.61M |
| Oct 13, 2026 | $109.39 | $111.94 | $109.11 | $110.85 | 7.76M |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $110.14 | $110.96 | $109.4118 | $110.78 | 6.81M |
| Oct 9, 2026 | $108.91 | $111.47 | $108.75 | $111.37 | 12.35M |
| Oct 8, 2026 | $108.254 | $109.39 | $104.75 | $105.70 | 11.58M |
| Oct 7, 2026 | $106.755 | $107.42 | $106.26 | $107.00 | 7.19M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | $110.16 | $110.16 | $108.0505 | $109.26 | 7.39M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $107.45 | $111.40 | $107.45 | $110.80 | 10.07M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | $106.38 | $106.98 | $105.00 | $105.85 | 7.87M |
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Alibaba is the world's largest online and mobile commerce company as measured by gross merchandise volume. It operates China's online marketplaces, including Taobao (consumer-to-consumer) and Tmall (business-to-consumer). The China retail e-commerce platform is the most valuable cash flow-generating business at Alibaba. Additional revenue sources include China wholesale e-commerce, international retail and wholesale e-commerce, local consumer services, travel services, cloud computing, digital media and entertainment, Cainiao logistics services, and other businesses.
Visit company websiteConsensus and target data currently published for this company.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | JP Morgan | Overweight | — |
| Oct 8, 2026 | Citigroup | Buy | — |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Susquehanna | Positive | — |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Barclays | Overweight | — |
| Aug 21, 2026 | JP Morgan | Overweight | — |
Generated Oct 31, 2026, 9:07 PM
Alibaba shares declined 1.51% today as the broader e-commerce sector faced mixed momentum, with the company underperforming the overall market. While positive developments in Alibaba Cloud's AI-driven revenue acceleration provide some support, competitive pressures from rivals like PDD Holdings and macroeconomic headwinds appear to be weighing on investor sentiment.
Bottom line: Alibaba's 1.51% decline reflects a combination of competitive pressures and broader sector rotation rather than fundamental deterioration, with positive cloud momentum partially offsetting investor concerns. Investors should monitor the company's ability to sustain cloud revenue acceleration while navigating geopolitical risks and intensifying competition in core e-commerce markets.
Yahoo · Oct 30, 2026
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Yahoo · Oct 29, 2026
In the latest trading session, Alibaba (BABA) closed at $99.54, marking a -1.41% move from the previous day.
Yahoo · Oct 29, 2026
BABA's Cloud external revenues surge 45%, its fastest pace in 22 quarters, as AI demand fuels growth, while rising capex and U.S. rivals pose challenges.
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Alibaba Group Holding Limited has experienced significant downward pressure across all measured timeframes. Per SID market data, BABA shares trade at $98.04, reflecting a one-month decline of 7.44%, a three-month decline of 18.58%, and a steep one-year loss of 43.67%. The stock is trading well below both its 50-day moving average of $110.32 and its 200-day moving average of $126.61, indicating sustained bearish momentum. The 14-day relative strength index stands at 11.5, placing BABA deep in oversold territory and suggesting extreme selling pressure. Despite the volatility, the stock carries a relatively low beta of 0.323, according to Massive/Polygon data, meaning it has historically exhibited less sensitivity to broader market movements. Average daily trading volume stands at approximately 17.27 million shares, and the company's market capitalization has contracted to roughly $363.84 billion amid the prolonged selloff.
Alibaba Group currently trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.84, according to SID market data, which positions the Consumer Cyclical sector constituent at a moderate earnings multiple relative to large-cap peers. However, the PEG ratio stands at negative 1.37, per SEC filings data, reflecting declining earnings growth expectations that undermine the apparent valuation discount. The price-to-book ratio of 2.49 suggests the market values Alibaba at roughly two and a half times its reported book value, a level that has compressed meaningfully alongside the stock's 43.67% year-over-year decline. Alibaba offers a dividend yield of approximately 1.28%, providing a modest income component for shareholders. The combination of a deeply oversold RSI reading and contracting valuation multiples reflects market skepticism surrounding the company's near-term growth trajectory and broader macroeconomic uncertainties affecting the Chinese consumer technology landscape. These metrics collectively frame a valuation profile under considerable pressure.
Smart money sentiment toward Alibaba Group remains neutral, with an overall smart money score of 49 out of 100, per SID market data. The institutional component scores a robust 23.0 out of 25, indicating that major fund managers maintain significant positions in BABA despite recent price weakness. In contrast, the dark pool activity score of 8.1 out of 25 suggests limited large-block off-exchange buying interest at current levels. According to SEC Form 4 filings, insiders have executed 20 transactions over the past 90 days, comprising 8 purchases and 12 sales. The insider score of 15.8 out of 25 reflects this mixed activity, with net selling modestly outpacing buying. Congressional trading activity is notably minimal, scoring just 1.6 out of 25 per 13F institutional filings. The divergence between strong institutional holding scores and weak dark pool and congressional signals paints a complex picture, suggesting that while established institutional investors remain committed, new smart money capital is not aggressively entering BABA positions at present price levels.
Alibaba Group's most recent reported quarter revealed a notable earnings miss, with actual earnings per share of $1.26 falling short of the consensus estimate of $1.85, representing a negative surprise of $0.59, according to company earnings reports. This shortfall raises questions about operational execution and demand conditions in the company's core markets. Looking ahead, analyst estimates project earnings per share of $1.12 for the upcoming quarter with results expected on May 14, 2026. Subsequent quarters carry estimates of $2.51 for the period reporting August 28, 2026, and $1.39 for the November 24, 2026, reporting date. The sequential ramp from $1.12 to $2.51 in estimated EPS implies analysts expect meaningful earnings acceleration in the second half of the fiscal year. However, the recent miss of $0.59 per share introduces downside risk to forward projections, as consensus figures may require recalibration pending updated management guidance.
Wall Street analysts maintain a constructive stance on Alibaba Group despite the stock's prolonged decline. Per SID consensus data, the most recent ratings from major institutions uniformly affirm bullish positions. JP Morgan reiterated its Overweight rating on October 12, 2026, following a similar reaffirmation on August 21, 2026, according to Wall Street analyst reports. Citigroup maintained its Buy rating on October 8, 2026, while Susquehanna upheld a Positive stance on August 28, 2026. Barclays also reiterated Overweight on August 21, 2026. Notably, none of the five most recent analyst actions involved a downgrade or a shift to a neutral or negative posture. All five ratings represent maintained rather than upgraded positions, suggesting that while analysts see value at current levels, the conviction is rooted in existing theses rather than new catalysts. The disconnect between unanimous analyst bullishness and BABA's 43.67% year-over-year decline highlights significant divergence between sell-side sentiment and market price action.
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