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Consumer CyclicalSpecialty RetailScore data as of Sep 4, 2026

BABA

Catalysts
Alibaba Group Holding Limited
Consumer Cyclical· Specialty Retail
AIQ Score
BearishAIQ Edge 2/10
Low Priority
Relative Laggard
Score data as of Sep 4, 2026
Last price
$113.24
+$1.43 (+1.28%)
Latest market quote
Momentum22
Value32
Quality50
Risk Resilience48
Sentiment
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Stock Catalyst Board

Earnings timing, analyst expectations, news pressure, growth drivers, events, and AIQ Catalyst context.

Next earnings
Nov 24, 2026

Upcoming reporting date available for this company.

AIQ Catalyst
AIQ 37/100

Momentum 22/100 and sentiment before the next covered event.

Recent coverage
5 articles

Updated Sep 5, 2026 · Sentiment 17.58%

Earnings History And Surprises

See whether reported EPS and revenue have consistently exceeded or missed analyst expectations.

Earnings Expectations And Results

Compare what analysts expected with what the company reported across recent quarters.

Momentum 22/100AIQ Edge 2/10 Relative Laggard
Beat rate
50%
4 of 8 reported periods
Average surprise
-18.2%
Across covered historical reports
Latest result
-35.6%
Aug 20, 2026
EPS estimate versus actual
Actual bars are colored by beat, inline result, or miss.
Earnings history
Report dateFiscal periodEPS estimateEPS actualEPS surpriseRevenue estimateRevenue actual
Aug 20, 2026$1.94$1.25-35.6%$39.52B$39.64B
May 13, 2026$1.02$0.09-91.2%$35.76B$35.27B
Mar 19, 2026$1.91$1.01-47.1%$41.36B$40.72B
Nov 25, 2025$0.66$0.61-7.6%$34.23B$34.8B
Aug 29, 2025$1.95$2.06+5.6%$34.26B$34.56B
May 15, 2025$1.48$1.73+16.9%$33.01B$32.57B
Feb 20, 2025$2.67$2.93+9.7%$38.14B$38.37B
Nov 15, 2024$2.07$2.15+3.9%$33.27B$33.7B

Analyst Forecast And Price Targets

Wall Street consensus, rating distribution, and the current 12-month target range.

Analyst ratings
Buy
38
Buy
1
Hold
1
Sell
12-month analyst target
$183.57
+62.11% versus current price
Based on 6 analyst observations. Targets are estimates, not predictions.
Low target
$160.00
+41.29% vs latest price
Average target
$183.57
+62.11% vs latest price
High target
$209.00
+84.56% vs latest price

Event Read

Catalysts should explain what can change the setup, when it might happen, and which AIQ component would move first.

Current event setup

Event dateNov 24, 2026

Next known earnings or reporting date.

EPS estimate$1.63

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Revenue estimate$40.27B

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Sentiment score

News pressure around the setup.

Momentum score22

Where event reaction would show up first.

AIQ score37/100

Composite decision read before event confirmation.

Analyst context

Consensus
Buy
Analysts
6
Average target
$183.57
Target upside
62.11%
Target range
$160.00 - $209.00

News And Sentiment

Recent company coverage, scored where source sentiment is available.

Positive
3
Neutral
1
Negative
1
gurufocus.com · Sep 4, 2026

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finance.yahoo.com · Aug 30, 2026

Why Billionaire Founder Jack Ma Just Bought $76.5 Million Worth of Alibaba Stock

Jack Ma’s $76.5 million Alibaba stock purchase is giving investors a fresh reason to reconsider the company’s aggressive AI bet amid mounting spending and renewed insider confidence.

gurufocus.com · Aug 29, 2026

BABA Looks 0.2% Undervalued on GF Value™ as Insider Buying Highlights Confidence

On August 29, 2026, Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) drew attention with significant insider transactions, notably Director Joseph Tsai's investment exceeding $

finance.yahoo.com · Aug 29, 2026

Alibaba Shares Fell on a $10 Billion AI Raise. Insiders Saw a Buying Opportunity

Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA) gave shareholders two very different signals within 48 hours. On August 24, Alibaba priced a HK$80 billion, or roughly $10.2 billion, placement of 710 million new shares at HK$112.70 each to finance its AI buildout. The stock was hit by dilution fears. Then Chairman Joe Tsai and CEO Eddie Wu […]

insidermonkey.com · Aug 27, 2026

Alibaba Raises $10 Billion for AI — Why BofA Is Looking Past the Dilution

On August 25, BofA Securities analyst Joyce Ju reiterated a Buy rating and $172.00 price target on Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA).

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BABA Catalysts FAQ

What are the next catalysts for BABA stock?

BABA's next stock catalysts can include earnings, guidance, analyst ratings, price-target changes, estimate revisions, product updates, regulatory events, contracts, or sector developments. Use this page to connect those events with AIQ and market context.

What upcoming events could move BABA stock?

Upcoming events that could move BABA include earnings reports, management commentary, estimate changes, major news, and market-wide sector catalysts.

How could BABA's next earnings report affect the stock?

BABA's next earnings report could affect the stock by changing revenue expectations, EPS estimates, guidance, analyst ratings, price targets, estimate revisions, and momentum.

What could drive BABA stock higher?

BABA could move higher if earnings, guidance, demand trends, analyst expectations, or AIQ momentum improve relative to what the market already expects.

What events could hurt BABA stock?

BABA could be hurt by weaker guidance, negative estimate revisions, margin pressure, adverse news, regulatory issues, or a sector-wide risk-off move.