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Consumer CyclicalSpecialty RetailScore data as of Oct 21, 2026

BABAAlibaba Group Holding Limited

Consumer Cyclical / Specialty Retail

Low Priority

Relative Laggard

NeutralEdge 3/10
$104.41−$4.20 (−3.87%)

Latest quote

  • Momentum
    36
  • Value
    32
  • Quality
    50
  • Risk resilience
    53
  • Sentiment
    —
algovestiq.comScore data as of Oct 21, 2026

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 42/100

Momentum 36/100 and sentiment — before the next covered event.

Recent coverage
4 articles

Updated Oct 21, 2026 · Sentiment 30.28%

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 36/100AIQ Edge 3/10 Relative Laggard
Beat rate
0%
0 of 4 reported periods
Average surprise
-45.4%
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
Nov 24, 2026—$1.63——$40.38B—
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

Analyst Forecast And Price Targets

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

Analyst ratings
Buy
39
Buy
1
Hold
1
Sell
12-month analyst target
$182.00
+74.31% versus current price
Based on 8 analyst observations. Targets are estimates, not predictions.
Low target
$160.00
+53.24% vs latest price
Average target
$182.00
+74.31% vs latest price
High target
$209.00
+100.17% 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$1.61

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Revenue estimate$40.26B

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Sentiment score—

News pressure around the setup.

Momentum score36

Where event reaction would show up first.

AIQ score42/100

Composite decision read before event confirmation.

Analyst context

Consensus
Buy
Analysts
8
Average target
$182.00
Target upside
74.31%
Target range
$160.00 - $209.00
90-day revisions
-0

News And Sentiment

Recent company coverage, scored where source sentiment is available.

Positive
2
Neutral
2
Negative
0
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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.