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Alibaba (BABA)

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$172.70 USD

172.70
10,275,185

-2.77 (-1.58%)

Updated Sep 26, 2025 01:30 PM ET

Zacks Rank:

This is our short term rating system that serves as a timeliness indicator for stocks over the next 1 to 3 months. How good is it? See rankings and related performance below.

Zacks Rank Definition Annualized Return
1Strong Buy23.64%
2Buy17.83%
3Hold9.69%
4Sell5.29%
5Strong Sell2.54%
S&P50011.29%

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3-Hold of 5     3    

Style Scores:

The Style Scores are a complementary set of indicators to use alongside the Zacks Rank. It allows the user to better focus on the stocks that are the best fit for his or her personal trading style.

The scores are based on the trading styles of Value, Growth, and Momentum. There's also a VGM Score ('V' for Value, 'G' for Growth and 'M' for Momentum), which combines the weighted average of the individual style scores into one score.

  • Value Score A
  • Growth Score A
  • Momentum Score A
  • VGM Score A

Within each Score, stocks are graded into five groups: A, B, C, D and F. As you might remember from your school days, an A, is better than a B; a B is better than a C; a C is better than a D; and a D is better than an F.

As an investor, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. That means you want to buy stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2, Strong Buy or Buy, which also has a Score of an A or a B in your personal trading style.

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C Value C Growth F Momentum D VGM

Industry Rank:

The Zacks Industry Rank assigns a rating to each of the 265 X (Expanded) Industries based on their average Zacks Rank.

An industry with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #1's and #2's will have a better average Zacks Rank than one with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #4's and #5's.

The industry with the best average Zacks Rank would be considered the top industry (1 out of 265), which would place it in the top 1% of Zacks Ranked Industries. The industry with the worst average Zacks Rank (265 out of 265) would place in the bottom 1%.

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Top 28% (69 out of 246)

Industry: Internet - Commerce

Zacks News

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JD Rides on User Growth: Can Retail & Food Delivery Drive More Gains?

JD.com leverages rapid user growth, surging retail sales and expanding food delivery to strengthen engagement and market reach.

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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Alibaba Group, Bank of America, Verizon Communications and Flanigan's Enterprises

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Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: Alibaba, Baidu, Nvidia, CQQQ and FXI

Alibaba and Baidu surge past $100 with AI momentum, while ETFs like CQQQ and FXI offer broader China tech exposure.

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Investors Heavily Search Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA): Here is What You Need to Know

Alibaba (BABA) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

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Chase the Surge in Alibaba or Baidu Stock?

Along with U.S. equities, favorable market sentiment has led to a resurgence in Chinese tech stocks with Alibaba (BABA) and Baidu (BIDU) leading the way.

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Top Stock Reports for Alibaba, Bank of America & Verizon

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BABA's Free Cash Flow Turns Negative: Can Heavy Spending Pay Off?

Alibaba's free cash flow flips negative as it ramps up AI and instant commerce investments, betting big on long-term growth.

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Should You Buy Alibaba ETFs as Stock Surges on AI Investment Push?

Alibaba shares surge on AI push, spotlighting ETF plays like ONLN, FNGS, PGJ and NITE. But is there margin pressure?

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Alibaba Cloud's AI Boom: Can This Momentum Drive Even Higher Growth?

Alibaba Cloud surges 265 on AI demand, but can it sustain momentum against Microsoft Azure's 39% growth and Amazon's $24B AI investments? Analysis inside.

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Baidu's AI Cloud Gains Traction: Can it Fuel Long-Term Growth?

BIDU's AI Cloud revenues rise 27% y/y with new models, partnerships and the ERNIE X1.1 launch, signaling a shift from ad-driven to AI-led growth.

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JD Strengthens Supply Chain Globally: Can Logistics Unlock More Upside?

JD.com's logistics arm posts strong growth and global expansion milestones, with JoyExpress debuting in Saudi Arabia and capacity set to double.

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Fearing Chinese Economic Slowdown? Tap its Tech ETFs

CQQQ, KWEB and KTEC have surged as China's low rates, AI push and tech giants' rally fuel investor interest in the sector.

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Alibaba's AIDC Growth Nears Breakeven: A Path to Stronger Profits?

BABA's AIDC revenues jump 19% YoY as AliExpress and Trendyol expand globally, narrowing losses and edging closer to breakeven.

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Baidu's AI Buzz vs. Revenue Reality: Time for Investors to Cash Out?

BIDU's AI hype can't mask the reality of -45% operating income, negative cash flow, and declining core business, making this stock a clear sell.

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JD Rides on Strong Retail Segment Growth: Can Upside Continue Ahead?

JD.com's retail arm gains 20.6% y/y from electronics, appliances and supermarket strength. However, rising costs and tough rivals test its momentum.

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Here is What to Know Beyond Why Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) is a Trending Stock

Alibaba (BABA) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights NVIDIA, Meta Platforms, Alibaba Group and Medalist Diversified REIT

NVIDIA, Meta, Alibaba and Medalist Diversified REIT all topped their industries over the past year, but each faces unique risks despite strong momentum.

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Top Stock Reports for NVIDIA, Meta Platforms & Alibaba

Today's Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including NVIDIA, Meta Platforms, and Alibaba, as well as a micro-cap stock, SandRidge Energy.

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Is Alibaba's AI Revolution Worth the Risk for Growth Investors Now?

BABA's AI reaches global parity with superior cost efficiency, positioning it well for Asia's adoption curve. However, geopolitical risks persist. Hold rating for now.

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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Walmart, Alibaba, Shell, Omega Flex and Weyco

Zacks' latest research spotlights retail giant Walmart, surging Alibaba, energy major Shell, and two overlooked microcaps - Omega Flex and Weyco - each facing unique growth drivers and risks.

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Top Analyst Reports for Walmart, Alibaba & Shell

Zacks spotlights Walmart, Alibaba, and Shell as analysts dissect retail momentum, e-commerce growth, and energy resilience amid market headwinds.

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Is Alibaba's China E-Commerce Growth Durable Amid Margin Pressure?

BABA's China E-commerce arm posts 10% growth with Taobao driving user gains, but margin pressure looms amid fierce competition.

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Wall Street Analysts See Alibaba (BABA) as a Buy: Should You Invest?

The average brokerage recommendation (ABR) for Alibaba (BABA) is equivalent to a Buy. The overly optimistic recommendations of Wall Street analysts make the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric questionable. So, is it worth buying the stock?

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Food Delivery Powers JD's Growth: Can New Businesses Turn Profitable?

JD.com's food delivery arm surges 199% in revenues, but soaring losses raise doubts about its path to profitability.

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Bear of the Day: JD.com (JD)

The combination of fierce competition, a shaky Chinese economy, and costly new endeavors is pressuring JD.com's fundamental performance.