--- title: "Breaking Down Alibaba Gr Hldgs: 6 Analysts Share Their Views" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/271978931.md" description: "Six analysts have recently rated Alibaba Gr Hldgs (NYSE:BABA), showing a mix of bullish to bearish sentiments. The average 12-month price target is $210.00, with a high of $230.00 and a low of $190.00. Recent actions include Jefferies lowering its target to $225.00, while Citigroup raised its target to $225.00. Alibaba's financials show a revenue growth of 4.77%, a net margin of 8.47%, and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27, indicating strong profitability and conservative financial management. Analyst ratings provide insights into market expectations and company performance." datetime: "2026-01-08T20:01:23.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/271978931.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/271978931.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/271978931.md) --- # Breaking Down Alibaba Gr Hldgs: 6 Analysts Share Their Views Providing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish, 6 analysts have published ratings on Alibaba Gr Hldgs (NYSE:BABA) in the last three months. The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months. **Bullish** **Somewhat Bullish** **Indifferent** **Somewhat Bearish** **Bearish** **Total Ratings** 3 3 0 0 0 **Last 30D** 1 0 0 0 0 **1M Ago** 0 0 0 0 0 **2M Ago** 2 3 0 0 0 **3M Ago** 0 0 0 0 0 The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $210.0, a high estimate of $230.00, and a low estimate of $190.00. A decline of 1.1% from the prior average price target is evident in the current average. ![price target chart](https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2026/1767902480_0.png?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg) ## Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Alibaba Gr Hldgs by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets. Analyst Analyst Firm Action Taken Rating Current Price Target Prior Price Target Thomas Chong Jefferies Lowers Buy $225.00 $231.00 Alicia Yap Citigroup Raises Buy $225.00 $218.00 Alex Yao JP Morgan Lowers Overweight $230.00 $240.00 Jiong Shao Barclays Raises Overweight $195.00 $190.00 Fawne Jiang Benchmark Maintains Buy $195.00 $195.00 Robin Zhu Bernstein Lowers Outperform $190.00 $200.00 ### Key Insights: - **Action Taken:** Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Alibaba Gr Hldgs. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company. - **Rating:** Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Alibaba Gr Hldgs compared to the broader market. - **Price Targets:** Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Alibaba Gr Hldgs's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time. Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Alibaba Gr Hldgs's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table. Stay up to date on Alibaba Gr Hldgs analyst ratings. ## Get to Know Alibaba Gr Hldgs Better 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. ### Alibaba Gr Hldgs: A Financial Overview **Market Capitalization Highlights:** Above the industry average, the company's market capitalization signifies a significant scale, indicating strong confidence and market prominence. **Revenue Growth:** Alibaba Gr Hldgs's revenue growth over a period of 3M has been noteworthy. As of 30 September, 2025, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately **4.77%**. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector. **Net Margin:** Alibaba Gr Hldgs's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of **8.47%,** the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management. **Return on Equity (ROE):** Alibaba Gr Hldgs's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching **2.05%**. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital. **Return on Assets (ROA):** The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of **1.13%,** the company showcases effective utilization of assets. **Debt Management:** Alibaba Gr Hldgs's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at **0.27**, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach. ## The Basics of Analyst Ratings Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors. If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in Benzinga Pro. 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