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title: "AI Analyst Downgrades Alibaba Stock (BABA) Ahead of Q3 Earnings"
description: "TipRanks' AI Analyst has downgraded Alibaba (BABA) stock to Neutral from Buy ahead of its Q3 FY26 earnings report on February 19. Despite this cautious stance, Wall Street remains optimistic, projecti"
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published_at: "2026-02-15T17:41:53.000Z"
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# AI Analyst Downgrades Alibaba Stock (BABA) Ahead of Q3 Earnings

> TipRanks' AI Analyst has downgraded Alibaba (BABA) stock to Neutral from Buy ahead of its Q3 FY26 earnings report on February 19. Despite this cautious stance, Wall Street remains optimistic, projecting nearly 30% upside with an average target price of $185. The AI analysis rates BABA stock at 68 out of 100, indicating a potential upside of over 19%.

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba (BABA) is expected to report its Q3 FY26 earnings on February 19. Ahead of the print, TipRanks' AI Analyst (under the OpenAI-4o model) is taking a more cautious view, downgrading the stock's rating to Neutral from Buy. In contrast, Wall Street remains bullish on the stock and sees more room to run, with the average target price pointing to almost 30% upside.

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For context, TipRanks' AI Stock Analysis delivers automated, data-driven evaluations of stocks, giving investors a clear and concise snapshot of a stock's potential. Moreover, TipRanks' A.I.-driven rating combines insights from multiple models, including OpenAI's GPT-4o and Google's (GOOGL) Gemini.

## **Why AI Analyst Is Neutral on BABA Stock**

According to TipRanks AI, BABA stock currently scores 68 out of 100. It also carries a price target of $185, suggesting a potential upside of over 19%.

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