--- title: "O Neil Global Advisors Inc. Takes Position in Alibaba Group Holding Limited $BABA" description: "O Neil Global Advisors Inc. has acquired a new position in Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA), purchasing 17,498 shares valued at approximately $3.1 million, making it the firm's 21st largest p" type: "news" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/276595438.md" published_at: "2026-02-23T11:53:41.000Z" --- # O Neil Global Advisors Inc. Takes Position in Alibaba Group Holding Limited $BABA > O Neil Global Advisors Inc. has acquired a new position in Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA), purchasing 17,498 shares valued at approximately $3.1 million, making it the firm's 21st largest position. Other institutional investors have also increased their stakes in Alibaba. The stock opened at $154.60, with a market cap of $369.1 billion and a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from analysts, who have set an average price target of $195.17. O Neil Global Advisors Inc. acquired a new position in Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA - Free Report) in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm acquired 17,498 shares of the specialty retailer's stock, valued at approximately $3,127,000. Alibaba Group accounts for 0.6% of O Neil Global Advisors Inc.'s investment portfolio, making the stock its 21st largest position. Get **Alibaba Group** alerts: - If Emerging Markets Outperform, This Stock Could Lead the Charge Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Mather Group LLC. acquired a new stake in shares of Alibaba Group in the third quarter worth $30,000. NBT Bank N A NY raised its position in Alibaba Group by 231.5% during the third quarter. NBT Bank N A NY now owns 179 shares of the specialty retailer's stock valued at $32,000 after buying an additional 125 shares during the period. NewSquare Capital LLC lifted its stake in Alibaba Group by 65.0% in the 2nd quarter. NewSquare Capital LLC now owns 330 shares of the specialty retailer's stock worth $37,000 after acquiring an additional 130 shares in the last quarter. Elkhorn Partners Limited Partnership boosted its position in Alibaba Group by 33.3% during the 2nd quarter. Elkhorn Partners Limited Partnership now owns 400 shares of the specialty retailer's stock worth $45,000 after acquiring an additional 100 shares during the period. Finally, Richardson Financial Services Inc. grew its stake in Alibaba Group by 34.4% during the 3rd quarter. Richardson Financial Services Inc. now owns 254 shares of the specialty retailer's stock valued at $45,000 after acquiring an additional 65 shares in the last quarter. 13.47% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors. ## Alibaba Group Stock Performance Shares of BABA opened at $154.60 on Monday. The firm has a market cap of $369.10 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.35, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.38 and a beta of 0.39. The company's fifty day moving average is $158.99 and its 200-day moving average is $156.76. The company has a quick ratio of 1.46, a current ratio of 1.46 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.23. Alibaba Group Holding Limited has a 12 month low of $95.73 and a 12 month high of $192.67. ## Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades - Why Baidu’s Quiet Spin-Off Could Unlock a Major Re-Rating BABA has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Citigroup increased their price target on shares of Alibaba Group from $218.00 to $225.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research report on Wednesday, November 26th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price objective on shares of Alibaba Group from $240.00 to $230.00 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, November 26th. Sanford C. Bernstein cut their target price on shares of Alibaba Group from $200.00 to $190.00 and set an "outperform" rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, November 26th. Jefferies Financial Group lowered their price target on shares of Alibaba Group from $231.00 to $225.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Finally, Erste Group Bank downgraded shares of Alibaba Group from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 18th. Seventeen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $195.17. **Get Our Latest Stock Analysis on BABA** ## About Alibaba Group (Free Report) - Can Alibaba’s Big Bets Pay Off After a Breakout Year? Alibaba Group Holding Limited is a Chinese multinational conglomerate founded in 1999 in Hangzhou, China, by Jack Ma and a group of co‑founders. The company built its business around internet-based commerce and related services and has grown into one of the largest e-commerce and technology companies in the world. Alibaba completed a high‑profile initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange in 2014. The company operates a portfolio of online marketplaces and platforms serving different customer segments: Alibaba.com for global and domestic B2B trade, Taobao for consumer-to-consumer shopping, and Tmall for brand and retailer storefronts targeted at Chinese consumers. ## Read More - Five stocks we like better than Alibaba Group - The gold chart Wall Street is terrified of… - Buy this Gold Stock Before May 2026 - What a Former CIA Agent Knows About the Coming Collapse - This $15 Stock Could Go Down as the #1 Stock of 2026 - “Fed Proof” Your Bank Account with THESE 4 Simple Steps **Want to see what other hedge funds are holding BABA?** Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA - Free Report). *This instant news alert was generated by narrative science technology and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest reporting and unbiased coverage. 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