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Alibaba (BABA) Increases Despite Market Slip: Here's What You Need to Know
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Alibaba (BABA - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $133.27, moving +1.35% from the previous trading session. The stock's performance was ahead of the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.41%. Meanwhile, the Dow lost 1.13%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 0.19%.
The online retailer's stock has climbed by 7.74% in the past month, falling short of the Retail-Wholesale sector's gain of 11.33% and the S&P 500's gain of 10.02%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Alibaba in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to be unveiled on May 13, 2026. The company's upcoming EPS is projected at $1.22, signifying a 29.48% drop compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $35.23 billion, up 8.12% from the year-ago period.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $5.03 per share and revenue of $149.07 billion, which would represent changes of -44.17% and +7.92%, respectively, from the prior year.
It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for Alibaba. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. Hence, positive alterations in estimates signify analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability.
Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has shifted 4.26% downward. Alibaba presently features a Zacks Rank of #5 (Strong Sell).
From a valuation perspective, Alibaba is currently exchanging hands at a Forward P/E ratio of 18.41. This expresses a premium compared to the average Forward P/E of 17.33 of its industry.
One should further note that BABA currently holds a PEG ratio of 2.13. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. The average PEG ratio for the Internet - Commerce industry stood at 0.93 at the close of the market yesterday.
The Internet - Commerce industry is part of the Retail-Wholesale sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 146, positioning it in the bottom 41% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of our distinct industry groups by determining the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks forming the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Be sure to follow all of these stock-moving metrics, and many more, on Zacks.com.
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Alibaba (BABA) Increases Despite Market Slip: Here's What You Need to Know
Alibaba (BABA - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $133.27, moving +1.35% from the previous trading session. The stock's performance was ahead of the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.41%. Meanwhile, the Dow lost 1.13%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 0.19%.
The online retailer's stock has climbed by 7.74% in the past month, falling short of the Retail-Wholesale sector's gain of 11.33% and the S&P 500's gain of 10.02%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Alibaba in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to be unveiled on May 13, 2026. The company's upcoming EPS is projected at $1.22, signifying a 29.48% drop compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $35.23 billion, up 8.12% from the year-ago period.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $5.03 per share and revenue of $149.07 billion, which would represent changes of -44.17% and +7.92%, respectively, from the prior year.
It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for Alibaba. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. Hence, positive alterations in estimates signify analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability.
Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has shifted 4.26% downward. Alibaba presently features a Zacks Rank of #5 (Strong Sell).
From a valuation perspective, Alibaba is currently exchanging hands at a Forward P/E ratio of 18.41. This expresses a premium compared to the average Forward P/E of 17.33 of its industry.
One should further note that BABA currently holds a PEG ratio of 2.13. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. The average PEG ratio for the Internet - Commerce industry stood at 0.93 at the close of the market yesterday.
The Internet - Commerce industry is part of the Retail-Wholesale sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 146, positioning it in the bottom 41% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of our distinct industry groups by determining the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks forming the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Be sure to follow all of these stock-moving metrics, and many more, on Zacks.com.