Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) Stock Forecast
BABA analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy 4.67 / 5 from 40 analysts
- Price target
- $186.35 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +70.8% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 24, 2026 EPS estimate $1.31
- 52-week range
- $94.81 – $179.97
BABA analyst ratings
40 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
BABA price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
BABA earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $10.91 | $8.59 | $14.19 | $4.36 | +150.2% | 18 |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $14.77 | $10.48 | $16.94 | $7.09 | +108.3% | 15 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $44.44 | $37.59 | $53.08 | $26.80 | +65.8% | 30 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $62.04 | $40.94 | $80.46 | $44.44 | +39.6% | 30 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
BABA revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $269.90B | $265.14B | $273.56B | +8.9% | 21 |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $310.51B | $292.35B | $319.66B | +9.0% | 16 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $1.12T | $1.02T | $1.16T | +9.5% | 44 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $1.26T | $1.10T | $1.33T | +12.6% | 44 |
BABA EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
BABA revenue: reported and forecast
BABA EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $9.81 | $9.82 | $10.98 | $10.86 | $10.91 | +11.2% | 2 up · 4 down |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $13.55 | $13.71 | $14.87 | $14.66 | $14.77 | +9.0% | 2 up · 4 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $45.39 | $44.26 | $44.37 | $44.07 | $44.44 | −2.1% | 5 up · 4 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $61.65 | $61.16 | $62.32 | $61.89 | $62.04 | +0.6% | 6 up · 4 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
BABA earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; BABA beat in 5 of 12.
What analysts expect from BABA
40 analysts cover Alibaba; their consensus rating is strong buy (4.67 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $186.35, 70.8% above the latest close of $109.11. Analysts expect earnings of $44.44 per share for FY2027, +65.8% from a year earlier. For FY2028 the average estimate is $62.04 per share on revenue of $1.26 trillion. Alibaba beat the EPS estimate in 5 of the last 12 quarters.
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BABA forecast FAQ
What is Alibaba's price target?
The average analyst price target for Alibaba is $186.35, 70.8% above the latest close of $109.11.
Is Alibaba a buy, hold or sell?
Of 40 analysts covering Alibaba, 30 rate it a strong buy, 8 a buy, 1 a hold, 1 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of strong buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Alibaba's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $44.44 per share for FY2027 (range $37.59 to $53.08); for FY2028 the estimate is $62.04.
What is Alibaba's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2027 is $1.12 trillion, growth of 9.5%; for FY2028 it is $1.26 trillion.
When does Alibaba report earnings?
Alibaba is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 24, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $1.31.
Does Alibaba usually beat earnings estimates?
Alibaba reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 5 of the last 12 quarters.