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BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Limited
$122.05
-1.68
(-1.36%)
| Exchange: | NYSE |
| Market Cap: | 283.282B |
| Shares Outstanding: | 17.584B |
About The Company
| Sector: | Consumer Cyclical | |||||
| Industry: | Specialty Retail | |||||
| CEO: | Yongming Wu | |||||
| Full Time Employees: | 124320 | |||||
| Address: |
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| Website: | https://www.alibabagroup.com |
Alibaba Group Holding Limited, through its subsidiaries, provides technology infrastructure and marketing reach to help merchants, brands, retailers, and other businesses to engage with their users and customers in the People’s Republic of China and internationally. The company operates through seven segments: China Commerce, International Commerce, Local Consumer Services, Cainiao, Cloud, Digital Media and Entertainment, and Innovation Initiatives and Others. It operates Taobao and Tmall, which are digital retail platforms; Alimama, a proprietary monetization platform; 1688.com and Alibaba.com, which are online wholesale marketplaces; AliExpress, a retail marketplace; Lazada, Trendyol, and Daraz that are e-commerce platforms; Freshippo, a retail platform for groceries and fresh goods; and Tmall Global, an import e-commerce platform. The company also operates Cainiao Network logistic services platform; Ele.me, an on-demand delivery and local services platform; Koubei, a restaurant and local services guide platform; and Fliggy, an online travel platform. In addition, it offers pay-for-performance, in-feed, and display marketing services; and Taobao Ad Network and Exchange, a real-time online bidding marketing exchange. Further, the company provides elastic computing, storage, network, security, database, big data, and IoT services; and hardware, software license, software installation, and application development and maintenance services. Additionally, it operates Youku, an online video platform; Quark, a platform for information search, storage, and consumption; Alibaba Pictures and other content platforms that provide online videos, films, live events, news feeds, literature, music, and others; Amap, a mobile digital map, navigation, and real-time traffic information app; DingTalk, a business efficiency mobile app; Tmall Genie smart speaker; and Qwen, an artificial intelligence chatbot. The company was incorporated in 1999 and is based in Hangzhou, the People’s Republic of China.
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| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 868,687,000 | 941,168,000 | 996,347,000 |
| Gross Profit | 318,992,000 | 354,845,000 | 398,062,000 |
| EBITDA | 153,112,000 | 164,011,000 | 182,672,000 |
| Operating Income | 100,351,000 | 113,350,000 | 140,905,000 |
| Net Income | 72,783,000 | 80,009,000 | 130,109,000 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Balance Sheet
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | 1,753,044,000 | 1,764,829,000 | 1,804,227,000 |
| Total Liabilities | 630,123,000 | 652,230,000 | 714,121,000 |
| Total Stockholders Equity | 989,657,000 | 986,544,000 | 1,009,858,000 |
| Total Debt | 161,354,000 | 205,614,000 | 248,347,000 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 193,086,000 | 248,125,000 | 145,487,000 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Cash Flow Statement
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | 199,752,000 | 182,593,000 | 163,509,000 |
| Capital Expenditure | -34,352,000 | -32,929,000 | -85,972,000 |
| Free Cash Flow | 165,400,000 | 149,664,000 | 77,537,000 |
| Net Income | 72,783,000 | 71,332,000 | 130,109,000 |
| Net Change in Cash | 2,157,000 | 56,914,000 | -97,156,000 |
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Analyst Estimates
| Fiscal Year | 2029 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
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| Estimated Revenue (Low) | 1,389,371,161.041 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Revenue (High) | 1,531,007,770.040 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Revenue (Avg) | 1,446,545,917.300 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Low) | 274,552,245.265 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (High) | 302,540,913.882 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Avg) | 285,850,491.654 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Low) | 168,928,979.737 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (High) | 191,596,286.291 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Avg) | 180,262,633.014 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Low) | 247,889,260.469 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (High) | 273,159,825.488 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Avg) | 258,090,284.101 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (Avg) | 73.750 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (High) | 79.340 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (Low) | 69.960 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated Revenue) | 3 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated EPS) | 1 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
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Strengths (preview)
- Robust Revenue Growth: Alibaba reported an 8% year-over-year revenue increase in the December Quarter 2024, as highlighted in the earnings call transcript. This growth outpaces many peers in the e-commerce and technology sectors, reflecting strong operational performance and market share retention.
- Strong Cash Flow Generation: Based on cash flow statement data, Alibaba maintains significant free cash flow, supported by consistent net cash provided by operating activities. This financial health enables flexibility for reinvestment and shareholder returns via buybacks, as noted in the earnings call.
- Market Leadership in E-commerce: The company profile and revenue product segments data indicate Alibaba’s dominant position in the e-commerce industry, particularly in China, with diversified revenue streams across product categories. This leadership provides a competitive edge in a high-growth sector.
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| Open: | 120.27 | Previous Close: | 123.73 | |
| Day Low: | 120.14 | Day High: | 122.85 | |
| Year Low: | 95.73 | Year High: | 192.67 | |
| Price Avg 50: | 147.52 | Price Avg 200: | 146.23 | |
| Volume: | 8.187M | Average Volume: | 11.106M |
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