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BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Limited
$119.7
-0.37
(-0.31%)
| Exchange: | NYSE |
| Market Cap: | 279.341B |
| Shares Outstanding: | 17.584B |
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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 various subsidiaries, furnishes crucial technological infrastructure and extensive marketing channels. This comprehensive support allows merchants, brands, retailers, and other businesses to effectively engage with their customer base, both within the People’s Republic of China and across international markets. The company’s operations are organized across seven primary segments: China Commerce, International Commerce, Local Consumer Services, Cainiao (its logistics network), Cloud Computing, Digital Media and Entertainment, and Innovation Initiatives and Others. The company’s extensive digital ecosystem features premier online retail platforms like Taobao and Tmall. Wholesale business-to-business transactions are facilitated through 1688.com and Alibaba.com. Globally, it operates retail platforms such as AliExpress, Lazada, Trendyol, and Daraz. For fresh goods and groceries, it offers Freshippo, and Tmall Global specializes in import e-commerce. Monetization and advertising solutions are provided via Alimama, its proprietary platform, which offers diverse marketing services including pay-for-performance, in-feed, and display ads, supported by the Taobao Ad Network and Exchange for real-time bidding. Logistics operations are primarily handled by the Cainiao Network. Its local consumer services encompass Ele.me for on-demand food and delivery, Koubei for restaurant and local service directories, and Fliggy for travel booking. Alibaba Cloud offers a wide array of services, including elastic computing, data storage, networking, security, database management, big data analytics, and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. It also supplies hardware, software licenses, installation, and application development and maintenance. The digital media and entertainment division includes Youku, an online video platform; Quark, an information search and content consumption tool; and Alibaba Pictures, collectively offering diverse content spanning films, live events, news feeds, literature, and music. Its innovation portfolio further extends to Amap, a mobile application for digital mapping and navigation; DingTalk, a business communication and efficiency platform; the Tmall Genie smart speaker; and Qwen, an advanced artificial intelligence chatbot. Founded in 1999, Alibaba Group is headquartered in Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China.
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| Year | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 941,168,000 | 996,347,000 | 1,023,670,000 |
| Gross Profit | 354,845,000 | 398,062,000 | 407,534,000 |
| EBITDA | 164,011,000 | 182,672,000 | 186,298,000 |
| Operating Income | 113,350,000 | 140,905,000 | 59,665,000 |
| Net Income | 80,009,000 | 130,109,000 | 103,592,000 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Balance Sheet
| Year | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | 1,764,829,000 | 1,804,227,000 | 1,902,438,344 |
| Total Liabilities | 652,230,000 | 714,121,000 | 780,374,616 |
| Total Stockholders Equity | 986,544,000 | 1,009,858,000 | 1,056,923,917 |
| Total Debt | 205,614,000 | 248,347,000 | 259,024,995 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 248,125,000 | 145,487,000 | 172,919,777 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Cash Flow Statement
| Year | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | 182,593,000 | 163,509,000 | 76,213,000 |
| Capital Expenditure | -32,929,000 | -85,972,000 | -126,937,000 |
| Free Cash Flow | 149,664,000 | 77,537,000 | -50,724,000 |
| Net Income | 71,332,000 | 130,109,000 | 102,127,000 |
| Net Change in Cash | 56,914,000 | -97,156,000 | -15,700,000 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Analyst Estimates
| Fiscal Year | 2031 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
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| Estimated Revenue (Low) | 1,688,716,207.128 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Revenue (High) | 1,978,731,080.786 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Revenue (Avg) | 1,852,602,336.584 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Low) | 292,541,287.622 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (High) | 342,781,419.274 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Avg) | 320,931,765.034 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Low) | 0 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (High) | 0 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Avg) | 0 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Low) | 328,667,201.065 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (High) | 385,111,484.829 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Avg) | 360,563,617.546 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (Avg) | 0 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (High) | 0 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (Low) | 0 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated Revenue) | 11 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated EPS) | 8 | 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: | 121.3 | Previous Close: | 120.07 | |
| Day Low: | 118.37 | Day High: | 122.42 | |
| Year Low: | 103.71 | Year High: | 192.67 | |
| Price Avg 50: | 131 | Price Avg 200: | 149.72 | |
| Volume: | 11.65M | Average Volume: | 11.449M |
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Welcome to MARKETSNAP’s SWOT analysis for Alibaba Group! If you’re a long-term investor looking to dive deep into one of the biggest players in the global e-commerce and tech space, you’re in the right place. Today, we’re breaking down Alibaba’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to help you get a clearer picture of where this giant stands and what might lie ahead. Let’s get started with a quick snapshot of what’s been happening with Alibaba recently before we dive into…
