BABA Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
5.59%
Last Quarter
$0.16
Past Year
$7.26
Growth Past 5yrs
-1.31%
Next Quarter
$1.68
Estimate Next Year
$6.34
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$245.00
87.7% Upside
Mean Price Target
$195.32
49.64% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$152.00
16.45% Upside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Last Updated On Aug 21, 2026
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
BABA Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, BABA (NYSE: BABA) reported an actual EPS of $0.16 for the quarter ending on Aug 20, 2026, compared to an estimated $1.94, resulting in a -91.75% surprise. In the prior quarter (May 13, 2026), BABA recorded an actual EPS of $0.09 with a -92.62% surprise. See BABA's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
BABA has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Aug 20, 2026 showing a -91.75% miss. Previously, the quarter ending May 13, 2026 recorded a -92.62% miss. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | 0.16 | 1.94 | -91.75% |
| May 13, 2026 | 0.09 | 1.22 | -92.62% |
| Mar 19, 2026 | 1.01 | 1.65 | -38.79% |
| Nov 25, 2025 | 0.618 | 0.66 | -6.36% |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 2.06 | 2.13 | -3.29% |
| May 15, 2025 | 1.73 | 1.48 | +16.89% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BABA stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given BABA stock an average recommendation of
Strong Buy. 34 analysts have given their ratings
to BABA out of which
21 analysts have given strong buy call,
13 analysts have given buy call,
0 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$195.32 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 49.64% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for BABA highest price target?
Analysts suggest BABA's stock price would rise to a high of $245.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for BABA over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the BABA stock price could move to $152.00.
What is the average target price for BABA?
BABA stock has an average analyst estimate of $195.32.
At its current price, how far is BABA from its average target price?
BABA shares are currently trading 49.64% above this price target.
What were BABA’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $0.16 versus consensus estimates of $1.94, and below the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $2.06.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
BABA's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $1.68 and $6.34 for the whole year.
What has BABA's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 5.59% EPS growth for BABA in the next five years, compared to growth rates of -1.31% in the past five years.