Armistice Capital LLC Increases Stock Position in Alibaba Group Holding Limited $BABA

Armistice Capital LLC boosted its stake in Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA) by 104.6% in the fourth quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The fund owned 319,100 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock after buying an additional 163,100 shares during the quarter. Alibaba Group comprises about 0.6% of Armistice Capital LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 26th largest holding. Armistice Capital LLC’s holdings in Alibaba Group were worth $46,774,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Ameriflex Group Inc. lifted its position in Alibaba Group by 101.4% in the third quarter. Ameriflex Group Inc. now owns 143 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 72 shares during the last quarter. Foster Dykema Cabot & Partners LLC purchased a new position in Alibaba Group during the 3rd quarter worth $30,000. Costello Asset Management INC acquired a new position in Alibaba Group in the fourth quarter valued at $34,000. Palisade Asset Management LLC acquired a new position in Alibaba Group in the third quarter valued at $37,000. Finally, Palladiem LLC acquired a new position in Alibaba Group in the fourth quarter valued at $38,000. 13.47% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Alibaba Group Trading Down 3.2%

Shares of Alibaba Group stock opened at $107.45 on Thursday. Alibaba Group Holding Limited has a 52-week low of $103.71 and a 52-week high of $192.67. The company has a quick ratio of 1.28, a current ratio of 1.28 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $129.36 and its 200-day simple moving average is $142.81. The firm has a market cap of $257.79 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.64, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.90 and a beta of 0.47.

Alibaba Group (NYSE:BABA) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, March 31st. The specialty retailer reported $0.01 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. Alibaba Group had a net margin of 10.31% and a return on equity of 4.76%. The business had revenue of $35.30 billion for the quarter. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that Alibaba Group Holding Limited will post 6.75 earnings per share for the current year.

Alibaba Group Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared an annual dividend, which will be paid on Monday, July 13th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, June 11th will be paid a dividend of $1.05 per share. This represents a dividend yield of 93.0%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, June 11th. Alibaba Group’s payout ratio is 16.91%.

Trending Headlines about Alibaba Group

Here are the key news stories impacting Alibaba Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Alibaba unveiled new AI models built for robots, signaling a deeper push into “physical AI” and expanding its cloud/AI strategy beyond chatbots. Reuters article: Alibaba unveils AI models for robots, amid shift from chatbots to agents
• Positive Sentiment: The company is also widening its global reach, with reports on Alibaba Cloud’s international expansion and efforts to help Pakistani businesses sell more globally, which could support future revenue growth. China Daily article: Alibaba Cloud eyes faster globalization ProPakistani article: Alibaba Will Help Pakistani Businesses Sell More Globally
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst commentary has been mixed: some see Alibaba’s Qwen-Robot initiative as strategically important, but others say rising costs, a valuation premium, and volatility could limit near-term upside. Zacks article: New Qwen Models Fuel BABA’s Robotics Ambitions? Hold the Stock Now?
• Neutral Sentiment: There was also unusual options activity, with traders buying far more put options than usual, suggesting hedging or bearish sentiment, though it does not by itself prove a fundamental change.
• Negative Sentiment: Alibaba remains under geopolitical pressure after the Pentagon blacklisted the company over alleged military ties, a headline that can weigh on sentiment despite Alibaba’s denial. Yahoo Finance article: Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA): Looking Beyond Pentagon’s Black List
• Negative Sentiment: Broader market commentary on Chinese stocks has been weak, with investors favoring AI winners elsewhere and leaving internet/consumer names like Alibaba out of favor. Bloomberg/Yahoo Finance article: China Stock Gauge Sinks as Traders Favor AI Winners Elsewhere
• Negative Sentiment: Reports that Alibaba may be pursuing a large bid for grocery delivery company Pupu also raise execution and capital-allocation concerns, especially if the deal is expensive. Benzinga article: Alibaba Reportedly Eyeing A Super-Sized Bid For Pupu Following Meituan’s Dingdong Deal

Analysts Set New Price Targets

BABA has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. Barclays lifted their price objective on shares of Alibaba Group from $186.00 to $195.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 14th. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Alibaba Group from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, May 23rd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price objective on shares of Alibaba Group from $200.00 to $205.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 14th. BNP Paribas Exane initiated coverage on shares of Alibaba Group in a research note on Wednesday, April 29th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $209.00 price objective on the stock. Finally, Susquehanna lifted their price objective on shares of Alibaba Group from $170.00 to $185.00 and gave the company a “positive” rating in a research note on Friday, May 15th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have given a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $188.76.

Alibaba Group Company Profile

Alibaba Group Holding Limited is a Chinese multinational conglomerate founded in 1999 in Hangzhou, China, by Jack Ma and a group of co‑founders. The company built its business around internet-based commerce and related services and has grown into one of the largest e-commerce and technology companies in the world. Alibaba completed a high‑profile initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange in 2014.

The company operates a portfolio of online marketplaces and platforms serving different customer segments: Alibaba.com for global and domestic B2B trade, Taobao for consumer-to-consumer shopping, and Tmall for brand and retailer storefronts targeted at Chinese consumers.