Alibaba (BABA) stock rises slightly but lags behind market, predicted to see growth

From Nasdaq: 2025-03-19 17:45:14

Alibaba (BABA) closed at $143.20, up 0.32% from the previous trading day. The stock underperformed the S&P 500 but outperformed the Retail-Wholesale sector. Analysts project upcoming EPS of $1.37 and revenue of $33.21 billion, reflecting changes in estimates and potential stock price performance. Alibaba currently holds a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).

Looking at valuation, Alibaba has a Forward P/E ratio of 16.22, lower than the industry average. The PEG ratio of 0.54 suggests undervaluation. The Internet-Commerce industry, part of the Retail-Wholesale sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 78. Make sure to follow these metrics on Zacks.com for future trading sessions.

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