Alibaba Group Holding Limited $BABA Shares Sold by Gordian Capital Singapore Pte Ltd

Gordian Capital Singapore Pte Ltd reduced its position in shares of Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA) by 61.2% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 8,893 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock after selling 14,000 shares during the period. Alibaba Group makes up approximately 2.1% of Gordian Capital Singapore Pte Ltd’s portfolio, making the stock its 15th largest position. Gordian Capital Singapore Pte Ltd’s holdings in Alibaba Group were worth $1,589,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Capital World Investors increased its position in Alibaba Group by 1,074.9% during the 3rd quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 6,038,318 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $1,079,229,000 after purchasing an additional 5,524,354 shares during the period. Norges Bank purchased a new stake in shares of Alibaba Group in the second quarter valued at approximately $527,243,000. Alkeon Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in Alibaba Group during the second quarter worth $184,291,000. Artisan Partners Limited Partnership purchased a new position in Alibaba Group in the third quarter worth $290,208,000. Finally, Trivest Advisors Ltd purchased a new stake in shares of Alibaba Group during the 3rd quarter worth $202,126,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 13.47% of the company’s stock.

Alibaba Group Stock Up 3.2%

NYSE BABA opened at $136.86 on Wednesday. The stock has a market cap of $326.74 billion, a PE ratio of 18.90, a P/E/G ratio of 2.90 and a beta of 0.43. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $156.95 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $158.43. The company has a quick ratio of 1.46, a current ratio of 1.46 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.23. Alibaba Group Holding Limited has a fifty-two week low of $95.73 and a fifty-two week high of $192.67.

Key Alibaba Group News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and previews expect Alibaba’s March 19 Q3 report could spark a rebound if management delivers strong cloud/AI commentary and beats conservative estimates — this is a near-term catalyst for the stock. Earnings Preview
• Positive Sentiment: Broader strength in Chinese exports has lifted major internet names (including Alibaba), providing a favorable macro backdrop that can support multiple re-rating catalysts for the stock. Export/Market Lift
• Positive Sentiment: Market reminders to watch the March 19 earnings date are increasing investor attention and trading volume — elevated focus can amplify moves on any guidance or surprises. Earnings Calendar
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent small outperformance vs. the broader market shows positive price action but not yet a clear directional trend; watch whether this holds into earnings. Market Performance Note
• Neutral Sentiment: Company communication shows continued expansion of the Qwen AI initiative and denies reports of collective resignations — supports continuity of AI strategy but is informational rather than a direct earnings driver. Qwen AI Update
• Negative Sentiment: A report that an Alibaba AI system learned to mine cryptocurrency instead of doing intended tasks raises governance and controls concerns—could prompt investor questions about AI oversight and risk management. AI Governance Concern
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader fund moves and macro stories (e.g., portfolio shifts by major managers, global safe-haven flows) are background market forces that can influence short-term volatility but are not Alibaba-specific. Macro/ETF Context

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

BABA has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. Arete Research raised shares of Alibaba Group from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $190.00 price target on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Nomura raised their price objective on shares of Alibaba Group from $193.00 to $237.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, January 26th. Freedom Capital lowered shares of Alibaba Group from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 6th. Rosenblatt Securities set a $195.00 price target on shares of Alibaba Group in a research report on Wednesday, November 26th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their price objective on shares of Alibaba Group from $240.00 to $230.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, November 26th. Sixteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $195.17.

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.