BI Asset Management Fondsmaeglerselskab A S Decreases Stake in Alibaba Group Holding Limited $BABA

BI Asset Management Fondsmaeglerselskab A S trimmed its position in shares of Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA) by 4.9% during the third quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 101,893 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock after selling 5,249 shares during the quarter. BI Asset Management Fondsmaeglerselskab A S’s holdings in Alibaba Group were worth $18,211,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Primecap Management Co. CA raised its holdings in shares of Alibaba Group by 0.7% in the 2nd quarter. Primecap Management Co. CA now owns 20,764,276 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $2,354,877,000 after purchasing an additional 140,579 shares in the last quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC increased its holdings in Alibaba Group by 8.0% in the second quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC now owns 5,267,441 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $597,381,000 after buying an additional 390,883 shares during the last quarter. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in Alibaba Group in the second quarter valued at $527,243,000. Discerene Group LP lifted its holdings in Alibaba Group by 0.6% during the 2nd quarter. Discerene Group LP now owns 2,985,487 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $338,584,000 after buying an additional 18,400 shares during the last quarter. Finally, American Century Companies Inc. boosted its position in shares of Alibaba Group by 10.7% during the 2nd quarter. American Century Companies Inc. now owns 2,539,055 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $287,954,000 after acquiring an additional 245,970 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 13.47% of the company’s stock.

Alibaba Group Stock Performance

Shares of Alibaba Group stock opened at $157.56 on Friday. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $158.89 and its 200-day simple moving average is $153.26. Alibaba Group Holding Limited has a 12 month low of $95.73 and a 12 month high of $192.67. The stock has a market capitalization of $376.16 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.76, a PEG ratio of 3.47 and a beta of 0.39. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.23, a current ratio of 1.46 and a quick ratio of 1.46.

More Alibaba Group News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Jefferies reaffirmed a Buy on BABA while only trimming its price target slightly to $225, signaling continued analyst confidence in Alibaba’s fundamentals and multi-year growth outlook. Why Jefferies Still Sees Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) as a Compelling Buy for 2026
• Positive Sentiment: Alibaba Cloud is getting high‑visibility deployments (Milano‑Cortina Winter Olympics) that showcase enterprise AI/cloud capabilities and could help drive higher-margin cloud revenue and international credibility. Alibaba Cloud Powers Milano Cortina Olympics AI
• Positive Sentiment: Founding leadership visibility — Jack Ma visited the Qwen AI team ahead of a consumer AI app rollout for Chinese New Year — which may accelerate product focus and PR momentum for Alibaba’s AI push. Jack Ma Visits Qwen Team Before Alibaba’s AI App Enters Chinese New Year Battle
• Positive Sentiment: Regulatory/share structure clarity — Alibaba reported minimal share issuance and confirmed its public float in the January filing, reducing near‑term dilution risk. Alibaba Reports Minimal Share Issuance and Confirms Public Float in January 2026 Monthly Return
• Neutral Sentiment: Cainiao automation (RoboVans) is being expanded — a potential long‑term cost saver but one that requires upfront capex and execution, so near‑term margins/cash flow impact is mixed. Alibaba Bets On Cainiao RoboVans As Automation And Valuation Draw Focus
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary and bull-case writeups highlight attractive valuation versus growth and reiterate catalysts, but they largely echo existing bullish narratives rather than introducing new catalysts. Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA): A Bull Case Theory
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst/street coverage pieces and “where is Alibaba headed” articles summarize diverging estimates after the recent rally — useful for context but not immediate catalysts. Where is Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) Headed According to the Street?

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research firms recently weighed in on BABA. Zacks Research cut Alibaba Group from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Tuesday, October 14th. Jefferies Financial Group cut their price objective on shares of Alibaba Group from $231.00 to $225.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Rosenblatt Securities set a $195.00 target price on shares of Alibaba Group in a report on Wednesday, November 26th. Freedom Capital downgraded shares of Alibaba Group from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 6th. Finally, Wall Street Zen cut shares of Alibaba Group from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Friday, November 28th. Eighteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $195.17.

Alibaba Group 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.