Equity Profile

BABA

Alibaba Group Holding Limited

Consumer DiscretionaryBroadline Retail$270.3B

May13Wed

Post-Earnings Recap

ReportedQ4-2026Pre-Market5:30 AM EDT

Alibaba Misses on EPS, Stock Up 8.18%

Metric	Actual	Expected	Surprise
EPS	$0.09	$5.74	-91.02%
Revenue	—	$247.1B	—

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Alibaba Misses on EPS, Stock Up 8.18%

Key Numbers

Metric	Actual	Expected	Surprise
EPS	$0.09	$5.74	-91.02%
Revenue	—	$247.1B	—

Management Commentary

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What It Means

Alibaba's earnings report showed a significant miss on EPS, which is concerning for investors. However, the stock reacted positively, rising by 8.18%. This increase may be attributed to market sentiment or other factors not directly related to the earnings results.

Company Snapshot

Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) is a leading e-commerce and technology company based in China, operating in the consumer discretionary sector. It plays a significant role in online retail, cloud computing, and digital entertainment, making it a key player in the evolving landscape of consumer spending and technology adoption.

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

Earnings per share (EPS) is a crucial indicator of profitability and is closely watched by investors.

$5.74

Revenue

Total revenue gives insight into the company's sales performance and market demand.

$247.1B

Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

Original Pre-Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

63%

Avg EPS Surprise

-7.14%

Avg Stock Reaction

+1.26%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q3-2026, Alibaba reported an EPS of $1.03, significantly missing the estimate of $1.73, which led to a 7.09% drop in stock price the following day. The company has faced challenges in meeting analyst expectations recently.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Analysts expect Alibaba to report a rebound in earnings and revenue for Q4-2026, with a consensus EPS of $5.74. However, given the recent earnings miss, there is caution among investors regarding the company's ability to meet these expectations.

Bull Case

If Alibaba can deliver strong EPS and revenue figures, it may signal a turnaround in its operational performance, boosting investor confidence and stock price.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company fails to meet expectations again, it could further erode investor trust and lead to a significant decline in stock value.

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

$5.74

Earnings per share (EPS) is a crucial indicator of profitability and is closely watched by investors.

Revenue

$247.1B

Total revenue gives insight into the company's sales performance and market demand.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

Will Alibaba's EPS exceed the consensus estimate of $5.74?

A strong EPS figure would indicate improved profitability and could restore investor confidence after recent misses.

How does Alibaba's revenue of $247.1B compare to the consensus?

Revenue performance is critical for assessing market demand and the company's growth trajectory.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The consensus may be overly optimistic about Alibaba's ability to rebound, given the recent earnings miss and ongoing market challenges.

Supporting Evidence

Recent earnings history shows significant volatility, with several misses impacting investor sentiment.

The options market is pricing in a 6.13% move, which suggests uncertainty that may not be fully reflected in analyst estimates.

Key Risk

If EPS comes in below $5.74, it could signal deeper issues within the company's operations.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The market is closely watching Alibaba's ability to rebound from recent earnings misses and demonstrate solid growth.

Bull Confirmed If

Delivering an EPS of $5.74 or higher with revenue exceeding $247.1B would confirm the bull case.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $5.74 and revenue falling short of $247.1B would support the bear case.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±6.13%

Historical Avg

±6.1%

In line with history

The options market is pricing in a potential move of about 6.13% in either direction following the earnings report.

Options are pricing ±6.1% while BABA has averaged ±6.1% over the last 8 prints — setup is roughly in line with history.

Detail

ATM IV

0.8%

30d HV

37.8%

Calls (10.2M)P/C Ratio: 0.33Puts (3.0M)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Alibaba beats expectations, history suggests the stock could see an average one-day move of +2.91%, confirming a positive turnaround narrative.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may experience muted movement as investors await more clarity from management.

Miss

A miss could lead to a decline in stock price, with historical patterns indicating an average one-day drop of +2.91%.

Preparation

Congressional Activity

House & Senate STOCK Act disclosures over the trailing 6 months.

Trades

2 buys·0 sells

Members

House only

Est. Notional

$51,002.00–$115,000.00

disclosed dollar ranges

Most Active Members

D-CAGilbert CisnerosRep.
2

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on Alibaba's strategies to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
2Insights into consumer spending trends and how they are affecting sales.
3Details on any new initiatives or partnerships that could drive revenue growth.
4Management's outlook on the competitive landscape and market challenges.
5Clarification on how Alibaba plans to address recent earnings misses.

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Company Snapshot

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

Earnings per share (EPS) is a crucial indicator of profitability and is closely watched by investors.

$5.74

Revenue

Total revenue gives insight into the company's sales performance and market demand.

$247.1B

Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

Original Pre-Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

63%

Avg EPS Surprise

-7.14%

Avg Stock Reaction

+1.26%

Last Quarter Recap

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Bull Case

If Alibaba can deliver strong EPS and revenue figures, it may signal a turnaround in its operational performance, boosting investor confidence and stock price.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company fails to meet expectations again, it could further erode investor trust and lead to a significant decline in stock value.

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

$5.74

Earnings per share (EPS) is a crucial indicator of profitability and is closely watched by investors.

Revenue

$247.1B

Total revenue gives insight into the company's sales performance and market demand.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

Will Alibaba's EPS exceed the consensus estimate of $5.74?

A strong EPS figure would indicate improved profitability and could restore investor confidence after recent misses.

How does Alibaba's revenue of $247.1B compare to the consensus?

Revenue performance is critical for assessing market demand and the company's growth trajectory.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The consensus may be overly optimistic about Alibaba's ability to rebound, given the recent earnings miss and ongoing market challenges.

Supporting Evidence

Recent earnings history shows significant volatility, with several misses impacting investor sentiment.

The options market is pricing in a 6.13% move, which suggests uncertainty that may not be fully reflected in analyst estimates.

Key Risk

If EPS comes in below $5.74, it could signal deeper issues within the company's operations.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The market is closely watching Alibaba's ability to rebound from recent earnings misses and demonstrate solid growth.

Bull Confirmed If

Delivering an EPS of $5.74 or higher with revenue exceeding $247.1B would confirm the bull case.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $5.74 and revenue falling short of $247.1B would support the bear case.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±6.13%

Historical Avg

±6.1%

In line with history

The options market is pricing in a potential move of about 6.13% in either direction following the earnings report.

Options are pricing ±6.1% while BABA has averaged ±6.1% over the last 8 prints — setup is roughly in line with history.

Detail

ATM IV

0.8%

30d HV

37.8%

Calls (10.2M)P/C Ratio: 0.33Puts (3.0M)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Alibaba beats expectations, history suggests the stock could see an average one-day move of +2.91%, confirming a positive turnaround narrative.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may experience muted movement as investors await more clarity from management.

Miss

A miss could lead to a decline in stock price, with historical patterns indicating an average one-day drop of +2.91%.

Preparation

Congressional Activity

House & Senate STOCK Act disclosures over the trailing 6 months.

Trades

2 buys·0 sells

Members

House only

Est. Notional

$51,002.00–$115,000.00

disclosed dollar ranges

Most Active Members

D-CAGilbert CisnerosRep.
2

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on Alibaba's strategies to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
2Insights into consumer spending trends and how they are affecting sales.
3Details on any new initiatives or partnerships that could drive revenue growth.
4Management's outlook on the competitive landscape and market challenges.
5Clarification on how Alibaba plans to address recent earnings misses.