Foster Group 13F: New $220K Stake in Alibaba (BABA)

Foster Group took a brand-new position in Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA on the NYSE), purchasing 2,047 shares worth about $220,134. The move was revealed in a Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 13, 2026. Because this was a new buy, the firm started from scratch with zero prior shares.

What Changed in Foster Group's Alibaba Position

The newly disclosed stake gives Foster Group a fresh holding in the e-commerce and technology giant. In 13F reports, institutional investors detail their equity holdings at the close of a quarter. These filings are backward-looking and may not reflect the fund's exact current holdings today.

Other Institutional Activity in Alibaba

Other major investment firms were also active with Alibaba stock. Primecap Management Company reduced its holdings by 110,458 shares, ending with 18,611,306 shares worth about $2,030,679,609. UBS Group AG trimmed its stake by 56,294 shares to hold 10,565,232 shares valued at approximately $1,152,772,469. Dodge & Cox Inc. grew its holdings by 40,661 shares, ending with 9,957,970 shares worth about $1,086,514,112. HSBC Holdings PLC grew its holdings by 489,264 shares, a 5.3% increase to finish with 9,634,384 shares valued at roughly $1,051,207,644. Morgan Stanley boosted its stake by 1,274,988 shares, a 20.8% increase to hold 7,419,507 shares worth about $809,542,413.

Alibaba Group Holding Limited Stock Down 1.8%

Alibaba shares recently traded around $109.15 as of October 16, 2026. The stock sits below its 50-day moving average of $115.37 and the 200-day moving average of $129.33. Over the past 52 weeks, the shares have traded as low as $91.99 and as high as $182.50.

Recent Earnings

Alibaba generated trailing-twelve-month revenue of $1,044,970,995,712 with earnings of $4.13 per share. The firm posted a net profit margin of 7.0% and a return on equity of 6.4%. Its next earnings report is expected on November 24, 2026.

Dividend

The company offers a dividend yield of 0.94% with a payout ratio of 25.4%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Wall Street firms have kept a close eye on the stock. On August 21, 2026, JP Morgan maintained an Overweight rating and raised its price target to $210.00 from $205.00. On the same day, Barclays kept an Overweight rating while lifting its target to $200.00 from $195.00. Susquehanna maintained a Positive rating on August 28, 2026, moving its target to $190.00 from $185.00. Citigroup maintained a Buy rating on October 8, 2026, with a target of $193.00. Later, on October 12, 2026, JP Morgan maintained an Overweight rating with a target of $200.00. Across the broader analyst community, the stock holds a consensus strong buy recommendation and a mean price target of $186.17.

About Alibaba Group Holding Limited

Alibaba Group Holding Limited operates technology infrastructure and digital commerce platforms, connecting merchants, brands, and consumers across China and international markets. The company runs major online retail marketplaces, logistics networks, and cloud computing services.

Bottom Line

Investors will look toward Alibaba's upcoming earnings report on November 24, 2026, for fresh clues on revenue and cloud growth. Institutional filings like Foster Group's offer a helpful look at where professional money managers put their capital during the period.