Alibaba (BABA) CFO Hong Xu Sells 389,000 Shares

Hong Xu, the Chief Financial Officer of Alibaba Group Holding Limited, sold 175,054 shares of the company on June 25, 2026. The shares were sold at an average price of $12.15 each, amounting to a total transaction value of approximately $2.13 million. This sale was not part of a pre-planned trading program.

Other Institutional Activity in Alibaba

JPMorgan Chase & Co reduced its stake in Alibaba by 1,156,020 shares, leaving it with 20,491,140 shares valued at approximately $2.5 billion, reflecting a 5.3% decrease. Primecap Management Co/CA/ also trimmed its holdings by 255,120 shares, bringing its total to 18,722,316 shares worth about $2.35 billion, marking a 1.3% decrease. UBS Group AG cut its position by 88,644 shares, ending with 10,621,236 shares valued at $1.33 billion, showing a 0.8% decrease. In contrast, HSBC Holdings PLC increased its stake by 527,049 shares to 9,122,953 shares, valued at approximately $1.14 billion, representing a 6.1% increase.

Alibaba Group Holding Limited Stock Down 13.4%

Shares of NYSE:BABA traded near $94.81 on Monday. Alibaba has a market capitalization of approximately $227.6 billion and a P/E ratio of 14.63. The company's forward P/E is 10.46, and it has a beta of 0.46, indicating lower volatility compared to the broader market. The stock's 52-week range is between $91.99 and $192.67, with a 50-day moving average of $126.30 and a 200-day moving average of $148.22.

Recent Earnings

Alibaba reported revenue of about $1.02 trillion, with a revenue growth rate of 2.9%. The company's net margin stands at 10.12%, and its return on equity is 9.22%. Alibaba's earnings per share (EPS) is $6.48. The next earnings report is expected on August 28, 2026.

Dividend

Alibaba pays an annual dividend rate of $1.05 per share, yielding 1.11%. The dividend payout ratio is 17.12%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Alibaba Group Holding Limited

On June 25, 2026, several Alibaba insiders sold shares. Hong Xu, the CFO, sold 175,054 shares. Siying Yu, the General Counsel, sold a total of 20,274 shares, with some transactions occurring at an average price of $12.10. Jiang Fan, CEO of Business Group, sold 13,579 shares at $12.10. Additionally, Jiang Fang, the Chief People Officer, sold 14,654 shares, with some transactions at $12.09.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On May 15, 2026, Susquehanna maintained its buy rating on Alibaba with a price target of $185. Barclays also maintained a buy rating with a target of $195 on May 14, while Mizuho echoed the same target and rating. The consensus among analysts is a strong buy, with an average target price of $190.02 based on 39 analyst opinions.

About Alibaba Group Holding Limited

Alibaba Group Holding Limited is a leading e-commerce company headquartered in Hangzhou, China. It operates through multiple segments, including Alibaba China E-Commerce Group, Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group, and Cloud Intelligence Group. The company offers a range of services such as digital retail platforms, global e-commerce, cloud services, and logistics solutions. Alibaba was founded in 1999 and is led by CEO Mr. Zeming Wu, employing over 131,000 people.

Bottom Line

Hong Xu's recent sale of Alibaba shares is a notable insider transaction, though not part of a pre-planned sale. Investors often watch insider sales for clues about executive confidence in the company's future. However, it's important to remember that these transactions can occur for many reasons. Alibaba remains a significant player in the e-commerce and technology sectors, with its stock performance and analyst ratings reflecting ongoing interest in its growth potential.