Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) Earnings History
Earnings Pressure20 years of earnings data (2007–2026) · 5-year EPS trend is negative
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Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) Earnings Overview
As of June 21, 2026, Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $103.59B, reflecting -17.9% year-over-year growth. The company earned $43.08 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 10.1%.
Looking at the long-term picture, BABA's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at -4.3%, signaling declining earnings. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $150.58B in fiscal 2021.
Alibaba Group Holding Limited maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 39.8%, operating margin of 5.8%, and net margin of 10.1%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including JD ($19.63B net income, 1.5% margin), PDD ($97.84B net income, 22.7% margin), AMZN ($90.80B net income, 10.8% margin), BABA has outperformed on profitability metrics. Compare BABA vs JD →
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BABA Historical Earnings Data (2007–2026)
20 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $103.59B | -20.4% | $59.66B | $44.00 | 10.1% | 5.8% |
| 2025 | $130.11B | +62.6% | $140.91B | $53.60 | 13.1% | 14.1% |
| 2024 | $80.01B | +9.9% | $113.35B | $31.36 | 8.5% | 12.0% |
| 2023 | $72.78B | +16.9% | $100.35B | $27.44 | 8.4% | 11.6% |
| 2022 | $62.25B | -58.7% | $69.64B | $22.72 | 7.3% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | $150.58B | +0.8% | $89.68B | $54.72 | 21.0% | 12.5% |
| 2020 | $149.43B | +70.0% | $91.43B | $62.72 | 29.3% | 17.9% |
| 2019 | $87.89B | +37.1% | $57.08B | $33.52 | 23.3% | 15.1% |
| 2018 | $64.09B | +46.7% | $69.31B | $24.56 | 25.6% | 27.7% |
| 2017 | $43.67B | -38.9% | $48.05B | $19.60 | 27.6% | 30.4% |
| 2016 | $71.46B | +194.5% | $29.10B | $34.00 | 70.7% | 28.8% |
| 2015 | $24.26B | +4.1% | $23.14B | $9.68 | 31.8% | 30.4% |
| 2014 | $23.32B | +173.3% | $24.92B | $10.00 | 44.4% | 47.5% |
| 2013 | $8.53B | +101.8% | $14.41B | $28.56 | 24.7% | 41.8% |
| 2012 | $4.23B | +187.7% | $5.01B | $1.84 | 21.1% | 25.0% |
| 2011 | $1.47B | +45.1% | $1.54B | $0.64 | 26.4% | 27.6% |
| 2010 | $1.01B | -12.3% | $1.07B | $0.32 | 26.1% | 27.7% |
| 2009 | $1.15B | +19.3% | $1.14B | $0.48 | 38.4% | 38.0% |
| 2008 | $968M | +340.0% | $804M | $0.32 | 44.7% | 37.2% |
| 2007 | $220M | - | $268M | $0.08 | 16.1% | 19.7% |
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BABA — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BABA stock.
What is BABA earnings per share (EPS)?
BABA trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $43.08, reflecting -17.9% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is -4.3%. Complete EPS history from 2007 to 2026 is available in the table on this page.
What is Alibaba Group Holding Limited's net income?
Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) trailing twelve-month net income is $103.6B as of 2026. Earnings declined -17.9% year-over-year. Alibaba Group Holding Limited has been profitable for 20 consecutive years.
Is BABA profitable?
Yes, BABA is profitable with a TTM net income of $103.6B and a net profit margin of +10.1%. Alibaba Group Holding Limited has generated profits for 20 consecutive years.
What is BABA's earnings growth rate?
BABA compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: -17.9%, 3-Year: +17.0%, 5-Year: -4.3%, 10-Year: +2.6%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 2007 to 2026.
What are BABA's profit margins?
Alibaba Group Holding Limited net profit margin is +10.1%, operating margin is +5.8%, and gross margin is +39.8%. Margins are within a typical range for the sector. Return on Equity is +9.4%.
Is BABA growing earnings?
BABA earnings are declining — EPS fell -17.9% year-over-year. TTM net income dropped to $103.6B. This contrasts with the 5-year CAGR of -4.3%.
What was BABA's best earnings year?
Alibaba Group Holding Limited's highest annual net income on record is $150.6B, achieved in fiscal year 2021. Earnings history on this page spans 2007 to 2026 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were BABA's earnings last quarter?
BABA's most recent reported quarter was Q4 2026. Net income was $25.5B with diluted EPS of $10.40. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.