What is Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's earnings per share (EPS)?

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BBAAY) reported diluted earnings per share of $0.80 for fiscal year 2026. EPS represents the portion of a company's net income allocated to each outstanding share of common stock and is widely used to evaluate profitability on a per-share basis.

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BBAAY) Financials

BBAAY

FY2026 annual

Revenue $148.4B +8.1% YoY

Net Income $15.0B -16.2% YoY

EPS (Diluted) $0.80 YoY not available

Operating Cash Flow $11.0B -51.0% YoY

Source SEC Filings (10-K/10-Q) Latest period FY2026, ended Mar 31, 2026 Reported May 20, 2026 Currency USD FYE March

Newest figures come from the 10-K for FY2026, filed May 20, 2026. Each column of the statement tables below links to the filing it was taken from, and every filing is listed on the BBAAY SEC filings page.

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BBAAY) reported $148.4B in revenue for fiscal year 2026, up 8.1% from the prior fiscal year. This page shows its income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 12 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).

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Revenue expansion is being absorbed by a sharp FY2026 operating-profit reversal, while weaker cash generation tightens the financing posture.

Despite FY2026 revenue growth, operating margin fell from 14.1% in FY2025 to 4.9%, indicating that additional sales did not translate into operating earnings. Gross margin stayed near 40.0%, while operating cash flow roughly halved to $11.0B, so the disruption sits below gross profit and reaches cash generation.

Total liabilities increased to $113.6B in FY2026 as the current ratio declined to 1.3x, leaving less short-term cushion. Equity rose to $153.8B, but debt-to-equity also reached 0.7x, showing the expansion was not funded solely by equity.

FY2026 dividends were $4.9B while buybacks were $1.1B, shifting the shareholder payout mix toward dividends. Together, those distributions represented about 54.3% of operating cash flow, limiting internally generated cash retained after distributions.

Financial Health Signals

Financial health score not available

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd does not currently provide enough eligible data for a peer-relative financial health score, so none is published. The signals and metrics below are current.

Piotroski F-Score Partial

3/8

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd passes 3 of 8 computable financial strength tests (1 of the nine could not be computed from available data). 2 of 4 profitability signals pass, 1 of 2 leverage/liquidity signals pass, neither operating efficiency signal passes.

Earnings Quality Mixed

0.74x

For every $1 of reported earnings, Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates $0.74 in operating cash flow ($11.0B OCF vs $15.0B net income). This mixed ratio suggests some earnings may rely on non-cash accounting items.

Interest Coverage Safe

5.12x

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd earns $5.12 in operating income for every $1 of interest expense ($7.3B vs $1.4B). This wide margin provides strong safety for debt servicing, even if earnings decline temporarily.

Key Financial Metrics

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Earnings & Revenue

None of these metrics is reported for Q4 2026.

Cash & Balance Sheet

Cash & Debt

$19.1B

YoY-4.9%

QoQ-4.9%

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd held $19.1B in cash as of Q4 2026; long-term debt is not reported for that period.

Shares Outstanding

1.86B

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd had 1.86B shares outstanding in Q4 2026.

Free Cash Flow

Not reported for Q4 2026.

Dividends Per Share

Not reported for Q4 2026.

Margins & Returns

None of these metrics is reported for Q4 2026.

Capital Allocation

None of these metrics is reported for Q4 2026.

BBAAY Income Statement

Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.

BBAAY quarterly income statement

Metric	FY2610-K	FY2510-K	FY2410-K	FY2310-K	FY2210-K	FY2110-K	FY2010-K	FY1910-K	FY1810-K	FY1710-K	FY1610-K	FY1510-K
Revenue	$148.4B+8.1%	$137.3B+5.3%	$130.3B+3.1%	$126.5B-6.0%	$134.6B+22.9%	$109.5B+52.1%	$72.0B+28.2%	$56.2B+40.7%	$39.9B+73.5%	$23.0B+46.6%	$15.7B+27.6%	$12.3B
Cost of Revenue	$89.3B+8.3%	$82.4B+1.5%	$81.2B+1.5%	$80.0B-5.9%	$85.1B+32.4%	$64.3B+61.2%	$39.9B+29.3%	$30.8B+80.7%	$17.1B+97.5%	$8.6B+62.2%	$5.3B+38.6%	$3.8B
Gross Profit	$59.1B+7.7%	$54.9B+11.6%	$49.1B+5.8%	$46.4B-6.1%	$49.5B+9.5%	$45.2B+40.8%	$32.1B+26.8%	$25.3B+10.9%	$22.8B+59.1%	$14.4B+38.6%	$10.4B+22.6%	$8.4B
R&D Expenses	$9.6B+22.5%	$7.9B+8.8%	$7.2B-12.4%	$8.3B-5.6%	$8.7B+0.1%	$8.7B+43.6%	$6.1B+9.1%	$5.6B+53.7%	$3.6B+46.3%	$2.5B+15.9%	$2.1B+24.3%	$1.7B
SG&A Expenses	$4.8B-21.3%	$6.1B+4.8%	$5.8B-5.3%	$6.1B+22.0%	$5.0B-40.3%	$8.4B+111.7%	$4.0B+7.4%	$3.7B+43.2%	$2.6B+45.6%	$1.8B+24.5%	$1.4B+13.5%	$1.3B
Operating Income	$7.3B-62.6%	$19.4B+23.7%	$15.7B+7.4%	$14.6B+33.0%	$11.0B-19.7%	$13.7B+6.0%	$12.9B+51.8%	$8.5B-23.0%	$11.1B+58.3%	$7.0B+54.7%	$4.5B+20.9%	$3.7B
Interest Expense	$1.4B+7.3%	$1.3B+20.2%	$1.1B+27.7%	$862.0M+11.4%	$774.0M+13.3%	$683.0M-6.6%	$731.0M-5.4%	$773.0M+36.1%	$568.0M+46.4%	$388.0M+28.9%	$301.0M-32.1%	$443.0M
Income Tax	$4.4B-10.8%	$4.9B+56.5%	$3.1B+37.8%	$2.3B-46.5%	$4.2B-5.3%	$4.5B+53.9%	$2.9B+17.8%	$2.5B-15.0%	$2.9B+44.9%	$2.0B+52.8%	$1.3B+26.6%	$1.0B
Net Income	$15.0B-16.2%	$17.9B+61.8%	$11.1B+4.6%	$10.6B+7.9%	$9.8B-57.3%	$23.0B+8.9%	$21.1B+61.2%	$13.1B+28.2%	$10.2B+61.0%	$6.3B-42.8%	$11.1B+183.2%	$3.9B
EPS (Basic)	$0.83-12.6%	$0.95+72.7%	$0.55+10.0%	$0.50+11.1%	$0.45-57.5%	$1.06+6.0%	$1.00+58.7%	$0.63-84.3%	$4.00+56.9%	$2.55-43.5%	$4.51+170.1%	$1.67
EPS (Diluted)	$0.80	$0.92+70.4%	$0.54+8.0%	$0.50+11.1%	$0.45-56.7%	$1.04+5.1%	$0.99	$0.62	$3.91+58.3%	$2.47-43.0%	$4.33+177.6%	$1.56
Diluted Shares (Avg)	19.23B	19.32B-5.1%	20.36B-3.6%	21.11B-3.1%	21.79B-0.9%	21.98B+3.0%	21.35B	20.99B	20.88B+1.5%	20.58B+703.2%	2.56B+2.5%	2.50B

Metric	Q4'2610-K	Q4'2510-K	Q4'2410-K	Q4'2310-K	Q4'2210-K	Q4'2110-K	Q2'2110-Q	Q4'2010-K

Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Revenue, Cost of Revenue, Gross Profit, R&D Expenses, SG&A Expenses, Operating Income, EBITDA, Interest Expense, Income Tax, Net Income, EPS (Basic), EPS (Diluted), Diluted Shares (Avg).

BBAAY Balance Sheet

BBAAY quarterly balance sheet

Metric	FY2610-K	FY2510-K	FY2410-K	FY2310-K	FY2210-K	FY2110-K	FY2010-K	FY1910-K	FY1810-K	FY1710-K	FY1610-K	FY1510-K
Total Assets	$276.8B+11.3%	$248.6B+1.7%	$244.4B-4.2%	$255.3B-4.6%	$267.5B+3.7%	$258.0B+39.1%	$185.4B+28.9%	$143.8B+25.8%	$114.3B+55.3%	$73.6B+30.3%	$56.5B+37.2%	$41.2B
Current Assets	$88.5B-4.7%	$92.9B-10.9%	$104.3B+2.6%	$101.6B+0.9%	$100.7B+2.6%	$98.2B+50.2%	$65.4B+62.3%	$40.3B-1.7%	$40.9B+55.0%	$26.4B+27.1%	$20.8B-9.3%	$22.9B
Cash & Equivalents	$19.1B-4.9%	$20.0B-41.7%	$34.4B+22.2%	$28.1B-6.1%	$30.0B-38.9%	$49.0B+5.1%	$46.7B+64.9%	$28.3B-10.9%	$31.8B+38.7%	$22.9B+47.7%	$15.5B-7.5%	$16.8B
Short-Term Investments	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0-100.0%	$768.0M+30.4%	$589.0M-9.1%	$648.0M+9.8%	$590.0M
Long-Term Investments	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0-100.0%	$6.1B+33.3%	$4.6B+0.2%	$4.6B+93.4%	$2.4B
Goodwill	$35.9B+1.9%	$35.2B-2.1%	$36.0B-7.9%	$39.0B-8.2%	$42.5B-4.8%	$44.7B+14.3%	$39.1B-1.0%	$39.5B+52.7%	$25.9B+41.9%	$18.2B+43.9%	$12.7B+87.2%	$6.8B
Total Liabilities	$113.6B+15.4%	$98.4B+8.9%	$90.3B-1.5%	$91.8B-5.2%	$96.8B+4.5%	$92.6B+51.3%	$61.2B+17.5%	$52.1B+17.7%	$44.3B+66.8%	$26.5B+49.4%	$17.8B+13.1%	$15.7B
Current Liabilities	$69.1B+15.1%	$60.0B+2.8%	$58.4B+4.0%	$56.1B-7.3%	$60.5B+5.1%	$57.6B+68.6%	$34.2B+10.4%	$30.9B+42.9%	$21.7B+59.3%	$13.6B+68.4%	$8.1B+26.1%	$6.4B
Non-Current Liabilities	$44.5B+15.8%	$38.4B+20.2%	$32.0B-10.3%	$35.6B-1.6%	$36.2B+3.5%	$35.0B+29.4%	$27.0B+27.8%	$21.2B-6.5%	$22.6B+74.7%	$12.9B+33.5%	$9.7B+4.2%	$9.3B
Total Equity	$153.8B+10.5%	$139.2B+1.8%	$136.6B-5.2%	$144.1B-3.7%	$149.6B+4.6%	$143.1B+34.1%	$106.7B+45.4%	$73.3B+25.8%	$58.3B+44.0%	$40.5B+20.4%	$33.7B+43.4%	$23.5B

Metric	Q4'2610-K	Q4'2510-K	Q4'2410-K	Q4'2310-K	Q4'2210-K	Q4'2110-K	Q2'2110-Q	Q4'2010-K
Total Assets	$276.8B+11.3%	$248.6B+1.7%	$244.4B-4.2%	$255.3B-4.6%	$267.5B+3.7%	$258.0B+39.1%	$211.2B	$185.4B+28.9%
Current Assets	$88.5B-4.7%	$92.9B-10.9%	$104.3B+2.6%	$101.6B+0.9%	$100.7B+2.6%	$98.2B+50.2%	$77.0B	$65.4B+62.3%
Cash & Equivalents	$19.1B-4.9%	$20.0B-41.7%	$34.4B+22.2%	$28.1B-6.1%	$30.0B-38.9%	$49.0B+5.1%	$44.4B	$46.7B+64.9%
Short-Term Investments	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Long-Term Investments	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Goodwill	$35.9B+1.9%	$35.2B-2.1%	$36.0B-7.9%	$39.0B-8.2%	$42.5B-4.8%	$44.7B+14.3%	$40.7B	$39.1B-1.0%
Total Liabilities	$113.6B+15.4%	$98.4B+8.9%	$90.3B-1.5%	$91.8B-5.2%	$96.8B+4.5%	$92.6B+51.3%	$66.6B	$61.2B+17.5%
Current Liabilities	$69.1B+15.1%	$60.0B+2.8%	$58.4B+4.0%	$56.1B-7.3%	$60.5B+5.1%	$57.6B+68.6%	$38.7B	$34.2B+10.4%
Non-Current Liabilities	$44.5B+15.8%	$38.4B+20.2%	$32.0B-10.3%	$35.6B-1.6%	$36.2B+3.5%	$35.0B+29.4%	$27.9B	$27.0B+27.8%
Total Equity	$153.8B+10.5%	$139.2B+1.8%	$136.6B-5.2%	$144.1B-3.7%	$149.6B+4.6%	$143.1B+34.1%	$126.3B	$106.7B+45.4%

Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Inventory, Accounts Receivable, Long-Term Debt, Retained Earnings.

BBAAY Cash Flow Statement

BBAAY quarterly cash flow statement

Metric	FY2610-K	FY2510-K	FY2410-K	FY2310-K	FY2210-K	FY2110-K	FY2010-K	FY1910-K	FY1810-K	FY1710-K	FY1610-K	FY1510-K
Operating Cash Flow	$11.0B-51.0%	$22.5B-10.9%	$25.3B-13.1%	$29.1B+29.2%	$22.5B-36.3%	$35.4B+38.7%	$25.5B+13.4%	$22.5B+12.7%	$20.0B+71.0%	$11.7B+32.4%	$8.8B+32.6%	$6.6B
Stock-Based Compensation	$1.6B-15.8%	$1.9B-25.1%	$2.6B-42.8%	$4.5B+18.7%	$3.8B-50.6%	$7.7B+70.6%	$4.5B-19.7%	$5.6B+74.5%	$3.2B+37.7%	$2.3B-6.8%	$2.5B+18.6%	$2.1B
Investing Cash Flow	-$9.8B+61.8%	-$25.6B-745.2%	-$3.0B+84.7%	-$19.7B+37.0%	-$31.3B+15.9%	-$37.3B-144.2%	-$15.3B+32.2%	-$22.5B-68.3%	-$13.4B-17.5%	-$11.4B	N/A	N/A
Financing Cash Flow	-$3.0B+71.6%	-$10.5B+29.9%	-$15.0B-56.9%	-$9.6B+6.0%	-$10.2B-321.5%	$4.6B-54.1%	$10.0B+1008.8%	-$1.1B-133.9%	$3.2B-32.1%	$4.8B	N/A	N/A
Dividends Paid	$4.9B+22.0%	$4.0B+61.2%	$2.5B	N/A	$0	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Share Buybacks	$1.1B-90.7%	$11.9B-2.8%	$12.3B+12.9%	$10.9B+12.7%	$9.7B+8084.7%	$118.0M	N/A	$1.6B	N/A	$1.9B-37.6%	$3.1B+6877.3%	$44.0M

Metric	Q4'2610-K	Q4'2510-K	Q4'2410-K	Q4'2310-K	Q4'2210-K	Q4'2110-K	Q2'2110-Q	Q4'2010-K

Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Operating Cash Flow, Depreciation & Amortization, Stock-Based Compensation, Capital Expenditures, Free Cash Flow, Investing Cash Flow, Financing Cash Flow, Dividends Paid, Share Buybacks.

BBAAY Financial Ratios

Margins and returns are percentages; the remaining ratios are unitless multiples. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.

BBAAY quarterly financial ratios

Metric	FY2610-K	FY2510-K	FY2410-K	FY2310-K	FY2210-K	FY2110-K	FY2010-K	FY1910-K	FY1810-K	FY1710-K	FY1610-K	FY1510-K
Gross Margin	39.8%-0.1pp	40.0%+2.3pp	37.7%+1.0pp	36.7%0.0pp	36.8%-4.5pp	41.3%-3.3pp	44.6%-0.5pp	45.1%-12.1pp	57.2%-5.2pp	62.4%-3.6pp	66.0%-2.7pp	68.7%
Operating Margin	4.9%-9.2pp	14.1%+2.1pp	12.0%+0.5pp	11.6%+3.4pp	8.2%-4.3pp	12.5%-5.4pp	17.9%+2.8pp	15.2%-12.6pp	27.7%-2.7pp	30.4%+1.6pp	28.8%-1.6pp	30.4%
Net Margin	10.1%-2.9pp	13.1%+4.6pp	8.5%+0.1pp	8.4%+1.1pp	7.3%-13.7pp	21.0%-8.3pp	29.3%+6.0pp	23.3%-2.3pp	25.6%-2.0pp	27.6%-43.1pp	70.7%+38.8pp	31.8%
Return on Equity	9.8%-3.1pp	12.9%+4.8pp	8.1%+0.8pp	7.3%+0.8pp	6.6%-9.5pp	16.1%-3.7pp	19.8%+1.9pp	17.8%+0.3pp	17.5%+1.8pp	15.7%-17.3pp	32.9%+16.2pp	16.7%
Return on Assets	5.4%-1.8pp	7.2%+2.7pp	4.5%+0.4pp	4.2%+0.5pp	3.7%-5.2pp	8.9%-2.5pp	11.4%+2.3pp	9.1%+0.2pp	8.9%+0.3pp	8.6%-11.0pp	19.6%+10.1pp	9.5%
Current Ratio	1.28-0.3x	1.55-0.2x	1.790.0x	1.81+0.1x	1.660.0x	1.70-0.2x	1.91+0.6x	1.30-0.6x	1.89-0.1x	1.94-0.6x	2.58-1.0x	3.58
Debt-to-Equity	0.740.0x	0.710.0x	0.660.0x	0.640.0x	0.650.0x	0.65+0.1x	0.57-0.1x	0.710.0x	0.76+0.1x	0.66+0.1x	0.53-0.1x	0.67
Asset Turnover	0.540.0x	0.550.0x	0.530.0x	0.500.0x	0.50+0.1x	0.420.0x	0.390.0x	0.390.0x	0.350.0x	0.310.0x	0.280.0x	0.30

Metric	Q4'2610-K	Q4'2510-K	Q4'2410-K	Q4'2310-K	Q4'2210-K	Q4'2110-K	Q2'2110-Q	Q4'2010-K
Current Ratio	1.28-0.3x	1.55-0.2x	1.790.0x	1.81+0.1x	1.660.0x	1.70-0.2x	1.99	1.91+0.6x
Debt-to-Equity	0.740.0x	0.710.0x	0.660.0x	0.640.0x	0.650.0x	0.65+0.1x	0.53	0.57-0.1x

Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Gross Margin, Operating Margin, Net Margin, Return on Equity, Return on Assets, Asset Turnover, FCF Margin.

Where Alibaba Group Holding Ltd Ranks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's annual revenue?

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BBAAY) reported $148.4B in total revenue for fiscal year 2026. This represents a 8.1% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.

How fast is Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's revenue growing?

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BBAAY) revenue grew by 8.1% year-over-year, from $137.3B to $148.4B in fiscal year 2026.

Is Alibaba Group Holding Ltd profitable?

Yes, Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BBAAY) reported a net income of $15.0B in fiscal year 2026, with a net profit margin of 10.1%.

What is Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's gross margin?

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BBAAY) had a gross margin of 39.8% in fiscal year 2026, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs of goods sold.

What is Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's operating margin?

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BBAAY) had an operating margin of 4.9% in fiscal year 2026, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.

What is Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's net profit margin?

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BBAAY) had a net profit margin of 10.1% in fiscal year 2026, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.

What is Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's return on equity (ROE)?

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BBAAY) has a return on equity of 9.8% for fiscal year 2026, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.

What is Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's operating cash flow?

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BBAAY) generated $11.0B in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2026, representing cash generated from core business activities.

What are Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's total assets?

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BBAAY) had $276.8B in total assets as of fiscal year 2026, including both current and long-term assets.

How much does Alibaba Group Holding Ltd spend on research and development?

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BBAAY) invested $9.6B in research and development during fiscal year 2026.

Does Alibaba Group Holding Ltd buy back shares?

Yes, Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BBAAY) spent $1.1B on share buybacks during fiscal year 2026, returning capital to shareholders by reducing shares outstanding.

How many shares does Alibaba Group Holding Ltd have outstanding?

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BBAAY) had 1.86B shares outstanding as of fiscal year 2026.

What is Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's current ratio?

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BBAAY) had a current ratio of 1.28 as of fiscal year 2026, which is considered adequate.

What is Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's debt-to-equity ratio?

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BBAAY) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.74 as of fiscal year 2026, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.

What is Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's return on assets (ROA)?

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BBAAY) had a return on assets of 5.4% for fiscal year 2026, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.

What is Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's Piotroski F-Score?

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BBAAY) has a Piotroski F-Score of 3 out of 8 computable signals; 1 of the nine could not be computed from available data, so the full-scale strength rating is not shown. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7 to 9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.

Are Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's earnings high quality?

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BBAAY) has an earnings quality ratio of 0.74x, considered mixed quality. This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.

Can Alibaba Group Holding Ltd cover its interest payments?

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BBAAY) has an interest coverage ratio of 5.12x, meaning it can comfortably cover its interest obligations. This ratio divides operating income by interest expense. Ratios above 5x indicate strong debt-servicing ability, while ratios below 2x suggest the company may face difficulty meeting interest payments if earnings decline. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.