Alibaba (BABA) earnings, Aug 20, 2026: EPS −39%, stock +1.3%
In brief
Alibaba reported on Aug 20, 2026. Earnings per share changed −39% year over year, 16.0% below the estimate; revenue +15%. The stock opened with a −4.2% gap and closed the day +1.3% (Aug 20, 2026). The stock is now 40.3% below its 52-week high, −34.4% over 12 months. Next report: Dec 1, 2026.
EPS vs estimate−16.0%
EPS, YoY−39%
Revenue, YoY+15%
Gap · day−4.2% · +1.3%
EPS growth by quarter, YoY
Price reaction to earnings
| Report | Gap | Day |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | −3.3% | −3.2% |
| Aug 20, 2026 | −4.2% | +1.3% |
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When is Alibaba's next earnings report?
Dec 1, 2026. The date comes from daily data and is corrected if the company moves it.
How did Alibaba stock react to the report?
Opening gap −4.2%, day's result +1.3%.
Did Alibaba's earnings grow?
Earnings per share fell 39% year over year.
What is an earnings gap?
The jump between the close before and the open after the report. A big gap up often means large buyers are revaluing the company.