EBITDA for Alibaba (BABA)
According to Alibaba's latest reported financial statements, the company's current EBITDA (TTM) is $132.37B USD. EBITDA stands for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. It is a common proxy for operating cash generation that strips out non-cash charges (depreciation and amortization) and capital structure effects (interest, taxes). Useful for comparing companies with different leverage and asset bases — see operating income and net income for fully GAAP figures.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
BABA
Currently viewingEBITDASwitch metric
TTM (last 4 quarters)
$132.37B
YoY change
+11.4%
5Y CAGR
-3.1%
Peak year (2021)
$217.96B
Cumulative EBITDA
$1.59T
EBITDA history chart for Alibaba (BABA) from 2007 to 2025
EBITDA history table for Alibaba (BABA) from 2007 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | EBITDA | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $182.67B | +11.4% | ||
| 2024 | $164.01B | +7.1% | ||
| 2023 | $153.11B | +19.4% | ||
| 2022 | $128.23B | -41.2% | ||
| 2021 | $217.96B | +1.7% | ||
| 2020 | $214.25B | +54.7% | ||
| 2019 | $138.49B | +9.9% | ||
| 2018 | $125.99B | +63.6% | ||
| 2017 | $76.99B | -14.9% | ||
| 2016 | $90.46B | +128.6% | ||
| 2015 | $39.58B | +29.1% | ||
| 2014 | $30.65B | +142.9% | ||
| 2013 | $12.62B | +95.0% | ||
| 2012 | $6.47B | +291.2% | ||
| 2011 | $1.65B | +37.9% | ||
| 2010 | $1.20B | -2.5% | ||
| 2009 | $1.23B | +42.4% | ||
| 2008 | $863.61M | +167.8% | ||
| 2007 | $322.54M | — |
EBITDA values are taken from Alibaba's reported income statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in CNY as filed.
Analysis
The 2025 reading of Alibaba (BABA) EBITDA is $182.67B – grew 11.4% year-over-year.
Alibaba EBITDA compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is -3.1%, sustaining 3 straight years of year-over-year growth.
Between 2021 and 2025, Alibaba EBITDA declined 16.2%, falling from $217.96B to $182.67B.
Across the available history, EBITDA reached its high of $217.96B in 2021 and its low of $322.54M in 2007.
Among 8 Consumer Cyclical peers, Alibaba (BABA) ranks 1st; the peer median for EBITDA is $13.20B.
Alibaba EBITDA by Year
Alibaba EBITDA 2025: $182.67B
Alibaba EBITDA in 2025 was $182.67B, grew 11.4% from 2024.
Alibaba EBITDA 2024: $164.01B
Alibaba EBITDA in 2024 was $164.01B, grew 7.1% from 2023.
Alibaba EBITDA 2023: $153.11B
Alibaba EBITDA in 2023 was $153.11B, grew 19.4% from 2022.
Alibaba EBITDA 2022: $128.23B
Alibaba EBITDA in 2022 was $128.23B, plunged 41.2% below 2021.
Alibaba EBITDA 2021: $217.96B
Alibaba EBITDA in 2021 was $217.96B.
See more financial history for Alibaba (BABA).
Sector peers — EBITDA
Companies in the same sector as Alibaba, ranked by their latest EBITDA.
| Company | EBITDA | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) | $165.34B | Consumer Cyclical |
| PDD Holdings Inc. (PDD) | $92.05B | Consumer Cyclical |
| The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) | $24.29B | Consumer Cyclical |
| McDonald's Corporation (MCD) | $14.64B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) | $11.76B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) | $10.69B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) | $9.22B | Consumer Cyclical |
| The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX) | $8.55B | Consumer Cyclical |
Frequently asked questions
What is Alibaba's EBITDA?
- Latest reported EBITDA for Alibaba (BABA) is $132.37B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Alibaba EBITDA changed year-over-year?
- Alibaba (BABA) EBITDA changed +11.4% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Alibaba EBITDA?
- Alibaba (BABA) EBITDA compound annual growth rate is -3.1% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Alibaba EBITDA hit its highest annual value?
- Alibaba EBITDA reached its highest annual value of $217.96B in 2021.
What was Alibaba EBITDA in 2024?
- Alibaba (BABA) EBITDA in 2024 was $164.01B.
What was Alibaba EBITDA in 2025?
- Alibaba (BABA) EBITDA in 2025 was $182.67B.
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