1. I upgrade Alibaba to a 'Strong Buy' with a one-year target price of $174; 2. Driven by growth in AI, cloud computing, and government subsidies; 3. Management plans substantial CAPEX in AI and cloud computing, enhancing future growth prospects.
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1. Alibaba's stock has shown a strong bullish momentum in YTD; 2. The cloud segment reported 33% YoY growth in EBITA; 3. The international segment showed 32% YoY growth and increased geographic diversification; 4. Expected to deliver 12%-14% EPS growth in the next two fiscal years.
➀ Apple has partnered with Alibaba to provide AI features for the domestic version of iPhone users, according to The Information.
➁ The two companies have jointly developed AI features for domestic use that have been submitted for review by domestic authorities.
➂ Apple tested various AI models from Chinese developers starting in2023 and initially chose Baidu as the main partner, but the cooperation was canceled due to Baidu's failure to meet Apple's standards.
1. Despite recent underperformance, Alibaba's low valuation and strong cash position make it attractive; 2. China's 4.5% GDP growth and stimulus efforts support recovery; 3. Alibaba's stock chart shows signs of stabilization, and buying call options is attractive due to low implied volatility.
1. Alibaba sells Intime, marking a shift from its New Retail initiative to focus on core e-commerce, booking a $1.3bn loss. 2. The sale indicates New Retail's failure, with Alibaba likely to dispose of more non-core assets like Sun Art and Fresh Hippo. 3. Weak Chinese consumer demand and intense competition contribute to Alibaba's strategic shift; we remain bearish on Alibaba. 4. Recommend focusing on PDD for its low-cost leadership and global growth potential, especially through its Temu platform.
1. Alibaba's restructuring continues with the formation of the Alibaba E-commerce Business Group; 2. Despite efforts, Alibaba's financials remain weak with minimal revenue growth and declining adjusted EBITA; 3. Market multiples are improving with BABA's TTM P/E ratio dropping significantly.
1. Alibaba's stock has surged almost 60% since the author's buy recommendation in February; 2. The recent Keynesian economic stimulus measures have triggered a significant market squeeze; 3. The options market indicates a Gamma squeeze, suggesting the rally may be nearing an end.
1. I reiterate my buy rating for Alibaba due to its bullish momentum and completion of the 3-year regulatory rectification process. 2. Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group is a long-term growth catalyst, leveraging AI and expanding global e-commerce, driving significant revenue growth. 3. Technical analysis confirms a strong bullish trend with price targets around $119, supported by increasing trading volume and MACD indicators.
1. Alibaba's Q1 earnings showed mixed results with 4% revenue growth and a 27% decrease in bottom line; 2. The company's strong cash position and low debt are positives; 3. Ali Cloud is gaining market share domestically and investing heavily to compete globally; 4. AI and international expansion efforts are promising but still unprofitable; 5. Despite risks, Alibaba's strong balance sheet and potential for growth make it a strong buy.
➀ Alibaba's stock surged 4.6% pre-market after completing a three-year整改. ➁ The company faced regulatory scrutiny and a hefty fine for垄断 practices. ➂ Now, Alibaba faces new challenges with competitors like Pinduoduo and TikTok gaining momentum.
➀ Alibaba successfully completed a three-year regulatory overhaul, ending a challenging period following an antitrust fine in 2021. ➁ The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) confirmed Alibaba's compliance and stopped the 'choose one of two' practice. ➂ The conclusion of the investigation is positive for Alibaba, though it still faces challenges such as sluggish growth and intense competition in China's e-commerce sector.
➀ Alibaba's AI investments are yielding significant returns, with most AI-driven products generating revenue upon launch. ➁ Alibaba Cloud's AI product revenue growth is triple-digit, and public cloud revenue is double-digit. ➂ AI tools at Alibaba International have over 500,000 merchant users, with daily API calls exceeding 50 million.