It's been a volatile last 5 years for Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA), casting doubt on the future of the Chinese tech juggernaut amidst the weaker-than-expected domestic economy, loss of market share in e-commerce, increased competition in cloud
I Was Wrong On Alibaba, Stimulus Could Fuel More Gains (Rating Upgrade)
Summary
- Alibaba faces challenges such as market share loss, increased competition, and regulatory scrutiny, but recent Chinese stimulus measures have boosted its stock by over 20%.
- Despite deteriorating fundamentals, Alibaba's e-commerce and cloud segments show potential for recovery, driven by the stimulus package and improved consumer sentiment.
- Alibaba's valuation remains attractive, with a share-repurchase program and potential for 28-30% annual returns, but political risks in China warrant a cautious "Hold" rating.
- I underestimated the impact of China's economic stimulus, prompting an upgrade from "Sell" to "Hold," while favoring investments in EU/US companies with Chinese market exposure.
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