Analysts are showing growing confidence in European and Chinese tech stocks as they outperform the S&P 500 (SPX). Many believe that easing trade tensions and supportive government policies are boosting these markets. Here are five Chinese and European stocks catching positive attention. Wall Street analysts have rated all of them as Strong Buys. Plus, each stock holds a Smart Score of eight or higher, suggesting it could outperform the market.
Alibaba (BABA): First on the list is Alibaba, a Chinese e-commerce giant that has jumped about 56% in 2025, driven by AI advancements and stronger operations. The company’s December quarter results also impressed investors, with solid growth in its domestic e-commerce business and strong performance from its Cloud Intelligence unit.
- Rating: Strong Buy
- Target Price: $165.31, implying 24.75% upside potential
- Smart Score: “Perfect 10”
Li Auto (LI): Li Auto, a Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, continues to attract bullish views from most analysts. Recently, the company began mass production of its in-house developed SiC (silicon-carbide) modules, preparing for the launch of new BEVs later this year. The stock has climbed over 28% year-to-date.
- Rating: Strong Buy
- Target Price: $31.92, implying 3.87% upside potential
- Smart Score: “Perfect 10”
NetEase (NTES): This is a Chinese gaming and Internet services company. NetEase reported better-than-expected Q4 2024 earnings recently. The stock is up 11.8% year-to-date due to strong performance in its online gaming segment, successful new game launches, and steady growth in its cloud and education services.
- Rating: Strong Buy
- Target Price: $115.83, implying 16.16% upside potential
- Smart Score: eight
NatWest Group (NWG): This is a banking and financial services organization headquartered in the United Kingdom. NWG stock has risen over 19% year-to-date, driven by strong financial performance, a favorable interest rate environment boosting profit margins, and positive analyst upgrades enhancing investor confidence.
- Rating: Strong Buy
- Target Price: 519.22p, implying 9.29% upside potential
- Smart Score: “Perfect 10”
Barclays (GB:BARC): Barclays is a British multinational bank that offers retail, corporate, and investment banking services worldwide. The stock has risen over 18% year-to-date, driven by strong earnings, cost-cutting measures, and investor optimism about its restructuring plan.
- Rating: Strong Buy
- Target Price: 361.11p, implying 17% upside potential
- Smart Score: “Perfect 10”
Wall Street’s Take
Using the TipRanks Stock Comparison tool, let’s see how these five companies stack up against each other.
