Alibaba (BABA – Research Report), the Consumer Cyclical sector company, was revisited by a Wall Street analyst today. Analyst Joyce Ju from Bank of America Securities reiterated a Buy rating on the stock and has a $150.00 price target.
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Joyce Ju’s rating is based on Alibaba’s strategic focus on cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) as key growth areas. The company has seen significant growth in AI-related products, with triple-digit revenue increases consistently over multiple quarters. With management committing to substantial investments in cloud and AI infrastructure, as well as AI native applications, Alibaba is poised to benefit from the expanding demand in these sectors.
Moreover, Alibaba’s Taobao Tmall platform has returned to profitability, driven by increased revenue growth and improved operational efficiency. The company’s disciplined spending and the adoption of digital marketing tools have contributed to this turnaround. With a positive outlook for AI technology integration and a strong valuation, Joyce Ju reaffirms a Buy rating for Alibaba, expecting continued growth and profitability in the coming years.
In another report released today, J.P. Morgan also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $170.00 price target.