Alibaba: This Is The Buying Moment I've Been Waiting For

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China's massive stimulus package has bolstered Alibaba stock, spurring a potential breakout above the critical $90 resistance zone.Alibaba's profitability growth inflection from FY2026 has been lifted...

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Read on to find out more.</p></li></ul><p class=\"t-img-caption\"><img src=\"https://community-static.tradeup.com/news/84b6aeab08dc480ef3a214462aadfcfd\" alt=\"Robert Way\" title=\"Robert Way\" tg-width=\"750\" tg-height=\"500\"/><span>Robert Way</span></p><h2 id=\"id_47514386\">China Unleashes A Massive Stimulus Package</h2><p>Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA) investors have likely received the jolt they were waiting for as BABA stock attempted to break out above the critical $100 zone. BABA has already surged over its $90 resistance zone, as Chinese equities were bolstered by the &#34;bazooka&#34; stimulus measures initiated by the PBOC (China&#39;s central bank).</p><p>In a significant move, the PBOC unleashed a flurry of measures, including &#34;interest-rate cut, lower capital requirements for banks, and special funds to buy stocks and facilitate buybacks.&#34; The bullish signaling by China&#39;s central bank regulators suggests the Chinese government is committed to achieving its 5% GDP growth target for 2024. However, uncertainties remain for its trajectory in 2025. In addition, the ongoing stress in China&#39;s banking, real estate, and local government finances has not been decisively resolved. Hence, these structural issues could hamper a more sustained improvement in the market&#39;s perception of Chinese equities. The market will likely scrutinize whether the Chinese authorities would follow up with more demand-side measures and additional fiscal stimulus to bolster investor sentiments.</p><h2 id=\"id_2384628707\">Alibaba Stock: Turnaround Already Underway</h2><p>In my previous BABA article, I downgraded the stock as I anticipated prolonged challenges that could spur a more optimistic recovery for China&#39;s e-commerce leader. I assessed that Alibaba must first resolve &#34;underlying challenges.&#34; However, the debilitating decline in China&#39;s real estate market has continued to hamper a more sustained turnaround in China&#39;s consumer spending. In addition, the weak employment outlook has also weakened my assessment of BABA&#39;s overall thesis, leading to my previous downgrade.</p><p>Notwithstanding my caution, I assess that BABA&#39;s increasingly constructive buying sentiments suggest the tide seems to have turned decisively. The firm commitment demonstrated by the Chinese authorities to bolster its ability to attain its GDP growth target has also improved the market&#39;s confidence in Chinese equities. While uncertainties relating to whether additional fiscal or demand-side boosts still exist, BABA isn&#39;t priced at a significant premium. Hence, I assess the risk/reward in BABA remains highly attractive, lifting the clarity over its forward earnings profile.</p><h2 id=\"id_2236196882\">Alibaba: Profitability Growth Inflection More Likely</h2><p class=\"t-img-caption\"><img src=\"https://community-static.tradeup.com/news/79b0b560541f097586482606fd94e9a8\" alt=\"Alibaba estimates (TIKR)\" title=\"Alibaba estimates (TIKR)\" tg-width=\"640\" tg-height=\"384\"/><span>Alibaba estimates (TIKR)</span></p><p>In addition, Alibaba&#39;s profitability growth estimates are expected to bottom out in FY2025 (year ending March 2025) before a growth inflection through FY2027. The significant improvement in BABA&#39;s buying momentum (from &#34;D+&#34; to &#34;B+&#34;) suggests the market is increasingly confident that the company could meet its growth targets.</p><p>Therefore, I assess that this week&#39;s mega stimulus package announced by the Chinese authorities has likely spurred a significant improvement in investor confidence. The market is likely more confident in Alibaba&#39;s earnings estimates, corroborating an anticipated bottom in FY2025.</p><p>Alibaba&#39;s ability to execute a sustained turnaround shouldn&#39;t be dismissed. Notwithstanding current geopolitical risks affecting a more aggressive valuation re-rating, Alibaba&#39;s core commerce growth prospects remain tied to the health of the Chinese consumer.</p><p>As a result, investors are likely more confident in its recovery, as recent survey results suggest &#34;69% of SME decision-makers are more optimistic about their growth opportunities.&#34; In addition, the recent growth caution by Pinduoduo (PDD) likely indicates that the competitive efforts executed by Alibaba have started to pay off. Hence, it has likely compelled PDD to revise its sales and investment strategy to cope with the challenges of a more competitive BABA. Investors must note that Alibaba has a significant profitability moat (&#34;A+&#34; profitability grade) to compete more aggressively with its keen rivals if needed.</p><h2 id=\"id_3264249235\">Is BABA Stock A Buy, Sell, Or Hold?</h2><p class=\"t-img-caption\"><img src=\"https://community-static.tradeup.com/news/34dbf4424c2e824d4b561eae85f0be55\" alt=\"BABA price chart (weekly, medium-term) (TradingView)\" title=\"BABA price chart (weekly, medium-term) (TradingView)\" tg-width=\"640\" tg-height=\"394\"/><span>BABA price chart (weekly, medium-term) (TradingView)</span></p><p>As seen above, BABA has soared over the $90 resistance zone that previously saw steep selling pressure in May 2024. The stock has also exhibited robust recovery characteristics of a higher-low and higher-high price structure, underpinned by its &#34;B+&#34; momentum grade.</p><p>BABA&#39;s forward adjusted PEG ratio of 1.13 is more than 25% below its sector median, corroborating its relative undervaluation. As a result, I assess that the significantly improved market sentiments have a solid fundamental foundation supported by a relatively attractive valuation.</p><p>Notwithstanding my optimism, investors must remain cautious and assess whether the government could follow through with additional fiscal and demand-side stimulus. The market seems to have reflected some optimism on the possibility, leading to potential disappointment if the government fails to execute accordingly.</p><p>Also, BABA&#39;s $100 zone is assessed as a critical resistance zone that must be decisively breached for its bullish thesis to reassert itself. A failure to retake that level convincingly could discourage more momentum investors from returning, potentially leading to another steep pullback.</p><p><em>Rating: Upgrade to Buy.</em></p><p><em>Important note: Investors are reminded to do their due diligence and not rely on the information provided as financial advice. Consider this article as supplementing your required research. Please always apply independent thinking. 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Read on to find out more.Robert WayChina Unleashes A Massive Stimulus PackageAlibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA) investors have likely received the jolt they were waiting for as BABA stock attempted to break out above the critical $100 zone. BABA has already surged over its $90 resistance zone, as Chinese equities were bolstered by the \"bazooka\" stimulus measures initiated by the PBOC (China's central bank).In a significant move, the PBOC unleashed a flurry of measures, including \"interest-rate cut, lower capital requirements for banks, and special funds to buy stocks and facilitate buybacks.\" The bullish signaling by China's central bank regulators suggests the Chinese government is committed to achieving its 5% GDP growth target for 2024. However, uncertainties remain for its trajectory in 2025. In addition, the ongoing stress in China's banking, real estate, and local government finances has not been decisively resolved. Hence, these structural issues could hamper a more sustained improvement in the market's perception of Chinese equities. The market will likely scrutinize whether the Chinese authorities would follow up with more demand-side measures and additional fiscal stimulus to bolster investor sentiments.Alibaba Stock: Turnaround Already UnderwayIn my previous BABA article, I downgraded the stock as I anticipated prolonged challenges that could spur a more optimistic recovery for China's e-commerce leader. I assessed that Alibaba must first resolve \"underlying challenges.\" However, the debilitating decline in China's real estate market has continued to hamper a more sustained turnaround in China's consumer spending. In addition, the weak employment outlook has also weakened my assessment of BABA's overall thesis, leading to my previous downgrade.Notwithstanding my caution, I assess that BABA's increasingly constructive buying sentiments suggest the tide seems to have turned decisively. The firm commitment demonstrated by the Chinese authorities to bolster its ability to attain its GDP growth target has also improved the market's confidence in Chinese equities. While uncertainties relating to whether additional fiscal or demand-side boosts still exist, BABA isn't priced at a significant premium. Hence, I assess the risk/reward in BABA remains highly attractive, lifting the clarity over its forward earnings profile.Alibaba: Profitability Growth Inflection More LikelyAlibaba estimates (TIKR)In addition, Alibaba's profitability growth estimates are expected to bottom out in FY2025 (year ending March 2025) before a growth inflection through FY2027. The significant improvement in BABA's buying momentum (from \"D+\" to \"B+\") suggests the market is increasingly confident that the company could meet its growth targets.Therefore, I assess that this week's mega stimulus package announced by the Chinese authorities has likely spurred a significant improvement in investor confidence. The market is likely more confident in Alibaba's earnings estimates, corroborating an anticipated bottom in FY2025.Alibaba's ability to execute a sustained turnaround shouldn't be dismissed. Notwithstanding current geopolitical risks affecting a more aggressive valuation re-rating, Alibaba's core commerce growth prospects remain tied to the health of the Chinese consumer.As a result, investors are likely more confident in its recovery, as recent survey results suggest \"69% of SME decision-makers are more optimistic about their growth opportunities.\" In addition, the recent growth caution by Pinduoduo (PDD) likely indicates that the competitive efforts executed by Alibaba have started to pay off. Hence, it has likely compelled PDD to revise its sales and investment strategy to cope with the challenges of a more competitive BABA. Investors must note that Alibaba has a significant profitability moat (\"A+\" profitability grade) to compete more aggressively with its keen rivals if needed.Is BABA Stock A Buy, Sell, Or Hold?BABA price chart (weekly, medium-term) (TradingView)As seen above, BABA has soared over the $90 resistance zone that previously saw steep selling pressure in May 2024. The stock has also exhibited robust recovery characteristics of a higher-low and higher-high price structure, underpinned by its \"B+\" momentum grade.BABA's forward adjusted PEG ratio of 1.13 is more than 25% below its sector median, corroborating its relative undervaluation. As a result, I assess that the significantly improved market sentiments have a solid fundamental foundation supported by a relatively attractive valuation.Notwithstanding my optimism, investors must remain cautious and assess whether the government could follow through with additional fiscal and demand-side stimulus. The market seems to have reflected some optimism on the possibility, leading to potential disappointment if the government fails to execute accordingly.Also, BABA's $100 zone is assessed as a critical resistance zone that must be decisively breached for its bullish thesis to reassert itself. A failure to retake that level convincingly could discourage more momentum investors from returning, potentially leading to another steep pullback.Rating: Upgrade to Buy.Important note: Investors are reminded to do their due diligence and not rely on the information provided as financial advice. Consider this article as supplementing your required research. Please always apply independent thinking. 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