Goldman Sachs Forecasts Risks of U.S. Investment in Alibaba (BABA)

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Apr 17, 2025
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Key Takeaways:

  • Goldman Sachs highlights potential forced divestment of up to $800 billion in Chinese equities by U.S. investors.
  • Alibaba (BABA, Financial) could face delisting risks from U.S. exchanges amidst escalating U.S.-China tensions.
  • Wall Street analysts forecast a promising upside for Alibaba's stock, with an average price target suggesting a 48.56% increase.

Goldman Sachs has issued a warning that the intensifying tensions between the United States and China could compel U.S. investors to divest up to $800 billion from Chinese equities. Notably, Alibaba (BABA) stands as a potential target for delisting from American stock exchanges, underscoring the significant financial risks involved. With approximately 7% of Chinese American Depositary Receipts currently held by U.S. institutions, this situation demands close scrutiny.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast: A Promising Outlook

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Wall Street analysts are casting an optimistic outlook for Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA, Financial) according to one-year price targets from 38 analysts. The average target price is pegged at $158.59, with expectations ranging from a high of $191.64 to a low of $93.53. This average price target suggests a potential upside of 48.56% from the current trading price of $106.75. For more detailed projection data, please visit the Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) Forecast page.

In terms of brokerage consensus, Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA, Financial) has an average recommendation rating of 1.7 from 43 firms, indicating an "Outperform" status. The rating scale used ranges from 1, which signifies a Strong Buy, to 5, denoting a Sell recommendation.

Moreover, based on GuruFocus estimates, the projected GF Value for Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA, Financial) over the next year stands at $107.59. This suggests a modest upside of 0.79% from its current market price of $106.75. The GF Value is a calculated reflection of the stock's fair value, derived from historical trading multiples, previous business growth records, and future performance estimates. For a more comprehensive analysis, visit the Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) Summary page.

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