Jack Ma Urges Alibaba to Embrace Competition, Highlights Growth Opportunities
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 11 2024
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Source: Benzinga
Jack Ma's Insights on Competition: Jack Ma emphasized the importance of market forces and competition for Alibaba's growth, acknowledging that challenges are expected as no company can maintain dominance indefinitely.
Financial Performance and Market Challenges: Alibaba reported a 4% year-on-year revenue growth but missed analyst expectations, with net income dropping 29% due to intense domestic competition and external factors like U.S. semiconductor sanctions affecting its AI initiatives.
Analyst Views on PDD
Wall Street analysts forecast PDD stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for PDD is 146.39 USD with a low forecast of 118.00 USD and a high forecast of 167.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
11 Analyst Rating
7 Buy
4 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 106.020
Low
118.00
Averages
146.39
High
167.00
Current: 106.020
Low
118.00
Averages
146.39
High
167.00
About PDD
PDD Holdings Inc. is a multinational commerce company that owns and operates a portfolio of businesses. The Company is focused on bringing businesses and people into the digital economy, which benefits local communities and small businesses from improved productivity and new opportunities. The Company has built a network of sourcing, logistics, and fulfillment capabilities that support its underlying businesses. Its Pinduoduo platform provides buyers with a comprehensive selection of value-for-money merchandise and fun and interactive shopping experiences. The Temu, a global e-commerce platform which brings together buyers, merchants, manufacturers, and brands from around the world, offers a selection of merchandise in product categories such as apparel, electronic appliances, household goods, sports and fitness, tools and home improvement, and pet supplies.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
