Nomura Optimistic About Alibaba's T-Head IPO Prospects
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 1d ago
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Source: seekingalpha
- IPO Outlook: Nomura's analysis suggests that Alibaba's (BABA) T-Head chip business is likely to pursue an IPO, which could enhance Alibaba's market value in the near term, indicating a growing market interest in its chip operations.
- Changing Market Dynamics: Although Alibaba previously shielded its chip business from outside attention due to geopolitical risks, the stabilizing US-China relations and T-Head's rapidly expanding client base may increasingly draw external focus, potentially leading to its independent listing.
- Upgraded Performance Expectations: Nomura reiterated its Buy rating on Alibaba and raised its price target to $237, reflecting analysts' confidence in the company's growth potential, particularly in the AI and cloud computing sectors.
- Strong Stock Performance: Alibaba's shares have doubled over the past 52 weeks and are up 18% year-to-date, demonstrating strong market recognition of its business model and future growth, with the potential IPO further solidifying this trend.
Analyst Views on BABA
Wall Street analysts forecast BABA stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for BABA is 203.66 USD with a low forecast of 172.00 USD and a high forecast of 230.00 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.
14 Analyst Rating
13 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 171.370
Low
172.00
Averages
203.66
High
230.00
Current: 171.370
Low
172.00
Averages
203.66
High
230.00
About BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd is an investment holding company mainly engaged in the provision of technology infrastructure and marketing platforms. The Company operates its business through nine segments. The China Commerce Retail segment is engaged in the China commerce retail business. The China Commerce Wholesale segment is mainly engaged in the operation of 1688.com. The Cloud Intelligence segment provides cloud services. The International Commerce Retail segment provides customer management services, sales of goods and logistics services. The International Commerce Wholesale segment is mainly engaged in the operation of Alibaba.com. The Cainiao Represents Logistics Services segment provides fulfilment services. The Local Services segment’s revenue includes platform commissions, logistics services revenue. The Digital Media and Entertainment segment engages in the operation of Youku and Alibaba. The All Others segment is mainly engaged in the Sun Art, Freshippo and other business.
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.
