Why is ALIBABA stock price going up?
Bulls say
AI and cloud growth
Acceleration in AI-driven cloud services, supported by the MaaS platform scaling and scope for API price increases, can drive higher cloud revenue and margin expansion.
In-house chip strategy
Rising adoption of in-house inferencing chips alongside a mix of self-built and leased infrastructure can lower computing costs and improve cloud margins, with a potential chip spin-off unlocking additional shareholder value.
Quick commerce profitability
Order mix shifts toward higher-value categories and synergies with Taobao and Tmall can narrow quick commerce losses and push the business toward breakeven.
Profitability pressure from investments
Heavy promotional, R&D, and quick commerce investments for AI initiatives are widening operating losses and putting pressure on adjusted profit margins.
Accounting changes affecting growth visibility
New accounting treatment for merchant subsidies may make merchant-related growth appear weaker than underlying spending, complicating interpretation of revenue recovery.
Demand and growth uncertainty
Mixed headline results and cloud growth that fell short of expectations, combined with subdued consumer spending, create uncertainty about near-term revenue momentum.
