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Alibaba remains a central focus of institutional conviction, specifically maintaining its position on the Goldman Sachs APAC Conviction List with a target price of US$186 and an expected recovery in EPS driven by cloud expansion. The company is pivoting aggressively toward an 'AI agentic era,' centering its growth strategy on Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) workflows and its Model-as-a-Service (MaaS) roadmap. Key technological advancements include the launch of the Qwen3.7-Max for long-horizon execution and the scaling of proprietary T-Head silicon via the Zhenwu H890 accelerator. These internal developments occur against a backdrop of stabilizing US-China relations, marked by reciprocal tariff frameworks and high-level communication established during recent bilateral summits. While the broader Chinese market has faced pressure from a sluggish property sector, the Information Technology and Growth segments have outperformed, providing a supportive environment for Alibaba’s tech-centric expansion. Investors remain cautious of broader market risks, including rising US Treasury yields and high concentration in global AI stocks, but view Alibaba’s development of autonomous agent workflows and cloud APIs as a key differentiator.

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GS TMT International Weekly Update

Goldman Sachs·Jun 23, 2026

This report covers the recent ~30% decline in Alibaba shares due to competitive pressures and analyzes the potential impact of WeChat's AI agent on Tencent's operating margins. It also highlights diverging margin loan dynamics in the Korean and Taiwanese equity markets.

1H26 Review: China Internet Sentiment Worsens, Token Pricing, Tencent vs BABA and China AI Value Chain

Goldman Sachs·Jun 29, 2026

This report details the 1H26 deterioration in sentiment toward Chinese Internet ADRs and outlines a shift in investor preference toward the China AI Value Chain and hard-tech infrastructure. Tencent has emerged as the preferred large-cap pick over Alibaba amid evolving cloud and AI competition.

Transformational Innovation Opportunities Artificial Intelligence

UBS·Jun 22, 2026

UBS maintains a constructive view on Chinese tech, favoring semiconductors and hardware equipment over internet platforms. This stance is driven by robust domestic capex expansion and government-led localization initiatives.

Navigating China Internet and AI Models

Goldman Sachs·Jun 9, 2026

This report reassesses five key investor debates in the China AI landscape, highlighting a preference for Cloud & Data Center sub-sectors and specific AI model companies like MiniMax.

Alibaba Key Highlights Chairman CEO Letter Alibaba Cloud Summit

Goldman Sachs·May 21, 2026

Alibaba's Cloud Summit highlighted a strategic shift toward an AI agent-driven ecosystem, backed by the new Qwen3.7-Max model and an integrated MaaS platform. Goldman Sachs maintains a Buy rating, citing potential cloud revenue acceleration and significant MaaS ARR targets of Rmb30bn by FY27E.

Alibaba Group Asia Communacopia Technology Key Takeaways

Goldman Sachs·May 20, 2026

Goldman Sachs reiterates its Buy rating on Alibaba, highlighting that AI-driven cloud growth and the scaling of the Bailian MaaS platform are key catalysts for an expected 32%-54% EPS recovery in FY27-FY28.

Investing in China: Steadier Ties Stronger Fundamentals

UBS·May 28, 2026

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Goldman Sachs·May 20, 2026

Alibaba and Tencent CY1Q26 Results Review

UBS·May 14, 2026

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