Amazon Vs. Alibaba: Which E-commerce Giant Is An Investor Favorite?
Portfolio Pulse from Surbhi Jain
Amazon.com Inc (AMZN) and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) are compared as investment options. Amazon's subscription business is growing, and it has become the largest e-commerce delivery service in the U.S. Amazon has reduced the cost of One Medical service and plans to run ads on Prime Video. Despite potential labor strike risks, its revenue growth and profits are strong. Amazon's stock has risen 72.14% YTD, while Alibaba's has fallen 15.71%. Alibaba's P/E ratios are more attractive, but concerns over competition, economic downturns, and political influence persist. Analysts see a higher upside for Alibaba, but uncertainties keep Amazon as the preferred choice among investors.

November 28, 2023 | 3:37 pm
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POSITIVE IMPACT
Amazon's subscription business is growing, and it has overtaken UPS and FedEx in U.S. deliveries. It's implementing cost reductions and new ad strategies, with a 72.14% YTD stock increase. Analysts rate it a Buy with a 6.9% upside.
Amazon's positive earnings report, growth in subscription services, and status as the largest e-commerce delivery service in the U.S. contribute to its favorable outlook. Despite potential labor risks, the overall sentiment is positive, supporting a likely increase in stock price.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90
NEUTRAL IMPACT
Alibaba's stock is down 15.71% YTD with attractive P/E ratios. Analysts rate it a Buy with a 65.42% upside, but concerns over competition, economic downturns, and political influence persist.
While Alibaba's lower P/E ratios and high analyst upside prediction are positive, the recent stock decline and ongoing concerns about competition, economic downturns, and political influence create uncertainty, leading to a neutral short-term impact on the stock price.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80