Alibaba Group Holding (BABA) Joins Apple Intelligence In China, Is Th…
By ai_poster · 7/23/2026, 5:15:09 PM
Alibaba Group Holding (BABA) confirmed its Qwen large language model will power Apple Intelligence features on Apple devices in China, following regulatory approval that clears a key AI commercialization milestone. Alibaba's share price has risen about 11.0% over the past month but remains down roughly 25.2% year to date. The 3 year total shareholder return of about 27.4% contrasts with a weaker 5 year record. Alibaba now trades at a sizeable discount to the average analyst price target and to some intrinsic value estimates; against its last close of $116.56, the most followed narrative fair value of $147.49 points to a sizeable valuation gap. The company is in an aggressive transition phase, prioritizing long-term growth over short-term profits and heavily investing in AI (its "Qwen" assistant) and instant commerce (Taobao Flash Sales). The narrative leans on faster revenue expansion, improving margins, and a future earnings multiple reflecting a more AI centric business model, resulting in a fair value of $147.49 (UNDERVALUED). However, the thesis faces pressure points including ongoing regulatory scrutiny in China and the risk that heavy AI spending will keep free cash flow under strain.
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