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On Tuesday, Barclays (LON:BARC) issued a recommendation encouraging investors to consider Chinese internet and technology stocks over concerns about the impact of tariffs on U.S. goods. The firm highlighted that the Chinese tech and internet companies they cover have minimal exposure to the U.S. market. Pinduoduo (NASDAQ:PDD), with the highest exposure, has only an estimated 2% of its Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) tied to the U.S. In 2024, PDD reported approximately $700 billion in GMV within China, while Temu's GMV was about $50 billion, with the U.S. contributing around 30%, equating to $15 billion in U.S. GMV. For deeper insights into Chinese tech stocks and comprehensive analysis, InvestingPro offers detailed research reports covering over 1,400 top stocks globally.
Alibaba (NYSE:BABA), known for its cross-border e-commerce business AliExpress, has an even smaller U.S. presence than PDD. Other significant internet companies like JD.com (JD) and Meituan (UW) have no U.S. exposure at all. JD.com, currently trading at an attractive P/E ratio of 11.85, has demonstrated solid financial health with $158.8 billion in revenue and healthy cash flows that sufficiently cover interest payments. In the tech product sector, companies such as BYD (SZ:002594) (OW) and Xiaomi (OTC:XIACF) (OW) do not sell their New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), smartphones, or electronics/appliances in the U.S. Despite BYD selling over 4 million NEVs last year, none were sold in the U.S., and the company has no plans to enter the U.S. market in the foreseeable future. Xiaomi also has no presence in the U.S. market and does not intend to sell products there.
Barclays suggests that the ongoing tariff war may lead China to boost domestic consumption through additional stimulus, benefiting these leading Chinese tech and internet companies. The firm acknowledges that investors often react quickly to sell during volatile and uncertain times. However, Barclays posits that upon reflection, these Chinese companies may appear more attractive since they are largely insulated from the tariff dispute. The risk-reward proposition for these firms is becoming increasingly appealing following the recent sell-off in the market.
The research firm's favored stocks in this sector include Alibaba, JD.com, Pinduoduo, Trip.com (TCOM), BYD, and Xiaomi, which they believe could benefit from the current economic climate.
In other recent news, JD.com has caught the attention of several prominent analysts following its strong fourth-quarter earnings report. The company reported a revenue of RMB 347 billion, marking a 13.4% increase year over year, which surpassed Bernstein's and consensus estimates. This robust performance has led Benchmark to raise its price target for JD.com to $58, citing the company's successful trade-in program and improvements in core categories and ecosystems. Similarly, Bernstein analysts increased their price target to $54, emphasizing JD.com's ability to exceed revenue expectations and maintain a promising growth trajectory.
Citi has maintained its Buy rating on JD.com with a $56 price target, highlighting the company's significant $5 billion share buyback plan as a sign of confidence in its long-term strategy. Bank of America also initiated a 1% position in JD.com, expressing optimism about the company's potential to benefit from Chinese government stimulus policies. Despite concerns about stable margins, JD.com's impressive profit growth of 36% year over year has reinforced analyst confidence.
These developments reflect a positive outlook from multiple analyst firms, suggesting that JD.com is well-positioned for continued growth. Investors are keenly watching JD.com's strategic initiatives, including its aggressive user base expansion and enhanced logistics capabilities, as key factors driving its success. As the company navigates the evolving e-commerce landscape, the recent analyst ratings and price target adjustments indicate a strong belief in JD.com's future prospects.
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