China's latest economic stimulus is making waves across global markets. Following a bold series of moves by the People's Bank of China (PBoC), which included:
- Slashing the reserve requirement ratio (RRR) for banks
- Reducing key repo rates
Accordingly, an influx of liquidity is expected to hit the country's financial system. The goal? Inject approximately $140 billion into the economy and encourage more lending to boost growth.
While there's been some volatility following this news, certain U.S.-listed Chinese stocks remain hot picks for analysts. Here's a closer look at three large-cap stocks with strong upside potential, alk are currently rated a Buy by analysts.
Trip.com: Ready To Soar 42% As China's Travel Boom Takes Off
Source: Benzinga Stock Report – TCOM
First on the list is Trip.com Group (NASDAQ:TCOM), China's largest online travel agency. The stock has soared over 43% in the past year, with a remarkable 44% year-to-date gain.
Analysts are particularly optimistic about Trip.com's potential as China's travel sector rebounds, with passport penetration still low in the country. With international travel ramping up, Trip.com is expected to see higher-margin growth.
Analysts predict the stock could rise between $56 and $72 over the next 12 months, with an average target of $64 — representing an impressive 42.21% upside.
JD.com: Delivering A 37% Upside With E-Commerce Dominance
Source: Benzinga Stock Report – JD
Next up is JD.com (NASDAQ:JD), one of China's leading e-commerce platforms.
JD.com's strength lies in its extensive logistics and fulfillment infrastructure, which has driven its 22% gain so far this year.
Analysts are bullish on JD's future, estimating a price range of $28 to $47, with an average target of $37.50. This suggests the stock could see a potential 36.97% upside over the next year, positioning it as another strong pick in the sector.
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Alibaba: The Commerce Giant Poised For A 30% Leap
Source: Benzinga Stock Report – BABA
Rounding out the list is Alibaba Group (NYSE:BABA) (NYSE:BABAF), a titan in the global e-commerce space.
While Alibaba has faced challenges in recent years, its diverse business operations — from online marketplaces to cloud computing — continue to attract analyst interest. The stock is up 21% year-to-date and analysts are forecasting a 12-month price target range of $85 to $130, averaging at $107.50. This implies an upside of 29.78%, making Alibaba a solid long-term bet.
As China's economic engine shifts into high gear with the latest stimulus package, these three large-cap stocks — Trip.com, JD.com and Alibaba — are positioned to capitalize on the country's recovery and growth.
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