Alibaba Stock Soars on AI Ambitions: BABA’s 2025 Surge and What’s Next
Alibaba’s stock has been on a strong upswing in recent weeks, capped by a dramatic jump around September 24, 2025. After CEO Eddie Wu’s AI announcement, BABA shares spiked nearly 8% in a single session, reaching about $176 per share benzinga.com. In Hong Kong, Alibaba’s stock likewise leapt over 7%, hitting HK$171.5 – the highest level in almost four years benzinga.com. This surge continues a robust upward trend: the U.S.-listed shares have roughly doubled from their lows, now up ~85–90% year-to-date benzinga.com. By comparison, the NYSE Composite is only up ~12% in 2025 benzinga.com, highlighting Alibaba’s extraordinary rebound. This momentum reflects both improving sentiment and technical strength. Benzinga’s stock rankings rate Alibaba favorably on Momentum, Growth and Value, noting a “favorable price trend in the short, medium and long terms” benzinga.com. Indeed, the stock’s recent climb has carried it above key resistance levels to multi-year highs, suggesting strong bullish momentum. Short-term traders have piled in following bullish news, and even long-term investors are returning as confidence builds in Alibaba’s direction. The question now is whether these gains are sustainable or if the stock has run ahead of fundamentals – an issue we examine further below.