On September 9, Alibaba's shares traded on the U.S. stock market experienced a notable upswing, climbing by 4.8%. The share price soared to $148, marking a fresh high not seen since November 2021. As of the third quarter of 2025, the stock has witnessed an impressive cumulative gain of nearly 30%. Moreover, since the dawn of this year, it has skyrocketed by over 76%. Driven by a positive outlook on the company's future prospects, Barclays has substantially increased Alibaba's target price, raising it from $145 to $190.