$BABA

Goldman Sachs says buy the dip in these five stocks before it's too late

Goldman Sachs recommended buying shares of Alibaba, Ulta Beauty, Burlington, Aecom, and Viking, citing attractive valuations and growth prospects. Analysts highlighted Ulta's strong positioning, Burlington's margin growth, Viking's luxury cruise market resilience, and Alibaba's expected earnings recovery. Shares of these companies have declined 7% to 20% year-to-date.

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Published Sep 5, 2026, 1:15 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$BABABullishMed
01

Why it matters

The recommendations aim to guide investors toward perceived undervalued positions, but lack new corporate disclosures.

02

Market read

Analyst buy calls can generate short‑term buying pressure, especially for stocks that have underperformed recently.

03

What to watch

Potential macro‑economic headwinds and sector rotation could limit upside despite analyst optimism.

Relevance 5/10Novelty 6/10Timing: current

Background

Goldman Sachs published a list of five stocks it deems attractive buying opportunities amid recent price declines.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$BABABullishMedium confidence
Context

Goldman Sachs recommends buying the dip in Alibaba Group, citing AI and cloud growth expectations.

Expected impact

Modest upside if dip persists.

Evidence & confidence

Analyst upgrade without new financial data; impact depends on market sentiment.

$BURLBullishMedium confidence
Context

Goldman advises buying weakness in Burlington Stores after mixed quarterly results and raised FY26 guidance.

Expected impact

Limited upside if margins hold.

Evidence & confidence

Recommendation follows earnings; no fresh numbers beyond guidance.

$ULTABullishMedium confidence
Context

Goldman urges buying the dip in Ulta Beauty, noting the stock is down ~7% YTD and may be undervalued.

Expected impact

Potential rebound if sentiment improves.

Evidence & confidence

Recommendation based on qualitative assessment, not new data.

$ACMBullishMedium confidence
Context

Goldman includes AECOM in its buy‑the‑dip list, citing concerns over AI disruption and construction‑management headwinds.

Expected impact

Modest upside if market trusts the thesis.

Evidence & confidence

Analyst view without fresh corporate disclosure.

$VIKBullishMedium confidence
Context

Goldman recommends buying Viking Holdings despite a 20% slide, highlighting geographic exposure and higher‑income demographics.

Expected impact

Potential stabilization and modest gain.

Evidence & confidence

Recommendation is qualitative; impact hinges on investor reaction.

Market effects

Highlights broader consumer discretionary and technology‑enabled services themes.

U.S. consumer‑focused stocks may see modest support.

Alibaba adds an international dimension to the list.

Counterpoint

Some investors may view the dip as a sign of deeper structural issues, especially for Viking and AECOM.

Key entities

  • Goldman Sachs

    Provides buy‑the‑dip recommendations.

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