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Goldman Sachs Highlights Stocks to Buy, Including Alibaba and Ulta Beauty

Goldman Sachs analysts recommend buying Alibaba (64% EPS growth by 2027), Ulta Beauty (market share gains), Burlington Stores (strong margins), Viking Holdings (resilient pricing), and Aecom (undervalued despite AI concerns).

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Published Sep 6, 2026, 4:02 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$BABABullishMed
01

Why it matters

Analyst upgrades with specific EPS targets can prompt re‑rating by other firms and trigger trading activity.

02

Market read

The recommendations target mid‑cap stocks across sectors, offering potential trade ideas for investors seeking growth catalysts.

03

What to watch

Regulatory risks for Alibaba and macro‑economic headwinds for US retailers could limit gains.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 7/10Timing: immediate

Background

Goldman Sachs published a list of stocks it deems attractive, providing fresh EPS forecasts and buy recommendations.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$BABABullishMedium confidence
Context

Goldman Sachs forecasts Alibaba EPS recovery of 64% FY2027 and 33% FY2028, a new analyst projection.

Expected impact

Mid-term price appreciation expected.

Evidence & confidence

Analyst upgrade with specific EPS targets can drive buying interest.

$ULTABullishMedium confidence
Context

Goldman Sachs calls Ulta Beauty a strong buy after recent earnings, citing over‑penalization.

Expected impact

Short‑term rally possible.

Evidence & confidence

Analyst buy rating with valuation view can trigger price move.

$BURLNeutralLow confidence
Context

Goldman highlights Burlington Stores as a buying opportunity despite mixed quarterly results.

Expected impact

Limited impact, modest upside.

Evidence & confidence

Mixed results reduce catalyst strength.

$VIKBullishMedium confidence
Context

Goldman recommends Viking Holdings despite a 20% share decline, citing pricing strength.

Expected impact

Potential rebound over weeks.

Evidence & confidence

Analyst confidence in pricing may attract buyers.

$ACMBearishLow confidence
Context

Goldman notes Aecom faces AI‑related valuation pressure, implying a negative outlook.

Expected impact

Downside risk in near term.

Evidence & confidence

Critique without new positive catalyst.

Market effects

Sector

AI and cloud growth expectations boost Chinese e‑commerce and US retail sectors.

Regional

Positive outlook for US consumer discretionary and Chinese tech exposure.

Global

Analyst calls may influence global fund allocations to these stocks.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Skeptics may argue valuations are already stretched and AI concerns could outweigh upside.

Key entities

  • Research Firm
    Goldman Sachs

    Provider of the analyst recommendations.

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