Amazon vs. Alibaba: Growth Stock Showdown in 2025
Amazon (AMZN) and Alibaba (BABA) continue to draw comparisons as e-commerce and cloud computing giants, but their stock trajectories tell divergent stories. While Amazon boasts a historic 226,000% return since its 1997 IPO, Alibaba’s 30% gain since 2014 pales in comparison. Yet 2025 has flipped the script: Alibaba’s U.S.-listed shares surged nearly 50% year-to-date, while Amazon treads water.
Revenue growth reveals another layer. Amazon’s Q2 sales jumped 13% YoY, outpacing Alibaba’s 7% uptick. Both companies are doubling down on AI and cloud infrastructure—sectors increasingly intertwined with blockchain and decentralized finance. Their rivalry mirrors the broader tech race where traditional growth metrics collide with emerging digital asset opportunities.
