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AMZN·Amazon.com, Inc.

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-. (-.%)
After Hours
High
$251.03
Open
$249.55
Market Cap
2639.15B
52W High
$278.56
Low
$244.41
P. Close
$245.33
P/E
29.07
52W Low
$196.00
Fwd P/E
135.45
DailyIQ Est.
$332.40
Technical Score (1D)
73
BUY
News Sentiment
67
BULLISH
Amazon remains significantly cheaper than Walmart and Costco on a key valuation metric, a gap attributed to its higher operating leverage and lower cost structure. This lower valuation, however, is tempered by differing growth expectations, so traders should monitor Amazon’s earnings guidance and inventory metrics for signs of valuation compression or expansion. HSBC has named Amazon as an earnings pick for the upcoming season, citing robust revenue growth and a diversified business model, which signals confidence ahead of the Q4 results. The upcoming Q4 earnings release will be a key watch item, as guidance updates could confirm or challenge the current valuation narrative. On July 13, UK regulators will bring Amazon Web Services under direct financial oversight, requiring AWS to report financials directly to UK authorities and potentially raising compliance costs. The new oversight could affect AWS revenue growth and operational costs, so investors should track AWS quarterly disclosures for any changes in reporting structure or regulatory penalties. Amazon has also announced a 4 % increase in its North American data‑center pipeline, driven by growing demand from hyperscalers, which could strengthen AWS’s competitive position and support long‑term infrastructure strategy. While AWS recorded its fastest growth in 15 quarters, free cash flow collapsed 95 %, raising concerns about liquidity and capital allocation; management commentary on cash‑flow recovery will be critical to watch. Together, these developments suggest that Amazon’s valuation, earnings outlook, regulatory environment, and capital deployment decisions will shape its near‑term performance, so keeping an eye on Q4 earnings, AWS compliance costs, and data‑center expansion progress is essential.
Earnings Summary
Amazon.com, Inc. operates a multifaceted business centered around online and physical retail, advertising, and subscription services, serving a global customer base. The company’s core value proposition lies in providing a vast selection of consumer products and digital content, alongside cloud computing infrastructure through Amazon Web Services (AWS). In the most recent four quarters, Amazon’s revenue rose from $167.7 B in Q2 2025 to $180.2 B in Q3 2025 and then to $213.4 B in Q4 2025, reflecting a strong top‑line acceleration, while EPS moved from $1.68 in Q2 2025 to $1.95 in Q3 2025 (a beat) and then to $1.95 in Q4 2025 (a miss against a $2.01 estimate). The company beat estimates in three of the last four quarters, but the Q4 miss and the Q1 2026 miss of $1.56 versus a $1.67 estimate suggest a tightening earnings rhythm. Historically, Amazon has shown a pattern of revenue growth that outpaces EPS gains, with recent quarters highlighting a decoupling between top‑line expansion and profitability. Recent news highlights the deployment of the 396‑satellite Leo constellation, the launch of Alexa+ Agentic Ads, and a deepened partnership with Anthropic, all of which signal aggressive diversification into satellite broadband and AI‑driven cloud services that could create new revenue streams; the company also issued a $25 B bond to fund AI infrastructure, raising questions about debt levels. Investors should watch for the Q2 2026 earnings guidance, particularly AWS revenue and satellite regulatory approvals, as well as the impact of the new bond issuance on capital allocation and debt profile.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$1.23$1.45$1.67$1.89$2.11Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$1.81 - -
Q1'26$1.67$1.56-6.4%
Q4'25$2.01$1.95-2.9%
Q3'25$1.56$1.95+25.2%
Q2'25$1.33$1.68+26.1%
Q1'25$1.36$1.59+17.1%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$146.7B$166.1B$185.6B$205.1B$224.5BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$200.2B - -
Q1'26$180.8B$181.5B+0.4%
Q4'25$215.6B$213.4B-1.0%
Q3'25 - $180.2B -
Q2'25 - $167.7B -
Q1'25 - $155.7B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

AMZN Stock Snapshot

AMZN is currently trading at $245.70, giving Amazon.com, Inc. a market cap of 2639.15B and a P/E ratio of 29.1. Today's range spans $244.41–$251.03, with shares opening at $249.55 and moving up $0.37 (0.2%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 73/100 (BUY) with a news sentiment reading of 67/100.

Over the past year AMZN has traded between $196.00 and $278.56 - the current price is +25.4% off the 52-week low and -11.8% from the high. 77 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $312.91 (range $207.00–$370.00), implying upside of +27.4%.

Cross-sector analysis highlights AMZN as a bullish outlier even among its mega-cap Consumer Cyclical peers - 73/100 technical score, BUY signal, bullish sentiment (67/100), price $245.70 (in the middle of its 52-week range in $196.00–$278.56). The current P/E ratio stands at 29.1. At 2639.15B in capitalization, relative strength at this scale typically signals either sector leadership or a stock-specific earnings catalyst on the horizon - either way, the setup argues for attention rather than indifference.

The 52-week range of $196.00–$278.56 tells the structural story: AMZN has demonstrated it can hold ground at the low end and extend meaningfully at the high. At $245.70 and in the middle of its 52-week range, the stock is in territory where momentum-driven capital tends to press positions rather than take profits — especially when news sentiment (67/100, bullish) isn't providing a reason to rotate out.