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AMZN·Amazon.com, Inc.

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After Hours
High
$269.30
Open
$268.05
Market Cap
2864.83B
52W High
$278.56
Low
$262.07
P. Close
$265.31
P/E
31.55
52W Low
$196.00
Fwd P/E
26.67
Mean Target
$312.63
Technical Score (1D)
82
BUY
News Sentiment
56
BULLISH
Broader market sentiment, buoyed by progress in Iran-US peace talks and all-time highs, is lifting e-commerce stocks, including AMZN. Declining oil prices are a positive for Amazon's margins by reducing last-mile delivery costs, while lower interest rates enhance the present value of its future earnings. In a sign of increasing competition within the logistics space, Stord has raised $250 million to bolster its services for independent brands, aiming to offer an alternative to Amazon's fulfillment network. Stord is also investing in AI and robotics through its new R&D facility, Stord Labs, to improve warehouse efficiency. Meanwhile, billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller's Duquesne Family Office reduced its stakes in both Alphabet and Amazon during the first quarter, initiating a new position in Broadcom, suggesting a potential rotation towards AI infrastructure providers. Amazon itself is deepening its commitment to quantum computing with new Braket features and its proprietary Ocelot quantum chip, signaling a move into hardware development. This strategic expansion complements its core businesses and positions the company to benefit from broader quantum computing adoption. Investors are also closely watching Amazon's valuation, with recent price action prompting reassessment following significant multi-period gains.
Earnings Summary
Amazon.com, Inc. is a global e-commerce and cloud computing giant, operating a vast online and physical retail network, alongside advertising and subscription services. Its business model is built on an integrated ecosystem connecting consumers, sellers, developers, and advertisers, with Amazon Web Services (AWS) providing critical cloud infrastructure. The company's diverse offerings, from consumer products and digital content to manufactured devices, position it as a key player in the consumer cyclical sector, specifically within internet retail. In its most recent reported quarters, Amazon demonstrated a pattern of exceeding earnings expectations. For Q1 2026, EPS was $1.56 against an estimate of $1.667, marking a miss, while revenue of $181.519 billion slightly surpassed the estimate of $180.846 billion. This follows a Q4 2025 where EPS of $1.95 beat the estimate of $2.0087, and revenue of $213.386 billion missed the estimate of $215.551 billion. Prior to this, Q3 2025 saw EPS of $1.95 beating $1.55757, and Q2 2025 reported EPS of $1.68 beating $1.33192. This indicates a mixed but generally positive trend in earnings performance, with revenue estimates often being unavailable or not directly comparable. Historically, Amazon has shown a strong revenue growth trajectory, often accompanied by earnings beats. For instance, the company beat EPS estimates in three of the last four reported quarters (Q3 2025, Q2 2025, Q1 2025), with Q4 2024 also showing a beat. While Q1 2026 showed an EPS miss, revenue estimates were met or exceeded in several periods, suggesting underlying business strength. The company's ability to consistently grow its top line, even when EPS performance fluctuates, has been a hallmark of its financial history. Recent news highlights significant developments in Amazon's cloud computing arm, AWS, which is experiencing its fastest AI-driven growth in over three years, with high demand for its custom chips. A multi-year AI agreement with Anthropic, involving substantial AWS spending, further bolsters this growth. In the retail sector, Amazon's competitive pricing in areas like pet supplies is noted. Regulatory challenges, such as increased local content requirements in Canada for Prime Video and potential refunds for unconstitutional tariffs, are also on the horizon. Additionally, a potential reclassification as a "Value" stock by FTSE Russell indexes is being discussed. Looking ahead, investors will be watching for continued acceleration in AWS's AI-driven growth and how effectively Amazon can leverage its substantial capital expenditures for data center expansion. Key will be the company's ability to maintain its revenue growth momentum and navigate potential regulatory impacts. The ongoing integration of AI technologies across its services and the competitive landscape in both cloud and retail will be critical watch points for the upcoming quarters.

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 $264.95, giving Amazon.com, Inc. a market cap of 2864.83B and a P/E ratio of 31.6. Today's range spans $262.07–$269.30, with shares opening at $268.05 and moving down $0.36 (0.1%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 82/100 (BUY) with a news sentiment reading of 56/100.

Over the past year AMZN has traded between $196.00 and $278.56 - the current price is +35.2% off the 52-week low and -4.9% from the high. 80 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $312.63 (range $207.00–$370.00), implying upside of +18.0%.

Quant strategies weight AMZN heavily in their Consumer Cyclical universe - 2864.83B in capitalization, 82/100 technical score (BUY), neutral sentiment (56/100). Price: $264.95 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range). The current P/E ratio stands at 31.6. The 52-week span of $196.00–$278.56 shows a stock that knows how to trend when conditions align, and the current setup is exactly what systematic models are designed to identify and act on - before the broader market consensus shifts.

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 $264.95 and in the upper portion 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 (56/100, neutral) isn't providing a reason to rotate out.