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AMZN·Amazon.com, Inc.

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-. (-.%)
After Hours
High
$258.30
Open
$255.11
Market Cap
2732.47B
52W High
$278.56
Low
$248.00
P. Close
$254.92
P/E
30.09
52W Low
$196.00
Fwd P/E
141.46
DailyIQ Est.
$333.76
Technical Score (1D)
77
BUY
News Sentiment
64
BULLISH
Jefferies has named Amazon the top Magnificent‑7 pick for Q2, citing a forward P/E of 29 versus Tesla’s 179, an AWS growth forecast of 32 % and a $500 billion backlog, while a Prime Day survey shows 54 % of members increased spending by more than 10 % year over year—this signals robust earnings expectations that could lift the company ahead of peers. Electrovaya’s commercial agreement to supply Infinity Battery Technology for Amazon’s warehouse material‑handling equipment, coupled with warrants for up to 13.9 million shares that vest when Amazon reaches $280 million in cumulative purchases, could improve Amazon’s logistics efficiency and secure a battery supply chain. In a related move, Amazon has granted Electrovaya options to buy over 20 % of its shares, vesting as Amazon increases product purchases, adding a potential dilution factor and a future equity stake that may influence Amazon’s capital allocation. CEO Andy Jassy’s statement that demand for Amazon’s AI chips is booming, driven by strong enterprise adoption of Trainium chips, underscores AWS’s hardware expansion and could boost revenue in the next quarter. The reshuffling of AWS leadership—Dave Treadwell replacing veteran Dave Brown—signals a strategic shift to strengthen AWS’s competitive edge, and traders should watch for operational updates and cost‑structure impacts. Amazon’s announcement to launch its Leo satellite internet service in South Africa in 2027, partnering with Herotel, expands its connectivity footprint and could support AWS edge computing, but regulatory approvals remain a key risk. The CEO’s unveiling of a new in‑house chip development initiative, though met with muted reaction, indicates a move to reduce reliance on external suppliers and may affect long‑term cost and performance of Amazon’s hardware. Jassy’s claim that AI chip sales could become a $50 billion business aligns with AWS’s AI strategy and positions Amazon against Nvidia, and investors should monitor upcoming product roadmaps and pricing for confirmation.
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). This diverse offering includes manufactured electronic devices like Kindle and Echo, as well as media production and distribution. Amazon’s competitive advantage stems from its integrated ecosystem, which connects consumers, sellers, developers, and advertisers through its online marketplace and various service programs, including the popular Amazon Prime membership. Incorporated in 1994 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company’s business model is designed to facilitate commerce and content delivery across multiple platforms. In the most recent two quarters with reported earnings, Amazon posted EPS of 1.95 in both Q3 2025 and Q4 2025, up from 1.59 in Q1 2025 and 1.68 in Q2 2025, while revenue climbed from $155.7 billion in Q1 2025 to $180.2 billion in Q3 2025 and $213.4 billion in Q4 2025, reflecting a consistent upward trajectory. The company beat analysts’ estimates in three of the last four quarters, with Q3 2025 EPS surpassing the 1.55757 estimate and Q1 2025 EPS exceeding the 1.358 forecast, but missed the higher 2.0087 estimate in Q4 2025, underscoring a pattern of strong revenue growth tempered by occasional margin pressure. Historically, Amazon has maintained a steady YoY revenue expansion and a track record of EPS beats, though the Q4 2025 miss signals that rising costs or higher guidance can erode profitability. Recent news highlights Amazon’s $75 billion bond issuance to fund AI infrastructure and a 28 % YoY jump in AWS revenue driven by high‑margin AI services, both of which likely contributed to the revenue gains but may also increase leverage and cost of capital. Forward‑looking watch points for investors include monitoring the impact of the bond issuance on credit spreads, the regulatory oversight of AWS in the UK, and the performance of Amazon’s online grocery segment, as these factors could influence margin dynamics and future earnings guidance.

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 $255.26, giving Amazon.com, Inc. a market cap of 2732.47B and a P/E ratio of 30.1. Today's range spans $248.00–$258.30, with shares opening at $255.11 and moving up $0.34 (0.1%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 77/100 (BUY) with a news sentiment reading of 64/100.

Over the past year AMZN has traded between $196.00 and $278.56 - the current price is +30.2% off the 52-week low and -8.4% from the high. 77 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $314.27 (range $207.00–$370.00), implying upside of +23.1%.

The macro environment and AMZN's bullish technical reading (77/100, BUY) are aligned right now - a combination that historically has been difficult to fade in mega-cap Consumer Cyclical names. Sentiment is running bullish at 64/100, price is $255.26 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range). (P/E: 30.1) The structural range of $196.00–$278.56 tells the multi-year story; the current positioning near in the upper portion of its 52-week range tells the short-term one. Both support the same conclusion.

From a positioning standpoint, AMZN's BUY reading at 2732.47B in capitalization means that even marginal increases in institutional allocation produce outsized dollar inflows — the kind that sustain price trends rather than just spike them. News sentiment at 64/100 (bullish) adds a secondary confirmation layer that active managers increasingly factor into systematic entry rules.