SRB Corp decreased its position in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN - Free Report) by 2.2% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 450,434 shares of the e-commerce giant's stock after selling 10,016 shares during the quarter. Amazon.com makes up 5.8% of SRB Corp's portfolio, making the stock its 6th biggest position. SRB Corp's holdings in Amazon.com were worth $93,812,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in AMZN. Empirical Finance LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Amazon.com by 9.9% during the 1st quarter. Empirical Finance LLC now owns 377,013 shares of the e-commerce giant's stock valued at $78,520,000 after buying an additional 33,960 shares in the last quarter. Bridgewater Advisors Inc. grew its position in shares of Amazon.com by 2.2% in the 1st quarter. Bridgewater Advisors Inc. now owns 72,988 shares of the e-commerce giant's stock worth $15,201,000 after buying an additional 1,559 shares during the period. Boreal Capital Management LLC increased its stake in shares of Amazon.com by 21.0% in the 1st quarter. Boreal Capital Management LLC now owns 25,647 shares of the e-commerce giant's stock worth $5,342,000 after acquiring an additional 4,450 shares in the last quarter. Broadhurst Jeffrey B bought a new position in shares of Amazon.com in the 1st quarter worth about $268,000. Finally, Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Trust Fund lifted its position in Amazon.com by 3.1% during the 1st quarter. Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Trust Fund now owns 1,635,609 shares of the e-commerce giant's stock valued at $340,648,000 after acquiring an additional 48,857 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 72.20% of the company's stock.
Analyst Ratings Changes
AMZN has been the topic of several research reports. Sanford C. Bernstein reissued an "outperform" rating and set a $320.00 price objective (up from $315.00) on shares of Amazon.com in a research note on Friday, July 31st. Wolfe Research reaffirmed an "outperform" rating and set a $315.00 target price on shares of Amazon.com in a research note on Friday, July 31st. Wedbush lifted their target price on shares of Amazon.com from $293.00 to $310.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a report on Friday, July 31st. Arete Research boosted their price target on Amazon.com from $301.00 to $310.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research report on Monday, May 18th. Finally, Bank of America upped their price target on Amazon.com from $310.00 to $320.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research note on Friday, July 31st. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifty-six have assigned a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $322.56.
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Amazon.com Price Performance
AMZN opened at $274.48 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.23, a quick ratio of 0.87 and a current ratio of 1.03. The stock has a market capitalization of $2.96 trillion, a P/E ratio of 22.08, a P/E/G ratio of 1.81 and a beta of 1.45. The company's 50-day simple moving average is $246.35 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $237.46. Amazon.com, Inc. has a 52-week low of $196.00 and a 52-week high of $287.20.
Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The e-commerce giant reported $5.75 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.82 by $3.93. Amazon.com had a net margin of 17.44% and a return on equity of 18.00%. The firm had revenue of $200.61 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $197.03 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $1.68 earnings per share. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 19.6% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, analysts predict that Amazon.com, Inc. will post 8.05 EPS for the current year.
Key Amazon.com News
Here are the key news stories impacting Amazon.com this week:
- Positive Sentiment: AWS and AI demand remain the main bullish catalysts. Recent coverage highlights AWS growth of roughly 37%, a reported $496 billion backlog, and sustained demand for AI infrastructure. Amazon has raised its 2026 capital-expenditure outlook to approximately $220 billion and plans to expand data-center capacity, signaling confidence that demand will continue. Amazon: $3 Trillion Is a Milestone, Not a Ceiling
- Positive Sentiment: Recent operating results and analyst views support the stock. Amazon’s latest quarter exceeded consensus estimates, with revenue of $200.61 billion, up 19.6% year over year. Zacks upgraded the shares to “Strong Buy,” while other analysts raised price targets, reinforcing the view that AWS, advertising, and retail improvements can offset higher spending. AI Boom: Top Stocks to Consider for Your Portfolio
- Positive Sentiment: Amazon Pharmacy is expanding its healthcare opportunity. Eligible Medicare Part D patients can access certain GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, including Wegovy and Zepbound, for $50 per month through a federal program. The initiative could increase pharmacy traffic and strengthen Amazon’s position in prescription fulfillment, though near-term financial benefits are uncertain. Amazon Pharmacy Offers Weight-Loss Drugs
- Neutral Sentiment: Amazon’s AI spending is producing both optimism and concern. Bullish investors argue strong AWS demand and committed capacity can justify the investment cycle, while valuation experts warn that hyperscalers may be “overinvesting” before returns are clear. The heavier spending could pressure free cash flow and margins if AI monetization slows. Amazon’s Massive Capex Expansion
- Negative Sentiment: Large shareholder sales are creating supply concerns. Jeff Bezos plans to sell roughly 15 million shares valued near $4 billion, while Amazon CEO Douglas Herrington sold 1,000 shares under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan. Berkshire Hathaway also exited its Amazon position in the first quarter. These transactions do not change Amazon’s fundamentals but may weigh on sentiment after the stock’s rally. Bezos Plans to Sell Amazon Stock
Insider Buying and Selling
In other Amazon.com news, CEO Douglas J. Herrington sold 1,000 shares of Amazon.com stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $278.39, for a total value of $278,390.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 483,527 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $134,609,081.53. The trade was a 0.21% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CEO Andrew R. Jassy sold 20,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Thursday, May 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $263.42, for a total transaction of $5,268,400.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 2,205,766 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $581,042,879.72. This represents a 0.90% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold a total of 77,867 shares of company stock valued at $20,532,092 in the last ninety days. Corporate insiders own 8.90% of the company's stock.
About Amazon.com
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Amazon.com, Inc is a diversified technology and retail company best known for its e-commerce marketplace and broad portfolio of consumer and enterprise services. Founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company launched as an online bookseller and expanded into a global retail platform that sells products directly to consumers and provides a marketplace for third-party sellers. Over time Amazon has grown beyond retail into areas including cloud computing, digital media, devices and logistics.
Key businesses and offerings include Amazon’s online marketplace and fulfillment services, the Amazon Prime membership program (which bundles expedited shipping with streaming and other benefits), Amazon Web Services (AWS) which supplies on-demand cloud computing and storage to businesses and public-sector customers, and a range of content and advertising services such as Prime Video and Amazon Advertising.
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