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Amazon.com (AMZN) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$145.89
-1.53 (-1.04%)
(As of 04:23 PM ET)
Compare
Today's Range
$143.64
$146.19
50-Day Range
$119.57
$147.73
52-Week Range
$81.43
$149.26
Volume
48.26 million shs
Average Volume
59.49 million shs
Market Capitalization
$1.51 trillion
P/E Ratio
75.59
Dividend Yield
N/A
Price Target
$169.88

Amazon.com MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.98 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
16.4% Upside
$169.88 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
0.84% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-1.25
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.61mentions of Amazon.com in the last 14 days
Based on 75 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$16.11 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
35.25%
From $2.61 to $3.53 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.87 out of 5 stars

Retail/Wholesale Sector

15th out of 186 stocks

Catalog & Mail - Order Houses Industry

3rd out of 25 stocks


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About Amazon.com Stock (NASDAQ:AMZN)

Amazon, or Amazon.com, is the world's largest and leading portal for eCommerce. It was founded by Jeff Bezos, incorporated in 1994, and later went public in 1997. The company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, and is a member of the influential FAANG group of stocks. When it comes to stocks, Amazon is proof that small companies can do big things; the AMZN stock price was pennies when it was first listed and now it trades well over $100 (split adjusted) per share.

The company is not a true retailer nor a pure-play manufacturer but in the business of connecting consumers and merchants together. The website was first created as a means of selling books at a discount but it has since grown to include most verticals in the retail sector. A few of the products the company does manufacture are the Kindle and Fire Tablets, Fire TVs, and smart home devices like Echo. Echo is powered by an AI personality named Alexa which can take vocal commands from its users.

Today, Amazon operates in three segments including North America, International, and Amazon Web Services. The first two segments are the core retail business while Amazon Web Services includes a host of Internet-related services for consumers and businesses alike. A little-known fact is that Amazon Web Services is as important to the function of the Internet as Google because of the infrastructure it provides and it hosts so many business websites.

Services provided by Amazon for merchants include listing, fulfillment, and advertising as well as subscriptions. Services provided by Amazon Web Services include cloud computing, storage, database maintenance, analytics, machine learning, and even artificial intelligence. In regard to the company's operations, Amazon Web Services is the smaller of the three segments but is a fast-growing and well-established part of the business that has had a positive influence on the AMZN stock price.

Among the many ancillary services provided by Amazon is Kindle Direct Publishing. This is a cloud-based service that enables writers and publishers to publish their works directly in the Kindle Store. Kindle, if you are unaware, is an Internet-connected tablet designed for reading books but also streams other forms of entertainment. Amazon also develops and publishes its own media content that is available via Kindle or the Amazon App that can be found on most smart TVs.

Amazon is also a disruptor, moving into new digital markets whenever it thinks it can make a profit. The move into streaming is only one example, another is a push into healthcare. Amazon Prime is another disruptive move and is a subscription service that entitles members exclusive access to Amazon services.

Amazon's stock price can be affected by factors including the pace of revenue growth, profitability, growth in the AWS segment, and any stock splits that may occur. The Amazon share price was impacted by splits 4 times between the IPO in 1997 and June 2022 and additional splits should be anticipated. The forecast for Amazon stock, splits aside, is for steadily increasing price action punctuated by pullbacks, corrections, and consolidations. While there is competition for Amazon, this company is entrenched and will stand the test of time because eCommerce is the way businesses thrive in today's markets.

AMZN Stock Price History

AMZN Stock News Headlines

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
10/26/2023
Today
12/11/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
2/01/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Catalog & mail - order houses
Sub-Industry
Internet Retail
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:AMZN
CUSIP
02313510
Employees
1,541,000
Year Founded
1994

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$169.88
High Stock Price Target
$230.00
Low Stock Price Target
$116.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+16.8%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.98
Research Coverage
43 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$-2,722,000,000.00
Pretax Margin
4.14%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$554.03 billion
Cash Flow
$4.76 per share
Book Value
$14.25 per share

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
10,334,031,000
Free Float
9,062,945,000
Market Cap
$1.50 trillion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.17

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Should I Buy Amazon.com Stock? AMZN Pros and Cons Explained

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Amazon.com was last updated on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 7:07 PM.

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Amazon:

  • Amazon.com, Inc. is a leading retail company that engages in the sale of consumer products and subscriptions through online and physical stores in North America and internationally.
  • Amazon has a strong presence in the e-commerce market, which continues to grow rapidly. This provides investors with the opportunity to benefit from the increasing trend of online shopping.
  • The company has a diverse range of products and services, including retail, cloud computing, digital streaming, and advertising. This diversification can help mitigate risks and provide multiple revenue streams.
  • Amazon has a strong brand reputation and customer loyalty, which can contribute to long-term growth and profitability.
  • Recent developments and innovations by Amazon, such as the expansion of its Prime membership program and investments in technology, indicate a commitment to continuous growth and improvement.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Amazon for these reasons:

  • Investing in Amazon carries the risk of market volatility and fluctuations in stock prices. It is important for investors to carefully monitor and analyze market trends before making investment decisions.
  • Competition in the e-commerce industry is intense, and Amazon faces competition from both established players and emerging startups. This competitive landscape can impact the company's market share and profitability.
  • Amazon's expansion into new markets and industries may require significant investments, which could affect the company's financial performance and profitability in the short term.
  • Regulatory challenges and legal issues related to antitrust concerns and data privacy can pose risks to Amazon's operations and reputation.
  • Investors should consider the potential impact of economic factors, such as changes in consumer spending habits, inflation, and interest rates, on Amazon's business and financial performance.














AMZN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Amazon.com stock right now?

43 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Amazon.com in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 42 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" AMZN shares.
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What is Amazon.com's stock price target for 2024?

43 brokers have issued twelve-month price targets for Amazon.com's shares. Their AMZN share price targets range from $116.00 to $230.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $169.88 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 16.9% from the stock's current price.
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How have AMZN shares performed in 2023?

Amazon.com's stock was trading at $84.00 at the beginning of the year. Since then, AMZN stock has increased by 73.0% and is now trading at $145.32.
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Are investors shorting Amazon.com?

Amazon.com saw a increase in short interest in November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 86,560,000 shares, an increase of 15.2% from the October 31st total of 75,160,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 52,810,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.6 days.
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When is Amazon.com's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, February 1st 2024.
View our AMZN earnings forecast
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How were Amazon.com's earnings last quarter?

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October, 26th. The e-commerce giant reported $0.85 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.58 by $0.27. The e-commerce giant had revenue of $143.08 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $141.53 billion. Amazon.com had a net margin of 3.62% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 12.75%.

Is Amazon.com a good dividend stock?

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) pays an annual dividend of $0.20 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.00%. The dividend payout ratio is 10.36%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, AMZN will have a dividend payout ratio of 5.67% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

When did Amazon.com's stock split?

Amazon.com's stock split on Monday, June 6th 2022. The 20-1 split was announced on Wednesday, March 9th 2022. The newly minted shares were issued to shareholders after the closing bell on Friday, June 3rd 2022. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 2,000 shares after the split.

What guidance has Amazon.com issued on next quarter's earnings?

Amazon.com updated its fourth quarter 2023 earnings guidance on Thursday, October, 26th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $160.00 billion-$167.00 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $157.16 billion.

What is Andrew Jassy's approval rating as Amazon.com's CEO?

18,663 employees have rated Amazon.com Chief Executive Officer Andrew Jassy on Glassdoor.com. Andrew Jassy has an approval rating of 83% among the company's employees. 74.0% of employees surveyed would recommend working at Amazon.com to a friend.

What other stocks do shareholders of Amazon.com own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Amazon.com investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Alibaba Group (BABA), Micron Technology (MU), Netflix (NFLX), Tesla (TSLA), General Electric (GE), Alphabet (GOOG), Walt Disney (DIS) and Salesforce (CRM).

Who are Amazon.com's major shareholders?

Amazon.com's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include FMR LLC (2.92%), Morgan Stanley (1.45%), Northern Trust Corp (0.89%), Wellington Management Group LLP (0.83%), Jennison Associates LLC (0.53%) and Legal & General Group Plc (0.52%). Insiders that own company stock include Adam Selipsky, Amazon Com Inc, Andrew R Jassy, Brian T Olsavsky, Daniel P Huttenlocher, David H Clark, David Zapolsky, Douglas J Herrington, Jeffrey P Bezos, Jeffrey P Bezos, John G Sznewajs, Jonathan Rubinstein, Judith A Mcgrath and Shelley Reynolds.
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How do I buy shares of Amazon.com?

Shares of AMZN stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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Does Amazon.com have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of Amazon.com: 2lemetry, A100 ROW Inc., AbeBooks, Accept.Com, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail, Alexa, Amazon Data Services Inc., Amazon Technologies Inc., Amazon US Services LLC, Amazon Web Services Inc., Amazon.com NV Investment Holdings LLC, Amazon.com Sales Inc., Amazon.com Services LLC, Amiato, Amie Street, Angel.ai, Annapurna Labs, Audible, Back To Basics Toys, Biba, Blink, Body Labs, BookSurge, Bookpages, Brilliance Audio, BuyVIP, CDNOW, Canvas Technology, Cloud9, Clusterk, Comixology, Convergence Corporation, CustomFlix, Dispatch, Double Helix Games, E8 Storage, EMVANTAGE Payments, Elemental Technologies, Evi, Exchange.Com, Fabric.com, GameSparks, GlowRoad, Goodreads, Graphiq, Health Navigator, IMDB, INLT, IVONA Text-To-Speech, Immedia, Joyo.com, Junglee, Kiva Systems, LOVEFiLM, Leep Technology, Lexcycle, Liquavista, LiveBid, MGM Studios, Mobipocket.com, Orbeus, OurHouse, Perpule, PillPack, PlanetAll.com, Prione, Pushbutton, Quidsi, Quorus, Reflexive Entertainment, Ring, Rooftop Media, Safaba Translation Solutions, Screentech, Selz, Shelfari, Shoefitr, Shopbop, SnapTell, Souq.com, Stanza, Tapzo, TeachStreet, Telebook, TenMarks Education, TextPayMe, The Book Depository, Touchco, Twitch, Umbra3D, UpNext, Veeqo, Whole Foods Market, Without A Box, Woot, Yap, Zappos, Zoox, dpreview, and eero.
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