Amazon (AMZN)
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Rating:69Neutral
Price Target:
$232.00
▲(11.79% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:03/17/26
The score is driven primarily by strong financial performance (profitability and balance-sheet improvement) and a generally positive earnings outlook tied to AWS/AI and ads momentum. These strengths are tempered by weak technical signals and a premium valuation, while elevated capex and softer free-cash-flow conversion remain key near-term risks.
Positive Factors
AWS scale & margins
AWS's sustained high margin (~35%) and accelerating 24% growth reflect durable enterprise demand for cloud and AI infrastructure. Large, profitable scale and in-house silicon (Trainium/Graviton) strengthen a competitive moat, supporting long-term cash generation and reinvestment capacity.
Negative Factors
CapEx intensity and free cash flow strain
Planned multi‑year CapEx (management cited ~ $200B) versus sharply lower free cash flow creates a durable near‑term funding drag. Persistent heavy reinvestment lengthens payback periods and reduces financial optionality for returns or opportunistic uses of cash.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
AWS scale & margins
AWS's sustained high margin (~35%) and accelerating 24% growth reflect durable enterprise demand for cloud and AI infrastructure. Large, profitable scale and in-house silicon (Trainium/Graviton) strengthen a competitive moat, supporting long-term cash generation and reinvestment capacity.
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Amazon (AMZN) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$2.23T
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)47.11M
Price to Earnings (P/E)31.7
Beta (1Y)1.40
Revenue Growth11.48%
EPS Growth50.70%
CountryUS
Employees1,560,000
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustrySpecialty Retail
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.95
Shares Outstanding10,734,921,000
10 Day Avg. Volume41,975,379
30 Day Avg. Volume47,107,615
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.10
Price to Book (P/B)5.98
Price to Sales (P/S)3.43
P/FCF Ratio319.64
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.99
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.08
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit6.12
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.34
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$284.30Price Target Upside36.99% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering45
EPS Forecast (FY)7.77
Revenue Forecast (FY)$805.61B
Amazon Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Amazon.com, Inc. engages in the retail sale of consumer products and subscriptions through online and physical stores in North America and internationally. The company operates through three segments: North America, International, and Amazon Web S...
How the Company Makes Money
Amazon makes money through multiple major revenue streams: (1) Online stores and physical stores: direct sales of products to consumers via Amazon’s websites and owned retail formats, earning revenue at the point of sale (with profitability influe...
Amazon Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Any
Revenue by Geography
Breaks down revenue across different regions, revealing where the company is strongest and where it may face risk or growth potential due to local economic conditions or market share shifts.
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The FlyAmazon Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Feb 05, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Apr 23, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call emphasized accelerating growth in AWS (24% YoY) and strong momentum across AI infrastructure, chips, advertising, and retail innovations. Key topline and cash flow metrics improved (revenue +12% ex-FX; operating cash flow +20% YoY), and product traction (Bedrock, Trainium/Graviton, agents, Prime delivery improvements) points to durable long-term opportunities. Near-term headwinds include $2.4 billion of special charges (tax, severance, store impairments), heavy planned capital expenditures (~$200 billion) that may pressure free cash flow in the short term, and ongoing Amazon LEO and AI capacity build costs that are currently expensed. Overall, the positives around accelerated AWS/AI demand, strong ads and retail performance, and a large committed investment program outweigh the near-term charges and capital intensity, suggesting constructive long-term prospects despite near-term expense and capacity constraints.Positive Updates
Revenue and Overall Profitability
Worldwide revenue of $213.4 billion, up 12% year-over-year (ex-FX). Reported operating income of $25.0 billion. Trailing twelve-month free cash flow was $11.2 billion. Full-year operating cash flow rose to $139.5 billion, up 20% year-over-year.
Negative Updates
Special Charges Reduced Operating Income
Q4 operating income included $2.4 billion of special charges: $1.1 billion for tax dispute resolution and lawsuit (primarily international/stores), $730 million estimated severance (across segments), and $610 million of asset impairments (primarily physical stores). These charges materially reduced reported operating income in the quarter.
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Q4-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Revenue and Overall Profitability
Worldwide revenue of $213.4 billion, up 12% year-over-year (ex-FX). Reported operating income of $25.0 billion. Trailing twelve-month free cash flow was $11.2 billion. Full-year operating cash flow rose to $139.5 billion, up 20% year-over-year.
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Company Guidance
The company guided Q1 net sales of $173.5–$178.5 billion (anticipating a roughly 180 basis‑point favorable FX impact) and provided a Q1 operating income range in the call transcript (the transcript’s figure appears garbled), reiterated a plan to invest about $200 billion of capital expenditures (predominantly in AWS), and flagged an approximately $1 billion year‑over‑year North America cost increase in Q1 related to Amazon LEO (with >20 LEO launches planned in 2026, >30 in 2027 and commercial service expected in 2026); the guidance reflects current order trends, assumes no additional acquisitions/restructurings/legal settlements, and is subject to risks from FX, energy, macro conditions and other factors.Amazon Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
86
Very Positive
Balance Sheet
82
Very Positive
Cash Flow
55
Neutral
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 716.92B | 637.96B | 574.78B | 513.98B | 469.82B |
| Gross Profit | 360.51B | 311.67B | 270.05B | 225.15B | 197.48B |
| EBITDA | 165.34B | 123.81B | 89.40B | 38.35B | 74.39B |
| Net Income | 77.67B | 59.25B | 30.43B | -2.72B | 33.36B |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 818.04B | 624.89B | 527.85B | 462.68B | 420.55B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 123.03B | 101.20B | 86.78B | 70.03B | 96.05B |
| Total Debt | 152.99B | 130.90B | 135.61B | 140.12B | 116.39B |
| Total Liabilities | 406.98B | 338.92B | 325.98B | 316.63B | 282.30B |
| Stockholders Equity | 411.06B | 285.97B | 201.88B | 146.04B | 138.25B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 7.70B | 32.88B | 32.22B | -16.89B | -14.73B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 139.51B | 115.88B | 84.95B | 46.75B | 46.33B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -142.54B | -94.34B | -49.83B | -37.60B | -58.15B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 9.66B | -11.81B | -15.88B | 9.72B | 6.29B |
Amazon Technical Analysis
Negative
207.54
Price Trends
217.95
Negative
225.99
Negative
224.77
Negative
Market Momentum
-1.98
Negative
44.95
Neutral
39.65
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For AMZN, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 207.54 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 211.07, below the 50-day MA of 217.95, and below the 200-day MA of 224.77, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -1.98 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 44.95 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 39.65 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for AMZN.
Amazon Risk Analysis
Amazon disclosed 24 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Amazon reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Amazon Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
81 Outperform | $3.40T | 28.69 | 35.00% | 0.26% | 13.55% | 34.26% | |
74 Outperform | $2.72T | 23.36 | 33.61% | 0.71% | 16.67% | 28.60% | |
69 Neutral | $2.23T | 31.67 | 21.87% | ― | 11.48% | 50.70% | |
69 Neutral | C$208.59B | 166.89 | 10.02% | ― | 33.71% | 28.57% | |
68 Neutral | $264.23B | 36.81 | 8.82% | 1.31% | 5.14% | 50.76% | |
67 Neutral | $40.06B | 19.34 | 42.68% | 1.38% | 4.89% | 17.30% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% |
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
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Amazon Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Amazon Completes Major Multi-Tranche Euro Bond Issuance
Positive
Mar 16, 2026
On March 16, 2026, Amazon.com, Inc. completed the sale of €14.473 billion of euro‑denominated notes across multiple maturities, including floating rate notes due 2028 and fixed‑rate tranches maturing between 2028 and 2064. After ...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Amazon Completes Massive Multi-Tranche Corporate Debt Offering
Positive
Mar 13, 2026
On March 13, 2026, Amazon.com, Inc. closed a massive multi‑tranche debt offering, issuing a total of $36.898 billion in notes across floating‑rate and fixed‑rate maturities ranging from 2028 to 2076. The transaction, underwritten...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Amazon Deepens OpenAI Partnership With Major AI Investment
Positive
Feb 27, 2026
On February 27, 2026, Amazon and OpenAI announced a multi-year strategic partnership under which Amazon will invest a total of $50 billion in OpenAI, including an immediate $15 billion Series C preferred investment and a separate, conditional $35 ...
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