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Amazon.com Inc.

NASDAQ: AMZN
$264.14
-3.08 (-1.15%)
Updated 5/16/2026, 9:30:08 PM
Amazon.com Inc. is the 6th largest stock tracked on DollarScout by market cap
Market cap: $2.84T · Rank 6 of 60
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Key stats

Market cap
$2.84T
Revenue (TTM)
$716.92B
Net income (TTM)
$77.67B
P/E ratio
31.29
EPS (TTM)
8.37
Dividend yield
Beta (5Y)
1.46
Shares outstanding
10.75B
52W high
$278.56
52W low
$196.00
Day open
$262.50
Previous close
$267.22

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Amazon.com Inc. financial history

Annual revenue, profit and earnings per share for the last 5 fiscal years.

Fiscal Year Revenue Gross profit Net income EPS
2025 $716.92B $360.51B $77.67B $7.29
2024 $637.96B $311.67B $59.25B $5.66
2023 $574.78B $270.05B $30.43B $2.95
2022 $513.98B $225.15B $-2,722,000,000 $-0.27
2021 $469.82B $197.48B $33.36B $3.30

AMZN stock split history

Amazon.com Inc. has had 4 stock splits in its history.

Date Ratio Effect
June 6, 2022 20:1 1 share became 20.00 shares
September 2, 1999 2:1 1 share became 2.00 shares
January 5, 1999 3:1 1 share became 3.00 shares
June 2, 1998 2:1 1 share became 2.00 shares

About Amazon.com Inc.

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 Services (AWS). Its products offered through its stores include merchandise and content purchased for resale; and products offered by third-party sellers The company also manufactures and sells electronic devices, including Kindle, Fire tablets, Fire TVs, Rings, Blink, eero, and Echo; and develops and produces media content. In addition, it offers programs that enable sellers to sell their products in its stores; and programs that allow authors, musicians, filmmakers, Twitch streamers, skill and app developers, and others to publish and sell content. Further, the company provides compute, storage, database, analytics, machine learning, and other services, as well as fulfillment, advertising, and digital content subscriptions. Additionally, it offers Amazon Prime, a membership program. The company serves consumers, sellers, developers, enterprises, content creators, and advertisers. Amazon.com, Inc. was incorporated in 1994 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Company profile

CEO
Andrew R. Jassy
Employees
1,560,000
Headquarters
Seattle, WA
IPO date
May 15, 1997

Consumer Discretionary peers

How AMZN compares to other large companies in the same sector.

Company Price Today Market cap P/E
TSLA
Tesla Inc.
$422.24 -4.75% $1.59T 410.62
HD
Home Depot Inc.
$297.51 -2.25% $296.33B 20.93
MCD
McDonald's Corporation
$276.39 +0.52% $196.38B 22.63
SBUX
Starbucks Corporation
$106.81 +0.39% $121.74B 81.39
GM
General Motors
$74.86 -3.72% $67.50B 26.60

Wall Street analyst ratings

Strong Buy
Buy72
Hold6
Sell0
Based on 78 Wall Street analyst ratings

DollarScout analysis

Editorial, not advice. See our methodology.

Amazon.com Inc. is a behemoth in the e-commerce industry, setting standards and continually expanding its footprint in various sectors beyond retail, such as cloud computing. It matters because its scale allows it to influence global commerce and technology trends. The biggest thing investors should know today is that Amazon is currently priced at $238.38 with a strong buy consensus, reflecting confidence in its growth trajectory.

Bull case

Amazon's unparalleled distribution network and prime membership program are significant competitive moats that have allowed it to dominate the e-commerce landscape. One major growth driver is Amazon Web Services (AWS), a leader in the cloud computing market. AWS provides substantial revenue and profit margins that support Amazon's expansive strategies. The company's foray into offline retail, logistics, and continued content production for its streaming services underlines its ambition to capture and integrate more consumer engagement. Despite a P/E ratio of 32.95, which some may view as high, investors seem willing to pay for Amazon's consistent revenue growth and strategic investments in future technologies, portraying valuation support from a growth perspective.

Bear case

Valuation remains a significant concern with Amazon's current P/E ratio standing at 32.95, which suggests a lot of future growth is already priced in. Any slowdown in AWS growth or increased competition from Microsoft and Google in the cloud space could dampen its strong revenue streams. The e-commerce sector also faces regulatory scrutiny and threats from antitrust actions, which could impact long-term operations and growth. Ongoing investments in logistics and video streaming, while promising, are costly, and their long-term profitability is uncertain. Additionally, Amazon's beta of 1.3952 indicates that its stock is more volatile than the market, which could lead to larger price fluctuations.

Who should buy AMZN

AMZN is suitable for growth-focused investors who have a higher risk tolerance and a long-term time horizon of at least 5 years. These investors should seek to capitalize on Amazon's ongoing expansion opportunities and leadership in cloud computing and e-commerce. It's less suited for those primarily seeking dividend income, as the dividend yield is currently non-existent.

Key risks

- High P/E ratio could be problematic in the event of stagnant or declining growth. - Intense competition in cloud computing from established tech giants. - Potential regulatory challenges and antitrust concerns. - Volatility as evidenced by a beta above 1, indicating higher sensitivity to market movements.

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