On Nov 01, major Wall Street analysts update their ratings for $Amazon (AMZN.US)$, with price targets ranging from $210 to $285.
Morgan Stanley analyst Brian Nowak maintains with a buy rating, and maintains the target price at $210.
Goldman Sachs analyst Eric Sheridan maintains with a buy rating, and adjusts the target price from $230 to $240.
J.P. Morgan analyst Doug Anmuth maintains with a buy rating, and adjusts the target price from $230 to $250.
BofA Securities analyst Justin Post maintains with a buy rating, and adjusts the target price from $210 to $230.
Barclays analyst Ross Sandler maintains with a buy rating, and maintains the target price at $235.
Furthermore, according to the comprehensive report, the opinions of $Amazon (AMZN.US)$'s main analysts recently are as follows:
Amazon.com's third-quarter report surpassed profitability expectations, with the guidance for the fourth quarter's operating income being higher than where investors anticipated the upper range might be, reflecting a more positive outlook despite previous concerns over a softer guidance.
Amazon.com's margin outperformance in Q3, especially with AWS achieving a new peak, has led analysts to adopt a more optimistic stance on the company's revenue, particularly noting the international segment's strong performance and the potential for robust holiday sales as suggested by Amazon's projections. Looking ahead to 2025, expectations for revenue and GAAP EPS have been adjusted upwards based on the recent positive developments.
Following Amazon's recent quarterly results, it is noted that the company has numerous opportunities for continued margin growth. The focus on managing headcount and operating expenses is highlighted, with the expectation that the margin improvement will be sustainable.
Amazon.com exhibited robust performance with results surpassing expectations in terms of both revenue and operating income for Q3, along with a positive outlook for Q4. Analysts note that the company's strategy of offering low-priced everyday essentials could prove to be as profitable, if not more, than other products when sold in large quantities and distributed through Amazon's expedited delivery network, which is consistently working to lower service costs. Amazon is highlighted as a top pick in the internet sector.
Amazon.com's third-quarter results were deemed solid, with revenues exceeding expectations due to accelerated growth in Online Stores and Subscription Services. It is anticipated that Amazon will sustain a combination of robust consolidated revenue growth and operating margin improvement over the coming years while continuing to invest in initiatives that are essential for long-term expansion.
Here are the latest investment ratings and price targets for $Amazon (AMZN.US)$ from 31 analysts:
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