Amazon's cloud computing division, Amazon Web Services (AMZN, Financial), is innovating in the AI-driven tech sphere with the creation of its own AI-assisted coding tool. This service aims to deliver features akin to those found in Anyspher's Cursor, showcasing Amazon's commitment to enhancing software development through artificial intelligence. The dynamic field of AI-assisted coding is rapidly gaining traction in Silicon Valley, attracting significant interest from prominent industry leaders such as Microsoft-backed OpenAI. This development signals Amazon's strategic move to compete and collaborate in the burgeoning AI technology sector.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast
Based on the one-year price targets offered by 67 analysts, the average target price for Amazon.com Inc (AMZN, Financial) is $245.94 with a high estimate of $295.46 and a low estimate of $195.00. The average target implies an upside of 29.28% from the current price of $190.24. More detailed estimate data can be found on the Amazon.com Inc (AMZN) Forecast page.
Based on the consensus recommendation from 73 brokerage firms, Amazon.com Inc's (AMZN, Financial) average brokerage recommendation is currently 1.8, indicating "Outperform" status. The rating scale ranges from 1 to 5, where 1 signifies Strong Buy, and 5 denotes Sell.
Based on GuruFocus estimates, the estimated GF Value for Amazon.com Inc (AMZN, Financial) in one year is $184.80, suggesting a downside of 2.86% from the current price of $190.24. GF Value is GuruFocus' estimate of the fair value that the stock should be traded at. It is calculated based on the historical multiples the stock has traded at previously, as well as past business growth and the future estimates of the business' performance. More detailed data can be found on the Amazon.com Inc (AMZN) Summary page.
AMZN Key Business Developments
Release Date: February 06, 2025
- Revenue: $187.8 billion, up 10% year-over-year.
- Operating Income: $21.2 billion, up 61% year-over-year.
- Free Cash Flow: $36.2 billion, up $700 million year-over-year.
- North America Revenue Growth: 10% year-over-year.
- International Revenue Growth: 9% year-over-year, excluding foreign exchange impact.
- Advertising Revenue: $17.3 billion, up 18% year-over-year.
- AWS Revenue: $28.8 billion, up 19% year-over-year.
- North America Operating Margin: 8%, up 190 basis points year-over-year.
- International Operating Margin: 3%, up 400 basis points year-over-year.
- AWS Operating Income: $10.6 billion, up $3.5 billion year-over-year.
- Capital Investments: $26.3 billion in the fourth quarter.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Positive Points
- Amazon.com Inc (AMZN, Financial) reported a 10% year-over-year increase in revenue, reaching $187.8 billion, despite foreign exchange headwinds.
- Operating income rose by 61% year-over-year to $21.2 billion, marking the largest operating income quarter ever for the company.
- Amazon's advertising revenue grew 18% year-over-year, reaching $17.3 billion, indicating strong growth in this segment.
- AWS achieved a 19% year-over-year growth, with an annualized revenue run rate of $115 billion, showcasing its continued expansion.
- The company has successfully reduced its global cost to serve on a per unit basis for the second consecutive year, while increasing delivery speed and improving safety.
Negative Points
- Foreign exchange rates posed a $900 million headwind in the quarter, impacting revenue growth.
- AWS growth is currently moderated by supply chain constraints, including chip shortages and power limitations.
- The company anticipates a decrease in full-year 2025 operating income by approximately $400 million due to changes in the useful life of certain assets.
- Amazon is facing increased competition in the AI space, with the need to invest heavily in AI infrastructure impacting short-term margins.
- The company is experiencing fluctuations in AWS operating margins, which have varied significantly over the past two years.
