Amazon (AMZN) in Amazon 2000 Q4

Resilience Amidst Market Volatility and Strategic Growth Initiatives

May 16, 2025

Summary

Served 20 million customers in 2000, up from 14 million in 1999.
Sales grew to $2.76 billion in 2000 from $1.64 billion in 1999.
Pro forma operating loss shrank to 6% of sales in Q4 2000, from 26% in Q4 1999.
Gross profit grew to $656 million in 2000, up 125% from 1999.
International sales increased to $381 million in 2000, from $168 million in 1999.
Ended 2000 with $1.1 billion in cash and marketable securities, up from $706 million in 1999.

In the Amazon 2000 Q4 fund letter, Amazon (AMZN, Financial) was highlighted for its strategic resilience and growth despite a challenging market environment. The company experienced a significant decline in stock price, down more than 80% from the previous year, yet it demonstrated substantial operational improvements and strategic positioning.

"Amazon.com the company is in a stronger position now than at any time in its past. We served 20 million customers in 2000, up from 14 million in 1999. Sales grew to $2.76 billion in 2000 from $1.64 billion in 1999. Pro forma operating loss shrank to 6% of sales in Q4 2000, from 26% of sales in Q4 1999." — Jeffrey P. Bezos, Amazon 2000 Q4 Fund Letter

Read full letter at gurufocus Amazon 2000 Q4 page.

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