Bill Ackman's Pershing Square Takes New Position in Amazon (AMZN)

May 23, 2025

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman (Trades, Portfolio)'s hedge fund, Pershing Square Capital Management, has recently established a new position in Amazon (AMZN, Financial) following a significant drop in the company's stock price earlier this year. Pershing Square's Chief Investment Officer, Ryan Israel, stated that the shares were acquired at an "extremely attractive" price, expressing confidence in Amazon's ability to handle any potential slowdown in its cloud business.

Israel highlighted Amazon as an "outstanding franchise" poised for over 20% growth in earnings per share. The stock had previously plummeted by over 30% after U.S. President Trump's tariff announcement, hitting a low of $167.32 in April. However, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy reassured shareholders that tariffs have not significantly impacted consumer spending or average sales prices.

Amazon shares closed with a 0.98% gain, reaching $203.10. The investment by Pershing Square underscores the hedge fund's belief in Amazon's long-term growth prospects despite recent market volatility.

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