Amazon.com, Inc. $AMZN Position Lowered by Westwind Capital

Westwind Capital decreased its position in shares of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) by 6.5% during the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The fund owned 98,258 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock after selling 6,808 shares during the period. Amazon.com comprises approximately 5.9% of Westwind Capital’s portfolio, making the stock its 2nd largest holding. Westwind Capital’s holdings in Amazon.com were worth $24,481,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of AMZN. Red Crane Wealth Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Amazon.com by 2.3% during the first quarter. Red Crane Wealth Management LLC now owns 1,663 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock valued at $346,000 after purchasing an additional 38 shares in the last quarter. Robinson Smith Wealth Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of Amazon.com by 0.7% in the first quarter. Robinson Smith Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 5,509 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock valued at $1,147,000 after buying an additional 40 shares during the period. Sfam LLC increased its stake in shares of Amazon.com by 3.4% in the first quarter. Sfam LLC now owns 1,224 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock valued at $255,000 after buying an additional 40 shares during the period. Measured Risk Portfolios Inc. increased its stake in shares of Amazon.com by 3.4% in the first quarter. Measured Risk Portfolios Inc. now owns 1,206 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock valued at $251,000 after buying an additional 40 shares during the period. Finally, CoreFirst Bank & Trust raised its holdings in Amazon.com by 1.1% in the 1st quarter. CoreFirst Bank & Trust now owns 3,620 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock valued at $754,000 after buying an additional 40 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 72.20% of the company’s stock.

Amazon.com Stock Performance

Shares of AMZN opened at $254.08 on Thursday. The company has a current ratio of 1.03, a quick ratio of 0.87 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.23. The company has a market capitalization of $2.74 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.44, a PEG ratio of 2.00 and a beta of 1.45. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $257.59 and a 200 day moving average of $251.19. Amazon.com, Inc. has a 12 month low of $196.00 and a 12 month high of $287.20.

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 30th. The e-commerce giant reported $5.75 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.82 by $3.93. The business had revenue of $200.61 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $197.03 billion. Amazon.com had a return on equity of 18.00% and a net margin of 17.44%. The business’s revenue was up 19.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $1.68 earnings per share. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that Amazon.com, Inc. will post 8.03 earnings per share for the current year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities research analysts recently commented on the stock. Wolfe Research reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $315.00 target price on shares of Amazon.com in a research report on Friday, July 31st. Bank of America boosted their target price on shares of Amazon.com from $310.00 to $320.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, July 31st. Rosenblatt Securities upped their price target on shares of Amazon.com from $335.00 to $360.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, September 30th. BMO Capital Markets reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $360.00 price target (up from $355.00) on shares of Amazon.com in a research note on Tuesday, July 28th. Finally, HSBC reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $310.00 price target on shares of Amazon.com in a research note on Friday, July 31st. Fifty-six research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $322.53.

More Amazon.com News

Here are the key news stories impacting Amazon.com this week:

• Positive Sentiment: AWS remains the key bullish catalyst. Reports highlight a $496 billion AWS backlog, cloud margins near 39%, and continued demand for AI infrastructure. Amazon also said its custom-chip and AI businesses each surpassed $25 billion, supporting the case that Trainium and Inferentia could eventually reduce reliance on Nvidia GPUs. AWS Backlog and Cloud Margins
• Positive Sentiment: Amazon is expanding its AI ecosystem. The company is reportedly considering a roughly $7 billion acquisition of Decart, whose software helps run AI workloads across Nvidia and Amazon chips. The deal could accelerate Trainium adoption and improve AWS’s competitive position. Amazon Decart AI Deal
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst fundamentals remain supportive. Erste Group raised its FY2027 EPS estimate to $10.71 from $10.54, while Amazon’s Prime Video sports strategy could increase engagement, retention and advertising opportunities. Amazon Prime Video Sports Strategy
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor positioning may amplify volatility. Amazon was reportedly the most widely owned hedge-fund stock in September, creating potential support but also increasing the risk of crowded-trade selling if earnings or AWS growth disappoints. Amazon Hedge Fund Ownership
• Negative Sentiment: AI investment is pressuring cash flow. Amazon’s planned spending of roughly $200 billion to $220 billion raises concerns about capital intensity, returns on invested capital and near-term free cash flow, even as operating cash flow improves. Amazon AI Spending
• Negative Sentiment: Regulatory and execution risks increased. Lawmakers asked the FAA to conduct a site-specific environmental review of Amazon’s proposed Massachusetts drone hub, citing noise, privacy, safety and environmental concerns. Amazon also recalled more than 112,000 bottles of acetaminophen sold through its platform. FAA Review of Amazon Drone Hub
• Negative Sentiment: New hardware faces market skepticism. Amazon’s $499.99-plus Alexa Tablet 12 Pro moves the company into a higher-priced segment against Apple’s iPad, while Apple’s new smart-home products intensify competition. Amazon Alexa Tablet Launch

Insider Activity at Amazon.com

In related news, CEO Douglas J. Herrington sold 1,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, October 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $251.50, for a total transaction of $251,500.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 474,681 shares in the company, valued at approximately $119,382,271.50. This represents a 0.21% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, VP Shelley Reynolds sold 2,343 shares of Amazon.com stock in a transaction dated Friday, August 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $259.01, for a total transaction of $606,860.43. Following the completion of the sale, the vice president directly owned 119,780 shares in the company, valued at approximately $31,024,217.80. This represents a 1.92% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last ninety days, insiders sold 71,589 shares of company stock worth $18,580,515. 8.90% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

About Amazon.com

Amazon.com, Inc is a global technology and commerce company that operates online marketplaces, physical stores, and a broad portfolio of digital and cloud-based services. The company offers consumer products across categories such as electronics, household goods, apparel, groceries, and entertainment, while also providing third-party sellers with tools for listing, selling, and fulfilling orders.

Amazon’s major businesses include Amazon Web Services (AWS), which provides cloud computing, storage, database, analytics, and artificial intelligence services; Prime, a membership program that includes shipping, streaming, and other benefits; and digital entertainment services such as Prime Video, Amazon Music, Kindle, and Audible.