Yahoo · Oct 31, 2026
S&P 500, Nasdaq End Third Straight Week Lower As Investors Move Away From Tech, AI — AMZN, INTC, LLY, RBLX In Focus
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 ended the week down 0.6% and 2%, respectively.
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NASDAQ · AMZN
Amazon.com, Inc.
Consumer Cyclical · Specialty Retail
$240.35
Down-$3.44 (-1.41%)
Updated Oct 31, 2026, 11:02 PM
SID Score
6.1/10
Composite research score
Smart Money
39/100
Bearish
- Market cap
- 2.25T
- P/E ratio
- 28.95
- Dividend yield
- 0.00%
- 52-week range
- $196.00 – $287.20
- Volume
- 105.25M
- Avg. volume
- 46.74M
Price performance · AMZN
AMZN price history
1M range · 21 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
Prices through Oct 30, 2026
AMZN closed at $240.35 after 21 trading sessions, down 4.44% for the selected period.
- Last close
- $240.35
- Period change
- -4.44%
- Period low
- $240.35
- Period high
- $262.63
Daily close
View OHLC price history
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | $232.54 | $241.55 | $229.3632 | $240.35 | 105.25M |
| Oct 29, 2026 | $246.95 | $249.14 | $241.24 | $243.79 | 85.23M |
| Oct 28, 2026 | $253.00 | $255.36 | $251.98 | $254.60 | 34.92M |
| Oct 27, 2026 | $250.425 | $254.68 | $248.7101 | $253.10 | 34.48M |
| Oct 26, 2026 | $249.47 | $250.79 | $247.23 | $249.09 | 32.7M |
| Oct 23, 2026 | $248.85 | $250.01 | $246.4516 | $248.00 | 25.57M |
| Oct 22, 2026 | $258.18 | $258.41 | $248.0001 | $250.38 | 48.81M |
| Oct 21, 2026 | $262.71 | $264.36 | $259.29 | $262.37 | 31.21M |
| Oct 20, 2026 | $264.075 | $265.3397 | $260.42 | $262.63 | 34.93M |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $255.25 | $263.72 | $255.22 | $262.45 | 56.19M |
| Oct 16, 2026 | $255.095 | $255.54 | $248.60 | $250.00 | 40.43M |
| Oct 15, 2026 | $250.89 | $255.60 | $248.65 | $254.76 | 34.56M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | $258.01 | $259.65 | $252.66 | $254.08 | 34.82M |
| Oct 13, 2026 | $259.44 | $262.835 | $258.42 | $258.58 | 25.3M |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $262.50 | $263.70 | $259.27 | $259.53 | 26.58M |
| Oct 9, 2026 | $256.50 | $262.80 | $256.00 | $262.43 | 34.77M |
| Oct 8, 2026 | $259.74 | $259.8599 | $253.78 | $254.06 | 38.65M |
| Oct 7, 2026 | $254.23 | $260.14 | $253.17 | $259.92 | 36.23M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | $253.40 | $256.675 | $251.08 | $256.29 | 34.12M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $250.19 | $254.5262 | $250.18 | $251.40 | 39.27M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | $251.505 | $253.5577 | $250.02 | $251.52 | 33.43M |
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Overview
Company profile and research snapshot.
Company profile
Amazon is the leading online retailer and marketplace for third party sellers. Retail related revenue represents approximately 74% of total, followed by Amazon Web Services (17%), and advertising services (9%). International segments constitute 22% of Amazon's total revenue, led by Germany, the United Kingdom, and Japan.
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Consensus and target data currently published for this company.
- Consensus
- Buy
- Average target
- $299.73
- Implied upside
- —
- Analysts
- 35
| Date | Firm | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | RBC Capital | Outperform | — |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Overweight | — |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Wedbush | Outperform | — |
| Oct 30, 2026 | TD Cowen | Buy | — |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Wells Fargo | Overweight | — |
News briefing
Generated Oct 30, 2026, 9:04 PM
Why Is AMZN Down Today?
Amazon shares fell 1.41% today as the company reported Q3 earnings that missed analyst expectations on both EPS and revenue, triggering a broader tech sector sell-off. While Wall Street remains constructive on AWS's long-term prospects, investor concerns about Amazon's massive AI infrastructure spending are outweighing optimism about future growth opportunities.
Bottom line: Amazon faces a classic growth-at-a-cost scenario: near-term earnings disappointment driven by substantial AI infrastructure investments that should unlock significant competitive advantages and revenue growth by 2027. Investors need to decide whether to view current weakness as a buying opportunity for long-term AI plays or a warning sign about execution risks—watch for AWS growth re-acceleration and progress on AI chip commercialization as key catalysts.
Yahoo · Oct 30, 2026
Stock Market Today, Oct. 30: Amazon Misses Revenue and Earnings Expectations
Today, Oct. 30, 2026, Amazon's cloud business grew 39% but heavy AI investment and weaker cash flow kept investors on edge.
Yahoo · Oct 30, 2026
Update: Nasdaq Composite Marks Worst Month Since March 2025 as AI Spending Fears Rise
(Updates with latest market prices and developments.) The Nasdaq Composite recorded its steepest
Yahoo · Oct 30, 2026
The Oil Giants Are Raking in More Cash. Here’s What They’ll Do With It.
Third-quarter earnings reports from the five global oil majors are apt to show $54 billion in available new cash.
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Amazon.com Stock Performance
Amazon.com, Inc. shares closed at $243.79, registering a daily gain of 0.47%, per SID market data. Over the trailing one-month period, AMZN has appreciated 3.21%, while its three-month return stands at 8.11%, indicating steady upward momentum across intermediate timeframes. However, the trailing twelve-month return of 2.92% reflects comparatively muted longer-term performance for a mega-cap technology and consumer cyclical name. Technically, the stock trades below its 50-day moving average of $255.12, suggesting near-term resistance, but remains above its 200-day moving average of $240.97, which historically serves as a key trend support level. The 14-day RSI reads 50.5, indicating neutral momentum with neither overbought nor oversold conditions. According to Massive/Polygon data, average daily trading volume stands at approximately 46.7 million shares, reflecting robust liquidity. Amazon's market capitalization currently sits at approximately $2.25 trillion, maintaining its position among the world's most valuable publicly traded companies.
Amazon.com Valuation Analysis
Amazon.com currently trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 28.95, per SID market data, positioning the stock at a moderate premium relative to the broader Consumer Cyclical sector. The company's price-to-sales ratio stands at 3.62, reflecting the market's willingness to assign significant revenue multiples to Amazon's diversified business model spanning e-commerce, cloud computing, advertising, and subscription services. The price-to-book ratio of 5.47 indicates the stock trades well above its net asset value, consistent with the capital-light and high-margin characteristics of its AWS cloud segment. According to SEC filings, the PEG ratio of 26.10 appears elevated, suggesting that on a growth-adjusted basis, the valuation carries a substantial premium. Notably, Amazon does not pay a dividend, directing free cash flow toward reinvestment and capital expenditures. Investors evaluating AMZN's valuation must weigh these multiples against the company's expanding margin profile and diversified revenue streams.
Smart Money Activity for AMZN
Amazon.com's composite smart money score stands at 39 out of 100, generating a bearish signal per SID market data. Institutional positioning scores a perfect 25 out of 25, reflecting maximum conviction among large fund managers, according to 13F institutional filings. In contrast, insider activity paints a more cautious picture, scoring 0 out of 25. SEC Form 4 filings reveal 20 insider transactions over the last 90 days, with sells outpacing buys at a ratio of more than two-to-one — 14 sales versus just 6 purchases. This elevated selling activity among executives and directors warrants close monitoring as a potential signal of internal sentiment. Dark pool activity registers a modest 9 out of 25, suggesting below-average institutional accumulation through off-exchange venues. Congressional trading activity scores 4.8 out of 25, indicating limited recent positioning by members of Congress in AMZN shares. The divergence between strong institutional holdings and weak insider sentiment creates a mixed signal for investors tracking smart money flows.
Amazon.com Earnings Outlook
Amazon.com has delivered a mixed but largely positive earnings trajectory across recent quarters, according to company earnings reports. In the most recent reported quarter, AMZN posted earnings per share of $1.89 against analyst estimates of $1.97, representing a miss of $0.08. However, the prior quarter saw a dramatic beat, with actual EPS of $5.75 versus the $1.82 consensus estimate — a $3.93 positive surprise that significantly exceeded expectations. Two quarters ago, the company reported EPS of $2.78, surpassing the $1.64 estimate by $1.14, further demonstrating earnings power above street projections. Looking ahead, analyst estimates project EPS of $1.67 for the upcoming reporting period, per consensus data. Amazon's next earnings report is scheduled for April 30, 2026. The pattern of substantial upside surprises in prior quarters, followed by the recent modest miss, suggests variability in quarterly performance that analysts continue to calibrate.
Wall Street Analyst Ratings for AMZN
Wall Street consensus on Amazon.com remains uniformly bullish, with all recent analyst actions reiterating positive ratings, per SID consensus data. On October 26, 2026, UBS maintained its Buy rating on AMZN, while Morgan Stanley reiterated its Overweight rating on October 19. Wells Fargo and Cantor Fitzgerald both maintained Overweight ratings on October 12, and Tigress Financial reaffirmed its Buy rating on October 6, according to Wall Street analyst reports. Notably, none of the five most recent analyst actions involved a downgrade or a shift to a neutral or negative stance — all five maintained their prior bullish designations. This unanimity among major sell-side institutions reflects sustained confidence in Amazon's growth drivers, including AWS cloud infrastructure expansion and advertising revenue acceleration. With the stock trading at $243.79 and a beta of 1.385 indicating higher-than-market volatility, analysts appear to view current price levels as presenting upside potential despite the elevated systematic risk profile associated with the shares.
