Amazon Stock Target Price and Analyst Consensus

AMZN Stock  USD 174.48  0.06  0.03%   
The prevalent analyst and expert consensus on Amazon is Strong Buy with 44 strong buy estimates. The prevailing projected target price is 160.61 with 60 professional opinions. Some of the most common ways Amazon Inc analysts use to provide public buy-or-sell recommendation are financial statements evaluation and conference calls analysis. They also talk to Amazon executives, vendors, and customers. Amazon buy-or-sell recommendation and consensus module provides average expert sentiment on the projected Amazon Inc target price to derive its highest and lowest estimates based on target price volatility of 0.0. Check out Macroaxis Advice on Amazon to cross-verify analyst projections. Unlike analyst recommendations, Macroaxis provides advice only from the perspective of investor risk tolerance and investment horizon.
Lowest Forecast
146.16
Highest Forecast
178.28
Target Price
160.61
As of the 18th of March 2024, Gross Profit is likely to grow to about 283.5 B. Also, Pretax Profit Margin is likely to grow to 0.07. At this time, Amazon's Retained Earnings are very stable compared to the past year. As of the 18th of March 2024, Accounts Payable is likely to grow to about 89.2 B, while Common Stock Shares Outstanding is likely to drop about 9.4 B.
  
It's important to approach Amazon's target price projections with caution. While they can be useful as part of a broader investment strategy, they are inherently speculative and subject to various kinds of risk, including market volatility and unforeseen external factors. Always consider multiple aspects and do your own research when making investment decisions.

Amazon Target Price Consensus

We track the performance of the top 100 financial experts across various large and mid-size financial boutiques. Amazon target price is determined by taking all analyst projections and averaging them out. There is no one specific way to measure analysts' performance other than comparing it to past results via a very sophisticated attribution analysis. Amazon's target price projections below should be used in combination with other traditional price prediction techniques such as stock price forecasting, investor sentiment analysis, technical analysis, earnings estimate, and various momentum models.
   60  Strong Buy
Most Amazon analysts issue ratings four times a year, at intervals of three months. Ratings are usually accompanied by a target price to help potential investors understand Amazon stock's fair price compared to its market value. Analysts arrive at stock ratings after researching the public financial statements of Amazon Inc, talking to its executives and customers, or listening to those companies' conference calls.
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Amazon Target Price Projection

Amazon's current and average target prices are 174.48 and 160.61, respectively. The current price of Amazon is the price at which Amazon Inc is currently trading. On the other hand, Amazon's target price is what analysts think the stock is worth or could sell for in the future. The more significant the discrepancy between the two prices, the more it stimulates investors to act.

Current Price

Amazon Market Quote on 18th of March 2024

Low Price174.28Odds
High Price176.69Odds

174.48

Target Price

Analyst Consensus On Amazon Target Price

Low Estimate146.16Odds
High Estimate178.28Odds

160.61

Historical Lowest Forecast  146.16 Target Price  160.61 Highest Forecast  178.28
Note that most analysts generally publish their price targets in research reports on specific companies, along with recommendations for the company's stock.Although price targets are often quoted in the financial news media, there could be a delay between the publication of the latest analyst outlook on Amazon Inc and the information provided on this page.

Amazon Analyst Ratings

Amazon's analyst stock recommendations are determined by taking an average estimate of all analysts we track and classifying them as Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Strong Sell, or Sell. Ratings generally communicate what analysts sense about Amazon stock, and they use a lot of effort and time to analyze it and arrive at a rating. That suggests that analyst recommendations are the outcome of an objective and thorough examination of Amazon's financials, market performance, and future outlook by experienced professionals. Amazon's historical ratings below, therefore, can serve as a valuable tool for investors.

Analyst Consensus Breakdown

Average Consensus Estimates

Analysts determine stock price targets through various methods, including financial modeling, peer comparison, and company analysis. The stock price target is the analyst's best estimate of the future price of a stock and is used by investors to make investment decisions. However, it is important to note that stock price targets are not guaranteed, and the actual price of a stock can differ significantly from the target due to various factors such as market conditions, economic events, and company developments.

Steps to utilize Amazon price targets

Amazon's stock target price is an estimate of its future price, usually made by analysts. Using Amazon's target price to determine if it is a suitable investment can be done through the following steps:
  • Look at Amazon's target prices provided by various analysts and compare them. This can help you gain a more balanced view of the Stock's potential.
  • Look at the analyst's track record to determine if they have a history of accurately predicting stock prices.
  • Look at the Company's financials, including revenue, earnings, and debt, to determine if it is in good financial health.
  • Consider market conditions. For example, take into account the state of the economy, competition, and regulatory environment, to determine if Amazon's stock is likely to perform well.
  • Diversify your portfolio and do not rely solely on stock target prices to make investment decisions. Invest in a mix of stocks, bonds, and other assets to manage risk.
Remember that stock target prices are just estimates and are subject to change. Therefore, using them as one factor in a larger investment strategy is essential rather than relying solely on them to make decisions.

Additional Amazon Value Projection Modules

Most investment researchers agree that the mispricing and readjustment of any Stock value happens often and is sometimes even predictable, but there is no strong theory explaining why it happens. The current price of Amazon is a key component of Amazon valuation and have some predictive power on the future returns of a Amazon.
Sophisticated investors, who have witnessed many market ups and downs, frequently view the market will even out over time. This tendency of Amazon's price to converge to an average value over time is called mean reversion. However, historically, high market prices usually discourage investors that believe in mean reversion to invest, while low prices are viewed as an opportunity to buy. Please use the tools below to analyze the current value of Amazon in the context of predictive analytics.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
172.49174.18175.87
Details
Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
166.80168.49191.86
Details
Naive
Forecast
LowNextHigh
174.96176.64178.33
Details
Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjected EPSHigh
0.610.830.98
Details
Please note, it is not enough to conduct a financial or market analysis of a single entity such as Amazon. Your research has to be compared to or analyzed against Amazon's peers to derive any actionable benefits. When done correctly, Amazon's competitive analysis will give you plenty of quantitative and qualitative data to validate your investment decisions or develop an entirely new strategy toward taking a position in Amazon Inc.

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When determining whether Amazon Inc offers a strong return on investment in its stock, a comprehensive analysis is essential. The process typically begins with a thorough review of Amazon's financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to assess its financial health. Key financial ratios are used to gauge profitability, efficiency, and growth potential of Amazon Inc Stock. Outlined below are crucial reports that will aid in making a well-informed decision on Amazon Inc Stock:
Check out Macroaxis Advice on Amazon to cross-verify analyst projections. Unlike analyst recommendations, Macroaxis provides advice only from the perspective of investor risk tolerance and investment horizon.
Note that the Amazon Inc information on this page should be used as a complementary analysis to other Amazon's statistical models used to find the right mix of equity instruments to add to your existing portfolios or create a brand new portfolio. You can also try the Portfolio Dashboard module to portfolio dashboard that provides centralized access to all your investments.

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The data published in Amazon's official financial statements usually reflect Amazon's business processes, product offerings, services, and other fundamental events. But there are other numbers, ratios, or fundamental indicators derived from these statements that are easier to understand and visualize within the underlying realities that drive quantitative information of Amazon Inc. For example, before you start analyzing numbers published by Amazon accountants, it's critical to develop an understanding of what Amazon's liquidity, profitability, and earnings quality are in the context of the Internet & Direct Marketing Retail space in which it operates.
Please note, the presentation of Amazon's financial position, as portrayed in its financial statements, is often influenced by management's estimates, judgments, and sometimes even manipulations. In the best case, Amazon's management is honest, while the outside auditors are strict and uncompromising. Whatever the case, the imprecision that can be found in Amazon's accounting process means that the reasonable investor should take a skeptical approach toward the financial statement analysis of Amazon Inc. Please utilize our Beneish M Score to check the likelihood of Amazon's management manipulating its earnings.