Amazon Earnings Preview: Analysts Bullish Ahead of Q2 Report

# Amazon Stock Update: Pre-Earnings Analysis & Expert Forecasts | Investment Podcast

Discover the latest Amazon stock analysis as we approach the July 31st earnings announcement. This episode breaks down AMZN's current performance at $232.23 USD (up 1.73%), unusually low trading volumes, and what the expected $162 billion revenue means for investors. We examine why over 45 analysts maintain "buy" ratings, recent price target increases from major firms like Bank of America and Citi, and how AWS continues driving profits despite growing competition. Plus, get context on Jeff Bezos's recent share sale and Amazon's premium valuation metrics including P/E ratio and market cap. Perfect for investors seeking comprehensive insights before Amazon's crucial quarterly report.

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
As of today, Amazon stock is trading at two hundred
thirty two point twenty three United States dollars, marking a
one point seventy three percent game for the day. The
trading volume is notably low, with roughly nineteen point five
million shares exchanged in the latest session, significantly under the
average daily volume of about forty four million. This quiet

(00:24):
trading session comes ahead of a highly anticipated quarterly earnings
announcement scheduled for July thirty first, which is expected to
show earnings per share of about one dollar and thirty
three cents and revenue of approximately one hundred sixty two
billion United States dollars. These numbers would represent a healthy
increase compared to the same period last year. Analyst sentiment

(00:46):
remains very strong. Over forty five analysts rate the stock
as a buy or strong buy, with only three recommending
a hold. Average price targets have recently ticked up, with
Bank of America and City both raising their expectations to
two hundred sixty five United States dollars per share, and
several other setting new targets in the two hundred fifty

(01:07):
to two hundred eighty eight United States dollar range. Consensus
among professionals is that Amazon remains poised for further gains,
especially as demand for its Amazon Web Services cloud division
and retail margins continue to improve. Amazon web Services continues
as a core profit center, even as rivals such as
Microsoft and Google grow more quickly in cloud computing. Major

(01:30):
news in July includes the sale of over four million
shares by Jeff Bezos, Amazon's founder, at an average price
above two hundred twenty four United States dollars. Although substantial,
this sale represents less than one half of one percent
of his ownership stake and does not appear to signal
a lack of confidence. Insider selling overall has remained regular

(01:52):
and within historical patterns. Looking at the numbers, Amazon sports
a market capitalization of about two point four to seven
trillion uns United States dollars, a price to earnings ratio
around thirty seven point eight, and a price to earnings
growth ratio close to one point seven, traits that indicate
a premium valuation relative to the broader retail and technology sector.

(02:13):
The company's balance sheet also stays strong, with solid liquidity
ratios and relatively low debt. Overall, the mood is cautiously optimistic.
Amazon is outperforming its peers. Analysts are raising expectations, and
upcoming earnings could reinforce ongoing momentum, despite lighter than usual
trading volume and insider selling that seems routine given the

(02:36):
company's ongoing growth