Amazon shares are up 11% over the past 12 months, trailing the S&P 500's 13% gain, and down 6% over the past six months. The stock trades at a price-to-earnings multiple of 20, or 23 on a forward basis, far below the 50 or 60 times earnings seen in the past, though recent results were helped by investment-related gains. In the second quarter, sales rose 20% and operating income grew 43% year over year, and the company still sees AI-related growth opportunities. The article notes the stock is up 47% over five years, including the 2022 crash, and says its lower valuation could make it attractive long term, while further declines are possible if concerns about the tech sector or AI capital spending grow. It argues that a greater decline is not necessarily coming and that a rally may be overdue.
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| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Consumer Discretionary |
| Industry | Broadline Retail |
| Market cap | $2.7T |
| Close on 10/23/2026 | 248.00 |
| Change that session | -0.95% |
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