The article argues that Amazon's online stores are becoming more profitable through automation and robotics, alongside AWS. CEO Andy Jassy said margins in North America and International have each expanded by nearly 10 percentage points over recent years, and Amazon has more than 1 million robots in its fulfillment network. Operating cash flow grew 29% to $168 billion over the past 12 months, and the stock trades at about 16 times that figure, near its lowest multiple since 2008 based on the Oct. 29 close. The main risk cited is capital spending of about $220 billion expected in 2026, mostly for AWS, which could keep free cash flow low if investments fail to earn strong returns. The article concludes that rising retail profits and a discounted valuation could support excellent returns over the next 10 years.
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| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Consumer Discretionary |
| Industry | Broadline Retail |
| Market cap | $2.6T |
| Close on 11/02/2026 | 245.63 |
| Change that session | +2.20% |
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