AMI Investment Management Inc. lowered its holdings in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) by 11.0% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 19,839 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock after selling 2,461 shares during the quarter. Amazon.com comprises 1.0% of AMI Investment Management Inc.’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 26th biggest holding. AMI Investment Management Inc.’s holdings in Amazon.com were worth $4,356,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in AMZN. Kingstone Capital Partners Texas LLC grew its holdings in shares of Amazon.com by 542,733.6% during the second quarter. Kingstone Capital Partners Texas LLC now owns 132,641,388 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock worth $29,100,194,000 after purchasing an additional 132,616,953 shares during the last quarter. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in shares of Amazon.com during the second quarter worth $27,438,011,000. Nuveen LLC purchased a new position in Amazon.com in the 1st quarter valued at $11,674,091,000. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its stake in Amazon.com by 2.1% in the 2nd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 849,721,601 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock valued at $186,420,422,000 after buying an additional 17,447,045 shares during the period. Finally, Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC raised its position in Amazon.com by 22,085.8% during the 2nd quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 12,177,557 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock worth $2,671,634,000 after buying an additional 12,122,668 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 72.20% of the company’s stock.
Insider Activity
In related news, CEO Douglas J. Herrington sold 2,500 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, December 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $233.22, for a total value of $583,050.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 505,934 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $117,993,927.48. This trade represents a 0.49% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, Director Daniel P. Huttenlocher sold 1,237 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, November 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $226.61, for a total transaction of $280,316.57. Following the sale, the director directly owned 26,148 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,925,398.28. The trade was a 4.52% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold 79,734 shares of company stock worth $18,534,017. Company insiders own 10.80% of the company’s stock.
Amazon.com Stock Down 1.9%
Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October 30th. The e-commerce giant reported $1.95 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.57 by $0.38. Amazon.com had a return on equity of 23.62% and a net margin of 11.06%.The firm had revenue of $180.17 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $177.53 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $1.43 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was up 13.4% on a year-over-year basis. Analysts predict that Amazon.com, Inc. will post 6.31 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
More Amazon.com News
Here are the key news stories impacting Amazon.com this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Two major shops raised price targets (Wells Fargo to $295 and Oppenheimer to $305), pushing a rounded Wall Street one‑year view toward ~$300 and supporting upside expectations for AMZN. What Wall Street Thinks Amazon Will Be Worth 1 Year From Now. 1 Reason They Might Be Right
- Positive Sentiment: BMO Capital raised its target to $304 and reiterated Outperform after checks on AWS/A.I. momentum — reinforcing the view that cloud/AI tailwinds can reaccelerate revenue and margins. Amazon (AMZN) AWS AI Momentum Supports Higher Price Target at BMO Capital
- Positive Sentiment: Billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller added AMZN to his AI bets, a vote of confidence that can boost sentiment and flows into large-cap AI beneficiaries. Billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller Just Went All in on AI, Buying Amazon, Meta Platforms, and Alphabet. Could AI Stocks Still Deliver Big Returns in 2026?
- Positive Sentiment: Multiple bullish writeups (Seeking Alpha, Benzinga, and several Fool pieces) list Amazon as a top rebound/AI name for 2026 — helpful for sentiment and potential retail/institutional positioning ahead of earnings. Why Amazon Could Lead The Mag 7 In 2026
- Neutral Sentiment: MarketBeat highlights AMZN is in a consolidation phase heading into earnings — that can mean muted upside until company-level catalysts or guidance materialize. What to Expect From Amazon in the 4 Weeks Before Earnings
- Neutral Sentiment: Analyst roundups and long‑range forecasts (24/7 Wall St., TipRanks, Forbes) emphasize a brighter 2026 outlook but note 2025 underperformance vs. peers — framing AMZN as a recovery/AI play rather than a clear momentum leader. Amazon Stock In 2026: Show Me The Growth
- Negative Sentiment: Seeking Alpha published a rating downgrade piece emphasizing cycle risks and valuation/earnings skepticism — a reminder some analysts remain cautious and could weigh on near‑term trading. Amazon: Respect The Cycle, Not Consensus (Rating Downgrade)
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
Several analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. Loop Capital lifted their target price on shares of Amazon.com from $300.00 to $360.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, November 18th. Wedbush reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $340.00 price objective on shares of Amazon.com in a report on Wednesday, December 3rd. Citigroup reissued an “overweight” rating on shares of Amazon.com in a research note on Wednesday, November 26th. Arete Research lifted their price target on Amazon.com from $248.00 to $253.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, October 27th. Finally, Mizuho lowered Amazon.com from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, November 18th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifty-five have issued a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $295.50.
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About Amazon.com
Amazon.com, Inc is a diversified technology and retail company best known for its e-commerce marketplace and broad portfolio of consumer and enterprise services. Founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company launched as an online bookseller and expanded into a global retail platform that sells products directly to consumers and provides a marketplace for third-party sellers. Over time Amazon has grown beyond retail into areas including cloud computing, digital media, devices and logistics.
Key businesses and offerings include Amazon’s online marketplace and fulfillment services, the Amazon Prime membership program (which bundles expedited shipping with streaming and other benefits), Amazon Web Services (AWS) which supplies on-demand cloud computing and storage to businesses and public-sector customers, and a range of content and advertising services such as Prime Video and Amazon Advertising.
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