Amazon.Com's Upcoming Quarterly Results: Key Information You Should Be Aware Of

Amazon Approaches Q4 2025 Earnings Announcement

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN), a Seattle-based leader in technology and consumer services, currently boasts a market capitalization of $2.6 trillion. Renowned for its expansive online marketplace, which features both direct sales and offerings from third-party vendors, the company is preparing to release its financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025.

Analysts anticipate that Amazon will post earnings of $1.97 per share for this quarter, reflecting a 5.9% increase compared to the $1.86 per share reported in the same period last year. Notably, Amazon has surpassed Wall Street’s earnings expectations for the past four consecutive quarters. In the previous quarter, the company achieved earnings per share of $1.95, outperforming consensus estimates by an impressive 23.4%.

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Looking ahead to the full fiscal year ending in December, projections suggest Amazon will earn $7.17 per share, marking a 29.7% jump from the $5.53 per share recorded in 2024. Further growth is expected in 2026, with earnings per share forecasted to rise 9.5% year-over-year to $7.85.

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Over the past year, Amazon’s stock has increased by 11.4%. However, this performance trails behind the S&P 500 Index, which gained 17.7%, and the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY), which rose 11.6% during the same period.

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The company’s relatively modest stock gains have been attributed to increased investments in artificial intelligence, which are currently putting pressure on free cash flow and are expected to impact future earnings through higher depreciation expenses. Additionally, Amazon faces growing competition in both its online retail and cloud computing segments, raising concerns about sustained growth. The rise of third-party AI agents also poses a potential challenge to Amazon’s lucrative digital advertising business, which could further influence investor confidence.

Despite these challenges, Wall Street remains largely positive on Amazon’s prospects. Of the 57 analysts covering the stock, 49 rate it as a "Strong Buy," five suggest a "Moderate Buy," and three recommend holding. The average price target stands at $293.96, implying a potential upside of 18.8% from current levels.