About Amazon.com, Inc.
Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) has been publicly traded since 1997, making it a 29-year-old public company. It operates in the Internet Retail industry within the Consumer Cyclical sector. The company is headquartered in Seattle, United States and employs approximately 1,576,000 people. With a market capitalization of $2.2 trillion, AMZN is one of the largest publicly traded companies.
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $208.16
- Market Cap
- $2.23T
- 52-Week High
- $258.60
- 52-Week Low
- $161.38
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Internet Retail
$1,000 Invested
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Annual Returns
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -9.82% | $230.82 | $208.16 |
| 2025 | +5.21% | $219.39 | $230.82 |
| 2024 | +44.39% | $151.94 | $219.39 |
| 2023 | +80.88% | $84.00 | $151.94 |
| 2022 | -49.62% | $166.72 | $84.00 |
| 2021 | +2.38% | $162.85 | $166.72 |
| 2020 | +76.26% | $92.39 | $162.85 |
| 2019 | +23.03% | $75.10 | $92.39 |
| 2018 | +28.43% | $58.47 | $75.10 |
| 2017 | +55.96% | $37.49 | $58.47 |
| 2016 | +10.95% | $33.79 | $37.49 |
| 2015 | +117.78% | $15.52 | $33.79 |
| 2014 | -22.18% | $19.94 | $15.52 |
| 2013 | +58.96% | $12.54 | $19.94 |
| 2012 | +44.93% | $8.65 | $12.54 |
| 2011 | -3.83% | $9.00 | $8.65 |
| 2010 | +33.81% | $6.73 | $9.00 |
| 2009 | +162.32% | $2.56 | $6.73 |
| 2008 | -44.65% | $4.63 | $2.56 |
| 2007 | +134.77% | $1.97 | $4.63 |
| 2006 | -16.31% | $2.36 | $1.97 |
| 2005 | +6.46% | $2.21 | $2.36 |
| 2004 | -15.83% | $2.63 | $2.21 |
| 2003 | +178.56% | $0.94 | $2.63 |
| 2002 | +74.58% | $0.54 | $0.94 |
| 2001 | -30.47% | $0.78 | $0.54 |
| 2000 | -79.56% | $3.81 | $0.78 |
| 1999 | +42.18% | $2.68 | $3.81 |
| 1998 | +966.39% | $0.25 | $2.68 |
Valuation
AMZN currently trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 29.0, which is considered high relative to the broader market. The forward P/E of 22.2 suggests analysts expect earnings to be lower in the coming year. The price-to-book ratio stands at 5.4. The price-to-sales ratio is 3.1.
Dividends
Amazon.com, Inc. does not currently pay a dividend, choosing to reinvest earnings back into the business for growth.
Risk & Volatility
AMZN has a beta of 1.42, indicating it is significantly more volatile than the overall market. The stock's 52-week range is $161.38 to $258.60, and it currently trades in the lower half of its 52-week range.
Analyst Ratings
Based on 62 analyst opinions, AMZN has a consensus "strong_buy" rating. The average price target of $280.55 suggests 35.1% upside from current levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Amazon.com, Inc. do? ▼
Amazon.com, Inc. is a Internet Retail company operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector. The company is headquartered in Seattle, United States.
What sector is AMZN in? ▼
AMZN operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically in the Internet Retail industry.
When did AMZN go public? ▼
Amazon.com, Inc. went public in 1997, making it a 29-year-old public company as of 2026.
How much would $1,000 invested in AMZN 5 years ago be worth today? ▼
A $1,000 investment in AMZN five years ago would be worth approximately $1,359 today, representing a 35.9% return.
Does AMZN pay dividends? ▼
No, Amazon.com, Inc. does not currently pay a dividend. The company reinvests its earnings into growth.
What is AMZN's market cap? ▼
Amazon.com, Inc. has a market capitalization of $2.2 trillion, classifying it as a mega-cap company.
What is AMZN's P/E ratio? ▼
AMZN has a trailing P/E ratio of 29.0 and a forward P/E of 22.2, which measures how much investors are paying per dollar of earnings.
Is AMZN a buy, hold, or sell? ▼
Based on 62 opinions, AMZN has a consensus "strong_buy" rating. The average price target is $280.55.
Last updated: 3/14/2026