About Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)
Amazon.com, Inc. is a Internet Retail company operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector.
AMZN trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $240.35
- Market Cap
- $2.60T
- 52-Week High
- $287.20
- 52-Week Low
- $196.00
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Internet Retail
$1,000 Invested in Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)
How much would $1,000 invested in AMZN be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in AMZN 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) in 2025 would be worth $1,078 as of November 2026, representing a +7.8% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in AMZN 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) in 2023 would be worth $2,010 as of November 2026, representing a +101.0% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in AMZN 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) in 2021 would be worth $1,448 as of November 2026, representing a +44.8% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in AMZN 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) in 2016 would be worth $5,869 as of November 2026, representing a +486.9% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in AMZN at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) at IPO would be worth $2,454,630 as of November 2026, representing a +245363.0% total return.
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Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 29+ years (353 months), Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) has averaged a monthly return of +3.43% with a median return of +2.30%. The stock had 207 positive months (59%) and 146 negative months (41%). The best month in AMZN's history was June 1998 with a +126.4% return, while the worst was February 2001 at -41.2%. Historically, April tends to be the strongest month (averaging +7.9%), and February the weakest (-2.7%).
AMZN's longest winning streak was 10 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1998 with a cumulative return of +321.6%, and the worst was 2000 at -127.1%.
Annual Returns
Over 29 years of trading history, Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) has delivered an average annual return of +65.17% with a median return of +28.43%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +26.72%. The stock posted gains in 21 years (72%) and losses in 8 years (28%).
AMZN's best year was 1998 with a +966.39% gain, while the worst was 2000 at -79.56%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 7, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. AMZN achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 17 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 7 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +4.13% | $230.82 | $240.35 |
| 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions: AMZN
What sector is AMZN in? ▼
AMZN operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically in the Internet Retail industry. This sector includes retail, automotive, entertainment, and other consumer discretionary businesses.
How has AMZN performed historically? ▼
Over 29 years of trading history, AMZN has posted gains in 21 years (72% of the time). The best year was 1998 with a +966.4% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in AMZN? ▼
You can invest in AMZN through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold AMZN.
Last updated: 11/1/2026