Lombard Odier Asset Management Europe Ltd Lowers Stock Holdings in Amazon.com, Inc. $AMZN

Lombard Odier Asset Management Europe Ltd cut its holdings in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) by 59.6% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 96,983 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock after selling 142,841 shares during the period. Amazon.com accounts for about 1.1% of Lombard Odier Asset Management Europe Ltd’s holdings, making the stock its 21st biggest position. Lombard Odier Asset Management Europe Ltd’s holdings in Amazon.com were worth $20,199,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in the business. MilWealth Group LLC boosted its stake in Amazon.com by 79.0% in the 4th quarter. MilWealth Group LLC now owns 179 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock worth $41,000 after buying an additional 79 shares during the last quarter. Lifetime Wealth Management P.C. acquired a new position in shares of Amazon.com during the 4th quarter valued at about $45,000. Elkhorn Partners Limited Partnership increased its stake in shares of Amazon.com by 900.0% during the 4th quarter. Elkhorn Partners Limited Partnership now owns 200 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock valued at $46,000 after acquiring an additional 180 shares during the last quarter. Fairway Wealth LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Amazon.com by 95.6% during the 4th quarter. Fairway Wealth LLC now owns 221 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock worth $51,000 after acquiring an additional 108 shares during the period. Finally, Prudent Man Investment Management Inc. boosted its position in shares of Amazon.com by 87.7% in the fourth quarter. Prudent Man Investment Management Inc. now owns 229 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock worth $53,000 after acquiring an additional 107 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 72.20% of the company’s stock.

Amazon.com Price Performance

AMZN opened at $274.48 on Friday. Amazon.com, Inc. has a 52-week low of $196.00 and a 52-week high of $287.20. The company has a 50 day moving average of $246.35 and a two-hundred day moving average of $237.46. The company has a market cap of $2.96 trillion, a P/E ratio of 22.08, a P/E/G ratio of 1.83 and a beta of 1.45. The company has a quick ratio of 0.87, a current ratio of 1.03 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.23.

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The e-commerce giant reported $5.75 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.82 by $3.93. The business had revenue of $200.61 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $197.03 billion. Amazon.com had a net margin of 17.44% and a return on equity of 18.00%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 19.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $1.68 EPS. On average, analysts expect that Amazon.com, Inc. will post 8.05 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, CEO Matthew S. Garman sold 15,467 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, May 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $263.40, for a total value of $4,074,007.80. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 14,159 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,729,480.60. This represents a 52.21% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, SVP David Zapolsky sold 9,270 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $268.53, for a total value of $2,489,273.10. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president owned 41,190 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $11,060,750.70. This trade represents a 18.37% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold a total of 77,867 shares of company stock valued at $20,532,092 over the last ninety days. Insiders own 8.90% of the company’s stock.

Amazon.com News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Amazon.com this week:

• Positive Sentiment: AWS and AI demand remain the main bullish catalysts. Recent coverage highlights AWS growth of roughly 37%, a reported $496 billion backlog, and sustained demand for AI infrastructure. Amazon has raised its 2026 capital-expenditure outlook to approximately $220 billion and plans to expand data-center capacity, signaling confidence that demand will continue. Amazon: $3 Trillion Is a Milestone, Not a Ceiling
• Positive Sentiment: Recent operating results and analyst views support the stock. Amazon’s latest quarter exceeded consensus estimates, with revenue of $200.61 billion, up 19.6% year over year. Zacks upgraded the shares to “Strong Buy,” while other analysts raised price targets, reinforcing the view that AWS, advertising, and retail improvements can offset higher spending. AI Boom: Top Stocks to Consider for Your Portfolio
• Positive Sentiment: Amazon Pharmacy is expanding its healthcare opportunity. Eligible Medicare Part D patients can access certain GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, including Wegovy and Zepbound, for $50 per month through a federal program. The initiative could increase pharmacy traffic and strengthen Amazon’s position in prescription fulfillment, though near-term financial benefits are uncertain. Amazon Pharmacy Offers Weight-Loss Drugs
• Neutral Sentiment: Amazon’s AI spending is producing both optimism and concern. Bullish investors argue strong AWS demand and committed capacity can justify the investment cycle, while valuation experts warn that hyperscalers may be “overinvesting” before returns are clear. The heavier spending could pressure free cash flow and margins if AI monetization slows. Amazon’s Massive Capex Expansion
• Negative Sentiment: Large shareholder sales are creating supply concerns. Jeff Bezos plans to sell roughly 15 million shares valued near $4 billion, while Amazon CEO Douglas Herrington sold 1,000 shares under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan. Berkshire Hathaway also exited its Amazon position in the first quarter. These transactions do not change Amazon’s fundamentals but may weigh on sentiment after the stock’s rally. Bezos Plans to Sell Amazon Stock

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities research analysts recently issued reports on AMZN shares. Monness Crespi & Hardt boosted their target price on shares of Amazon.com from $315.00 to $330.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, July 31st. Roth Capital reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $325.00 price target on shares of Amazon.com in a research note on Monday, August 3rd. BMO Capital Markets reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $360.00 price target (up from $355.00) on shares of Amazon.com in a report on Tuesday, July 28th. Wedbush boosted their price objective on shares of Amazon.com from $293.00 to $310.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, July 31st. Finally, Mizuho set a $330.00 price objective on Amazon.com and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, July 31st. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifty-six have issued a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Amazon.com has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $322.56.

Amazon.com Profile

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.