Amazon (AMZN) Gets Price Target Hike After Strong Quarterly Performance

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) is one of the AI Stocks Analysts Are Watching CloselyOn August 11, Freedom Broker analyst Egor Tolmachev raised the price target on the stock to $255.00 (from $240.00) while maintaining a Hold rating.

The investment bank noted how Amazon has delivered strong financial results for the second quarter, surpassing both market expectations and its own guidance across all segments. Retail efficiency gains were particularly noted.

The firm did note that AWS performance was mixed and Q3 profit forecast was cautious. Nevertheless, it revised its financial forecast based on its confidence in the company’s ability to mitigate geopolitical risk and monetize continued logistics improvements.

Amazon (AMZN) Gets Price Target Hike After Strong Quarterly Performance

“Q3 guidance came in well above revenue expectations but below profit forecasts, marking a second area of perceived weakness in the release. We view this as prudent management positioning in light of heightened geopolitical uncertainty. We have revised our financial forecasts upward, reflecting confidence in Amazon’s ability to mitigate geopolitical risk and monetize continued logistics improvements. Despite the negative share price reaction, we see upside potential and reiterate our Buy rating, raising our target price from $240 to $255.”

Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) is an American technology company offering e-commerce, cloud computing, and other services, including digital streaming and artificial intelligence solutions.

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