Here’s Why You Should Buy and Hold Amazon.com (AMZN) For the Next 5 Years

​Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) ranks among the Best Stocks to Buy and Hold For the Next 5 Years. Analysts expect the company to grow its EPS by more than 19% over the next 5 years. The next 12-month outlook looks promising as well, with analysts’ average price target suggesting more than 40.95% upside from the current level.

​Recently, on April 20, KeyBanc maintained a Buy rating on Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) but raised the price target from $285 to $325. The increased price target comes despite the firm’s caution on operating income for the first half of 2026. The caution is based on elevated gas prices and investments in Amazon’s Leo satellite project.

​However, Keybanc finds AWS as a standout story of the quarter, with growth expected to accelerate to around 30%, driven by capacity expansions and new client wins. As per the firm, this positions AWS as a reliable medium-term revenue engine for Amazon. The firm also pointed to optionality from AI-powered advertising in Rufus, potential grocery market share gains, and further Amazon Leo developments. They project EPS nearing $10 per share by 2027.

​Amazon.com Inc. (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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