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Amazon.com IncFair value estimate raised and analysts debate price targets amid AWS and AI spending concerns.

The fair value estimate for Amazon.com has been revised upward to US$319.69 from US$312.99, reflecting modestly higher revenue growth assumptions and a slight shift in valuation multiples. The revision comes as Wall Street analysts debate the impact of AWS execution and heavy AI and data center spending, with firms including Morgan Stanley, Barclays, and Raymond James raising price targets after strong second-quarter results, while Cantor Fitzgerald and Mizuho trimmed their targets on concerns over capex intensity and revenue recognition pacing. Key assumptions behind the new fair value include revenue growth of 13.98%, up from 13.71%, a net profit margin of 13.69%, a forward P/E multiple of 29.35x, and a discount rate of 9.00%. Bullish analysts highlight AWS's position as a top AI beneficiary and a growing backlog tied to contracts with Anthropic and OpenAI, while bearish voices flag risks from elevated investment and capacity constraints.
Barclays PLC
Morgan Stanley
Raymond James Financial Inc.
Amazon.com IncFair value estimate raised and analysts debate price targets amid AWS and AI spending concerns.