Nomura Securities Reiterates a 'Buy' on Amazon.com (AMZN) After Meeting with Manangement; Margins Bottom

May 31, 2012 9:03 AM EDT
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Nomura Securities reiterates a 'Buy' on Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) price target of $285.00.

Analyst, Brian Nowak, said, "We now believe margins are nearing a bottom and may even be set to expand due to positive gross margin drivers. A focus on economic returns may further support profitability. An increase in FBA pick & pack fees, strategies around basket size and discount rationalization are small on their own, but may signal an increasing sense of economic discipline at AMZN. The decision to repurchase $1.2bn of stock in the past months maybe another sign of disciplined decision-making. No change to our F12E/F13E EPS at $1.16/$2.27 vs. Street at $1.19/$2.60, respectively."

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Shares of Amazon.com closed at $209.23 yesterday.


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