Amazon (AMZN) Q4 Falls Short, But Shares Surge as Margin Improves
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Goldman Sachs Raises Amazon.com (AMZN) PT to $330
January 30, 2013 9:17 AM ESTGoldman Sachs raised its price target on Buy-rated Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) from $315 to $330 following Q4 results, which missed on the top and bottom-line but showed expanding margins.
"Adjusted CSOI margin was 3.2% versus our forecast of 2.5%. While the slower... More
Deutsche Bank Boosts PT on Amazon.com (AMZN) at Margins Expand For First Time Since Early 2012
January 30, 2013 9:13 AM ESTDeutsche Bank raised its price target on Buy-rated Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) from $305 to $335 following Q4 results and expanding margins. The firm notes this is the first expansion in margins since early 2010.
The firm comments, "Amazon reported gross profit and EBITDA 10% and... More
CLSA Downgrades Amazon.com (AMZN) to Outperform
January 30, 2013 7:38 AM ESTCLSA downgraded Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) from Buy to Outperform following results after the close and the subsequent surge in the stock price.
For an analyst ratings summary and ratings history on Amazon.com... More
Evercore Partners Lifts PT on Amazon (AMZN) to $330 on Margin Improvement
January 30, 2013 7:09 AM ESTEvercore Partners analyst Ken Sena raised its price target on Overweight-rated Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) from $290 to $330 following Q4 results, which missed on revenues although margins accelerated.
The firm notes gross profit dollar growth of 42.5% (vs. 38% estimated) and 37% in the prior year. On this, the analyst comments, "we find the favorable mix shift towards higher gross margin businesses (e.g., 3P and Other/AWS)... More
Amazon.com (AMZN) Jumps Higher After Initial Knee-Jerk Lower
January 29, 2013 4:15 PM ESTAfter an initial knee jerk down on Q4 EPS results, Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) is now sharply higher. Shares last traded at $279 versus a price in the $268-range before the close.... More
UPDATE: Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Misses Q4 EPS by 6c; Guides Q1 Light of Views
January 29, 2013 4:01 PM EST(Updated - January 29, 2013 4:04 PM EST)
Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) reported Q4 EPS of $0.21, $0.06 worse than the analyst estimate of $0.27. Revenue for the quarter rose 22$ to $21.27 billion versus the consensus estimate of $22.27 billion.
Net income decreased 45% to $97 million in the... More
Amazon.com (AMZN) Down Ahead of Q4 Print
January 29, 2013 3:57 PM ESTAmazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) is down $7.87, or 2.85%, ahead of Q4 results after the close.
The company has missed EPS/revenue views the past two quarters, although the stock is on average 5% higher in the week following results.... More
