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Consumer CyclicalSpecialty RetailScore data as of Oct 21, 2026

AMZNAmazon.com, Inc.

Consumer Cyclical / Specialty Retail

Relative Leader / Watch

Strong Relative Position

NeutralEdge 9/10
$262.37−$0.26 (−0.10%)

Latest quote

  • Momentum
    76
  • Value
    35
  • Quality
    77
  • Risk resilience
    54
  • Sentiment
    52
algovestiq.comScore data as of Oct 21, 2026

Stock Catalyst Board

Earnings timing, analyst expectations, news pressure, growth drivers, events, and AIQ Catalyst context.

Next earnings
Oct 29, 2026

Upcoming reporting date available for this company.

AIQ Catalyst
AIQ 61/100

Momentum 76/100 and sentiment 52/100 before the next covered event.

Recent coverage
4 articles

Updated Oct 21, 2026 · Sentiment 51.21%

Earnings History And Surprises

See whether reported EPS and revenue have consistently exceeded or missed analyst expectations.

Earnings Expectations And Results

Compare what analysts expected with what the company reported across recent quarters.

Momentum 76/100AIQ Edge 9/10 Strong Relative Position
Beat rate
75%
3 of 4 reported periods
Average surprise
+77.4%
Across covered historical reports
Latest result
+215.9%
Jul 30, 2026
EPS estimate versus actual
Actual bars are colored by beat, inline result, or miss.
Earnings history
Report dateFiscal periodEPS estimateEPS actualEPS surpriseRevenue estimateRevenue actual
Oct 29, 2026—$1.96——$202.1B—
Jul 30, 2026—$1.82$5.75+215.9%$197.03B$200.61B
Apr 29, 2026—$1.63$2.78+70.6%$177.28B$181.52B
Feb 5, 2026—$1.97$1.95-1.0%$211.45B$213.39B
Oct 30, 2025—$1.57$1.95+24.2%$177.91B$180.17B

Analyst Forecast And Price Targets

Wall Street consensus, rating distribution, and the current 12-month target range.

Analyst ratings
Buy
58
Buy
2
Hold
12-month analyst target
$324.26
+23.59% versus current price
Based on 31 analyst observations. Targets are estimates, not predictions.
Low target
$200.00
-23.77% vs latest price
Average target
$324.26
+23.59% vs latest price
High target
$390.00
+48.65% vs latest price

Event Read

Catalysts should explain what can change the setup, when it might happen, and which AIQ component would move first.

Current event setup

Event dateOct 29, 2026

Next known earnings or reporting date.

EPS estimate$1.96

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Revenue estimate$202.19B

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Sentiment score52

News pressure around the setup.

Momentum score76

Where event reaction would show up first.

AIQ score61/100

Composite decision read before event confirmation.

Analyst context

Consensus
Buy
Analysts
31
Average target
$324.26
Target upside
23.59%
Target range
$200.00 - $390.00
90-day revisions
8

News And Sentiment

Recent company coverage, scored where source sentiment is available.

Positive
4
Neutral
0
Negative
0
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AMZN Catalysts FAQ

What are the next catalysts for AMZN stock?

AMZN's next stock catalysts can include earnings, guidance, analyst ratings, price-target changes, estimate revisions, product updates, regulatory events, contracts, or sector developments. Use this page to connect those events with AIQ and market context.

What upcoming events could move AMZN stock?

Upcoming events that could move AMZN include earnings reports, management commentary, estimate changes, major news, and market-wide sector catalysts.

How could AMZN's next earnings report affect the stock?

AMZN's next earnings report could affect the stock by changing revenue expectations, EPS estimates, guidance, analyst ratings, price targets, estimate revisions, and momentum.

What could drive AMZN stock higher?

AMZN could move higher if earnings, guidance, demand trends, analyst expectations, or AIQ momentum improve relative to what the market already expects.

What events could hurt AMZN stock?

AMZN could be hurt by weaker guidance, negative estimate revisions, margin pressure, adverse news, regulatory issues, or a sector-wide risk-off move.