On Monday, UBS reaffirmed its confidence in Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) shares, with a significant increase in the stock's price target. The new target is set at $264, up from the previous $230, while the firm maintains a Buy rating on the shares. This aligns with the broader Wall Street sentiment, as InvestingPro data shows an overwhelmingly positive analyst consensus of 1.39 (Strong Buy), with the stock trading near its 52-week high.
The UBS analyst cited several key factors supporting the bullish outlook. The anticipated faster growth in gross merchandise value (GMV) and market share gains were attributed to improved service levels, particularly the expansion of one- and same-day Prime delivery options.
Moreover, the analyst expects ongoing margin expansion within Amazon's e-commerce segment. This optimism is based on improving unit economics, which is evident from the growth in units outpacing shipping cost increases. Such efficiency gains are a positive signal for potential profitability.
Moreover, the introduction of high-margin revenue streams, such as the ad-supported Prime Video, is seen as a promising development for Amazon. Although it is still in the early stages, UBS believes that this feature will become a significant contributor to Amazon's revenue over time.
UBS also noted that their projections already account for the capital expenditures (CapEx) and operating expenses (OpEx) related to various Amazon ventures, including AWS, e-commerce, sports licensing, and Project Kuiper. Despite these investments, minimal revenue has been included in the current model for 2025 and beyond, indicating potential for future growth as these investments begin to yield financial returns.
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Investment banking firm Jefferies has increased its price target on Amazon shares to $275, reflecting confidence in these areas. Analysts from Baird and TD Cowen have also shown optimism about Amazon's future prospects, reiterating their positive ratings on the stock.
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