On Tuesday, MoffettNathanson reaffirmed its confidence in shares of Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN), maintaining a Buy rating and a $248.00 price target for the company's stock. This aligns with the broader analyst sentiment, as InvestingPro data shows 31 analysts have recently revised their earnings expectations upward.
Currently trading at $210.71, Amazon commands a substantial $2.22 trillion market cap. The firm's analysis focused on the distinct profitability levels between Amazon's Established and Emerging markets.
Amazon's management has indicated that its Established markets are performing similarly to North America and foresees Emerging markets' losses shifting to positive EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes) and FCF (Free Cash Flow) in the future.
The analyst from MoffettNathanson addressed several uncertainties surrounding Amazon's International Retail segment. Questions raised included the size of revenue from Established markets versus Emerging markets, the trends in Established regions, the trajectory for Emerging regions, the extent of losses in Emerging markets, and the profitability of Established countries.
The firm also sought to determine when Emerging markets might become profitable, referring to this as crossing the "Prime Meridian."
MoffettNathanson's investigation into these areas led to a more positive outlook on the International segment's revenue and EBIT trajectory. This optimism is reflected in the firm's reiterated Buy rating and stable price target for Amazon.
The company's strong fundamentals support this view, with InvestingPro reporting impressive revenue growth of 11.93% and an overall financial health score of "GREAT."
For deeper insights into Amazon's valuation and growth metrics, investors can access the comprehensive Pro Research Report, available exclusively on InvestingPro. The analysis suggests that while there are many unknowns, there is a clear path for growth and profitability in Amazon's international operations.
The firm's commentary provided a detailed inquiry into the performance and potential of Amazon's market segments, yet it stopped short of predicting when Emerging markets would turn profitable. Instead, it laid out the current situation and the company's expectations for future performance.
The reaffirmation of the Buy rating and price target indicates MoffettNathanson's belief in Amazon's strategy and its ability to navigate the complexities of international market dynamics.
The firm's position remains unchanged, signaling confidence in Amazon's long-term growth prospects. This confidence is reflected in the market, with the stock trading near its 52-week high and maintaining strong momentum despite being slightly above InvestingPro's calculated Fair Value.
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