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Douglas J. Herrington, the CEO of Worldwide Amazon Stores, executed several stock transactions on February 21, 2025, according to a recent SEC filing. Herrington sold a total of 6,104 shares of Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) common stock, netting approximately $1.36 million. The sales occurred at prices ranging from $221.52 to $223.14 per share. According to InvestingPro data, Amazon currently trades at $212.80, with a market capitalization of $2.25 trillion, making it a prominent player in the Broadline Retail industry.
Additionally, Herrington exercised options to acquire 15,260 shares of Amazon stock, but these transactions were recorded at no cost. Following these transactions, Herrington holds 514,474 shares directly, with additional shares held indirectly through an Amazon.com 401(k) plan account. The sales were conducted under a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. InvestingPro analysis shows Amazon maintains strong financial health with a "GOOD" overall score, while analysts maintain a bullish consensus with a 1.38 rating (where 1 is Strong Buy). For deeper insights into insider trading patterns and comprehensive financial analysis, check out the Pro Research Report, available exclusively to InvestingPro subscribers.
In other recent news, Amazon.com Inc. has made significant strides across multiple fronts. Analysts from Truist Securities and TD Cowen have maintained a Buy rating for Amazon, with price targets set at $265, citing strong North American revenue performance and growth in Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure. Cantor Fitzgerald also reaffirmed an Overweight rating and a $270 target, highlighting Anthropic’s potential impact on AWS revenue. Anthropic, a major customer of AWS, is expected to contribute significantly to AWS’s revenues in the coming years, according to Cantor Fitzgerald.
Additionally, Amazon MGM Studios has announced a joint venture with Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli to manage the James Bond franchise rights. This partnership will grant Amazon MGM Studios creative control over the franchise, following Amazon’s acquisition of MGM in 2022. In the realm of AI, Anthropic, backed by Amazon, has launched an advanced AI model, Claude 3.7 Sonnet, which aims to enhance capabilities in the competitive generative AI industry. The Claude 3.7 Sonnet model is priced competitively, offering a cheaper alternative to rival models.
Amazon is also planning to expand its smart home market presence with the introduction of a new generation of AI-powered Alexa devices. This move is expected to open new revenue streams through a subscription model, as noted by Truist Securities. These developments underscore Amazon’s strategic efforts to leverage its investments and partnerships to drive growth across its diverse business segments.
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