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Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Dividend Safety Gauge & 10-Year DRIP Compounder

$240.35 -1.41% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $239.28

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) carries a Roarable Rating of C- (Hold) with 60/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

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ROARABLE C- • HOLD / WATCH Cap $2.63T
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As of 2026-11-02, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 60/100 at a spot price of $240.35 (-1.41% 1D, market cap $2.63T). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 9/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 17/20, Executive Insider Alignment 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 9/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 9/20. Active quantitative signal GOVT_CONTRACT (BULLISH, conviction undefined/100) notes: undefined.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Broadline E-Commerce, Logistics & Hyperscale Cloud (AWS)), AMZN carries a Roarable C- (60/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 19.2x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 17.6%. By comparison, TSLA (Tesla, Inc.) holds a C grade (62/100 RQD, P/E 491.1x, ROIC 3.4%, cap $1.59T) and V (Visa Inc.) posts a A grade (86/100 RQD, P/E 36.6x, ROIC 32.3%, cap $733.53B). Among the 5-stock peer group, AMZN leads on earnings multiple (19.2x) while MA leads on capital efficiency (33.5% ROIC).

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Per AMZN's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2026, filed 2026-10-30, CIK 0001018724), Amazon.com, Inc. generated $0 in revenue, $134.78B in net income, and -$46.89B in free cash flow against $1.24T in total assets and $179.95B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Latest SEC insider/13F disclosure shows Citadel Advisors (Ken Griffin) (HEDGE_FUND) executed a BUY of 1,650,000 shares ($415.0M) on 2026-10-19.

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WHALE OPTIONS POSITIONING:91% Calls ($51.5M)
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🔍 WHY AMZN SCORES 60/100 (C-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+17/20 pts (28% of score)

CBOE Tape: 91% Call / 9% Put flow • Max Pain $250.00

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+16/20 pts (27% of score)

Altman Z-Score 3.32 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 6/9

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution9/20 pts (-11 pt drag)

Disciplined Float (+1.16% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 11 pts from alignment

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
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Grade C$266.43-5.6% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
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Grade C$251.52-4.4% Next Q
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Grade C-$240.35+0.4% Hist 90D α
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Amazon's FY2025 Form 10-K (accession 0001018724-26-000004) embeds critical cautionary language signaling escalating margin dilution and execution risks directly tied to aggressive artificial intelligence and automation capital commitments. Management notably expanded risk disclosures around AI-driven price competition, failure to recoup massive AI/automation infrastructure investments, and added defensive legal posturing regarding forward-looking risk beliefs. These targeted modifications reflect heightened exposure to datacenter capex cycle monetization delays and intensified competitive pressure across both AWS and retail operations.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($241.55) or 200D SMA ($190.49) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($287.60) toward Bear Floor ($259.10).

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12.7%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +6.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (AMZN vs. TSLA, V, MA, PG)

Industry: Broadline E-Commerce, Logistics & Hyperscale Cloud (AWS) (1 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) ranks #331 by composite RQD confidence (60/100, grade C-) and #1 by equity capitalization ($2.63T). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, AMZN leads on earnings valuation at 19.2x trailing P/E, while MA leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 33.5% ROIC and — gross margin. V currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 86/100 (A) compared with AMZN at 60/100 (C-).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
AMZN ACTIVE
Amazon.com, Inc.
C- 60/100 19.2x — 17.6% -1.41% $2.63T Benchmark Subject
TSLA
Tesla, Inc.
C 62/100 491.1x 19.3% 3.4% -0.86% $1.59T /tsla-vs-amzn →
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Visa Inc.
A 86/100 36.6x — 32.3% +0.74% $733.53B /v-vs-amzn →
MA
Mastercard Incorporated
B+ 79/100 37.2x — 33.5% +0.36% $556.88B /ma-vs-amzn →
PG
Procter & Gamble Company
A- 82/100 23.3x 51.2% 25.4% +0.61% $372.21B /pg-vs-amzn →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2022–FY2026)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2026-10-30 • CIK 0001018724

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2026, filed 2026-10-30), Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) reported GAAP revenue of $0 (N/A vs. FY2025 revenue of $0 ) , GAAP net income of $134.78B, operating cash flow of $168.30B, and free cash flow of -$46.89B (-544.1% YoY). On the balance sheet, AMZN closed FY2026 with $1.24T in total assets against $179.95B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 3.32, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2026 (FY) 2026-10-30 $0 $134.78B $168.30B -$46.89B $1.24T $179.95B
FY2025 (FY) 2026-10-30 $0 $76.48B $130.69B $10.56B $727.92B $54.74B
FY2024 (FY) 2025-10-31 $0 $49.87B $112.71B $42.95B $584.63B $60.14B
FY2023 (FY) 2024-11-01 $0 $20.08B $71.65B $16.92B $486.88B $67.09B
FY2022 (FY) 2023-10-27 $0 $11.32B $39.66B -$26.32B $428.36B $63.17B

3. AMZN Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is AMZN stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-02, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 60/100 at a spot price of $240.35 (-1.41% 1D, market cap $2.63T). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 9/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 17/20, Executive Insider Alignment 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 9/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 9/20. Active quantitative signal GOVT_CONTRACT (BULLISH, conviction undefined/100) notes: undefined.

How does AMZN compare to TSLA and V in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Broadline E-Commerce, Logistics & Hyperscale Cloud (AWS)), AMZN carries a Roarable C- (60/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 19.2x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 17.6%. By comparison, TSLA (Tesla, Inc.) holds a C grade (62/100 RQD, P/E 491.1x, ROIC 3.4%, cap $1.59T) and V (Visa Inc.) posts a A grade (86/100 RQD, P/E 36.6x, ROIC 32.3%, cap $733.53B). Among the 5-stock peer group, AMZN leads on earnings multiple (19.2x) while MA leads on capital efficiency (33.5% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for AMZN?

Per AMZN's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2026, filed 2026-10-30, CIK 0001018724), Amazon.com, Inc. generated $0 in revenue, $134.78B in net income, and -$46.89B in free cash flow against $1.24T in total assets and $179.95B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Latest SEC insider/13F disclosure shows Citadel Advisors (Ken Griffin) (HEDGE_FUND) executed a BUY of 1,650,000 shares ($415.0M) on 2026-10-19.

Where is AMZN trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

AMZN last traded at $240.35 (-1.41% on volume of 104,895,008 shares), positioning the stock -0.50% below its 50-day simple moving average ($241.55) and +26.17% above its 200-day simple moving average ($190.49). Across its 52-week range of $81.43 to $287.20, AMZN sits at the 77.2% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 47.2 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±6.7% ($224.25 to $256.45).

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Does AMZN pay a dividend and is it safe?

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) offers a 0% cash dividend yield ($0.00 annualized) and 0% total shareholder yield including buybacks. Roarable rates its payout coverage as NO DIVIDEND.

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AMZN — Amazon.com, Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, AMZN scores 60 out of 100, a letter grade of C-, labeled "Roarable Hold — Cautious Neutral."

Pillar breakdown (per the Roarable RQD rating):

  • Fundamental Cash Engine: 9 / 20. Cited inputs are ROIC of 17.6% and FCF yield of -1.81%. The return on invested capital is solid, but negative free cash flow yield pulls this pillar down; the reported FY 2026 free cash flow of $-46892.0M (per the SEC financials) is consistent with that negative yield.
  • Whale / 13F Flow: 17 / 20. This is the strongest pillar, described as institutional accumulation and options positioning. Recent 13F filings in the holders data show large buys (see Analyst View section).
  • Insider Conviction: 9 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this reflects SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow. The insider transactions in the holders data are predominantly sales by officers and directors.
  • Macro Regime Fit: 9 / 20. Beta of 1.46 (per market data) indicates above-market sensitivity to broad moves.
  • Forensic Balance Sheet: 16 / 20. Altman Z 3.32, Piotroski F 6/9, Debt/Equity 0.29 (per the Roarable RQD rating).

For a prospective investor, the rating describes a mixed picture: institutional accumulation and a sound balance sheet are offset by weak free cash flow, insider selling, and elevated market sensitivity. The price has fallen 4.25% on the most recent session (per market data) and sits well below its 52-week high. Upside drivers cited in the sources include analyst price targets and AWS/retail-media momentum; valuation tradeoffs include a forward P/E of 21.7 versus a trailing P/E of 19.2. This is an educational read of the scores, not personalized advice.

Snapshot

PriceMarket CapP/E (TTM)Forward P/EEV/EBITDAEPS (TTM)Dividend YieldBeta52-Wk RangeROIC %
243.79$2629.6B19.221.715.812.470%1.46$81.43 - $287.217.6%

Business

Per the profile, Amazon operates the world's largest e-commerce marketplace and regionalized fulfillment network alongside Amazon Web Services (AWS), a cloud infrastructure business. Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, its customers include enterprise cloud users (AWS commitments) and third-party marketplace sellers and brand advertisers (fulfillment fees, seller commissions, and sponsored product ads). Revenue exposure splits are listed as 18% for enterprise cloud and 34% for marketplace sellers and advertisers. Sector: Consumer Discretionary; Industry: Broadline E-Commerce, Logistics & Hyperscale Cloud (AWS); Exchange: NASDAQ.

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
Q4 2026$201944.0M$28076.0M$20685.0M1.89$-34837.0M$55783.0M$179952.0M
Q3 2026$200606.0M$27461.0M$62647.0M5.75$-8821.0M$78213.0M$132224.0M
Q2 2026$181519.0M$23852.0M$30255.0M2.78$-18171.0M$101816.0M$121906.0M
FY 2026$0.0MN/A$134779.0M12.47$-46892.0M$55783.0M$179952.0M

Per the SEC financials and market data, reported net income and operating income are positive across the listed quarters, while free cash flow is negative in each period. ROIC is 17.6% per market data. Gross, operating, and net margins are shown as 0% in market data, which the source does not reconcile with the reported figures; these are therefore not interpreted here. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 3.32, Piotroski F-Score is 6/9, and Debt/Equity is 0.29. Cash declined from $101816.0M (Q2 2026) to $55783.0M (Q4 2026) while debt rose from $121906.0M to $179952.0M over the same periods.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Per the recent news feed, headlines include a report that AMZN trades at its lowest trailing P/E in years despite the AI boom, a comparison piece against Alibaba and Walmart, and a GREEN-tagged CATALYST item on an expanded 3M data center partnership. Most feed items are tagged as MARKET WIRE with YELLOW light.

Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, proprietary signals include:

  • Stealth Whale Accumulation (severity 96, BULLISH): the source reports the price fell -4.25% on lit venues while $16.46B in FINRA off-exchange non-short volume and 81.4% call sweep premium were recorded, a 3.45σ cross-feed divergence.
  • Unannounced Government Contract Catalyst (severity 96, BULLISH): the source flags a 4.6 z-score spike tied to $528.5M in obligated DoD awards, including a $167.4M contract (W519TC25FA004) starting 2024-11-22.

Risk watch items per the sources: negative free cash flow across all listed periods, and the price decline on the latest session.

Butterfly Effect: 2nd-Order Supply-Chain & Sector Ripples

Upstream dependencies (per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph): NVIDIA (GPU clusters, criticality CRITICAL, 38% exposure) and Marvell/TSMC custom silicon (criticality HIGH, 24% exposure), plus Prologis warehouse leases (criticality HIGH, 16% exposure).

Competitive pressure (per the graph): Walmart (CRITICAL, 60%), Microsoft Azure (CRITICAL, 38%), and Costco (HIGH, 25%).

Butterfly link (per the graph, classified as ANALYST_HYPOTHESIS): AI data-center buildouts are cited as a tailwind for Eaton (ETN) electrical equipment. The mechanism is transformer and switchgear demand; the stated bottleneck is grain-oriented electrical steel supply and 100–150 week transformer lead times. A competing explanation is utility interconnection delays of 12–24 months, which would defer deliveries without cancellations. Next catalyst cited: Eaton's rolling 12-month order growth and backlog coverage print. The exposure percentage is undisclosed in the source.

Watch items: power and transformer lead times as an energization bottleneck for AWS campuses, and the dependence on custom silicon and GPU supply.

Analyst View & Smart Money Ownership

Per the analyst data (as of 2026-11-01): 48 Buy, 3 Hold, 0 Sell; 19 Strong Buy. Price targets: low $259.1, high $310.53, mean $287.6, median $287.7. Implied upside of 19.66% and a Street B/S score of 61.

Recent 13F filings (per holders data): Citadel Advisors bought 1,650,000 shares at $251.52 (filed 2026-10-19); Pershing Square bought 1,900,000 shares at $251.52 (filed 2026-10-16); Berkshire Hathaway bought 550,000 shares at $249.67 (filed 2026-10-14).

Recent SEC Form 4 insider sales (per holders data): Douglas J. Herrington sold 1,000 shares at $251.5 (2026-10-05), 1,000 shares at $254.77 (2026-09-03), and 6,362 shares at $259.01 (2026-08-25); Brian T. Olsavsky sold 6,172 shares at $260.31 (2026-08-25); Matthew S. Garman sold 14,541 shares at $259.06 (2026-08-25). No Congressional PTR trades appear in the holders data.

Open Questions

  • The source lists gross, operating, and net margins as 0%, while the financials show nonzero operating and net income. Which figures are correct for the margin profile?
  • The FY 2026 revenue is listed as $0.0M in the financials. What is the actual full-year revenue?
  • What is the basis and timing of the $16.46B FINRA off-exchange volume and the DoD contract attribution to AMZN?
  • Eaton's exposure to AWS-linked backlog is labeled "undisclosed." How large is it?
  • Why do the analyst price targets sit above the current price while several recent analyst calls show negative returns since the call date?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is AMZN (C- • RQD 60/100) a Buy at $243.79?

Welcome to the AMZN (Amazon.com, Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 60/100 (Roarable Hold — Cautious Neutral) in Broadline E-Commerce, Logistics & Hyperscale Cloud (AWS). Bulls point to capital efficiency (17.6% ROIC), while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

RI RiskArb_Desk Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $185.28 (-24.0%)
Spot @ $243.79

Pump the brakes on AMZN — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on AMZN, but look at what you are paying: 19.2x trailing P/E with tightening sector spreads. Unless Amazon.com, Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

MI MidwestValue Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $285.23 (+17.0%)
Spot @ $243.79

AMZN cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on AMZN, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Broadline E-Commerce, Logistics & Hyperscale Cloud (AWS) and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $243.79 (52-wk range $81.43 - $287.20), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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