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Amazon Stock Rises 2.2% on Analyst Upgrade
Why did Amazon stock rise 2.2% on Monday?
Amazon (AMZN) stock rose 2.2% to $245.63 on Monday, after climbing about 5% in the morning, on an analyst upgrade as Phillip Securities moved it to Buy citing AWS demand and backlog.
Key numbers
| Amazon close (Nov 2) | $245.63+2.2% on the day |
|---|---|
| Phillip Securities price target | $330from $320 |
| AWS Q3 sales | $46.0B+39% YoY |
| AWS Q3 operating income | $17.8Bvs $11.4B a year earlier |
| AWS backlog | $578B(per [2]) |
| 2026 capital spending | ~$220BAmazon estimate |
What happened
Amazon (AMZN) stock rose 2.2% to $245.63 on Monday, after climbing about 5% in the morning, on an analyst upgrade as Phillip Securities moved it to Buy citing AWS demand and backlog. The firm raised its rating from "Accumulate" to "Buy" and lifted its target for the share price to $330 from $320. It pointed to Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud-computing arm, where sales grew 39% to $46 billion, the fastest pace in nearly five years.
Why it matters
Amazon is spending about $220 billion on data centers and equipment in 2026, which can squeeze its spare cash. Phillip Securities argues strong cloud demand justifies that spending, and Amazon's CEO expects AWS to grow more than 40% in both 2027 and 2028. One firm's rating is only an opinion, but it shows how much the cloud and AI boom now drives Amazon's share price.
Who this affects
- MarketbullishLow impact
- Investors see cloud demand as backing Amazon's heavy spending.
- CompanybullishMedium impact
- Amazon shareholders gain; shares closed up 2.2%.
- CompetitorsmixedLow impact
- Microsoft fell 2.8% Monday while Alphabet slipped 0.3%.
- IndustrybullishMedium impact
- Cloud providers benefit as AI-driven demand keeps accelerating.
Amazon vs Microsoft, Alphabet
How we got here
Amazon reports Q3 results; AWS sales rise 39% to $46.0B, fastest growth in nearly five years.
Phillip Securities upgrades Amazon to Buy from Accumulate and lifts target to $330 from $320.
Amazon shares gain about 5% in the morning and close up 2.2% at $245.63.
What to watch
- Whether AWS growth stays above 39% as Amazon's CEO targets over 40% growth in 2027 and 2028.Q4 2026
- Amazon's roughly $220B 2026 capital spending plan and its effect on free cash flow.Q4 2026
Educational content only. Not investment advice.
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