Amazon Faces Investor Scrutiny Over AI Capital Spending

Financial projections suggest a steady climb for the Seattle giant, with adjusted earnings per share anticipated at $2.03, up from $1.95 in the same period last year. Investors are balancing these growth figures against the backdrop of a 12% stock gain year-to-date, with shares recently trading at $252.73.

Attention centers on Amazon Web Services, where momentum in AI offerings like Bedrock and AgentCore provides a buffer against broader market skepticism. Although recent tech sell-offs were triggered by fears of excessive AI spending, analysts at Truist argue that Amazon’s capital outlays remain grounded in solid customer commitments. Mizuho analysts also highlight the potential for margin expansion, viewing current share prices as undervalued given the aggressive expansion of inference demand across the cloud sector.