If you're aiming to achieve success in stock investment, conducting thorough analysis is a key requirement. To facilitate your analysis, this report presents a range of insights extracted from the decade-long performance of Amazoncom Inc (AMZN) stock on the NASDAQ exchange.
Upon perusing this document, you'll acquire knowledge about the average yearly yield of Amazoncom Inc (AMZN) stock and its comparative performance in relation to broader market indices. Moreover, you'll be able to gauge its relative performance when compared to similar stocks.
Comprising 6 sections, this report is designed to furnish you with invaluable insights pertaining to the ten-year historical trajectory of Amazoncom Inc (AMZN) stock.
Please take note that we aim to update this report on a monthly basis, with a minimum frequency of quarterly updates (exceptions might apply). The data used to compile this report spans from March 29, 2014 to March 26, 2024.
Beneath, you'll find a table of contents that will aid you in navigating between the different sections:
- Performance of Amazoncom Inc (AMZN) Stock Compared to the Overall Stock Market
- How Amazoncom Inc (AMZN) Stock Performed Against Large Cap Stocks
- AMZN Stock Vs Similar Market Cap Stocks
- Top 10 Largest Single-Day Gains
- Top 10 Largest Single-Day Losses
1 AMZN Stock's Price Graph & Average Annual Return
AMZN 10-Year Price Performance Graph:
Displayed below is a visual depiction presenting the closing prices of Amazoncom Inc (AMZN) spanning the last decade. This particular graph employs adjusted closing prices instead of market closing prices. (The adjusted close takes into account significant corporate or institutional-level actions that occur beyond regular market hours.)
Average Annual Return Over 10 Years:
Let's imagine that you invested in AMZN stock on March 29, 2014, and remained invested for a decade until March 26, 2024. In such a scenario, you can compute the average annual return over these ten years (CAGR) using the formula provided below:
R = 100 x [(EP/SP)^1/10 - 1] where, EP - AMZN price on March 26, 2024 = $178.3SP - AMZN price on March 29, 2014 = $16.8183And R represents the annual return.
By plugging in the values, the calculated R-value is as follows:R = 100 x [(178.3/16.8183)1/10 - 1] = 26.63 %
The aforementioned calculated value signifies the past 10-year return of Amazoncom Inc (AMZN). For insights into the returns for the current year (2024), kindly refer to the, 2024 performance report of AMZN stock.
Please Note:
- The above calculation does not account for dividends (if any).
- We've utilized the geometric mean to calculate the average annual return.
An Intriguing Question:
If you had invested 1000 $ in AMZN 10 years ago, how much would your investment have grown by now?
Given that we've just established the annual return to be 26.63%, your investment would now amount to 10601.47$.
2 Performance of Amazoncom Inc (AMZN) Stock Compared to the Overall Stock Market
Assessing a stock in isolation might not provide a comprehensive view. Instead, you can glean more valuable insights by evaluating its performance in relation to broad market indices and similar stocks.
This segment presents a comparison of AMZN's performance against the NASDAQ composite index. (You can conceptualize the NASDAQ composite index as a reflection of the overall stock market.)
The graph below juxtaposes the 10-year returns of Amazoncom Inc (AMZN) against the NASDAQ composite. The blue line corresponds to AMZN stock, while the red line represents the NASDAQ composite. Both lines illustrate the percentage changes in their respective prices over time.
| Company Name | 10-Year Return (%) |
|---|---|
| Amazoncom Inc (AMZN) | 26.63% |
| NASDAQ (IXIC) | 13.17% |
Consequently, Amazoncom Inc (AMZN) has outperformed the NASDAQ composite by 102% over this period. . Tweet This
3 How Amazoncom Inc (AMZN) Stock Performed Against Large Cap Stocks
Amazoncom Inc (AMZN) is classified as a Large-cap stock. (A Large-cap stock holds a market valuation of Over $10 billion USD.)
In the following section, we'll explore how Amazoncom Inc (AMZN) stacks up against other Large-cap stocks in the broader context. We've compared the closing prices of Amazoncom Inc (AMZN) to those of the Dow Jones Large Cap (DWL) index.
| Company Name | 10-Year Return (%) |
|---|---|
| Amazoncom Inc (AMZN) | 26.63% |
| Dow Jones Large Cap (DWL) | 7.93% |
Consequently, Amazoncom Inc (AMZN) has delivered a 236% Higher performance in comparison to Dow Jones Large Cap (DWL). Tweet This
4 AMZN Stock Vs Similar Market Cap Stocks
The following section presents a comparison of Amazoncom Inc (AMZN)'s performance alongside that of other companies sharing a similar Market Capitalization. We've analyzed the closing prices of Amazoncom Inc (AMZN), as well as those of Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) and NVIDIA Corporation(NVDA) stocks.
| Company Name | 10-Year Return (%) |
|---|---|
| Amazoncom Inc (AMZN) | 26.63% |
| Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) | 29.02% |
| NVIDIA Corporation(NVDA) | 71.35% |
Hence, AMZN has achieved a 8% Lower return in contrast to Tesla, Inc. (TSLA). ALSO, it has delivered a 63% Lower return in comparison to NVIDIA Corporation(NVDA).
5 Top 10 Largest Single-Day Gains
Important Note: *The last two sections utilize the close prices and not the adjusted close prices.
Understanding the largest one-day gains provides valuable insight into a stock's volatility. Such days often indicate a surge in buying activity, often attributed to factors like favorable earnings reports.
The table presented below illustrates the ten most significant one-day gains recorded by Amazoncom Inc (AMZN) stock. Additionally, the table includes the corresponding dates, aiding your analysis of potential triggers behind these price movements.
| Date | Open | Close | Gain % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-02-24 | 2796.75 | 3027.16 | 8.24% |
| 2018-12-26 | 1368.89 | 1470.9 | 7.45% |
| 2020-07-20 | 3000.2 | 3196.84 | 6.55% |
| 2020-04-13 | 2040 | 2168.87 | 6.32% |
| 2018-02-06 | 1361.46 | 1442.84 | 5.98% |
| 2022-10-28 | 97.91 | 103.41 | 5.62% |
| 2022-07-05 | 107.6 | 113.5 | 5.48% |
| 2018-12-06 | 1614.87 | 1699.19 | 5.22% |
| 2019-01-02 | 1465.2 | 1539.13 | 5.05% |
| 2014-06-05 | 308.1 | 323.57 | 5.02% |
Furthermore, the chart below visually represents the most substantial one-day gains of Amazoncom Inc (AMZN) in terms of percentages.
For those inclined to analyze trends, certain investors attach greater significance to gains and losses over a 52-week period as opposed to longer time frames such as ten years. If you share this perspective, we encourage you to explore the 52 weeks report for AMZN.
6 Top 10 Largest Single-Day Losses
Moving forward, let's examine the ten most significant one-day losses incurred by Amazoncom Inc (AMZN) stock.
Please bear in mind: Losses often put investor emotions to the test. The fear of loss can lead many to sell at inopportune moments. These are the days when investors may have experienced the most substantial losses.
| Date | Open | Close | Loss % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-07-24 | 578.99 | 529.42 | -8.56% |
| 2018-10-29 | 1660 | 1538.88 | -7.30% |
| 2022-11-01 | 103.99 | 96.79 | -6.92% |
| 2022-10-14 | 114.1 | 106.9 | -6.31% |
| 2016-01-13 | 620.88 | 581.81 | -6.29% |
| 2018-10-24 | 1773.7 | 1664.2 | -6.17% |
| 2018-12-21 | 1464.99 | 1377.45 | -5.98% |
| 2018-02-08 | 1429.67 | 1350.5 | -5.54% |
| 2018-10-10 | 1857.89 | 1755.25 | -5.52% |
| 2022-03-07 | 2908.87 | 2749.06 | -5.49% |
Moreover, provided below is a graphical representation of Amazoncom Inc (AMZN) stock's largest one-day percentage losses.
Conclusion:
With this report, we aim to enhance your understanding of Amazoncom Inc (AMZN) shares' performance over the past decade. We invite you to propose any corrections or enhancements to this report. Should you wish to contribute corrections, please make use of the site-wide contact form.
Disclaimer:
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