Observed Signal · Jul 15, 2026 · Analyst Note · Source: CNBC Investing · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Jefferies: Amazon Cheaper Than Walmart and Alphabet
Jefferies says Amazon shares trade at a meaningful valuation discount to comparable retail and tech peers and recommends buying the stock. The firm has a buy rating and a $320 price target on Amazon, implying about 29% upside. Jefferies notes Amazon's enterprise value to EBITDA is roughly 12x versus a blended 17x for Alphabet and 19x for Walmart, and highlights potential upside from an AI-linked data center buildout and possible higher capital expenditure guidance. The analyst note (by Brent Thill) followed a modest recent share-price rise; LSEG data shows 65 of 69 covering analysts rate Amazon a buy or strong buy. Shares are up 13% year-to-date, trailing the S&P 500's 21% gain.
Analyst valuation and price-target update for Amazon — a major retailer, advertising platform and cloud provider — may influence investor views on retail media, cloud infrastructure spending and competitive positioning, but it is not an industry-wide policy or technical change.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Jefferies has a buy rating on Amazon and a $320 price target, implying ~29% upside.
- Jefferies estimates Amazon's EV/EBITDA at roughly 12x versus blended peers GOOGL 17x and WMT 19x.
- Analyst Brent Thill authored the Jefferies note calling Amazon a top pick among hyperscalers.
- LSEG data: of 69 analysts covering Amazon, 65 have buy/strong buy ratings and 4 have a hold.
- Amazon shares have risen 13% year-to-date; the S&P 500 has gained 21% over the same period.
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