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KeyBanc raises AMZN target on AWS backlog and capex ramp

Jul 16, 2026, 1:42 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
Why it may matterVerify against the original reporting

Positive upgrade and higher PT imply reassessment of AMZN's AI-led growth runway; near-term margin concerns are offset by durable AWS earnings potential and expanding AI compute backlog, which could drive multiple expansion.

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KeyBanc's upgrade highlights a longer-horizon AI growth thesis for AMZN, driven by an expanding AWS backlog and a steeper capex path. Near-term margins may compress as AWS entrenches its AI compute lead, but the backlog and higher 2028 estimates support durable AWS earnings. If realized, this could justify a higher multiple into 2028.

  • KeyBanc reiterates AMZN overweight; price target moved to $335 from $330.
  • 2028 revenue seen at ~$1.08 trillion; AWS backlog ~ $485B, Anthropic deal.
  • Near-term margins pressured by AWS AI compute capex; 2026-27 sales rise <1%.
  • AWS growth ~31% YoY for 2026-27; capex 2027 $331B, 2028 $356B vs peers.

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