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Morgan Stanley tops AMZN pick with $350 target on AWS growth uplift

Oct 19, 2026, 10:14 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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A prestigious sell-side upgrade with a higher target can trigger short- to medium-term price appreciation, especially with supportive AWS growth revisions and a favorable comparison to peers; historical precedents show 10–20% moves following top-pick upgrades, contingent on execution and market conditions.

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Morgan Stanley upgrades Amazon to its top pick and raises a $350 target, reflecting stronger AWS growth and a compelling risk/reward. The note highlights higher 2027–2028 AWS growth and potential margin upside, plus an accelerated GPU deployment outlook. Separately, Amazon commits to a 960 MW nuclear project with X-energy and AEP, signaling long-term capital intensity; near-term drivers include Q3 results and guidance due Oct 29.

  • Morgan Stanley names AMZN top pick; raises price target to $350 from $335.
  • AWS growth Forecasts lifted: 47% in 2027, 42% in 2028; GPU deployment tie-in with Nvidia.
  • AMZN funds 960 MW Xe-100 nuclear plant in Indiana with X-energy and AEP; 5 GW by 2039 goal.
  • Q3 results looming; consensus is EPS $1.96, revenue $202.21B; guidance for Q3 $197–$202B.

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