CEO Andy Jassy stated AWS capacity is sold out through 2027, underscoring sustained cloud demand. The constraint may drive near-term pricing power and higher capex to expand capacity, potentially improving AWS revenue trajectory but with longer lead times. For Amazon, this suggests a more favorable cloud-margin trajectory and a higher upside to the stock from stronger AWS growth.
Walmart unveiled Agent Gateway and Agent Profiles to let approved AI agents search inventory and place orders while shielding user data. It mirrors a broader shift toward agentic commerce and contrasts with Amazon's blocking stance. Analysts will watch adoption, customer trust, and any impact on online share of wallet.
Nielsen IQ data show Amazon's fresh perishable sales jumped June–August after expanding same-day delivery to thousands of U.S. cities. Gains come from higher-income, older households who shop more on Amazon, potentially boosting order frequency and spend. The results intensify competition with Walmart and grocers, with a reported plan for up to 1,000 new same-day centers by 2031 signaling longer-term margin impact.
3M expanded its data-center partnership with Amazon, lifting MMM stock on the news. The move points to stronger AWS data-center capex, a favorable backdrop for Amazon's cloud revenue growth and supplier spending. While the press focuses on 3M, the signal implies enduring AWS demand trends that could support AMZN's trajectory in the near term.
Amazon will fund a 960 MW nuclear plant in Indiana using 12 Xe-100 SMRs, operated by AEP and connected to the grid. This is Amazon and X-energy's second deal and is three times the size of the prior agreement, advancing a long-term data-center energy plan despite regulatory risks at Seadrift and SMR timing uncertainties.
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.