Some of the greatest returns this century have come from getting in early on certain technology companies. Take a look at Amazon (AMZN +0.06%), whose shares have skyrocketed almost 214,000% since the initial public offering in May 1997 (as of March 9). Had you invested $1,000 in this business at that time, you’d have a jaw-dropping $2.1 million today.
It’s time to view this “Magnificent Seven” stock with a fresh lens. Is Amazon a once-in-a-decade buying opportunity right now?
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No shortage of levers to pull
Even with 2025 net sales totaling $716.9 billion, Amazon’s growth is not close to being finished. Sell-side analysts expect the top line to increase at a compound annual rate of 12.2% between 2025 and 2028, at which point the business will be collecting over $1 trillion in yearly sales.
Amazon’s advantage is that it operates in several growth markets. It’s the leader in e-commerce. With online shopping accounting for well below 20% of retail sales in…
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