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Amazon's Q4 earnings report revealed strong revenue and EPS growth, outperforming expectations. AWS saw 24% YoY revenue growth and operating income up 19% F/X adjusted, while overall revenue grew 12% YoY. Despite the solid fundamentals, the stock has experienced a recent decline. The market may be underpricing Amazon's growth potential, especially from its advertising and AI segments, which are becoming significant revenue drivers. The valuation at 26x forward P/E might seem high but could be justified by long-term compounding potential and its dominant position in cloud computing. Regulatory risks in Europe, specifically in Germany, have been acknowledged but are considered manageable. The key takeaway is that the market may be overlooking the shift in revenue quality and the significant growth potential from advertising and AI, presenting a potentially undervalued opportunity for long-term investors.
In this video, I break down Amazon’s latest earnings report and explain why the stock dropped nearly 10% despite beating expectations. I will walk you through the key financials, margin expansion, AWS growth, and the rise of high-margin businesses like advertising and Alexa+. More importantly, I’ll explain whether this recent pullback creates a compelling long-term buying opportunity or signals deeper risks ahead. Amazon just delivered strong revenue growth, expanding margins, and rising profits. Yet the market sold the stock off. I will dig into what’s really happening under the surface and whether long-term investors should view this as noise or opportunity. Here's what you'll learn Why Amazon’s gross margin expansion could be the real story How AWS, advertising, and Alexa+ are quietly reshaping profitability The impact of $200 billion in CapEx and AI infrastructure Whether a 26x forward P/E is justified The real risk behind Germany’s regulatory ruling My honest take for 3 to 5 year investors I believe the quality of Amazon’s revenue is changing fast. High-margin segments are scaling. Advertising is booming. Alexa+ could unlock billions. And if the market is underpricing that shift, this pullback might matter more than it looks. Skip ahead: 00:00 - Intro 02:30 - Financials 04:41 - AMZN's Price 07:19 - Growth Drivers 10:53 - Risks 12:55 - Verdict #Amazon #AmazonStock #AMZN #AMZNstock #StockMarket #Investing #GrowthStocks #TechStocks #AIStocks #AWS #AmazonEarnings #StockAnalysis #LongTermInvesting #MegaCapStocks #RickOrford Check out Seeking Alpha: https://rickorford.com/sa Discord: https://rickorford.com/join Website: https://rickorford.com Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more exclusive content! DISCLAIMER: Stock prices used were the market prices of Feb. 19, 2026. The video was published on Feb. 28, 2026. A portion of this video is sponsored by Seeking Alpha. Visit https://rickorford.com/sa for a 7-day free trial and a discount on your Seeking Alpha Premium annual membership. Past performance is not an indicator of future results. All investing involves a risk of loss. Individual investment results may vary. On the date of publication, Rick Orford had positions in AMZN. This video is for educational purposes only and not financial advice. Always do your own research and consult with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions. All information and data on this YouTube Channel is solely for entertainment purposes. I'm not a financial advisor, nor licensed in any way to provide any financial advice. The information herein is based solely on my personal opinion and experience. All investments hold inherent risk, and the information provided on this YouTube Channel should not be interpreted as any kind of guidance, recommendation, offer, advice, or suggestion. Any ideas and strategies discussed on this channel should not be implemented without first considering your financial and personal circumstances or without consulting a financial professional.
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