Cromwell Holdings Increases Stake in Amazon by 2.4% in Q2

Cromwell Holdings LLC has increased its stake in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) by 2.4% during the second quarter of 2025. According to a recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the firm now owns 26,113 shares of the e-commerce giant, having acquired an additional 601 shares during this period. This investment represents approximately 3.5% of Cromwell’s total holdings, making Amazon its fourth largest holding, valued at $5,729,000 at the end of the quarter.

Other institutional investors have also adjusted their positions in Amazon. Western Wealth Management LLC increased its stake by 0.9% in the first quarter, resulting in ownership of 140,122 shares valued at $26,660,000. Flaharty Asset Management LLC saw a substantial increase of 87.7% in its stake, now holding 5,088 shares worth $968,000 after adding 2,377 shares during the last quarter.

Additionally, Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management LLC made a new investment in Amazon valued at approximately $514,000, while Border to Coast Pensions Partnership Ltd expanded its position by 6.0%, acquiring 63,924 shares for a total value of $249,295,000. Lastly, Generali Investments CEE investicni spolecnost a.s. increased its stake by 5.3%, now owning 84,116 shares valued at $18,454,000. Currently, institutional investors hold 72.20% of Amazon’s stock.

Amazon’s Stock Performance and Earnings Report

On Friday, shares of Amazon opened at $213.04. The company boasts a market capitalization of $2.27 trillion and a P/E ratio of 32.48. Over the past year, Amazon’s stock has reached a low of $161.38 and a high of $242.52, reflecting significant volatility. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $225.66, while the 200-day moving average stands at $212.64. The company’s current ratio is 1.02, with a quick ratio of 0.81 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.15.

Amazon last reported its earnings on July 31, 2025, revealing earnings per share (EPS) of $1.68, surpassing analysts’ consensus estimate of $1.31 by $0.37. The company generated revenue of $167.70 billion, exceeding expectations of $161.80 billion. Amazon’s quarterly revenue grew by 13.3% year-over-year, and the company posted a return on equity of 23.84% with a net margin of 10.54%. For the upcoming third quarter, Amazon has set its EPS guidance.

Insider Transactions and Analyst Ratings

In related news, Amazon’s Chief Financial Officer, Brian T. Olsavsky, sold 17,750 shares on August 21, 2025, at an average price of $222.74, totaling $3,953,635. Following this transaction, he retains 49,000 shares valued at approximately $10,914,260, marking a 26.59% decrease in his ownership. Additionally, Senior Vice President David Zapolsky sold 13,570 shares on August 22, 2025, for a total of $3,022,853.20. Post-sale, he holds 44,110 shares, valued at $9,825,943.60, a reduction of 23.53% in his holdings.

Over the last quarter, corporate insiders sold 10,864,716 shares worth nearly $2.49 billion, with insiders currently owning 9.70% of the stock.

Several analysts have recently upgraded their ratings for Amazon. Piper Sandler raised its price target from $250.00 to $255.00, maintaining an “overweight” rating. Evercore ISI reaffirmed an “outperform” rating with a price target of $280.00, while Jefferies Financial Group and Cowen also retained their “buy” ratings. As of now, the consensus rating for Amazon is “Buy,” with a price target of $266.26 according to data from MarketBeat.com.

Amazon.com, Inc. remains a key player in the retail and technology sectors, engaging in a range of services including online and physical retail, advertising, and subscription services. The company continues to innovate and expand, maintaining a strong presence in both consumer products and digital services worldwide.