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Amazon Analysts Split After Q3: TD Cowen Calls Selloff 'Overdone,' UBS and Mizuho Lift Targets

Amazon shares fell 6.3% after Q3 earnings missed estimates, with revenue at $201.9B and EPS at $1.89. AWS revenue grew 39%, but analysts had mixed reactions. TD Cowen called the selloff overdone, while UBS and Mizuho raised targets. Consensus remains positive, with 58 of 60 analysts rating it Buy or Strong Buy.

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Published Oct 30, 2026, 6:16 PM UTC
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Primary signal
$AMZN
Bearish
high confidence
Mentioned
$AMZN
Relevance
8/10
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$AMZNBearishMed
01

Why it matters

The earnings shortfall triggered target cuts from TD Cowen, BofA, and Baird, while UBS and Mizuho raised theirs, reflecting divergent views on AWS's long‑term potential.

02

Market read

Amazon's earnings miss and mixed analyst reactions create short‑term volatility, with potential spillover to the broader tech and cloud sectors.

03

What to watch

Capital spending and negative free cash flow may limit upside; advertising softness and currency headwinds add downside risk.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: after earnings release

Background

Amazon's Q3 results were released after market close on Friday, prompting immediate analyst target revisions.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$AMZNBearishHigh confidence
Context

Amazon reported Q3 earnings miss (EPS $1.89 vs $1.97 est, revenue $201.9B vs $202.25B est) and analysts adjusted price targets.

Expected impact

likely pressure as the market prices in the earnings shortfall and target cuts

Evidence & confidence

The miss on both EPS and revenue is material; target reductions from multiple houses signal near‑term downside.

Market effects

Sector

AWS growth expectations keep the cloud sector supportive, but the earnings miss may weigh on broader tech valuations.

Regional

U.S. market may see modest pullback in large‑cap tech stocks.

Global

Amazon's size means the miss can influence global equity sentiment, especially in AI‑related stocks.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

AWS's 39% YoY growth and long‑term 40%+ expansion outlook could outweigh the near‑term miss, supporting a buy‑the‑dip thesis.

Key entities

  • Company
    Amazon.com Inc.

    E‑commerce and cloud services giant reporting Q3 2026 results.

  • Analyst
    TD Cowen

    Cut AMZN target to $340, citing overdone selloff.

  • Analyst
    UBS

    Raised AMZN target to $352 on AWS growth outlook.

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StoryAmazon posts Q3 revenue miss, heavy AI spending drives cash‑flow deficit and stock drop

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