NASDAQ:AMZN · NASDAQ Global Select
+$5.34 today
Vol 33.22M · Avg 44.52M
Management
Put operating results in leadership context
Review returns on capital, executive background, insider transactions, and growth quality to judge whether management is compounding value well.
Management quality matters because capital allocation choices determine how much of Amazon.com, Inc. earnings power becomes long-term shareholder value. Use this page to compare AMZN returns on capital, executive context, insider transactions, ownership signals, and growth trends against peers, then decide whether leadership appears disciplined, aligned, and capable of compounding through changing market conditions.
Return Metrics
ROE, ROIC & ROA over time
ROE
18.9%
avg 15.4%
ROIC
10.7%
avg 7.9%
ROA
9.5%
avg 5.1%
Analysis
ROE is currently the strongest return metric at 18.9% versus its period average of 15.4%. 3 of 3 return metrics are above their quality threshold, which helps indicate how efficiently the company turns capital and assets into profit.
Management
Key executives, compensation & ownership
| Name | Title | Compensation | Tenure | Age | Shares Owned | Ownership % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Andrew R. Jassy | President, Chief Executive Officer & Director | $2.07M | — | 58 | $2.22M | 0.02% |
Jeffrey Bezos | Founder & Executive Chairman | $1.68M | — | 62 | $880.95M | 8.19% |
Matthew S. Garman | Chief Executive Officer of Amazon Web Series | $617,281.00 | — | 49 | $17,126.00 | <0.01% |
Douglas J. Herrington | Chief Executive Officer of Worldwide Amazon Stores | $425,365.00 | — | 59 | $484,527.00 | <0.01% |
Brian T. Olsavsky | Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer | $372,000.00 | — | 62 | $113,936.00 | <0.01% |
David A. Zapolsky | Senior VP and Chief Global Affairs & Legal Officer | $372,000.00 | — | 62 | $41,190.00 | <0.01% |
Shelley L. Reynolds | Vice President, Worldwide Controller & Principal Accounting Officer | $163,200.00 | — | 61 | $122,143.00 | <0.01% |
Werner Vogels | Chief Technology Officer | — | — | — | — | — |
Drew Herdener | Senior Vice President of Communications & Corporate Responsibility | — | — | — | — | — |
Dave Fildes | Vice President of Investor Relations | — | — | — | — | — |
Insider Trading
SEC Form 4 transactions — last 12 months
Buys
0
$0.00
Sells
89
$81.25M
Net Sentiment
$81.25M
Net selling
Most Active
Herrington Douglas J
26 transactions
1–10 of 89
Analysis
Insiders reported 0 buys worth $0.00 and 89 sells worth $81.25M over the last 12 months. That adds up to net selling of $81.25M. Herrington Douglas J was the most active insider with 26 transactions.
Growth Analysis
Historical CAGR & forward analyst estimates
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 3yr | Fwd Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | N/A | N/A | N/A | +46.6% (15yr)11 analysts |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | +20.5% | +18.4% (15yr)16 analysts |
| Net Income | N/A | N/A | N/A | +47.9% (15yr)16 analysts |
| EBIT | N/A | N/A | +48.9% | +29.4% (15yr)16 analysts |
Analysis
Recent growth has been strongest in EBIT at +48.9% over three years. Forward estimates point to Net Income at +47.9% (15yr), giving you a quick check on whether expectations are accelerating or cooling.
Competitors
Peer companies in the same sector
Who manages AMZN?
Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) lists 10 active executives. The top listed executive is Jeffrey Bezos, Founder & Executive Chairman.
Are AMZN insiders buying or selling?
Recent insider activity shows net selling of $81.25M.
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