Herrington Douglas J, an insider at Amazon.com Inc (AMZN), sold 508,434 shares of the company on November 20, 2025. The shares were sold at a price of $217.52 each, totaling $110.59 million. Following this transaction, Herrington retains 508,434 shares in Amazon.
Insider transactions provide transparency into executive actions, although they can occur for various reasons such as diversification or personal financial needs. While significant selling may raise questions, it does not necessarily indicate negative sentiment toward the company.
Investors often consider insider transactions alongside other fundamental and technical factors. Amazon operates in the retail industry, with a market cap of $2,419.0 billion and a P/E ratio of 31.63, reflecting strong earnings potential. The company's upcoming earnings report is scheduled for July 29, 2026, with an estimated EPS of $1.87 and revenue of $189.8 billion.
Monitoring patterns of insider activity across multiple individuals can provide deeper insights into company performance, rather than focusing solely on isolated transactions.