David Zapolsky, an insider at Amazon.com Inc (AMZN), sold 57,188 shares of the company's stock on November 20, 2025, at a price of $216.75 per share, totaling $12.40 million. Following this transaction, Zapolsky retains an equal number of shares in Amazon.
This sale reflects common practices among insiders, who may sell stock for various reasons such as diversification, tax planning, or personal financial needs. While significant insider selling can attract investor attention, it does not necessarily signal negative sentiment towards the company.
Amazon operates in the retail industry, offering a broad range of products and services through its websites, including merchandise and content from vendors and third-party sellers. The company also manufactures and sells electronic devices and provides services through its Amazon Web Services (AWS), which includes analytics, machine learning, and storage solutions.
As of November 25, 2025, Amazon's market capitalization stands at $2,419.0 billion, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 31.63 and earnings per share (EPS) of 7.08. Upcoming earnings reports are scheduled for April 29, 2026, and July 29, 2026, with estimated EPS of $1.75 and $1.87, respectively.
Investors are encouraged to consider insider transactions as part of a broader analysis that includes other fundamental and technical factors. Patterns of insider activity across multiple individuals and timeframes can provide more meaningful insights than isolated transactions.