Amazon.com Profit Margin

Amazon.com (AMZN) currently reports a profit margin of 16.9% as of September 2026. That compares with 11.06% in the prior-year period — up 52.8% year over year. That is above the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 4.34%. Use the charts on this page to explore Amazon.com's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Amazon.com's profit margin increased from 11.06% to 16.9% — a 52.8% year-over-year increase (period ending September 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Amazon.com's profit margin of 16.9% is higher than the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 4.34%. That is roughly 289.6% above the sector mean. A reading higher peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Amazon.com's current 16.9% should be judged against Consumer Discretionary norms (sector average: 4.34%) and against AMZN's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 16.9%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Discretionary average is 4.34%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Amazon.com, and consider following AMZN for alerts when major investors trade the stock.