Amazon Stock Rises as Pershing Square Highlights AI Growth and Retail Strength
Amazon's stock price rebounded above $260 after Pershing Square highlighted the company's AI growth and retail strength in its second-quarter 2026 investor letter.
The investment firm reported that Amazon shares gained 14% during the second quarter and 3% year-to-date. However, it also noted that spending on AWS data centers continued to weigh on the stock.
AWS revenue growth accelerated above 30% in 2026, compared with 20% growth during 2024 and 2025. Pershing Square linked this faster growth to increasing adoption of artificial intelligence services.