Amazon Stock Soars 508% in 10 Years, Long-Term Gains Outshine Recent Performance

A $1,000 investment in Amazon stock made about 10 years ago would now be worth roughly $6,083, representing a gain of around 508%.

This calculation is based on the Amazon stock price increasing from a split-adjusted $40.81 to its current level of $248.23 as of October 1, 2026.

The entire return came from share price movements alone, since Amazon has never paid a dividend.

While this performance looks impressive for long-term holders, investors who bought more recently may not have seen such significant gains.