Erste Group Bank Lifts Amazon Earnings Forecast for 2026

Analysts see e-commerce giant posting higher profits in coming years.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 11:05am

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Stock analysts at Erste Group Bank have lifted their fiscal year 2026 earnings estimates for Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN). The bank's analyst S. Lingnau now forecasts that the e-commerce giant will post earnings per share of $7.76 for the year, up from their previous estimate of $7.74. The consensus estimate for Amazon's current full-year earnings is $6.31 per share.

Why it matters

Amazon's earnings performance is closely watched by investors as an indicator of the company's growth and profitability. Erste Group Bank's upgraded forecast suggests analysts see the potential for Amazon to generate stronger profits in the coming years, which could boost the stock price.

The details

In a research report issued on Thursday, April 2nd, Erste Group Bank also provided an estimate for Amazon's fiscal year 2027 earnings, projecting $9.42 per share. Several other analysts have also weighed in on Amazon's stock, with some lowering their price targets while maintaining buy ratings on the shares.

  • Erste Group Bank issued the updated earnings forecast on Thursday, April 2nd.
  • The consensus estimate for Amazon's current full-year earnings is $6.31 per share.

The players

Erste Group Bank

An Austrian banking group that provides financial services across Central and Eastern Europe.

S. Lingnau

An analyst at Erste Group Bank who covers Amazon.

Amazon.com, Inc.

The e-commerce giant that operates an online marketplace, cloud computing services, and various other businesses.

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What they’re saying

“Erste Group Bank analyst S. Lingnau now forecasts that the e-commerce giant will post earnings per share of $7.76 for the year, up from their previous forecast of $7.74.”

— S. Lingnau, Analyst

The takeaway

Erste Group Bank's upgraded earnings forecast for Amazon suggests analysts see the potential for the e-commerce giant to generate stronger profits in the coming years, which could be a positive sign for investors.