Justin Post, an analyst from Bank of America Securities, maintained the Buy rating on Amazon. The associated price target remains the same with $272.00.
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Justin Post has given his Buy rating due to a combination of factors that highlight Amazon’s strategic advancements in the grocery sector. Amazon’s partnership with Winn-Dixie in Florida exemplifies its efforts to enhance its grocery delivery services, offering customers a wide selection of products and attractive delivery options. This partnership is part of a broader strategy to expand Amazon’s grocery capabilities, which have seen significant improvements this year.
Moreover, Amazon’s approach to developing its grocery business mirrors its successful Retail and AWS models, focusing initially on core offerings before expanding through third-party partnerships. This strategy is expected to fill geographic and product gaps efficiently, leveraging existing delivery infrastructure without heavy investment in physical stores. While there are competitive risks from established players like Instacart, Amazon’s growing presence in the grocery market is seen as a long-term opportunity to increase customer engagement and drive revenue growth.
In another report released on September 18, Citizens JMP also reiterated a Buy rating on the stock with a $285.00 price target.