Amazon Expands Satellite, Cloud And Robotics Investments As Valuation Gap Widens

June 13, 2026

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  • Amazon.com (NasdaqGS:AMZN) plans to acquire Apple’s 20% stake in satellite operator Globalstar as part of an $11.6b satellite communications agreement tied to its Project Leo plans.

  • The company also announced a new multi billion dollar AWS partnership with Pinterest, expanding its cloud reach into a major social media platform.

  • In Europe, Amazon is rolling out a new generation of AI powered warehouse robots aimed at improving fulfillment efficiency and logistics capabilities.

Amazon.com, trading at around $238.55, has seen its share price rise 12.5% over the past year and 90.1% over the past three years. The move over the past month is down 10.7%. For readers tracking NasdaqGS:AMZN, these mixed shorter term returns sit against a longer multi year upswing as the company invests heavily beyond its core e commerce operations.

The Globalstar stake purchase, AWS deal with Pinterest, and expanded robotics program give investors additional data points to consider when thinking about how Amazon is building out its infrastructure, cloud, and logistics footprint. These shifts may influence how you weigh the role of satellite connectivity, partner driven cloud growth, and automation when assessing Amazon’s longer term business mix and risk profile.

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NasdaqGS:AMZN Earnings & Revenue Growth as at Jun 2026
NasdaqGS:AMZN Earnings & Revenue Growth as at Jun 2026

4 things going right for Amazon.com that this headline doesn’t cover.

Quick Assessment

  • ✅ Price vs Analyst Target: At US$238.55, the stock trades about 24% below the US$312.51 analyst price target.

  • ✅ Simply Wall St Valuation: Simply Wall St estimates the shares trade around 44.1% below fair value.

  • ❌ Recent Momentum: The share price is down 10.7% over the past 30 days.

There’s only one way to know the right time to buy, sell or hold Amazon.com. Head to Simply Wall St’s company report for the latest analysis of Amazon.com’s Fair Value.

Key Considerations

  • 📊 The Globalstar stake, Pinterest AWS partnership, and AI powered robots all point to heavier infrastructure, cloud, and logistics investment. This could reshape Amazon’s business mix over time.

  • 📊 Keep an eye on capital outlay for the US$11.6b satellite deal, AWS revenue tied to Pinterest, and any efficiency metrics Amazon shares for its European warehouses.

  • ⚠️ The major flagged risk is a high level of non cash earnings. Investors may want to focus on cash flow and the quality of earnings as these projects scale.

Dig Deeper

For the full picture including more risks and rewards, check out the complete Amazon.com analysis. Alternatively, you can check out the community page for Amazon.com to see how other investors believe this latest news will impact the company’s narrative.

This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.

Companies discussed in this article include AMZN.

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