About Amazon.com, Inc.
Amazon.com, Inc. is a multinational technology company focusing on e-commerce, cloud computing (AWS), online advertising, and digital streaming. Amazon is recognized as one of the most influential economic forces in the world.
Valuation Rank #4Forbes Global 2000 Rank #2PublicE-Commerce & Cloud Computing
Amazon.com, Inc.
Market Capitalization
$1.95T
CEO
Andy Jassy
Headquarters
Seattle, Washington, United States
Founded
1994
Financial History
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Historical Milestones
1994
Company Founded
Jeff Bezos incorporates Amazon in Bellevue, Washington as an online bookstore.
1997
IPO on Nasdaq
Amazon goes public at $18.00 per share.
2002
AWS Launched
Amazon Web Services launches initial tools for developer utilities.
2005
Amazon Prime
Amazon introduces Prime membership, offering fast, free shipping.
2007
Kindle Launch
Amazon releases Kindle e-reader, redefining the digital books market.
2017
Whole Foods Market
Amazon acquires Whole Foods for $13.7 billion, expanding physically.
2021
New CEO Takes Over
Jeff Bezos steps down as CEO, handing the reins to Andy Jassy.
Company Statistics
CEOAndy Jassy
HeadquartersSeattle, Washington, United States
Founded1994
Forbes Global 2000#2
Revenue$574.8B
Net Income$30.4B
Founder(s):
Jeff Bezos
