Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Operating Margin: 11.16%
Is Amazon.com, Inc.’s operating margin high or low?
Amazon.com, Inc.'s operating margin of 11.16% is 60% above its 5-year average of 6.99%, near the high end of its 5-year range (2.38%–11.16%).
The operating margin for Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) is 11.16% as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 1.87% (10.96%).
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AMZN Operating Margin Metrics
OPERATING MARGIN
11.16%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM
10.96%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y
7.67%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y
6.99%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y
5.46%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y
4.27%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y
4.30%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+1.87%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+45.41%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+59.69%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+104.46%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+161.63%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+159.28%
AMZN Competitors' Operating Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | OPERATING MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) | — | 11.16% | 10.96% | 7.67% | 6.99% |
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $4.27T | 31.97% | 31.74% | 31.10% | 30.67% |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $3.00T | 45.62% | 45.13% | 43.52% | 42.12% |
| Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) | $4.41T | 32.05% | 32.08% | 29.51% | 28.53% |
| Walmart Inc. (WMT) | $946.06B | 4.18% | 4.24% | 4.00% | 4.09% |
| Target Corporation (TGT) | $57.49B | 4.88% | 5.05% | 5.14% | 5.48% |
Operating Efficiency
Gross Margin
50.3%
Operating Margin
11.2%
Amazon.com, Inc. Operating Margin Formula & Definition
Operating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue
Operating margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after operating expenses, reflecting operating efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Amazon.com, Inc. Operating Margin FAQ
- What is the operating margin for Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)?
- The operating margin for AMZN stock is 11.16%.
- Is Amazon.com, Inc.'s operating margin high or low?
- Amazon.com, Inc.'s operating margin of 11.16% is 60% above its 5-year average of 6.99%, near the high end of its 5-year range (2.38%–11.16%).
- What is the TTM average operating margin for Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)?
- The TTM average operating margin for AMZN stock is 10.96%.
- What is the 3Y average operating margin for Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)?
- The 3Y average operating margin for AMZN stock is 7.67%.
- What is the 5Y average operating margin for Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)?
- The 5Y average operating margin for AMZN stock is 6.99%.
- What is the 10Y average operating margin for Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)?
- The 10Y average operating margin for AMZN stock is 5.46%.
- What is the 15Y average operating margin for Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)?
- The 15Y average operating margin for AMZN stock is 4.27%.
- What is the 20Y average operating margin for Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)?
- The 20Y average operating margin for AMZN stock is 4.30%.
Amazon.com, Inc. Operating Margin History
| DATE | OPERATING MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 11.16% |
| 2024-12-31 | 10.75% |
| 2023-12-31 | 6.41% |
| 2022-12-31 | 2.38% |
| 2021-12-31 | 5.30% |
| 2020-12-31 | 5.93% |
| 2019-12-31 | 5.18% |
| 2018-12-31 | 5.33% |
| 2017-12-31 | 2.31% |
| 2016-12-31 | 3.20% |
| 2015-12-31 | 2.09% |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.20% |
| 2013-12-31 | 1.00% |
| 2012-12-31 | 1.11% |
| 2011-12-31 | 1.79% |
| 2010-12-31 | 4.11% |
| 2009-12-31 | 4.61% |
| 2008-12-31 | 4.39% |
| 2007-12-31 | 4.42% |
| 2006-12-31 | 3.63% |
| 2005-12-31 | 5.09% |
| 2004-12-31 | 6.36% |
| 2003-12-31 | 5.13% |
| 2002-12-31 | 1.63% |
| 2001-12-31 | -13.20% |
| 2000-12-31 | -31.28% |
| 1999-12-31 | -36.94% |
| 1998-12-31 | -17.88% |
| 1997-12-31 | -22.06% |
| 1996-12-31 | -40.92% |