: Because of four stock splits (in 1998, twice in 1999, and a major 20-for-1 split in 2022), a single share bought in 1997 would have multiplied into 240 shares today.

The story of Amazon's stock is one of the most remarkable in financial history. If you had invested in its May 15, 1997, Initial Public Offering (IPO), your wealth would have transformed drastically:

: That original $18.00 investment would now be worth over $60,000 . A larger $1,000 investment at the IPO would have grown to roughly $2.5 million to $2.8 million . Amazon.com Inc (AMZN) -1.09% today Closed: 23:00 • Disclaimer After hours: 03:00 Apr 28, 2026 Open263.46 Mkt cap$2.81T USD 52-wk high264.15 High264.15 P/E ratio36.39 52-wk low178.85 Div yield- Recent Performance Snapshot Amazon.com Inc. Stock Quote (U.S.: Nasdaq) - AMZN

: At the IPO, shares were priced at $18.00 each.

As of April 28, 2026, buying a single share of costs approximately $261.12 .