If you'd invested in Amazon (AMZN): performance and returns
Looking for Amazon's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would Amazon have returned?
This calculator shows how much Amazon stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Amazon
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,086 | +9% |
| 3 years ago | $2,837 | +184% |
| 5 years ago | $1,464 | +46% |
| 10 years ago | $7,053 | +605% |
| since inception (1997) | $3,091,310 | +309031% |
Return by year (Amazon)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +3% | $1,033 (+3%) |
| 2025 | +5% | $1,086 (+9%) |
| 2024 | +44% | $1,569 (+57%) |
| 2023 | +81% | $2,837 (+184%) |
| 2022 | -50% | $1,430 (+43%) |
| 2021 | +2% | $1,464 (+46%) |
| 2020 | +76% | $2,580 (+158%) |
| 2019 | +23% | $3,174 (+217%) |
| 2018 | +28% | $4,076 (+308%) |
| 2017 | +56% | $6,357 (+536%) |
| 2016 | +11% | $7,053 (+605%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does AMZN return?
$1,000 invested in Amazon 10 years ago would be worth $7,053 today, i.e. +22%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was AMZN's best/worst year?
Best year: 2023 (+81%). Worst year: 2022 (-50%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in AMZN since inception be worth?
Since 1997, $1,000 would have become $3,091,310 (+309031%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do Amazon's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If Amazon pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is Amazon's average annual return (ROI)?
Amazon's return on investment is about +22%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.