What 10 Years of Steady Investing in Amazon.com, Inc. Looks Like
Company Profile
Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)
6.13
Consumer Cyclical
Internet Retail
NYSE
https://www.aboutamazon.com/
37.76
2.457T (Large-Cap)
Investment Scenario
Let’s go back to 2015. Imagine an investor who invested $1,000.00 in Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) company stock and held it steadily for 10 years . Instead of chasing short-term gains, the investor adopted a long-term approach—holding the shares without selling. Over time, the value of the investment grew not only through stock price appreciation but also through the accumulation of dividend payouts.
As of January 1, 2025, the $1,000.00 investment in NYSE:AMZN would be worth approximately $279,757.80 , thanks to stock splits, price appreciation, and consistent dividend payouts. This reflects a total Gain from stocks of 278,757.80 , a return on investment (ROI) of 27875.78%, and an annualized compounded growth rate (CAGR) of around 75.66%. This highlights the power of long-term investing and shows how a disciplined, patient approach—paired with investing in a fundamentally strong company like Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)—can lead to significant wealth creation over time.
Time Period: 1 Jan, 2015 - 1 Jan, 2025
$1,000.00 invested in Amazon.com, Inc. in 2015 grew to $279,757.80 by 1 Jan, 2025.
Wealth grew over time through a mix of dividend income and stock price appreciation. Dividends added to capital, while stock splits increased the number of shares held. Even without reinvesting dividends, the portfolio expanded steadily. As years passed, compounding took effect — turning small gains into larger ones. Holding the stock long-term allowed capital to grow naturally. This shows how patience, steady returns, and the power of compounding can help build lasting wealth from a single investment.
Amazon.com, Inc. Investment Summary (2015–2025)
| Investment Duration | 10 years |
| Initial Investment in 2015 | $1,000.00 |
| Share Price in 2015 | $15.63 |
| Total Shares Purchased | 63 |
By 2025, the share price increased to $222.03. This resulted in a significant appreciation in the value of the investment.
| Share Price in 2025 | $222.03 |
| Value of 1260 Shares in 2025 | $279,757.80 [279.8K (~ 2.8 Lakh)] |
| Final Investment Value (2025) | $279,757.80 |
| Total Dividend Earned | $0.00 |
| Total Gain | $278,757.80 |
| Return on Investment (ROI) | 27875.78% |
This performance reflects a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of approximately 75.66% — a strong return over the period.
Yearly Breakdown
2015
| Shares | 63 |
| Current Year Dividend | $0.00 |
| Shares After Stock Split | No split |
| Final Shares | 63 Shares |
| Share Price | $15.63 |
| Final Investment Value | $984.69 [ ~984.69 ] |
No Event of stock split or dividend
2016
| Shares | 63 |
| Current Year Dividend | $0.00 |
| Shares After Stock Split | No split |
| Final Shares | 63 Shares |
| Share Price | $32.81 |
| Final Investment Value | $2,067.03 [ ~2.07K ] |
No Event of stock split or dividend
2017
| Shares | 63 |
| Current Year Dividend | $0.00 |
| Shares After Stock Split | No split |
| Final Shares | 63 Shares |
| Share Price | $37.90 |
| Final Investment Value | $2,387.70 [ ~2.39K ] |
No Event of stock split or dividend
2018
| Shares | 63 |
| Current Year Dividend | $0.00 |
| Shares After Stock Split | No split |
| Final Shares | 63 Shares |
| Share Price | $58.60 |
| Final Investment Value | $3,691.80 [ ~3.69K ] |
No Event of stock split or dividend
2019
| Shares | 63 |
| Current Year Dividend | $0.00 |
| Shares After Stock Split | No split |
| Final Shares | 63 Shares |
| Share Price | $73.26 |
| Final Investment Value | $4,615.38 [ ~4.62K ] |
No Event of stock split or dividend
2020
| Shares | 63 |
| Current Year Dividend | $0.00 |
| Shares After Stock Split | No split |
| Final Shares | 63 Shares |
| Share Price | $93.75 |
| Final Investment Value | $5,906.25 [ ~5.91K ] |
No Event of stock split or dividend
2021
| Shares | 63 |
| Current Year Dividend | $0.00 |
| Shares After Stock Split | No split |
| Final Shares | 63 Shares |
| Share Price | $163.50 |
| Final Investment Value | $10,300.50 [ ~10.3K ] |
No Event of stock split or dividend
2022
| Shares | 63 |
| Current Year Dividend | $0.00 |
| Shares After Stock Split | 1260.00 (after applying 20.00x split) |
| Final Shares | 1260 Shares |
| Share Price | $167.55 |
| Final Investment Value | $211,113.00 [ ~211K (~ 2.1Lakh) ] |
Split: Ratio 20.00 on Jun 06, 2022
2023
| Shares | 1260 |
| Current Year Dividend | $0.00 |
| Shares After Stock Split | No split |
| Final Shares | 1260 Shares |
| Share Price | $85.46 |
| Final Investment Value | $107,679.60 [ ~108K (~ 1.1Lakh) ] |
No Event of stock split or dividend
2024
| Shares | 1260 |
| Current Year Dividend | $0.00 |
| Shares After Stock Split | No split |
| Final Shares | 1260 Shares |
| Share Price | $151.54 |
| Final Investment Value | $190,940.40 [ ~191K (~ 1.9Lakh) ] |
No Event of stock split or dividend
2025
| Shares | 1260 |
| Current Year Dividend | $0.00 |
| Shares After Stock Split | No split |
| Final Shares | 1260 Shares |
| Share Price | $222.03 |
| Final Investment Value | $279,757.80 [ ~280K (~ 2.8Lakh) ] |
No Event of stock split or dividend
Insights from the Market
AMZN has traded between a 52-week low of 151.61 and a high of 242.52 per share so far this year.
Investors who bought $1,000.00 worth of AMZN shares 10 years ago would now be looking at an investment valued at approximately $278.8K (~ 2.8 Lakh) (as of 1 January 2025), based on the share price alone — with total returns rising to $279,757.80 when including $0.00 in dividends received over the period.