Amazon (AMZN) Stock Caps Strong Day with Over 3% Gain, Extends Rally After Hours
Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) shares finished the trading day on April 24th significantly higher, capping a session of consistent gains. The positive momentum for the tech and retail giant extended into the after-hours market, reflecting strong investor sentiment.
The stock officially closed the Wednesday session at 186.54 USD, according to data timestamped at 7:59 pm GMT-4. This represented a healthy gain of +5.94 USD, or +3.29%, compared to the previous day’s closing price of 180.60 USD.
Following the regular session close, Amazon shares continued to attract buyers, trading up to 189.99 USD in the after-hours market. This marked an additional gain of +3.45 USD, or +1.85%, building on the day’s positive performance.
Amazon’s trading day started at 180.92 USD. It established an intraday low of 180.18 USD before embarking on a steady climb that saw it reach a high of 186.74 USD, very close to where it ultimately closed. The 1-day chart illustrates this consistent upward trend, which gained steam particularly in the latter part of the session.
Key financial data provided shows a Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio of 33.75. The company does not currently distribute a dividend. Its market capitalization remains substantial at 1.98 Trillion USD (shown as 1.98LCr).
The closing price pushes Amazon further above its 52-week low of 151.61 USD. While still below the 52-week high of 242.52 USD, the robust performance on the day and into the evening signals strong market confidence in the stock.
