Peter Thiel Invests $118 Million in Amazon (AMZN) Shares

Peter Thiel's Thiel Macro hedge fund reported a portfolio of $418.7 million for Q2 2026, with Amazon (AMZN) as its largest position, valued at $118 million. Amazon's shares rose approximately 14% after its Q2 earnings on July 31, bolstered by a 37% increase in AWS revenue, reaching $42.2 billion, significantly exceeding expectations. AWS's operating income was $16.6 billion, contributing to Amazon's total operating profit of $27.5 billion. This investment illustrates confidence in Amazon's strategy, particularly its capital expenditure increase to $220 billion, aimed at meeting a backlog of $496 billion in AWS contracts. This matters for investors as it indicates significant institutional backing for Amazon's growth potential.