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Amazon’s stock could soar to $180 as analyst says Wall Street is ‘very wrong’ about key catalyst

Amazon is poised to improve its retail margins, but one analyst says Wall Street isn’t bullish enough about that potential.

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Loop Capital analyst Rob Sanderson continues to feel upbeat about Amazon.com Inc.’s stock despite its near-50% rally on the year — so much so that he’s now the most bullish analyst who covers the stock.

Sanderson lifted his price target on Amazon shares AMZN, -0.11% to $180 from $140 Thursday, with his new target the highest among those listed by FactSet. Shares closed Wednesday at $124.83.

Though Wall Street has been banking on Amazon’s ability to recognize improved retail margins, Sanderson said that consensus expectations are “very wrong” in how they model the recovery potential.

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