Amazon Is Doing 'Everything Right,' Wedbush's Pachter Says

The video discusses the upcoming earnings report and the focus on profit margins after cost-cutting measures. It highlights the importance of gross margin over top-line revenue, emphasizing the role of third-party sales in driving margin expansion. The discussion also covers Amazon's financial outlook, noting its strong performance and potential for profit growth, while suggesting that criticism of its top-line growth is misplaced.

What is the primary focus of investors when looking at the upcoming earnings report?

• Top-line revenue

• Employee satisfaction

• Customer reviews

• Market share

Which metric is suggested to be more important than top-line revenue?

• Net profit

• Gross margin

• Cash flow

• Operating expenses

What is the margin percentage for third-party sales?

• 65%

• 45%

• 85%

• 25%

Why are third-party sales significant for Amazon's margin expansion?

• They involve more advertising

• They have lower costs

• They require less inventory

• They are easier to manage

What is the expected financial outcome for Amazon in 2019?

• Decline in profits

• Stable growth

• Minting money

• Losses due to competition