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TipRanks recently launched the Ownership Tab, demonstrating the ownership structure of stocks by corporate insiders, institutional investors, individual investors, and private companies, and mutual funds. By consolidating critical information about a company’s ownership structure, TipRanks’ Ownership Tab offers a holistic view of the investment landscape. According to e-commerce giant Amazon’s ( NASDAQ:AMZN ) ownership structure, retail investors, including individual investors and public companies, are currently leading the pack. Let's see the individual breakdown of Amazon’s owners in detail. Who Owns Most of Amazon Stock? As per the ownership structure, 47.1% of AMZN shares are held by Institutional Investors (18% by Mutual Funds and 29.1% by Other Institutional Investors). Further, 43.2% of Amazon shares are held by Individual Investors, followed by 9.68% owned by Insiders. First, we will look at Other Institutional Investors, which are the Hedge Funds. The current Hedge Fund Confidence Signal is Very Negative on AMZN. TipRanks' data shows that 119 hedge funds decreased their holding of AMZN stock by 8.2 million shares. Coming to Mutual Funds' ownership, this information is invaluable for investors looking to align their investments with reputable fund managers. Vanguard Index Funds owns the largest percentage (5.54% of AMZN stock) among mutual funds. Vanguard owns 568.26 million shares worth $79.55 billion. Meanwhile, the Investor sentiment on AMZN stock is Positive, since individual investors have increased their stake by 2.3% in the last 30 days. Plus, the data shows that 19.8% of TipRanks’ retail investors hold Amazon stock. Next is Corporate Insiders, who are the fourth largest owners of Amazon shares. Several insiders have recently sold AMZN shares, as shown in the table below. It’s also interesting to note the top shareholders of Amazon stock vis-à-vis the insider trading activity. Founder Jeff Bezos continues to take the top spot with 9.65% of ownership valuing $138.65 billion. Finally, we turn to the list of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that have added Amazon to their portfolios. Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF ( VTI ) has the highest exposure to Amazon stock. Bottom Line The TipRanks Ownership tool provides critical information about a company’s ownership structure, insider and hedge fund activity, top shareholders, mutual fund holders, and ETF holders. By providing all the information under one roof, TipRanks has simplified the user experience in terms of learning about a company's owners. Disclosure

FedEx ( NYSE:FDX ) stock gained about 5.77% in after-hours as the company crushed analysts' earnings estimate for Q1 FY24 despite ongoing demand weakness. The big earnings beat reflects improved volumes and profitability in the Ground (small-package ground delivery services) segment. Following better-than-expected Q1 earnings,  Goldman Sachs analyst Jordan Alliger maintained his bullish stance on FDX stock. Alliger also increased his price target on the transportation, e-commerce, and business services provider to $291 from $278.  With this background, let’s delve into FedEx’s Q1 performance. Q1 Earnings Handily Surpassed Estimate FedEx delivered adjusted earnings of $4.55 per share in Q1 compared to $3.44 in the prior-year quarter. Moreover, earnings came significantly higher than the Street’s estimate of $3.71 a share. FedEx’s solid Q1 earnings reflect outstanding performance in the Ground segment, which delivered higher volumes and operating income. Further, the company’s continued focus on revenue quality and structural cost reduction through the DRIVE program cushioned its bottom line.  At FedEx Ground, revenue increased 3% year-over-year, reflecting a 1% improvement in volume and a 3% rise in yield. The year-over-year volume growth was aided by the threat of a strike at UPS ( NYSE:UPS ). Investors should note that customers shifted their volumes away from UPS to FedEx to avoid disruptions from a possible strike.  FedEx Ground’s improved top-line performance and cost reductions led to a 59% year-over-year growth in its operating income. Moreover, the cost per package fell more than 2% due to lower line-haul expenses and improved productivity.  Despite the strong performance in FedEx Ground, the company’s overall revenue of $21.68 billion came below the prior-year quarter’s revenue of $23.24 billion, reflecting lower volume in FedEx Freight (provider of less-than-truckload freight transportation services) and FedEx Express (provides express transportation service). Moreover, it fell short of analysts’ estimate of $21.74 billion.  As FedEx is performing well on the bottom line front despite volume pressure, let’s look at what the Street recommends for its stock.  Is FedEx Stock a Good Buy? Alliger expects FedEx to benefit from the recovery in volumes and the company’s focus on significantly reducing its costs. In addition, the analyst finds FedEx’s valuation “attractive.” Including Alliger, FedEx stock has 12 Buy recommendations. Meanwhile, four analysts recommend a Hold. Overall,  FDX stock has a Strong Buy consensus rating on TipRanks.  Analysts’ average price target of $285.27 implies 13.87% upside potential from current levels.  Bottom Line FedEx is consolidating its operations to create efficiency and generate cost savings to combat weak demand. FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, and FedEx Services will consolidate into one company - Federal Express Corporation, in June 2024. This will enable the company to reduce and optimize overhead costs, streamline its go-to-market capabilities, and improve the customer experience. FedEx expects to generate $4 billion in permanent cost reductions through these initiatives in Fiscal 2025.  The company's focus on taking out structural costs, optimizing operations, and expected volume recovery are anticipated to support its  financials and stock price. However, investors should be cautious as Amazon ( NASDAQ:AMZN ) has once again  revived its shipping service, posing challenges for logistics companies like FedEx and UPS.  Disclosure

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Many tech firms are hungry for a piece of the fast-growing payments market. It's not just fintech pure-plays like PayPal ( NASDAQ:PYPL ) that can capture a big chunk of the industry. Even big-tech darlings like Amazon ( NASDAQ:AMZN ), want in on the action. Despite the increasing competition, though, Amazon, Visa ( NYSE:V ), and Mastercard ( NYSE:MA ) have Strong Buy consensus ratings from analysts as well as Outperform Smart Scores, implying that these stocks can outperform the market from here. Therefore, let's compare the stocks using TipRanks' comparison tool to see which firm looks most promising. Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) Amazon is the master at using innovation to disrupt its target markets. With a customer-centric approach and its unique ability to win "price races to the bottom," it's almost a given that Amazon will upend any new market it aims to expand into. Just look at what Amazon has done to the old-school brick-and-mortar retailers that failed to adapt over the past decade! Now that the e-commerce behemoth has its sights set on digital (and physical) payments, it may be in a spot to squeeze some of the lightweight fintech firms (like the Buy Now Pay Later firms) until they're on their knees. Though payments are a relatively small slice of Amazon's revenue pie, look for financial services to grow considerably over the next decade. All things considered, I remain bullish as the company keeps on disrupting any markets where it sees profit potential. When it comes to disruptive potential, the "Buy with Prime" service looks like it could profoundly disrupt fulfillment and payments in one go. With the "Buy with Prime" subscription offering, Amazon combines free shipping from an Amazon warehouse with payment processing, among other services, a win for the merchant and an even bigger win for Prime customers. For existing Prime users, the "Buy with Prime" button makes it all too easy to complete a checkout seamlessly while getting fast (and free) shipping, likely a heck of a lot faster (and cheaper) than what a merchant could provide without Amazon's assistance. And for merchants, including the button on one's site is a no-brainer. Conversion rates are likelier to be much higher among Amazon's many Prime users, and, of course, I'm sure merchants would be delighted to delegate fulfillment and payment services at the lowest price point possible. That means fewer abandoned carts and more time to focus on actually running one's business. I view "Buy with Prime" as a potentially massive boon to Amazon's payments business as the company expands its footprint beyond its own digital storefront. At writing, Amazon sports a Smart Score of 9 out of 10, which is pretty stellar for a $1.4 trillion company that still has disruptive innovation in its veins. What is the Price Target for AMZN Stock? Amazon stock is a Strong Buy, with 39 Buys and one Hold rating assigned in the past three months. The average AMZN stock price target sits at $175.63, implying 29.5% upside potential. Visa (NYSE:V) Visa is a credit card company that effectively has the throne in the world of payments. Could it lose the throne if it fails to innovate in the artificial intelligence (AI) age? Most definitely. However, the company certainly stands out as more of a tech company than an old-school firm, with all the intriguing innovations going on behind the scenes. Reportedly, Visa is taking AI very seriously as it looks to enhance its competitive positioning. Though Visa is a payment king, I see no reason to believe the firm is about to relinquish the throne anytime soon, especially as it bets big on AI tech. For this reason, I am staying bullish as shares look to break out to new highs. Reportedly, Visa is licensing generative AI (like ChatGPT-4) to help give all aspects of its business a jolt. Indeed, it's hard to believe that such a long-time company has over 300 AI models that can improve in key areas such as cybersecurity. The way I see it, Visa is protecting its moat (and fat margins) with generative AI. Moreover, the firm could be in a spot to grow further, given the scale of the digital payments scene. For now, the stock looks cheap at 30.9 times trailing price-to-earnings (P/E), well below its five-year historical average of 35.5 times. With a 'Perfect 10' Smart Score, Visa stock is nothing short of compelling right here. What is the Price Target for V Stock? Visa stock is also a Strong Buy, with 19 Buys and two Holds assigned in the past three months. The average V stock price target of $284.62 implies 17.6% upside potential. Mastercard (NYSE:MA) Mastercard is another credit card firm that ought to be viewed more like a financial technology company. Despite recent headwinds, Mastercard actually managed to squeeze out a margin improvement in its latest quarter, with its adjusted operating margin rising from 57.9% to 58.6%. Undoubtedly, it's not hard to imagine that firms are salivating over the potential margins to be had in the realm of payments. As the company embraces everything from blockchain technology to generative AI, I'm inclined to stay bullish on the name. However, I do acknowledge shares are much pricier than those of Visa, with the stock trading at 38.7 times earnings currently. Like Visa, Mastercard views AI as a secret weapon to enhance cybersecurity and combat fraud in real time. As the company continues flexing its tech savviness, I think it will be tough to stop Mastercard's growth once macro headwinds finally pass. Finally, Mastercard stock sports a solid Smart Score of 9 out of 10, suggesting that it can outperform the market. What is the Price Target for MA Stock? Mastercard's a Strong Buy on TipRanks, with 18 Buys and one Hold rating assigned by analysts in the past three months. The average MA stock price target of $466.18 entails a 13.5% gain from here. Conclusion Wall Street views these tech-savvy payment-related plays favorably. Of the three presented in this piece, analysts expect the most upside (~29.5%) from Amazon stock, although all three stocks have Outperform ratings and solid upside potential. Disclosure 

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