Jim Cramer weighed in on Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) Wednesday morning before markets opened, posting on X: “Amazon is difficult to own because it has diminished free cash flow from debt… I say stay in it but i know it went from cheap to expensive for a lot of people after that last q…”

CNBC’s “Mad Money” host Cramer’s note comes as Amazon’s free cash flow has been on a steep decline through 2025 and into early 2026, driven largely by a surge in capital spending tied to artificial intelligence infrastructure and cloud expansion.

Amazon is difficult to own because it has diminished free cash flow from debt… I say stay in it but i know it went from cheap to expensive for a lot of people after that last q…

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Period

Free Cash Flow (TTM)

Year-Ago Comparison

Q1 2025

$25.9B

$50.1B

Q2 2025

$18.2B

$53.0B

Q3 2025

$14.8B

$47.7B

Q4 2025

$11.2B

$38.2B

Data Source: Quarterly Results

The cash flow contraction reflects Amazon’s decision to spend on AI infrastructure. The Seattle-based company plans to ramp capital expenditures to approximately $200 billion in 2026, a $70 billion increase year-over-year.

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The commentary marks a shift in Cramer's stance. On Feb. 6, he said “the Mag 7 is no more,” though he vowed to defend Amazon during a selloff that saw shares trade near $197. While he continues to advocate for staying in Amazon, he recently labeled Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL) as “the prize” among the mega-cap tech cohort due to its own aggressive AI infrastructure plays.

Below is the Benzinga Edge scorecard for Amazon.Com, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses compared to the broader market:

Value: Weak (Score: 58.94) — The stock is trading at a premium relative to its peers.

Quality: Strong (Score: 71.7) — Demonstrates robust financial health and profitability.

Momentum: Weak (Score: 14.69) — Stock is underperforming the broader market.

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