Jeff Bezos Amazon Stock Sales: Jeff Bezos plans to sell up to 25 million Amazon shares?
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The online retail giant said in a filing filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that Bezos could “sell as many as 25 million shares in the period ending in 2026 as of some conditions.”
For example, in the report of Newsweek, Amazon's current stock price is worth nearly US$4.75 billion.
Bezos, who retired in 2021, still serves as executive director, now owns approximately 909 million shares, accounting for 8.58% of Amazon's outstanding shares, according to Yahoo Finance.
Even after the planned sale, he will maintain considerable control and influence over the company founded in 1994.
Trade tensions increase economic headwinds
Amazon news comes amid ongoing trade volatility triggered by President Trump’s tariff plan, which has been acknowledged to have directly impacted the company’s business. Amazon identified “unpredictable fluctuations in global trade and tariff policies” as an open question in its latest quarterly report.
The website is a key entry point for Chinese suppliers in Western economies and depends largely on Chinese suppliers of finished products and parts.
The ghost of rising costs of goods hanging on Amazon and its customer base as retaliatory tariffs are still being conducted between the United States and its trading partners.
Tariff and pricing transparency dispute
Earlier this year, news came out that Amazon was considering the price of products on its hauling platform, a feature that was different from its core site.
This triggered a sharp response from the White House, which calls the suggestion “hostile and political act.”
President Trump then said he had a conversation with Bezos directly on the matter. “Jeff Bezos is good. He's great. He's solved this problem quickly,” Trump told the media.
“He did a great thing, he was a good guy.”
The incident reflects the political delicacy of surrounding the communications related to the tariffs and the careful balancing behavior of the company to provide openness to customers without arousing government anger.
Inflation fears and industry consequences
Economists warn that widespread and lasting import taxes will tend to raise consumer prices and further increase inflationary power.
Other big retailers, such as Amazon rivals Temu and Shein, have blamed tariffs for the price increase.
According to Tulane professor Rob Lalka, the government's quick response to Amazon's pricing strategy shows concerns about the company raising customer dissatisfaction.
“Tariff injects uncertainty, businesses like Amazon should be hit while keeping consumers informed without crossing the political red line,” Larka said in a report in Newsweek.
Bezos stays true to Trump
Jeff Bezos has done everything he can to repair his relationship with President Trump in recent weeks.
After months of intense interactions, Bezos congratulated Trump on his election victory, invited him to Margargo for a private dinner, and even in a scheduled editorial recognition from then-advised President Kamala Harris, who owned the Washington Post.
Bezos also appeared at Trump's inauguration last month, sitting in the prominent seat behind the president along with other tech leaders.
However, the rest of the business community remains skeptical due to government fees and the adoption of tariffs has caused investors to scramble to adjust market forecasts.
FAQ
How much Amazon is Jeff Bezos planning to sell?
Jeff Bezos may sell 25 million Amazon shares by May 29, 2026, as shown in the recent Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing.
How much money did Bezos make from this sale?
At Amazon's current stock price, the sale could bring in $4.75 billion.
