Amazon owner: Jeff Bezos holds 8.8%, ahead of Vanguard and BlackRock
Amazon is owned by its shareholders. Founder Jeff Bezos is the largest with 8.8%, ahead of Vanguard (7.2%) and BlackRock (5.9%) in the 2026 proxy statement. No one holds a majority.
Amazon is owned by its shareholders, and the largest is founder Jeff Bezos, who holds 950.4 million shares, or 8.8%, according to the company’s 2026 proxy statement. The Vanguard Group is reported at 7.2% and BlackRock at 5.9% in the same document. No single shareholder has a majority, and institutions hold well over half of the company, as set out in Amazon’s filing with the SEC. 12
Who owns Amazon? Top shareholders
| Shareholder | Shares | Stake |
|---|---|---|
| Jeff Bezos | 950.4 million | 8.8% (24 Feb 2026 proxy) |
| The Vanguard Group | 771.1 million | 7.2% (proxy) |
| BlackRock | 630.2 million (proxy); 735.6 million on Yahoo data | 5.9% in the proxy; 6.84% in mid-May 2026 |
| State Street | 390.5 million | 3.63% (mid-May 2026) |
| FMR (Fidelity) | 358.7 million | 3.33% |
| Geode Capital Management | 233.2 million | 2.17% |
| CEO Andy Jassy | 2.3 million | Less than 1% |
The institutional figures from mid-May 2026 are from Yahoo Finance data, which counts Vanguard Capital Management separately at 5.87%. Vanguard later told the SEC that after an internal realignment it no longer has beneficial ownership over shares held by its subsidiaries and business divisions, so its stake appears under different entities depending on the source. 13
How much of Amazon does Jeff Bezos own?
Bezos is the largest shareholder with 8.8%, a stake valued at about $255 billion in mid-May 2026. He held 14.1% when he stepped down as CEO in July 2021 and has sold shares over the years. He is now executive chair, and Andy Jassy is CEO. Executives and directors together own about 954 million shares, or 8.9%. Read our guide to the Amazon company page and the richest people in the world right now. 34
Does MacKenzie Scott own part of Amazon?
She received about 4% of Amazon’s shares in her 2019 divorce settlement with Bezos, which made her one of the largest shareholders at the time. She is not listed as a 5% holder in the 2026 proxy statement, which means her current stake is below that threshold. 25
Who controls Amazon?
Amazon has no controlling shareholder. Bezos has the biggest stake, but the large index-fund managers (Vanguard, BlackRock and State Street) together hold more, and they hold shares for millions of savers through index funds and ETFs. Institutions hold over 65% of the shares overall. 25
How much is Amazon worth?
Bezos’s 8.8% stake was valued at $255 billion, which put his wealth at $387.1 billion on Forbes’ real-time list on 12 November 2026, second in the world behind Elon Musk. See our report on the richest man in the world. 36
What happens next
Amazon’s next proxy statement is due in spring 2027 and the next ownership filings in February. For other tech companies, read who owns Apple and who owns Tesla.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the owner of Amazon?
Amazon is owned by its shareholders. Founder Jeff Bezos is the largest, with 950.4 million shares or 8.8% in the 2026 proxy statement. Vanguard and BlackRock are the largest institutions.
How much of Amazon does Jeff Bezos own?
Jeff Bezos owns about 8.8% of Amazon, down from 14.1% when he stepped down as CEO in 2021.
Who is the CEO of Amazon?
Andy Jassy has been CEO since July 2021. Bezos is executive chair.
Does MacKenzie Scott own Amazon shares?
She received about 4% in a 2019 divorce settlement, and is not listed as a 5% holder in the 2026 proxy statement.
