Is Amazon Profit Analytics dashboard free?

Yes, Amazon Profit Analytics is free for all Seller Central users. There are no additional fees or premium tiers for accessing the dashboard.

What are the limitations of Amazon Profit Analytics?

The dashboard only shows Amazon data (no multi-channel), lacks custom COGS input for true profit calculation, limits historical data to 90 days, and offers basic advertising metrics without product-level granularity.

How does Amazon Profit Analytics compare to Nova?

Amazon provides basic fee visibility for free. Nova adds custom COGS tracking, multi-channel aggregation, unlimited historical data, smart tagging for product grouping, and full product-level PPC integration for deeper analysis.

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Amazon Profit Analytics Dashboard

Amazon launches Profit Analytics in Seller Central with SKU-level unit economics, 2026 fee previews, and cost breakdown visualization for sellers.

AntoineCEO at Nova Analytics

Dec 9, 2025 · 4 min read · 824 words

Updated December 9, 2025

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Key Dates & Deadlines

Nov 2025

Dashboard launch

Available in Seller Central

Jan 15, 2026

2026 fees take effect

Preview feature becomes live data

Q1 2026

Enhanced features

More granular cost breakdowns

What's Happening

Amazon launched a native Profit Analytics dashboard in Seller Central. It shows SKU-level unit economics, fee breakdowns, and cost visualization. The timing coincides with 2026 fee announcements, giving sellers a tool to model how upcoming changes affect their margins.

This is Amazon's first serious attempt at providing comprehensive profit visibility. Previously, sellers relied entirely on third-party tools like Nova or spreadsheets. The new dashboard handles the basics, but it only shows Amazon data. Multi-channel sellers still need additional solutions.

Key Features

SKU-Level Profitability

See exact profit per unit sold at the ASIN level. Includes referral fees, FBA fees, and advertising costs broken down for each product.

2026 Fee Preview

Model how January 2026 fee changes impact each SKU. See side-by-side comparison of current vs future costs before changes take effect.

Cost Breakdown Visualization

Visual charts showing fee composition per product. Quickly identify which cost categories eat the most margin.

What-If Scenarios

Adjust prices and see margin impact in real-time. Test pricing strategies before implementing changes in your listings.

Performance at a Glance

Data Refresh

Daily

Updated every 24 hours

Historical Data

90 days

Rolling window available

SKU Support

Unlimited

All active ASINs included

Amazon Dashboard vs Nova: Feature Comparison

Feature	Amazon Profit Analytics	Nova
SKU-level profitability	✓ Yes	✓ Yes
Amazon fee breakdown	✓ Yes	✓ Yes
Custom COGS tracking	✗ No	✓ Yes, per SKU
Historical data	90 days	Unlimited history
Custom breakdowns	✗ No	✓ Custom categories
Real-time PPC integration	Basic only	✓ Full campaign data
Price	Free	Starts at $49/mo

What Amazon's Tool Doesn't Include

Key Limitations to Know

No COGS input: Amazon doesn't know your product costs. Without COGS, you're seeing revenue minus fees, not true profit.
Amazon-only data: If you sell on Shopify, Walmart, or your own site, those channels aren't included.
90-day history limit: can't compare year-over-year trends or analyze seasonal patterns beyond three months.
No custom grouping: can't tag products by brand, supplier, or category for aggregate analysis.
Basic ad data: shows ad spend but lacks campaign-level granularity for optimization.

When Amazon's Tool is Enough

If you sell exclusively on Amazon, have simple cost structures, and mainly need to see fee breakdowns, Amazon's free tool covers the basics. It's a solid starting point for new sellers or those with small catalogs who aren't ready for advanced analytics.

What You Should Do Now

1.
Access the dashboard: in Seller Central, navigate to Reports → Business Reports → Profit Analytics. Explore the interface and familiarize yourself with available data.
2.
Use the 2026 fee preview: Model how January fee changes impact your top 20 SKUs. Identify which products need price adjustments or cost optimization.
3.
Compare with your actual COGS: Export Amazon's data and add your true costs in a spreadsheet. Calculate real margin, not just revenue minus Amazon fees.
4.
Identify gaps in visibility: Note which metrics you need that Amazon doesn't provide. Multi-channel data? Custom costs? Historical trends? This helps you evaluate whether additional tools are worth the investment.
5.
Set up regular reviews: Check the dashboard weekly. Track margin trends and catch fee anomalies early.

How Nova Complements Amazon's Dashboard

Amazon built a foundation. Nova builds the complete picture. Use Amazon's free tool for basic visibility, then upgrade to Nova when you need COGS tracking, multi-channel aggregation, or historical analysis. Try Nova free for 14 days

What Nova Adds Beyond Amazon's Dashboard:

→ True P&L with COGS: Input actual product costs for real profit visibility

→ Custom Breakdowns: Group products by brand, supplier, or custom categories

→ Unlimited History: Analyze year-over-year trends and seasonal patterns

→ Product-Level PPC: Full advertising data for optimization decisions

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this topic

Amazon Profit Analytics is a new dashboard in Seller Central that shows SKU-level unit economics, fee breakdowns, and cost visualization. It includes a 2026 fee preview feature and what-if pricing scenarios.
Yes, Amazon Profit Analytics is free for all Seller Central users. There are no additional fees or premium tiers for accessing the dashboard.
The dashboard only shows Amazon data (no multi-channel), lacks custom COGS input for true profit calculation, limits historical data to 90 days, and offers basic advertising metrics without product-level granularity.
Amazon provides basic fee visibility for free. Nova adds custom COGS tracking, multi-channel aggregation, unlimited historical data, smart tagging for product grouping, and full product-level PPC integration for deeper analysis.

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All information verified from official Amazon sources and trusted industry analysts as of publication date.

About the Author

Antoine

CEO at Nova Analytics

Antoine founded Nova Analytics to empower Amazon sellers with enterprise-grade analytics. He specializes in data architecture and building scalable solutions for e-commerce businesses.

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Key Dates & Deadlines

What's Happening

Key Features

SKU-Level Profitability

2026 Fee Preview

Cost Breakdown Visualization

What-If Scenarios

Performance at a Glance

Data Refresh

Historical Data

SKU Support

Amazon Dashboard vs Nova: Feature Comparison

What Amazon's Tool Doesn't Include

Key Limitations to Know

When Amazon's Tool is Enough

What You Should Do Now

How Nova Complements Amazon's Dashboard

What Nova Adds Beyond Amazon's Dashboard:

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Amazon Profit Analytics dashboard?

Is Amazon Profit Analytics dashboard free?

What are the limitations of Amazon Profit Analytics?

How does Amazon Profit Analytics compare to Nova?

Verified Sources

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See your Amazon business clearly.

Key Dates & Deadlines

What's Happening

Key Features

SKU-Level Profitability

2026 Fee Preview

Cost Breakdown Visualization

What-If Scenarios

Performance at a Glance

Data Refresh

Historical Data

SKU Support

Amazon Dashboard vs Nova: Feature Comparison

What Amazon's Tool Doesn't Include

Key Limitations to Know

When Amazon's Tool is Enough

What You Should Do Now

How Nova Complements Amazon's Dashboard

What Nova Adds Beyond Amazon's Dashboard: