Amazon's quarterly revenue grew from $148.0B in Q2 2024 to $201.9B in Q3 2026, and gross margin expanded from 47.3% to 53.2% over the same stretch, suggesting a higher-value revenue mix is building.
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Revenue climbed from $148.0B to $201.9B over ten quarters while operating margin rose from 9.9% to 13.9%, though quarterly net margin swings from 9.9% to 31.2% indicate earnings quality that warrants further investigation.
AWS is expected to sustain high-20% growth through 2026, driven by investments in AI infrastructure and custom chips.
Amazon's cloud backlog reached $364 billion in Q1 2026, excluding a significant deal with Anthropic.
Amazon's advertising business is projected to reach nearly $70 billion annually, leveraging consumer behavior insights.
Amazon plans to allocate $200 billion for capex in 2026, primarily for AI infrastructure, compressing free cash flow.
Uncertainty surrounds new initiatives like Project Leo, which may increase costs without guaranteed returns.
Potential tariff impacts could negatively affect retail margins, adding to operational risks.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Oct 29, 2026 | $1.89-4.1% vs $1.97 | $201.9B-0.1% vs $202.2B |
Q3 2026 Jul 30, 2026 | $5.75+215.9% vs $1.82 | $200.6B+1.8% vs $197.0B |
Q2 2026 Apr 29, 2026 | $2.78+70.6% vs $1.63 | $181.5B+2.4% vs $177.3B |
Q1 2026 Feb 5, 2026 | $1.95-1.0% vs $1.97 | $213.4B+0.9% vs $211.5B |
Amazon.com, Inc. is deeply undervalued due to the market's neglect of its retail, grocery, and Alexa-driven businesses. AMZN's grocery and same-day delivery initiatives are accelerating growth, with retail revenues set to surpass Walmart by decade's end. Advertising, especially via Alexa Shopping, is poised for consistent 18-20% growth, expanding high-conversion ad inventory and incremental sales.
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Amazon is observing the second anniversary of its “Haul” discount store amid a surge in customer adoption. The company announced Monday (Nov. 9) its week-long “early Haul-iday” event, featuring things like “$1 flash deals” all week and millions of products priced under $10, along with exclusive “$0.11 steals” on Nov. 10 and 11.
Amazon AMZN shares gained on Monday with investors welcoming fresh analyst support for its cloud computing business. Another catalyst pushing the stock ahead was a Dan Ives note stating that the massive artificial intelligence spending cycle could approach a turning point sooner than previously expected.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $266.93 | $2.87T | 21.65 | 12.38% | 16.9% | 26.71% | — | |
| $545.18 | $4.05T | 28.46 | 17.79% | 41.17% | 33.21% | 0.65% | |
| $288.15 | $3.49T | 15.12 | 15.09% | 50.03% | 42.62% | 0.29% | |
| $641.37 | $1.63T | 21.93 | 22.17% | 31.15% | 30.27% | 0.32% | |
| $350.69 | $5.15T | 38.82 | 15.06% | 27.6% | 127.61% | 0.3% | |
| $125.66 | $1T | 45.41 | 4.73% | 3% | 21.32% | 0.74% |
Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) reported $797.46B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $716.92B in fiscal year 2025. That is 4552955% more than the $15.7M of fiscal year 1996.
Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) grew revenue by 15.4% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) earned $134.78B in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 16.9% net margin).
Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) had a return on equity (ROE) of 26.7% over the trailing twelve months. That is well above the market's typical 10-15%.
Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) had negative free cash flow of $46.89B over the trailing twelve months.
