Summary
Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) reported its financial results for the second quarter and the first six months ended June 30, 2010. The company demonstrated robust top-line growth, with consolidated net sales increasing by 41% year-over-year in the second quarter to $6.57 billion. This growth was driven by strong performance in both North America and International segments, with North America sales up 46% and International sales up 35%. The company also showed significant improvement in profitability, with income from operations rising 71% to $270 million for the quarter, indicating effective cost management and operational efficiencies. Key financial activities during the period included substantial investments in capital expenditures, particularly in technology infrastructure and fulfillment operations, totaling $196 million for the quarter. The company maintained a healthy cash position, ending the period with $1.63 billion in cash and cash equivalents, supported by strong operating cash flows despite increased investments. Amazon continues to prioritize customer-centric initiatives like free shipping and Prime memberships, which are contributing to sales growth but also impacting shipping costs. The company also provided guidance for the third quarter of 2010, expecting net sales growth between 27% and 40%.
Financial Highlights
49 data points| Revenue | $6.57B |
| Cost of Revenue | $4.96B |
| Gross Profit | $1.61B |
| Operating Expenses | $6.30B |
| Operating Income | $270.00M |
| Interest Expense | $9.00M |
| Net Income | $207.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.02 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.02 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 8.94B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 9.10B |
Key Highlights
- 1Consolidated net sales grew 41% to $6.57 billion in Q2 2010, compared to $4.65 billion in Q2 2009.
- 2North America segment sales increased by 46% year-over-year, while International segment sales grew by 35%.
- 3Income from operations increased significantly by 71% to $270 million in Q2 2010, reflecting improved profitability.
- 4Capital expenditures were $196 million in Q2 2010, up from $78 million in Q2 2009, primarily for technology infrastructure and fulfillment operations.
- 5Free cash flow for the trailing twelve months ended June 30, 2010, was $1.99 billion, an increase of 29% from the prior year.
- 6The company ended the quarter with $1.63 billion in cash and cash equivalents.
- 7Guidance for Q3 2010 projected net sales growth between 27% and 40%.