Summary
Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) reported financial results for the second quarter and first half of fiscal year 2015. The company demonstrated significant top-line growth, with total net sales increasing by 20% year-over-year in the second quarter to $23.2 billion. This growth was driven by strong performance in the North America segment, which saw a 26% increase in sales, and exceptional growth from Amazon Web Services (AWS), up 81% year-over-year. While overall net sales showed robust growth, the International segment experienced more modest growth of 3%, impacted by foreign exchange rates. The company also reported a return to profitability from a net loss in the prior year's comparable quarter, with net income of $92 million for Q2 2015, compared to a net loss of $126 million in Q2 2014. This improvement in profitability was supported by an increase in operating income from $15 million loss to $464 million gain. Key financial activities during the period included substantial investments in property and equipment, particularly for AWS and fulfillment operations, leading to significant cash outflows for investing activities. Free cash flow for the trailing twelve months ended June 30, 2015, showed a notable increase to $4.4 billion from $1.0 billion in the prior year. The company maintained a strong liquidity position with $14.0 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities. Investors should note the significant ongoing investments in infrastructure and technology, which are crucial for future growth, particularly in AWS, and the continued focus on driving sales through price reductions. The company also faces ongoing legal challenges and tax-related uncertainties, which warrant investor attention.
Financial Highlights
53 data points| Revenue | $23.18B |
| Cost of Revenue | $15.16B |
| Gross Profit | $8.03B |
| Operating Expenses | $22.72B |
| Operating Income | $464.00M |
| Interest Expense | $114.00M |
| Net Income | $92.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.01 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.01 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 9.34B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 9.52B |
Key Highlights
- 1Total net sales increased by 20% year-over-year to $23.185 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2015.
- 2Amazon Web Services (AWS) revenue grew by an impressive 81% year-over-year, reaching $1.824 billion.
- 3The company returned to profitability, reporting a net income of $92 million for the quarter, compared to a net loss of $126 million in the prior year.
- 4Operating income significantly improved to $464 million from an operating loss of $15 million in the same period last year.
- 5Free cash flow for the trailing twelve months ended June 30, 2015, increased substantially to $4.4 billion, up from $1.0 billion.
- 6Significant investments in property and equipment, totaling $1.213 billion in the quarter, were made primarily to support AWS and fulfillment operations.
- 7The company ended the period with a strong cash and cash equivalents balance of $10.269 billion.