Summary
Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) reported strong third-quarter 2025 financial results, demonstrating continued revenue growth across its key segments. Total net sales increased by 13% year-over-year to $180.2 billion for the quarter, driven by robust performance in North America, International, and especially AWS, which saw a 20% increase in sales. Net income also saw a significant rise, reaching $21.2 billion compared to $15.3 billion in the prior year's quarter, reflecting improved operational efficiency and significant gains from investments, particularly in Anthropic. The company highlighted substantial investments in technology and infrastructure, particularly supporting AWS growth, which contributed to a notable increase in operating expenses in that segment. Despite increased operating expenses, particularly due to severance costs and an FTC lawsuit settlement impacting the North America segment, Amazon's overall operating income remained stable year-over-year at $17.4 billion, showcasing resilience and effective cost management elsewhere. The company's balance sheet remains strong, with substantial cash and marketable securities, supporting its ongoing investment in growth initiatives and potential future acquisitions.
Financial Highlights
51 data points| Revenue | $180.17B |
| Cost of Revenue | $88.67B |
| Gross Profit | $91.50B |
| Operating Expenses | $162.75B |
| Operating Income | $17.42B |
| Net Income | $21.19B |
| EPS (Basic) | $1.98 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $1.95 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 10.67B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 10.85B |
Key Highlights
- 1Total net sales grew 13% to $180.2 billion in Q3 2025, compared to $158.9 billion in Q3 2024.
- 2AWS segment sales increased by 20% year-over-year to $33.0 billion, demonstrating continued strong demand for cloud services.
- 3Net income surged to $21.2 billion in Q3 2025, up from $15.3 billion in the prior year's quarter, boosted by investment gains.
- 4Operating income remained stable at $17.4 billion for Q3 2025, despite a $2.5 billion FTC lawsuit settlement and $1.8 billion in severance costs.
- 5Free cash flow for the trailing twelve months ended September 30, 2025, was $14.8 billion, a significant decrease from $47.7 billion in the prior year, primarily due to increased capital expenditures.
- 6The company reported substantial capital expenditures of $38.9 billion in Q3 2025, largely for technology infrastructure and fulfillment network expansion.
- 7Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities totaled $94.2 billion as of September 30, 2025, indicating a strong liquidity position.