8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

AMAZON COM INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 26, 2018)

Filed April 26, 2018For Securities:AMZN

Summary

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) filed an 8-K on April 26, 2018, to announce its first-quarter 2018 financial results. This report primarily directs investors to the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) for detailed financial performance and operational updates. While the 8-K itself does not contain the specific figures, it serves as the official notification of the earnings release, making the press release the critical document for investors to review for in-depth financial data and management commentary on the quarter's performance. Investors should consult Exhibit 99.1 for information regarding Amazon's revenue, profitability, and key business segment performance during the first quarter of 2018. The filing also includes Exhibit 99.2, which provides important context on the use of non-GAAP financial measures, a common practice that allows companies to present financial information in a way that may differ from standard accounting principles. Understanding these non-GAAP measures is crucial for a comprehensive analysis of Amazon's reported results.

Key Highlights

  • 1Amazon.com, Inc. announced its first-quarter 2018 financial results on April 26, 2018.
  • 2The 8-K filing primarily references an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for detailed financial results.
  • 3Exhibit 99.2 provides information on the use of non-GAAP financial measures in Amazon's disclosures.
  • 4Investors need to refer to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific financial performance data for Q1 2018.
  • 5The filing indicates the event date for the financial results announcement was April 25, 2018.

Frequently Asked Questions

The specific financial results for Amazon's first quarter of 2018 are detailed in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. You should review that document for revenue, net income, earnings per share, and other key financial metrics.

Exhibit 99.2 provides important information regarding Amazon's use of non-GAAP financial measures. Investors should consult this exhibit to understand how these non-GAAP measures are calculated and reconciled with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) figures, which is crucial for a complete financial analysis.

No, this 8-K filing primarily serves as a notification of the earnings release and incorporates the press release by reference. The actual detailed financial numbers and operational commentary are found within Exhibit 99.1, the press release.