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AMAZON COM INC 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Apr 9, 2026)

Reports
Regulation FD·Exhibits & Filings
Filing Date
Filed April 9, 2026
Period End
April 9, 2026
Security
AMZN
In the record · 2016–202610-K1110-Q328-K114

AMZN filed 11 annual reports (10-K), 32 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 114 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

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  3. Leadership change8-K · May ’24May ’24

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed April 9, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

Amazon's 8-K furnished its 2025 Letter to Shareholders from CEO Andy Jassy (Exhibit 99.1) and a reconciliation of free cash flow, a non-GAAP measure (Exhibit 99.2).

The filing is informational under Regulation FD and contains no new financial guidance, transactions, or material events beyond the annual letter. Headline 2025 results: revenue rose 12% YoY to $717 billiona, operating income rose 17% to $80 billion (11.2% operating margin), and AWS revenue grew 20% to $129 billion. The central investor theme is the trade-off between growth and cash generation.

Free cash flow (operating cash flow less net purchases of property and equipment) fell 71% to $11.2 billionb on a trailing-twelve-month basis, from $38.2 billion, as purchases of property and equipment rose about $50.7 billion, mainly for AI infrastructure. Management says capex of roughly $200 billion is planned for 2026, with customer commitments covering a substantial portion of AWS capacity. Management also cites an AWS revenue run rate of $142 billion, an AI revenue run rate above $15 billion, and a chips business run rate above $20 billion, with growth in the triple digits.

The letter frames these investments as long-term bets with near-term FCF headwinds, while flagging that capacity constraints limit AWS growth. Investors should weigh the strength of the demand signals (customer commitments, Trainium sell-outs, OpenAI commitment over $100 billionc) against the risk that heavy AI spending may not translate into the expected returns on invested capital.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. Revenue grew 12% YoY to $717 billion in 2025; North America rose 10% to $426 billion, International rose 13% to $162 billion, and AWS rose 20% to $129 billion.
  2. Operating income rose 17% YoY to $80 billion, with operating margin expanding to 11.2% from 10.8%.
  3. Trailing-twelve-month free cash flow fell 71% to $11.2 billion from $38.2 billion, as operating cash flow grew 20% to $139.5 billion but net capex rose 65% to $128.3 billion.
  4. Management plans roughly $200 billion of capex in 2026, with customer commitments already covering a substantial portion of the AWS capacity to be monetized in 2027-2028.
  5. AWS AI revenue run rate exceeded $15 billion in Q1 2026, and the chips business (Graviton, Trainium, Nitro) reached a run rate above $20 billion, growing triple digits YoY.
  6. AWS added 3.9 GW of power capacity in 2025 and plans to double total power capacity by end of 2027; management says capacity constraints still leave unserved demand.
  7. Non-GAAP free cash flow reconciliation provided in Exhibit 99.2; the filing contains no new guidance, transactions, or material event disclosures beyond the annual letter.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Why did Amazon's free cash flow drop so sharply in 2025?

    Trailing-twelve-month free cash flow fell from $38.2 billion to $11.2 billion. Operating cash flow grew 20%, but net purchases of property and equipment rose about $50.7 billion, to $128.3 billion, driven mainly by AI infrastructure build-out for AWS.

  2. Is Amazon's heavy capex spending for AI likely to pay off?

    Management argues yes, citing an AWS AI revenue run rate above $15 billion, a chips business above $20 billion, Trainium capacity that is nearly fully subscribed, and customer commitments such as the OpenAI agreement (over $100 billion). These claims come from management and are not independently verified. Returns depend on whether this demand persists and on the timing of monetization.

  3. How fast is AWS growing, and what limits it?

    AWS grew 20% in 2025 to $129 billion in annual revenue and reported 24% YoY growth in Q4 2025 at a $142 billion run rate. Management says capacity constraints, not demand, are the main limit, and the company is doubling its power capacity by the end of 2027.

  4. Does this 8-K include new financial guidance or a material event?

    No. The filing furnishes the 2025 Letter to Shareholders under Regulation FD (Item 7.01) and a free cash flow reconciliation. It contains no new earnings guidance, acquisitions, or other material transactions. The information was disclosed for informational purposes.

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