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Sign InIn a move reflecting the continued dominance of big tech, Amazon has achieved a historic milestone as quarterly revenue reached $200.61 billion, surpassing the estimated $197.03 billion. According to reports, the company posted actual earnings per share of $1.88, beating the analyst consensus of $1.82. This blockbuster performance sent AMZN shares surging 9% in after-hours trading as investors reacted to the scale of growth across core business units.
The record-breaking quarter was fueled by a 37% rise in AWS cloud revenue to $42.2 billion, marking the division's fastest growth rate in 18 quarters. Advertising sales also jumped 26% to near the $20 billion mark, while operating income climbed 43% to $27.5 billion. Per market data, Amazon maintains a stable financial structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.40, indicating the company is increasingly financed by equity rather than debt.
Looking ahead, market participants are monitoring AMZN shares which closed at $238.39 on July 30, 2026, prior to the post-market rally. Amazon's guidance for Q3 net sales sits between $197 billion and $202 billion, suggesting sustained momentum. Investors will also watch upcoming catalysts such as US Durable Goods Orders to gauge broader consumer health, while keeping a close eye on how heavy capital expenditure impacts future free cash flow.