Amazon Reports Strong Revenue Growth Amid Massive AI-Driven Capital Expenditures and Free Cash Flow Losses
Amazon (AMZN) reported strong quarterly growth, with revenue increasing 17% to $201.9 billion and operating income jumping 61% to $28.1 billion. Despite these gains, the stock fell in after-hours trading as investors reacted to significant capital expenditures driven by artificial intelligence investments. The company's free cash flow (FCF) loss reached $33.4 billion in the third quarter alone due to a massive $77.3 billion outlay on property and equipment. Over the last four quarters, Amazon has burned $42 billion in free cash flow. While this represents a significant sum, analysts note that the FCF loss as a percentage of revenue is comparable to previous investment cycles seen during the pandemic-era e-commerce boom and the dot-com era. The company remains positioned for long-term growth, forecasting 40% growth in Amazon Web Services (AWS) over the next two years.
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