Amazon and Home Depot Show Divergent Revenue Trends Amid AI Boom and Housing Market Pressures
Amazon (AMZN) continues to demonstrate robust growth driven by its diversified business model, particularly through Amazon Web Services (AWS). In the third quarter of 2026, Amazon reported a 12% year-over-year revenue increase to $201.9 billion, fueled by a 39% surge in AWS revenue as demand for AI infrastructure accelerates. In contrast, Home Depot (HD) is navigating a more stagnant environment influenced by housing affordability and high interest rates. While the company saw a 5.7% year-over-year revenue increase to $47.9 billion in its second fiscal quarter of 2026, customer transactions actually declined by 0.8%. This suggests that growth is being driven by higher per-purchase spending rather than increased foot traffic, as consumers pivot toward smaller maintenance projects over large-scale renovations.
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