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Amazon Shares Hit Record After Q3 Beat as AWS Reaccelerates on AI Demand

Reaccelerating AWS tied to AI demand lifted revenue and profit past forecasts, sending shares to record highs.

Overview

  • Amazon posted EPS of $1.95 on revenue of $180.2 billion, topping estimates of $1.57 and $177.8 billion, respectively.
  • AWS grew 20% year over year to roughly $33 billion as customers ramped spending on AI infrastructure and services.
  • The company guided fourth-quarter sales to $206 billion to $213 billion, bracketing Wall Street’s consensus near $208 billion.
  • Shares jumped about 10% to new highs, with multiple analysts raising price targets, and Jeff Bezos’ net worth increased by roughly $24 billion.
  • Management confirmed about 14,000 corporate job cuts and highlighted logistics upgrades including three-hour delivery in select cities, expanded rural delivery, and new inbound cross-dock capacity.