Amazon.com Inc
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ISIN US0231351067 / Valor 645156
Amazon.com Inc
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About company
Amazon.com Inc. is a global technology and e-commerce giant, founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos. Initially starting as an online bookstore, Amazon has vastly expanded its offerings to include a wide range of products and services. These include consumer goods, digital streaming, cloud computing services through Amazon Web Services (AWS), and various electronic devices like Kindle e-readers, Fire tablets, and Echo smart speakers. The company is known for its innovative technologies such as 1-Click shopping, Alexa voice recognition, and Just Walk Out technology used in its physical stores. Amazon also engages in content creation through Amazon Studios. Guided by principles emphasizing customer obsession, innovation, operational excellence, and long-term thinking, Amazon aims to be the most customer-centric company in the world. It operates on a global scale, with a vast logistics network that supports its e-commerce platform, making it a key player in online retail and cloud computing sectors.
Summarized from source with an LLMView SourceSector: Consumer ServicesLatest Results (17.12.2024):
Net Sales Growth
Amazon.com Inc. reported a significant increase in net sales for the third quarter of 2024, reaching $158.9 billion. This marks an 11% growth compared to the $143.1 billion recorded in the same quarter of 2023. The growth rate remains consistent even when accounting for the $0.2 billion unfavorable impact from foreign exchange rate changes.
Segment Performance
In the third quarter of 2024, Amazon.com Inc.'s North America segment sales rose by 9% year-over-year to $95.5 billion. The International segment saw a 12% increase, reaching $35.9 billion, while the AWS segment experienced a robust 19% growth, with sales totaling $27.5 billion.
Operating Income Surge
Amazon.com Inc. reported a substantial rise in operating income for the third quarter of 2024, amounting to $17.4 billion, compared to $11.2 billion in the same period of 2023. The AWS segment contributed significantly with an operating income of $10.4 billion, up from $7.0 billion in the previous year.
Net Income and Earnings Per Share
For the third quarter of 2024, Amazon.com Inc. achieved a net income of $15.3 billion, translating to $1.43 per diluted share. This represents an increase from the $9.9 billion, or $0.94 per diluted share, reported in the third quarter of 2023.
Cash Flow Improvements
Amazon.com Inc. saw a 57% increase in operating cash flow for the trailing twelve months, reaching $112.7 billion, compared to $71.7 billion in the previous year. Free cash flow also improved significantly, rising to $47.7 billion from $21.4 billion for the same period.
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