"Amazon's second quarter 2025 earnings exceeded analyst expectations, showing GAAP revenue of $167.7 billion and earnings per share of $1.68, driven by cloud and advertising growth."
"The impressive performance was underpinned by a 17.5% increase in AWS sales to $30.87 billion and a 22% rise in advertising revenue, which totaled $15.69 billion."
"While North American sales rose 11% year-over-year to $100.1 billion, the international segment experienced a 16% growth, significantly improving its operating income."
"Despite the positive revenue growth, concerns arose from a decline in free cash flow and increased capital investments, prompting questions from investors regarding Amazon's financial health."
Amazon achieved an outstanding Q2 2025 with net sales of $167.7 billion and GAAP earnings per share of $1.68, surpassing analyst forecasts. Key growth drivers included a 17.5% increase in AWS sales, which reached $30.87 billion, and a 22% increase in advertising revenue to $15.69 billion. North America segment sales rose 11% to $100.1 billion, and international sales grew 16% to $36.8 billion. However, a sharp decline in free cash flow and substantial capital investments raised concerns among investors regarding future performance and sustainability.
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