Amazon reported a 35% year-on-year increase in Q2 net profit, reaching USD 18.2 billion, driven by surging AI applications and robust AWS revenue growth in the United States.
Amazon Inc., the e-commerce and cloud computing giant, reported a sharp 35% rise in second-quarter net profit, reaching $18.2 billion for the period ending June 30, 2025, compared to $13.5 billion a year earlier. This impressive performance underscores the strength of Amazon’s cloud division, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and the company’s accelerated focus on artificial intelligence (AI).
Total net sales rose 13% to $167.7 billion, surpassing analyst projections. AWS spearheaded revenue growth with sales of $30.9 billion, up 17.5% year-on-year, and operating profit climbed to $10.2 billion. AWS continues to be the backbone of Amazon’s enterprise strategy, particularly as demand soars for generative AI infrastructure.
“Our conviction that AI will change every customer experience is starting to play out,” said Andy Jassy, CEO of Amazon, highlighting enhancements to AI-powered tools like Alexa and new generative AI-driven shopping agents.
However, the stellar earnings were shadowed by investor caution. Despite robust profit growth, Amazon’s share price dropped over 3% in after-hours trading. The dip reflects concern over the company’s sharp rise in capital expenditures, particularly for AI infrastructure.
Amazon’s free cash flow plunged to $18.2 billion over the trailing 12 months, a stark decline from $53 billion a year earlier. This drop was largely due to $32.2 billion in Q2 capital spending, nearly doubling last year’s $17.6 billion. Much of this investment went into data centers, server capacity, and logistics to support Amazon’s AI ambitions.
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The company has announced plans to invest up to $100 billion in 2025, primarily in AI-related advancements for AWS.
For Q3 2025, Amazon expects net sales between $174.0 billion and $179.5 billion, translating to 10–13% YoY growth. However, operating profit guidance of $15.5–$20.5 billion came in lower than some market expectations, possibly contributing further to investor unease.
Despite short-term market reactions, Amazon’s long-term trajectory appears firmly rooted in its AI-first strategy. Its aggressive investment posture aims to strengthen the company’s competitive advantage across e-commerce, cloud computing, and enterprise services—setting the stage for continued growth in a tech-driven global economy.
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