Amazon Reports Strong Q2 2025 Results
Amazon's Q2 2025 Performance
Amazon (AMZN) recently announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, revealing growth across several key business segments. The company reported net sales of $162.2 billion for the quarter, an increase from $143.5 billion in the same period last year. Operating income also saw a rise, reaching $15.3 billion, up from $10.8 billion in Q2 2024. This financial update provides investors with a detailed look at the company's recent performance.
Key Growth Drivers
The report highlighted strong contributions from Amazon's cloud computing arm, Amazon Web Services (AWS), which posted net sales of $32.4 billion. Advertising services also showed robust growth, with net sales of $14.6 billion. These figures underscore the continued expansion of Amazon's diverse revenue streams. Diluted earnings per share for the quarter stood at $1.04.
Outlook for Investors
Looking ahead, Amazon provided guidance for the third quarter of 2025. The company expects net sales to be between $167.0 billion and $172.0 billion. Operating income for the upcoming quarter is projected to be between $13.0 billion and $16.0 billion. These projections offer investors insight into the company's anticipated near-term trajectory, giving them new information to consider regarding AMZN shares.
