Amazon announced its third-quarter earnings for 2025, showing a 13% increase in revenue for the period spanning from June to September. The company’s Amazon Web Services (AWS) segment experienced a significant growth of 20%, with sales reaching $33 billion in revenue compared to the same quarter in 2024.
Domestic sales for the ecommerce giant saw an 11% rise, totaling $106.3 billion, while international sales reached $40.9 billion, marking a 14% increase (or 10% when factoring in foreign exchange rates).
Analysts had predicted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.56 on $177.8 billion in revenue, but Amazon exceeded expectations with adjusted EPS of $1.95 on $180.2 billion in revenue.
Operating income for the third quarter was reported at $17.4 billion, which included two special charges – $2.5 billion related to a legal settlement with the Federal Trade Commission and $1.8 billion in estimated severance costs primarily related to planned role eliminations. Excluding these charges, operating income would have been $21.7 billion.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy expressed optimism about the company’s performance, stating, “We continue to see strong momentum and growth across Amazon as AI drives meaningful improvements in every corner of our business.” Jassy highlighted the rapid growth of AWS at a rate not seen since 2022, emphasizing the focus on expanding capacity and enhancing fulfillment networks to improve delivery speeds and services for customers.
In conclusion, Amazon’s third-quarter results demonstrate steady growth and a strategic focus on leveraging technology, innovation, and infrastructure to meet the evolving needs of consumers and drive business success.
