Amazon.com announced third-quarter 2026 financial results showing net sales increased 12% to $201.9 billion from $180.2 billion in the prior-year period. Operating income rose significantly to $28.1 billion, up from $17.4 billion, driven by strong performance across all segments. AWS revenue grew 39% year-over-year to $46.0 billion, marking its fastest growth rate in nearly five years and reaching a $184 billion annualized run rate. North America segment sales increased 6% to $112.9 billion, while International sales rose 5% to $43.1 billion. Net income decreased slightly to $20.7 billion, or $1.89 per diluted share, compared to $21.2 billion in the prior year, primarily due to lower non-operating investment gains. The company also provided fourth-quarter net sales guidance of $240.0 billion to $247.0 billion. Amazon operates in e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
