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Jun 30, 2022
Amazon Q2 2022 Earnings Report
Amazon's financial performance was impacted by inflationary pressures and a valuation loss from its investment in Rivian Automotive, resulting in a net loss for the quarter.
Key Takeaways
Amazon's Q2 2022 results showed a 7% increase in net sales to $121.2 billion, but operating income decreased to $3.3 billion, and the company reported a net loss of $2.0 billion, or $0.20 per diluted share, which includes a pre-tax valuation loss of $3.9 billion from its investment in Rivian Automotive, Inc.
Net sales increased by 7% to $121.2 billion, or 10% excluding the impact of foreign exchange rates.
Operating income decreased to $3.3 billion, compared to $7.7 billion in the second quarter of 2021.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) net sales increased 33% year over year to $19.7 billion, with operating income increasing to $5.7 billion.
The company is focused on improving the productivity of its fulfillment network and making Prime even better for members.
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CapyFin.com Forward Guidance
Amazon expects net sales between $125.0 billion and $130.0 billion, representing growth between 13% and 17% compared to Q3 2021. Operating income is expected to be between $0 and $3.5 billion, compared with $4.9 billion in Q3 2021. This guidance anticipates an unfavorable impact of approximately 390 basis points from foreign exchange rates.
Positive Outlook
- Net sales are expected to grow between 13% and 17% compared with third quarter 2021
- Guidance assumes no additional business acquisitions
- Guidance assumes no additional restructurings
- Guidance assumes no additional legal settlements are concluded
- Continued investments in Prime membership benefits, such as faster shipping speeds and unique benefits
Challenges Ahead
- Net sales guidance anticipates an unfavorable impact of approximately 390 basis points from foreign exchange rates
- Operating income is expected to be lower compared to third quarter 2021
- Uncertainty regarding the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic
- Fluctuations in foreign exchange rates
- Changes in global economic conditions and customer demand and spending