Amazon.com announced impressive financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2020, with net sales increasing by 37% to $96.1 billion and operating income rising to $6.2 billion. Net income also saw a significant increase to $6.3 billion, or $12.37 per diluted share.
Net sales increased 37% to $96.1 billion compared to Q3 2019.
Operating income increased to $6.2 billion, up from $3.2 billion in Q3 2019.
Net income rose to $6.3 billion, or $12.37 per diluted share, compared to $2.1 billion, or $4.23 per diluted share, in Q3 2019.
The company continues to invest in job creation, community support, and sustainability initiatives.
Amazon provided financial guidance for the fourth quarter of 2020, projecting net sales between $112.0 billion and $121.0 billion, representing growth between 28% and 38% compared to Q4 2019. Operating income is expected to be between $1.0 billion and $4.5 billion, compared to $3.9 billion in Q4 2019, which includes approximately $4.0 billion of costs related to COVID-19.