Amazon reported a strong third quarter with net sales increasing by 13% to $143.1 billion. Operating income rose significantly to $11.2 billion, and net income reached $9.9 billion, or $0.94 per diluted share. The company saw robust growth in AWS and Advertising revenue, along with improvements in cost to serve and delivery speed.
Net sales increased by 13% to $143.1 billion, with an 11% increase excluding foreign exchange rate changes.
Operating income surged to $11.2 billion, compared to $2.5 billion in the third quarter of 2022.
AWS segment sales grew by 12% year-over-year to $23.1 billion, with operating income at $7.0 billion.
Net income rose to $9.9 billion, or $0.94 per diluted share, compared to $2.9 billion, or $0.28 per diluted share, in the same quarter last year.
Amazon expects net sales to be between $160.0 billion and $167.0 billion, representing a growth of 7% to 12% compared to the fourth quarter of 2022. Operating income is projected to be between $7.0 billion and $11.0 billion, compared to $2.7 billion in the fourth quarter of 2022.