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Dec 31, 2024
Amazon Q4 2024 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Amazon reported strong Q4 2024 results, with net sales increasing by 10% year-over-year to $187.8 billion. Operating income surged to $21.2 billion, and net income nearly doubled to $20.0 billion. AWS segment revenue grew 19% to $28.8 billion, contributing significantly to profitability.
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Amazon Revenue by Segment
Forward Guidance
Amazon expects Q1 2025 revenue to be between $151.0 billion and $155.5 billion, reflecting 5-9% growth. Operating income is projected between $14.0 billion and $18.0 billion, compared to $15.3 billion in Q1 2024.
Positive Outlook
- Continued strong AWS revenue growth and cloud computing leadership.
- Higher operating margins and efficiency improvements.
- Strong demand for e-commerce and third-party seller services.
- Expanding advertising business with increasing profitability.
- Improved international segment profitability.
Challenges Ahead
- Unfavorable foreign exchange impact expected in Q1 2025.
- Macroeconomic uncertainties affecting consumer spending.
- Potential regulatory challenges in key international markets.
- Higher investment in technology and infrastructure.
- Competition in the cloud computing and e-commerce sectors.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income