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Amazon reports Q3 2026 results with record operating margin

The e‑commerce giant posted net sales of $201.9 billion and an operating margin of 13.9%, the highest in its history.

Amazon.com, Inc. released its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. Net sales reached $201.9 billion, up 12 % from $180.2 billion in the same quarter of 2025. Excluding a $0.9 billion unfavorable foreign‑exchange impact, the increase would be 13 %.

North America sales grew 6 % year‑over‑year to $112.9 billion. International sales rose 5 % to $43.1 billion, or 8 % when foreign‑exchange effects are removed. AWS sales amounted to $46.0 billion, a 39 % year‑over‑year rise, translating to an annualized revenue run rate of $184 billion.

Total operating income was $28.1 billion, compared with $17.4 billion in Q3 2025, delivering an operating margin of 13.9 %, the highest ever reported. Operating income for North America was $8.7 billion, International $1.6 billion, and AWS $17.8 billion.

Net income fell to $20.7 billion, or $1.89 per diluted share, versus $21.2 billion ($1.95) in the prior year. Operating cash flow grew 29 % to $168.3 billion over the trailing twelve months, while free cash flow showed an outflow of $42.4 billion, compared with an inflow of $14.8 billion in the same period a year earlier.

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Data: SEC EDGAR — Amazon 8-K

Market impact

If Amazon continues to accelerate AWS revenue and improve operating margins, it could strengthen its competitive stance against other cloud providers and increase pressure on traditional retailers. A negative free cash flow, driven by sizable AI‑related capital expenditures, indicates the company is prioritizing long‑term growth over immediate cash generation.

Neuralis Cap analysis for informational purposes only. It does not constitute investment advice.

Article written by Neuralis Cap with AI assistance solely from the data and primary sources listed. It does not constitute investment advice.

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