Amazon reported Q3 revenue of $201.9 billion and earnings of $1.89 per share, below estimates of $202.26 billion and $1.97. AWS sales beat expectations.
Why it matters
The results show a divide between Amazon's overall performance and its cloud business. Revenue and earnings both missed estimates, while AWS delivered a relative bright spot.
Market impact
The figures leave investors weighing the broad-based misses against AWS's stronger showing. The seed provides no further breakdown of the results or market reaction.
Frequently asked questions
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How did Amazon's Q3 revenue compare with estimates?
Amazon reported $201.9 billion in revenue, below the $202.26 billion estimate.
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What earnings per share did Amazon report?
Amazon reported Q3 earnings of $1.89 per share, below the $1.97 estimate.
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How did AWS perform against expectations?
AWS sales beat expectations, in contrast with Amazon's overall revenue and earnings misses.
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What was the contrast in Amazon's Q3 results?
Revenue and earnings fell short of estimates, while AWS sales exceeded expectations.
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Which parts of Amazon's Q3 results missed estimates?
Amazon's reported revenue of $201.9 billion and earnings of $1.89 per share both missed estimates.