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Amazon.com Third Quarter 2022 Earnings: EPS Beats Expectations

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Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) Third Quarter 2022 Results

Key Financial Results
  • Revenue: US$127.1b (up 15% from 3Q 2021).
  • Net income: US$2.87b (down 9.0% from 3Q 2021).
  • Profit margin: 2.3% (down from 2.8% in 3Q 2021).
    • The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses.
  • EPS: US$0.28 (down from US$0.31 in 3Q 2021).
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NasdaqGS:AMZN Earnings and Revenue Growth October 30th 2022

All figures shown in the chart above are for the trailing 12 month (TTM) period

Amazon.com EPS Beats Expectations

Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) surpassed analyst estimates by 34%.

Looking ahead, revenue is forecast to grow 12% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 12% growth forecast for the Online Retail industry in the US.

Performance of the American Online Retail industry.

The company's shares are down 13% from a week ago.

Risk Analysis

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About NasdaqGS:AMZN

Amazon.com

Engages in the retail sale of consumer products, advertising, and subscriptions service through online and physical stores in North America and internationally.

Outstanding track record with flawless balance sheet.