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Global online marketplace and cloud services
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Amazon operates a global e-commerce platform with a large online marketplace that connects consumers to both direct sales and third-party sellers across many product categories. It earns money from product sales and marketplace fees, Amazon Prime subscriptions, and AWS cloud services, plus a large Amazon Associates affiliate network. The platform combines fast shipping, streaming, cloud computing, and digital services to reach customers across numerous countries. Its goal is to be the world’s most customer-centric company by offering convenient access to a wide range of products and services.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Seattle, Washington
Founded
1994
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Amazon's cloud division, AWS, generated $42.2 billion in revenue during Q2 2026, representing about a fifth of the company's total revenue but roughly 60% of its $27.5 billion operating income. AWS revenue grew 36.7% year over year, marking its fifth consecutive quarter of acceleration. The unit holds a backlog of $496 billion in contracted orders, growing triple digits year over year, with most AI capacity secured under at least five-year terms. Capacity for 2027 is largely reserved and a significant portion of 2028 is already committed. Amazon expects approximately $220 billion in cash capital expenditure in 2026, up from about $200 billion. Management noted that memory shortages are accelerating migration from on-premises infrastructure to cloud services, as component suppliers prioritise their largest buyers.
Amazon and Coupang both offer compelling e-commerce opportunities, but with different risk profiles. Amazon generated $716.9 billion in revenue in FY 2025, up 12.4%, with a net margin of 10.8% and free cash flow of $11.2 billion. Its diversified model spans retail, AWS cloud services, digital advertising, and streaming. Coupang, South Korea's e-commerce leader, posted $34.5 billion in revenue, growing 14.1%. However, its net margin was just 0.6% as it prioritises market expansion over profitability. The company is replicating its rapid-delivery model in Taiwan. Amazon offers proven profitability and diversification. Coupang delivers faster growth but remains early-stage, with thin margins and geographic concentration. For conservative investors, Amazon provides stability. Growth-focused investors may favour Coupang's expansion potential despite higher risk.
Amazon is adding PHYND's free, ad-supported cloud gaming service to Fire TV in beta, giving users access to streamed games without consoles, downloads, or subscriptions. The partnership expands Fire TV's capabilities beyond video streaming whilst lowering barriers to entry for casual gamers. PHYND, based in Stamford, Connecticut, was co-founded by Andre Swanston, former CEO of Tru Optik. The startup raised $10 million in an oversubscribed seed round in February 2025. The service previously launched on Samsung Gaming Hub in May and LG Smart TVs in July. For Amazon, the partnership adds gaming functionality without requiring in-house content development. The model's viability depends on whether free gaming can attract sufficient users and advertising revenue to offset cloud-computing costs. Key factors include user engagement, latency, game selection, and advertiser demand.
Hinde Group, an investment management firm, significantly increased its position in Amazon in February 2026 at an average price of $203.37 per share. The move came after Amazon's stock dropped due to concerns about its AI infrastructure investments in Amazon Web Services. The firm highlighted AI capacity bottlenecks and high enterprise backlog in AWS as key factors in their investment decision. Amazon closed at $278.09 per share on 10 August 2026, with a market capitalisation of $3.00 trillion. Hinde Group's portfolio delivered a net return of 7.89% in the second quarter of 2026, bringing year-to-date returns to 11.57%. Amazon held 353 hedge fund portfolios at the end of the first quarter, according to available data.
Amazon and Chewy both compete in e-commerce but target different markets. Amazon operates globally with retail and cloud services, whilst Chewy specialises in pet care across the US and Canada. In 2025, Amazon generated revenue of $716.9 billion, up 12.4%, with net income of $77.7 billion and an 11% net margin. Free cash flow reached $7.7 billion. The company maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.4x and current ratio of 1.1x. Chewy recorded 2025 revenue of $12.6 billion, growing 6.2%, with net income of $222.8 million and a 1.8% net margin. The company recently acquired Modern Animal, adding veterinary services and 47 planned locations. Its Autoship programme drives recurring revenue through subscriptions. Amazon faces regulatory scrutiny over Prime subscriptions and marketplace practices, including an antitrust class action involving approximately 288 million members.