In the first quarter 2025, Amazon's net income amounted to roughly 17 billion U.S. dollars, down from the previous quarter.

During the first quarter 2025, Amazon generated total net sales of nearly *** billion U.S. dollars, surpassing the *** billion U.S. dollars in the same quarter of 2024. From books to billions Launched in 1995 in the United States as an online bookshop, Amazon has since grown into an international e-commerce giant. In April 2023 worldwide visits to amazon.com amounted to over *** billion considering both desktop and mobile traffic. Prime time in the U.S. Although a global company, Amazon truly thrives in the United States where the company is the leading e-commerce platform by sales value. In the North American country, the number of subscribers using Amazon Prime services has been growing steadily over the last several years and is forecast to reach new heights in 2024.

Amazon reported $17.13B in Net Income for its fiscal quarter ending in March of 2025. Data for Amazon | AMZN - Net Income including historical, tables and charts were last updated by Trading Economics this last August in 2025.

In the first quarter of 2025, Amazon.com saw a nine percent increase in global net revenue across online stores when compared to the first quarter of the prior year. In terms of profitability, the online stores segment was followed by retail third-party seller services, with net revenues of 36.5 billion U.S. dollars. Incessant growth Amazon.com, world’s leading online retailing company based in the United States, enjoyed unprecedented growth in net revenues in 2020 and 2021, also because of the coronavirus pandemic lockdown. This growth was again repeated in the annual net sales across different global markets, with the United States being the most prominent one. Not just retail In addition to offering a plethora of goods such as books, clothing, electronics, household items, and many more, Amazon.com also provides subscription services to its customers which gives access to additional perks like free shipping, discounts, and Amazon Prime Video . The latter, the company’s video-on-demand service, has increasing popularity among internet users.

Amazon reported $18.4B in Operating Profit for its fiscal quarter ending in March of 2025. Data for Amazon | AMZN - Operating Profit including historical, tables and charts were last updated by Trading Economics this last August in 2025.

For the first time in almost a decade, online retail platform Amazon reported a net loss of *** billion U.S. dollars in 2022. After that, in the fiscal year ending December 31st 2024, the net income amounted to **** billion U.S. dollars. Amazon Web Services Amazon does not rely on retailing alone to generate profits. Its cloud business, AWS, is the one segment raking in steady profits with a **** billion U.S. dollar operating income in the most recently reported year. The annual revenue of the business segment came to **** billion U.S. dollars in 2023. As of the fourth quarter 2023, Amazon Web Services accounted for ** percent of the global cloud infrastructure service market. Amazon’s other businessesDue to the company’s financial resources, Amazon has the capability to invest in new products and markets, such as online and offline grocery sales. In June 2017, Amazon purchased grocery retailer Whole Foods Market for **** billion U.S. dollars, the company’s most expensive acquisition by far. This acquisition was primarily a move to expand the company's online grocery business, one of the fastest growing online shopping trends in the United States.

In the first quarter of 2025, AWS generated cloud computing and hosting revenues of approximately 29 billion U.S. dollars. Amazon Services Amazon is the one of the leading online retailers worldwide and the leading e-retailer in the United States. In 2024, net sales amounted to over 574 billion U.S. dollars, up from 514 billion U.S. dollars in the previous year. Amazon is the world’s largest online retailer of books, clothing, electronics, music, and many other consumer products. The company is also the producer of the world’s most famous e-book reader, the Amazon Kindle. The vast majority of Amazon’s revenues are generated through the sales of electronics and other products, followed by third-party seller services and AWS. Although primarily active in the B2C market, Amazon also enables third-party sellers to trade their products as well as providing technology infrastructure services (Amazon Web Services, AWS) to businesses. As of the second quarter of 2024, more than half of paid units were sold by third-party sellers. Amazon Web Services includes cloud computing and hosting services, which is a growing sector of online enterprise services. AWS is one of the most popular public cloud platform and infrastructure services worldwide, with 76 percent of respondents from a global survey indicating that they were already running apps on the platform. Other popular cloud services providers include Microsoft with Azure, Google, Oracle, and IBM.

Amazon reported $167.7B in Sales Revenues for its fiscal quarter ending in June of 2025. Data for Amazon | AMZN - Sales Revenues including historical, tables and charts were last updated by Trading Economics this last August in 2025.

In 2024, Amazon's net revenue from subscription services segment amounted to 44.37 billion U.S. dollars. Subscription services include Amazon Prime, for which Amazon reported 200 million paying members worldwide at the end of 2020. The AWS category generated 107.56 billion U.S. dollars in annual sales. During the most recently reported fiscal year, the company’s net revenue amounted to 638 billion U.S. dollars. Amazon revenue segments Amazon is one of the biggest online companies worldwide. In 2019, the company’s revenue increased by 21 percent, compared to Google’s revenue growth during the same fiscal period, which was just 18 percent. The majority of Amazon’s net sales are generated through its North American business segment, which accounted for 236.3 billion U.S. dollars in 2020. The United States are the company’s leading market, followed by Germany and the United Kingdom. Business segment: Amazon Web Services Amazon Web Services, commonly referred to as AWS, is one of the strongest-growing business segments of Amazon. AWS is a cloud computing service that provides individuals, companies and governments with a wide range of computing, networking, storage, database, analytics and application services, among many others. As of the third quarter of 2020, AWS accounted for approximately 32 percent of the global cloud infrastructure services vendor market.

Amazon reported $21.68B in Pre-Tax Profit for its fiscal quarter ending in March of 2025. Data for Amazon | AMZN - Pre Tax Profit including historical, tables and charts were last updated by Trading Economics this last August in 2025.

Amazon reported $78.69B in Gross Profit on Sales for its fiscal quarter ending in March of 2025. Data for Amazon | AMZN - Gross Profit On Sales including historical, tables and charts were last updated by Trading Economics this last August in 2025.

In the first quarter of 2025, revenues of Amazon Web Services (AWS) rose to 17 percent, a decrease from the previous three quarters. AWS is one of Amazon’s strongest revenue segments, generating over 115 billion U.S. dollars in 2024 net sales, up from 105 billion U.S. dollars in 2023. Amazon Web Services Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides on-demand cloud platforms and APIs through a pay-as-you-go-model to customers. AWS launched in 2002 providing general services and tools and produced its first cloud products in 2006. Today, more than 175 different cloud services for a variety of technologies and industries are released already. AWS ranks as one of the most popular public cloud infrastructure and platform services running applications worldwide in 2020, ahead of Microsoft Azure and Google cloud services. Cloud computing Cloud computing is essentially the delivery of online computing services to customers. As enterprises continually migrate their applications and data to the cloud instead of storing it on local machines, it becomes possible to access resources from different locations. Some of the key services of the AWS ecosystem for cloud applications include storage, database, security tools, and management tools. AWS is among the most popular cloud providers Some of the largest globally operating enterprises use AWS for their cloud services, including Netflix, BBC, and Baidu. Accordingly, AWS is one of the leading cloud providers in the global cloud market. Due to its continuously expanding portfolio of services and deepening of expertise, the company continues to be not only an important cloud service provider but also a business partner.

Amazon reported $1.07B in Interest Income for its fiscal quarter ending in March of 2025. Data for Amazon | AMZN - Interest Income including historical, tables and charts were last updated by Trading Economics this last August in 2025.

In 2023, Amazon achieved ** percent year-over-year net sales revenue growth whereas eBay's year-over-year revenue increased by ***** percent. The two e-commerce giants are direct competitors in the U.S. online shopping landscape. In 2015, online payment provider PayPal split from eBay to become an independent company, which had an effect on eBay’s overall revenue development. Notable success stories Both eBay (launched 1995) and Amazon (launched 1994) are online shopping websites that are notable success stories of the dot-com bubble in the United States. Whereas eBay is primarily known as an online auction platform and Amazon as an online retailer, both platforms offer first- and third-party online sales. Third-party online sales usually refer to marketplace sales on a digital sales platform. Third-party online sales usually refer to marketplace sales on a digital sales platform. In the first quarter of 2022, Amazon’s net sales generated through its third-party seller services reached more than ** billion U.S. dollars. For comparison, eBay’s total online sales for all of 2022 were estimated at around ** billion U.S. dollars only. Worldwide and domestic dominance Based on estimated sales for 2022, eBay and Amazon are both among the leading e-commerce retailers in the world. By 2027, Amazon looks to top the list and generate over *** trillion U.S. dollars in estimated sales, surpassing Alibaba by a slim margin. However, in the United States, Amazon receives more than double the monthly visits of its closest competitor eBay, which is still the most popular e-commerce marketplace among online sellers.

In the last quarter of 2024, Amazon's net income hit over 20 billion U.S. dollars. This represented an increase from the same quarter of the previous year, when the net income was 10.6 million euros.

The momentum of Databricks (not yet public) and Snowflake to re-write the reality of data in the Cloud truly is a sight to behold. Snowflake fell in extended trading on Wednesday after the company released third-quarter results that beat estimates but offered light product revenue guidance. However its stock price later bounced back even stronger. Go figure? A lot of hype… SNOW Up 10%, it’s really in a league of its own for growth in the Cloud. With a market cap close to $50 billion (data taken from its stock price in Excel), it’s hard to evaluate the business fundamentals away from the hype. The promise of unified data is very tantalizing indeed, yet when Databricks goes public, I don’t see Snowflake dominating like it has been in recent times. The Company’s platform enables customers to consolidate data into a single source to drive business insights, build data-driven applications and share data. Snowflake said it anticipates product revenue will be between $535 and $540 million in its fourth quarter, short of the $553 million expected by analysts estimates according to StreetAccount. Yet investors don’t seem to mind. Snowflake Inc. Shares have lost about 59.7% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's decline of -17%. The recent low was $119 in June, 2022. You can read their Earnings here. Snowflake Earnings Product revenue of $522.8 million in the third quarter, representing 67% year-over-year growth Remaining performance obligations of $3.0 billion, representing 66% year-over-year growth 7,292 total customers Net revenue retention rate of 165% 287 customers with trailing 12-month product revenue greater than $1 million Revenue for the quarter was $557.0 million, representing 67% year-over-year growth. I can see why Snowflake is so popular though. Snowflake is Wildly Popular Currently Snowflake is wildly popular as one of the best growth stocks, . Snowflake provides an end to end data warehousing solution. There is practically no limit to the amount of databases and warehouses you can create (Ofcourse, you need Snowflake credits for creating and using warehouses). It's a highly scalable solution that adheres to all the data security best practices. I do believe Databricks is the better company in the end, but time will tell. Why would this company have a market cap of $50 billion already? They have 5,000 employees, lose money at a good clip and will experience significant competition in the coming years. Net Loss is Concerning Snowflake may not respond well to the significant slowdown in spending we are likely to see in 2023. It needs to significantly reset to be tempting. It does have 287 customers with trailing 12-month product revenue greater than $1 million which is encouraging. It’s growth in the 45-50% range is still very impressive for a company of its size. After 2023 we’ll have a much better idea of the real momentum of Snowflake. Snowflake reported 34% year-over-year growth in the number of customers, reaching 7,292 in the reported quarter. The company added 28 Forbes Global 2000 customers in the reported quarter. Snowflake signed 14 new customers with $1 million in trailing 12-month product revenues in the reported quarter. The real question is how much will it slow down in 2023. The Data Cloud is still Nascent While it’s appealing to invest in first-movers like Snowflake or later Databricks, how will competition and the Data cloud continue to evolve? It’s fairly hard to predict. Snowflake is not a traditional SaaS model, it’s pay as you go consumption based. It’s not yet clear if this is the right business model for optimal profitability. 93% of revenue is consumption-based Revenue recognized only as consumption occurs In many cases, rollover of unused capacity permitted, generally on the purchase of additional capacity Contract durations increasing along with larger customer commitments Primarily billed annually in advance with some on-demand in arrears If you are uncertain of Snowflake’s growth you can visit their visual Earnings PDF. The TAM of the Data Cloud is big enough for room for a lot of different kinds of companies and competitors. In our opinion, Snowflake is in a prime position to compete with AMD, one of the best value stocks. To read more about other Cloud Computing companies, check out: Apple Fair Value Apple P/E Apple EV/EBITDA Microsoft Fair Value Microsoft P/E Microsoft EV/EBITDA Tesla Fair Value Tesla P/E Tesla EV/EBITDA Amazon Fair Value Amazon P/E Amazon EV/EBITDA Netflix Fair Value Netflix P/E Netflix EV/EBITDA

From 2004 to 2024, the net revenue of Amazon e-commerce and service sales has increased tremendously. In the fiscal year ending December 31, the multinational e-commerce company's net revenue was almost *** billion U.S. dollars, up from *** billion U.S. dollars in 2023.Amazon.com, a U.S. e-commerce company originally founded in 1994, is the world’s largest online retailer of books, clothing, electronics, music, and many more goods. As of 2024, the company generates the majority of it's net revenues through online retail product sales, followed by third-party retail seller services, cloud computing services, and retail subscription services including Amazon Prime. From seller to digital environment Through Amazon, consumers are able to purchase goods at a rather discounted price from both small and large companies as well as from other users. Both new and used goods are sold on the website. Due to the wide variety of goods available at prices which often undercut local brick-and-mortar retail offerings, Amazon has dominated the retailer market. As of 2024, Amazon’s brand worth amounts to over *** billion U.S. dollars, topping the likes of companies such as Walmart, Ikea, as well as digital competitors Alibaba and eBay. One of Amazon's first forays into the world of hardware was its e-reader Kindle, one of the most popular e-book readers worldwide. More recently, Amazon has also released several series of own-branded products and a voice-controlled virtual assistant, Alexa. Headquartered in North America Due to its location, Amazon offers more services in North America than worldwide. As a result, the majority of the company’s net revenue in 2023 was actually earned in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. In 2023, approximately *** billion U.S. dollars was earned in North America compared to only roughly *** billion U.S. dollars internationally.

Introduction

Amazon, Alibaba, and eBay: The Giants of E-commerce

Three companies have revolutionised how we shop online: Amazon, Alibaba, and eBay. Their origins, growth, and impact on global commerce are remarkable: - Amazon: Founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994, Amazon began as an online bookstore. It rapidly expanded its product range, invested heavily in technology and logistics, and introduced groundbreaking services like Amazon Prime and Amazon Web Services (AWS). Today, Amazon is a leader in e-commerce, cloud computing, and innovation. - Alibaba: Founded by Jack Ma in 1999, Alibaba aimed to connect Chinese manufacturers with international buyers. Through platforms like Alibaba.com, Taobao, and Tmall, it transformed e-commerce in China and became a global player in digital payments and financial services through Ant Group. - eBay: Started by Pierre Omidyar in 1995 as an online auction site, eBay quickly became a popular platform for buying and selling a wide variety of goods. It pioneered consumer-to-consumer (C2C) commerce, fostered a vibrant online community, and expanded globally.

These companies have distinct strengths and growth trajectories: - Amazon leads in technological innovation and customer-centric services. - Alibaba dominates the Chinese market and is influential in digital payments. - eBay pioneered C2C commerce and maintains a strong global presence.

Together, Amazon, Alibaba, and eBay have shaped the modern e-commerce landscape, democratised commerce, and continue to influence how we buy and sell goods around the world.

Amazon, Alibaba, and eBay, their origins, sales, growth, and impact:

Amazon

Founding and Early Days

• Founded: July 5, 1994
• Founder: Jeff Bezos
• Headquarters: Seattle, Washington, USA

Amazon began as an online bookstore. Jeff Bezos, who was then a Wall Street hedge fund executive, decided to capitalise on the growth of the internet in the 1990s. He left his job, moved to Seattle, and started Amazon in his garage.

Growth and Expansion

• Initial Growth: The company's initial business model allowed it to offer more books than traditional bookstores. The first book sold was "Fluid Concepts and Creative Analogies" by Douglas Hofstadter.
• Diversification: By the late 1990s, Amazon expanded its product line to include electronics, toys, and household goods. This diversification helped Amazon grow rapidly.
• Technology and Logistics: Amazon invested heavily in technology and logistics to improve its supply chain efficiency. It built extensive warehousing and delivery infrastructure, which became critical to its success.

Key Milestones

• Amazon Prime: Launched in 2005, this subscription service offers free two-day shipping, streaming services, and other benefits. It became a significant driver of customer loyalty.
• AWS (Amazon Web Services): Started in 2006, AWS provides cloud computing services and has become a major revenue source for Amazon, establishing it as a leader in the tech industry.
• Acquisitions: Amazon acquired several companies to bolster its offerings, including Zappos, Whole Foods Market, and Ring.

Impact

• E-commerce Leader: Amazon revolutionised online shopping with its vast selection, customer reviews, and recommendation algorithms.
• Economic Influence: The company's practices have influenced labour, retail, and technology sectors globally.
• Innovation: Amazon has pioneered in areas like AI with Alexa, cashier-less stores with Amazon Go, and drone delivery with Prime Air.

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• Significant Growth: Steady increase in quarterly sales revenue over the years.
• Seasonal Influence: Strong seasonal fluctuations, with Q4 consistently being the highest-performing quarter due to the holiday season.
• Revenue Variability: Expanding range of quarterly sales, reflecting business growth.
• Quarterly Performance: Consistent relative performance of each quarter, with Q4 standing out.

Alibaba

Founding and Early Days

• Founded: April 4, 1999
• Founder: Jack Ma and a team of 17 others
• Headquarters: Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

Jack Ma, a former English teacher, founded Alibaba to connect Chinese manufacturers with international buyers. He aimed to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in China by leveraging the internet.

Growth and Expansion

• Early Strategy: Alibaba started with Alibaba.com, a B2B marketplace that connected Chinese bu...

In the first quarter, the trailing twelve months revenues of Amazon Web Services (AWS) amounted to over 111 billion U.S. dollars. AWS provides on-demand computing platforms and APIs to its customers. This includes database storage, content delivery, compute power, as well as other services.

A 2024 survey conducted worldwide among Amazon small- and medium-sized businesses (SMB) sellers shows the margin of profit they are achieving. A quarter of the business have less than **** percent or no profit at all, while only around *** percent of the sellers show significant profits between ** and 100 percent.