Amazon (AMZN) Raises 2026 CapEx by $20 Billion to $220 Billion
Published on · Source: finance.yahoo.com
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Summarized by AI from the source belowAmazon.com Inc. (AMZN) announced a $20 billion increase in its 2026 capital expenditures, raising the target from $200 billion to $220 billion. This adjustment is attributed to the rising prices of memory chips. In the second quarter, AWS reported a 37% revenue growth, amounting to $42.2 billion, exceeding analysts' expectations. However, Amazon's free cash flow turned negative, falling to -$7.6 billion from $18.2 billion a year earlier. This news is relevant for investors as it highlights Amazon's significant spending plans amidst changing market conditions.
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About Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN)
Amazon is the largest U.S. e-commerce retailer and, through Amazon Web Services (AWS), the leading cloud-infrastructure provider, with growing advertising and logistics arms.
The Consumer Discretionary sector covers retailers, automakers and leisure companies whose sales rise and fall with consumer confidence.
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