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Amazon AWS posts fastest growth in 18 quarters, plans $220B capex

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Amazon's cloud computing division, AWS, reported its fastest growth in 18 quarters, with revenue reaching $42.2 billion and operating income up 64%. This surge is attributed to strong demand for cloud services and AI infrastructure, leading Amazon to increase its capital expenditure forecast for 2026 to $220 billion. Despite significant investments, CEO Andy Jassy indicated that this spending may still not be enough to meet projected demand in 2026 and 2027. The company's net income was also boosted by a substantial investment gain from its stake in Anthropic. AI

IMPACT Accelerated AWS growth signals increasing demand for AI infrastructure and cloud services, potentially driving further investment and competition in the sector.

RANK_REASON Major cloud provider reports strong earnings and increased capital expenditure plans due to high demand. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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Amazon AWS posts fastest growth in 18 quarters, plans $220B capex

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Amanda Gerut ·

    Andy Jassy said Amazon will spend $220 billion this year—and still won’t have enough capacity to meet demand

    AWS revenue hit $42.2 billion in Q2, marking its fastest growth in 18 quarters as AI demand outpaces Amazon's ability to build more data centers.

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