Bullish
Amazon increases 2026 tech spending by $20B to $220B after strong Q2 results
Amazon has announced a $20 billion increase in its 2026 capital spending, raising the total to $220 billion, following strong second-quarter financial results. The company reported a 37% year-over-year growth in Amazon Web Services (AWS), its highest in 18 quarters, and a boost in overall net income and sales. CEO Andy Jassy highlighted growing demand, noting that even with this increased investment, Amazon would still face capacity constraints and already sees strong AI-related demand into 2028.
Key points
- Amazon's Q2 AWS growth of 37% year-over-year, the highest in 18 quarters.
- Record delivery speeds for Prime members and expanded small logistics hubs for 30-minute deliveries.
- Cautious guidance for the next quarter amid high capital spending in AI.
- Amazon's shares rose over 9% in after-hours trading following the announcement.
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