Amazon (AMZN) Reaches $3 Trillion Market Cap Following Earnings Report

Published on 8/3/2026 · Source: cnbc.com

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Amazon's (AMZN) market capitalization surpassed $3 trillion for the first time after its shares increased approximately 4%, reaching an all-time high. The surge followed a better-than-expected earnings report, with adjusted earnings per share of $1.97 exceeding the $1.82 estimate. Revenue for the second quarter was reported at $200.61 billion, higher than the anticipated $196.47 billion. Additionally, Amazon plans to raise its capital expenditures to $220 billion this year, reflecting increasing demand for cloud services. This growth is significant for investors due to Amazon's strong performance in the cloud market, particularly amid rising AI demand.

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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.

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