Amazon reported first-quarter 2026 results with higher revenue, profit and AWS growth, then issued second-quarter sales guidance above $194 billion.
Amazon reported first-quarter 2026 results on Tuesday, posting stronger revenue and profit as its cloud business continued to grow.
Net sales rose 17% from a year earlier to $181.5 billion. Diluted earnings per share were $2.78, compared with $1.59 a year earlier.
Amazon Web Services remained a key driver. AWS revenue increased 28% year over year to $37.6 billion, according to the company’s earnings release.
The company also said it expects second-quarter 2026 net sales of between $194 billion and $199 billion.
The results add to a string of big-tech earnings showing continued spending and demand tied to cloud computing and AI infrastructure. AP reported the results shortly after the release, noting the company’s profit and sales gains.
Investors will be watching for more detail on how Amazon balances growth, capital spending and free-cash-flow expectations in the months ahead.
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