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Amazon Projects Profit That Underwhelms on AI Race Expense
Amazon.com Inc. has projected an operating income for the current quarter that is lower than analysts expected, raising concerns among investors regarding the company's significant spending in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector to compete with rivals like Microsoft and Alphabet. Specifically, Amazon forecasts an operating income between $15.5 billion and $20.5 billion, falling short of the $19.4 billion anticipated. In terms of sales, it expects $174 billion to $179.5 billion, which slightly exceeds analyst expectations of $173.2 billion.
During the second quarter, Amazon's revenue increased by 13% to reach $167.7 billion, surpassing estimates. However, revenue from Amazon Web Services (AWS) only grew by about 17% to $30.9 billion, just above analysts' forecasts. This growth is perceived as disappointing compared to the much higher growth rates reported by Microsoft and Google in their cloud services. Following this announcement, Amazon's shares dropped nearly 3% in after-hours trading after a year-to-date gain of 6.7%.
Experts suggest that the broad range in Amazon's operating income guidance signals potential volatility due to ongoing trade negotiations and fierce competition in the AI domain. Additionally, operating expenses for the company rose by 11% to $148.5 billion during the quarter.
In the context of transportation, this situation reflects a broader trend where companies are increasingly investing in technological advancements, including AI, to optimize operations and enhance efficiency. Tim Haynes from Penske Transportation Solutions notes that AI applications in fleet management, such as predictive maintenance and route optimization, can significantly improve operational performance and reduce costs, highlighting the need for logistics companies to adapt and innovate continually. As Amazon leads the logistics sector in North America, its ability to balance investment in technology while maintaining profitability will be crucial for its long-term success in this competitive landscape.
During the second quarter, Amazon's revenue increased by 13% to reach $167.7 billion, surpassing estimates. However, revenue from Amazon Web Services (AWS) only grew by about 17% to $30.9 billion, just above analysts' forecasts. This growth is perceived as disappointing compared to the much higher growth rates reported by Microsoft and Google in their cloud services. Following this announcement, Amazon's shares dropped nearly 3% in after-hours trading after a year-to-date gain of 6.7%.
Experts suggest that the broad range in Amazon's operating income guidance signals potential volatility due to ongoing trade negotiations and fierce competition in the AI domain. Additionally, operating expenses for the company rose by 11% to $148.5 billion during the quarter.
In the context of transportation, this situation reflects a broader trend where companies are increasingly investing in technological advancements, including AI, to optimize operations and enhance efficiency. Tim Haynes from Penske Transportation Solutions notes that AI applications in fleet management, such as predictive maintenance and route optimization, can significantly improve operational performance and reduce costs, highlighting the need for logistics companies to adapt and innovate continually. As Amazon leads the logistics sector in North America, its ability to balance investment in technology while maintaining profitability will be crucial for its long-term success in this competitive landscape.
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