Amazon reports Q3 earnings with significant AI-driven capital expenditures
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October 29, 2026
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 210/30/2026, 1:51:07 AM
Amazon missed Q3 revenue and earnings expectations. Free cash flow dropped to negative $42.4 billion for the trailing 12 months, largely due to AI investments. The company expects 2026 capital expenditures to reach approximately $220 billion.
- Earlier version 110/30/2026, 12:11:03 AM
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