Amazon posts free cash flow outflow as it ramps up AI spending
BROBROK News · Based on reporting by DiarioBitcoin ·
Amazon reported a free cash flow outflow of $42.4 billion over the last 12 months, even as AWS growth accelerated to 39% year over year in the quarter. The company also guided for $220 billion in capital spending in 2026 and said investment could rise further in 2027.
Key points
- Free cash flow turned negative by $42.4 billion over the last 12 months.
- AWS revenue reached $46 billion, up 39% year over year.
- Total Amazon sales rose 12% to $201.9 billion.
- The company plans $220 billion in capital expenditure for 2026.
- Shares fell in after-hours trading, though no single cause was confirmed.
Why it matters
The report highlights how large AI infrastructure spending can weigh on cash generation even when cloud growth is strong. For crypto and tech investors, it offers a read on demand for compute-heavy infrastructure and capital intensity in the sector.
Original headline: “Amazon registra una salida de caja de USD 42.400 millones mientras acelera su apuesta por la IA”
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