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Amazon.com (AMZN) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
Amazon.com gave guidance in 14 earnings releases on file since Feb 1, 2024. Of 7 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance 7 times (100%). Revenue: 7 of 7, on average +2.2% against the guided midpoint.
Revenue
Met or beat 7 of 7 periods (6 above, 1 within, 0 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2026 | $240.0B–$247.0B (Oct 29, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q3 2026 | $197.0B–$202.0B (Jul 30, 2026) | $201.9B | within the range | +1.2% |
| Q2 2026 | $194.0B–$199.0B (Apr 29, 2026) | $200.6B | above the range | +2.1% |
| Q1 2026 | $173.5B–$178.5B (Feb 5, 2026) | $181.5B | above the range | +3.1% |
| Q4 2025 | $206.0B–$213.0B (Oct 30, 2025) | $213.4B | above the range | +1.9% |
| Q3 2025 | $174.0B–$179.5B (Jul 31, 2025) | $180.2B | above the range | +1.9% |
| Q2 2025 | $159.0B–$164.0B (May 1, 2025) | $167.7B | above the range | +3.8% |
| Q1 2025 | $151.0B–$155.5B (Feb 6, 2025) | $155.7B | above the range | +1.6% |
| Q4 2024 | $181.5B–$188.5B (Oct 31, 2024) | — | — | — |
| Q3 2024 | $154.0B–$158.5B (Aug 1, 2024) | — | — | — |
Operating income
This line is not in the statements Filing Flows reads, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2026 | $28.5B–$33.5B (Oct 29, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q3 2026 | $22.5B–$26.5B (Jul 30, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q2 2026 | $20.0B–$24.0B (Apr 29, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q1 2026 | $16.5B–$21.5B (Feb 5, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q4 2025 | $21.0B–$26.0B (Oct 30, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q3 2025 | $15.5B–$20.5B (Jul 31, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q2 2025 | $13.0B–$17.5B (May 1, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q1 2025 | $14.0B–$18.0B (Feb 6, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q4 2024 | $16.0B–$20.0B (Oct 31, 2024) | — | — | — |
| Q3 2024 | $11.5B–$15.0B (Aug 1, 2024) | — | — | — |
Capital expenditures
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $220.0B (Oct 29, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
The latest quarter
Amazon.com, Q3 2026: revenue $201.9B (+12% year over year), operating margin 13.9%, net earnings $20.7B, operating cash flow $42.4B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does Amazon.com beat its guidance?
Amazon.com gave guidance in 14 earnings releases on file since Feb 1, 2024. Of 7 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance 7 times (100%). Revenue: 7 of 7, on average +2.2% against the guided midpoint.
Each guided period is held to the last guidance given before its figures were reported; a single figure counts as in line within 1% (0.25 pts for a rate). Reported figures are GAAP, from the company's filings; adjusted guidance shows its moves only.