NASDAQ$AMZN
Amazon.com Inc · Q1 2022 earnings
Q1 2022 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Amazon's first quarter results reflected the impact of the pandemic and the war in Ukraine, with AWS demonstrating strong growth and the Consumer business focusing on productivity improvements.
Amazon's first quarter 2022 results showed a net sales increase of 7% to $116.4 billion, but a net loss of $3.8 billion, or $7.56 per diluted share, primarily due to a pre-tax valuation loss of $7.6 billion from its investment in Rivian Automotive, Inc. Operating income decreased to $3.7 billion.
- Net sales increased 7% to $116.4 billion, or 9% excluding the unfavorable impact from foreign exchange rates.
- Operating income decreased to $3.7 billion, compared to $8.9 billion in the first quarter of 2021.
- Net loss was $3.8 billion, or $7.56 per diluted share, compared with net income of $8.1 billion, or $15.79 per diluted share, in first quarter 2021, including a $7.6 billion pre-tax valuation loss from the investment in Rivian Automotive, Inc.
- AWS grew 37% year-over-year, demonstrating its integral role in helping companies move workloads to the cloud.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Amazon · Revenue · Quarterly
$116B
Revenue by segment
Amazon · $116B total across 3 segments · Q1 2022
- North America$69.2B+7.6%59.5%
- International$28.8B-6.2%24.7%
- AWS$18.4B+36.6%15.8%
Forward guidance
Amazon provided the following forward-looking guidance for the second quarter of 2022:
Tailwinds
- Net sales are expected to be between $116.0 billion and $121.0 billion, representing growth between 3% and 7% compared with the second quarter of 2021.
- Prime Day is assumed to occur in the third quarter of 2022, potentially boosting sales in that period.
- The company continues to invest in new business opportunities, indicating potential for future growth.
- Guidance anticipates an unfavorable impact of approximately 200 basis points from foreign exchange rates, suggesting underlying business strength.
- No additional business acquisitions, restructurings, or legal settlements are assumed, providing a stable outlook.
Headwinds
- Operating income (loss) is expected to be between $(1.0) billion and $3.0 billion, compared with $7.7 billion in the second quarter of 2021, indicating a potential decline in profitability.
- The guidance is subject to substantial uncertainty, including the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, and changes in global economic conditions.
- Inflation, labor market constraints, and global supply chain constraints may materially affect results.
- The amount Amazon.com invests in new business opportunities and the timing of those investments could impact future financial performance.
- Competition and potential fluctuations in operating results pose risks to achieving the guided outcomes.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2022
+0.7%
Avg return
Earnings day
-0.0%
Avg return
5 days after
+0.5%
Avg return
30 days after
47%
31 / 66 earnings
Positive
+18.4%
Q1 2012
Best reaction
-10.6%
Q3 2022
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +2.0% | +4.0% | +2.9% | |
| Q4 2025 | -5.6% | -8.4% | -4.3% | |
| Q3 2025 | +1.9% | +12.3% | +4.6% | |
| Q2 2025 | -6.2% | -5.0% | -2.2% | |
| Q1 2025 | -0.2% | -0.8% | +7.8% | |
| Q4 2024 | -4.1% | -4.1% | -16.6% | |
| Q3 2024 | +2.7% | +3.5% | +7.9% | |
| Q2 2024 | -10.2% | -13.4% | -4.5% | |
| Q1 2024 | -1.1% | +2.9% | -0.9% | |
| Q4 2023 | +10.7% | +9.0% | +14.8% | |
| Q3 2023 | +5.2% | +9.6% | +20.9% | |
| Q2 2023 | +8.9% | +9.1% | +7.7% | |
| Q1 2023 | +0.4% | -1.3% | +14.4% | |
| Q4 2022 | -1.7% | -2.9% | -9.7% | |
| Q3 2022 | -10.6% | -16.3% | -19.2% | |
| Q2 2022 | +11.6% | +10.9% | +8.1% | |
| Q1 2022 | -10.1% | -10.1% | -16.7% | |
| Q4 2021 | +4.7% | +7.2% | -3.3% | |
| Q3 2021 | -0.6% | -2.4% | +3.3% | |
| Q2 2021 | -8.3% | -7.3% | -7.7% | |
| Q1 2021 | +0.3% | -4.2% | -6.8% | |
| Q4 2020 | -0.9% | +0.3% | -10.9% | |
| Q3 2020 | -4.0% | -3.6% | +1.0% | |
| Q2 2020 | +4.3% | +3.5% | +12.1% | |
| Q1 2020 | -3.7% | -2.3% | +2.9% | |
| Q4 2019 | +8.1% | +10.3% | +1.4% | |
| Q3 2019 | -0.0% | +0.0% | -0.9% | |
| Q2 2019 | -2.9% | -5.1% | -12.6% | |
| Q1 2019 | +2.6% | +1.3% | -4.1% | |
| Q4 2018 | -2.6% | -0.7% | +0.1% | |
| Q3 2018 | -1.3% | -8.0% | -9.7% | |
| Q2 2018 | -2.5% | -4.6% | +2.2% | |
| Q1 2018 | +7.7% | +8.4% | +10.3% | |
| Q4 2017 | -1.4% | -0.6% | +3.4% | |
| Q3 2017 | +13.2% | +13.6% | +21.9% | |
| Q2 2017 | -3.1% | -5.4% | -10.2% | |
| Q1 2017 | +1.7% | +4.1% | +9.5% | |
| Q4 2016 | -2.7% | -2.4% | +2.1% | |
| Q3 2016 | -5.6% | -4.5% | -5.1% | |
| Q2 2016 | +3.0% | +3.2% | +4.4% | |
| Q1 2016 | +8.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +7.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +8.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +14.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +16.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -8.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -9.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -6.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -6.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +11.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +4.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -5.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -1.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +4.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +9.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +18.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -6.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -9.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +4.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +6.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -8.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +2.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -1.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -1.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | -10.2% | — | — |
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