Amazon Q2 Earnings: AWS Growth Accelerates as Cloud Business Booms

Amazon's Q2 earnings report has reinforced its position as a leader in cloud computing, with AWS growth accelerating for the fifth consecutive quarter. The company reported revenue of $200.6 billion, up 20% year-over-year from $167.7 billion in the second quarter of 2025.

AWS net sales reached $42.2 billion, beating Wall Street's expectations and exceeding a 31% growth rate. AWS is Amazon's cloud computing service that provides businesses with scalable and secure infrastructure for their IT needs.

The growth trajectory of AWS is the fastest in 18 quarters, achieved off a vastly larger revenue base. This acceleration is significant because it shows Amazon's ability to scale its cloud business while maintaining profitability.