Amazon Stock Upgraded to 'Buy' on Cloud Computing Surge
Amazon's stock has been upgraded to 'Buy' by an analyst after seeing significant growth in its cloud computing business. The company's Amazon Web Services (AWS) segment reported a 29% increase in revenue year-over-year, exceeding expectations.
The upgrade is attributed to AWS' strong performance, which has helped drive overall growth for the company. In Q2 2023, AWS generated $20.5 billion in revenue, accounting for about 14% of Amazon's total sales.
This is not the first time Amazon's cloud business has impressed investors. Last year, AWS reported a 40% increase in revenue, contributing significantly to Amazon's overall growth.