Amazon’s Earnings Dip: One Furlong in a Long Race | The Motley Fool

Amazon’s Earnings Dip: One Furlong in a Long Race | The Motley Fool

On Oct. 29, Amazon (AMZN -1.97%) reported that its cloud business, Amazon Web Services (AWS), grew 39% in the third quarter, its fastest pace in nearly five years. The same report missed expectations for overall revenue and earnings, and the company’s fourth-quarter outlook came in light. The stock fell after hours and looked set to open roughly 7% lower on Oct. 30.

Team Rule Breakers recommended Amazon in Stock Advisor on Nov. 17, 2022, at $94.85. Even after the post-report slide, the stock has more than doubled since then and remains comfortably ahead of the S&P 500.

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