amazon delivered a strong first-quarter performance for 2026, significantly surpassing Wall Street expectations and reinforcing its position as a leading global technology platform. The company reported revenue of $181.5 billion, up 17% year-over-year, with adjusted earnings per share (EPS) reaching $2.78, well above the consensus estimate of $1.65.

A key driver of this performance was Amazon Web Services (AWS), which posted revenue of $37.6 billion, marking a 28% increase from the same period last year. This represents AWS’s fastest growth rate in 15 quarters, fueled by rising enterprise demand for cloud computing and accelerated adoption of AI infrastructure.