Amazon Stock Surges 1.7 as $24.25B Volume Ranks 5th on Strong Q2 Earnings

Amazon (AMZN) rose 1.70% on July 31, 2025, with a trading volume of $24.25 billion, a 218.33% surge from the previous day. The stock ranked fifth in trading volume among U.S. equities, reflecting strong investor interest following the company’s Q2 earnings report.

The e-commerce giant reported Q2 net sales of $167.7 billion, a 13% year-over-year increase. AWS revenue grew 17.5% to $30.9 billion, while North America segment sales rose 11% to $100.1 billion. Operating income reached $19.2 billion, up from $14.7 billion in the prior year, driven by robust performance across all segments.

CEO Andy Jassy highlighted Amazon’s AI advancements, including DeepFleet for optimizing robot efficiency and Kiro, an agentic IDE for developers. These innovations are expected to enhance customer experiences and operational efficiency, supporting long-term growth.

For Q3, Amazon expects revenue between $174 billion and $179.5 billion, with operating income projected at $15.5 billion to $20.5 billion. The company remains optimistic about AI-driven improvements in innovation speed and business scalability.

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