Amazon stock jumps 15.3% on July 31 after AWS growth accelerates to 37%

Amazon shares rose 15.3% on July 31, the session after second-quarter results. The move followed AWS sales growth of 37% to $42.2 billion and net income that included $53.4 billion of non-operating gains, mainly from Anthropic investments. Third-quarter guidance was revenue of $197-202 billion and operating income of $22.5-26.5 billion.

• Stock up 15.3% on July 31, 2026
• AWS sales $42.2B, up 37%
• Net income $62.6B, including $53.4B of non-operating income mainly tied to Anthropic
• Q3 2026 guidance: revenue $197-202B; operating income $22.5-26.5B vs $17.4B a year earlier