Amazon (AMZN) affirms FY26 CapEx view of USD 200bln

Amazon's reaffirmation of a hefty USD 200 billion in CapEx for FY26 signals a strong commitment to growth, particularly in its AI and chip sectors.

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CEO letter states that its chips business now has an annual revenue run rate above USD 20bln, growing by triple-digit percentages Y/Y
AWS’s AI revenue run rate exceeded USD 15bln in Q1, is rising rapidly
Much of AWS CapEx planned for 2026 is expected to be monetised in 2027-2028, with customer commitments already secured for part of it
Said demand for its chips is strong enough that it may sell racks of them to third parties in the future
Prime Air plans to serve 30mln customers by year-end

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The notable triple-digit growth in its chips business and AWS's accelerating revenue underlines a robust demand backdrop, which may drive positive sentiment on future profitability. This development could influence investor confidence and support equity sentiment in related sectors, including tech and consumer discretionary.

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