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Amazon’s Aggressive AI Spending Sparks Market Jitters Despite AWS Growth

Amazon’s Aggressive AI Spending Sparks Market Jitters Despite AWS Growth

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2026-02-06 09:09:02
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Amazon shares plunged 10% in extended trading after unveiling a $200 billion capital expenditure plan for 2026—35% above Wall Street expectations—even as its cloud division posted strong quarterly results. The tech giant's aggressive infrastructure buildout, particularly in AI data centers, overshadowed AWS revenue that climbed 24% to $35.58 billion.

CEO Andy Jassy confirmed plans to double cloud capacity by 2027, with the spending surge coming just weeks after cutting 16,000 corporate jobs. Market reaction was swift: AMZN shares erased $150 billion in market value, demonstrating investor skepticism about the capital intensity of Amazon's AI ambitions.

The divergence between AWS performance and parent company metrics widened further, with cloud margins improving to 35% while consolidated EPS missed estimates. This earnings call revealed Amazon's high-stakes gamble—sacrificing near-term profitability to dominate the next generation of AI infrastructure.

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