Amazon AWS profits are rising but capital spending is climbing fast too

Published on 30 April 2026

More AWS cash coming in, but spending stays elevated

Amazon says its AWS cloud business is bringing in more money than expected, signaling strong momentum in the segment. But the company’s CEO also warned that heavy capital spending will continue for the near term, even as profits rise. The result: investors may see upside from AWS alongside costs needed to support growth.

AWS is generating stronger than expected revenue
Amazon is also increasing capital spending
Spending growth is expected to continue near term
Upside from AWS may be paired with rising costs

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Amazon AWS profits are rising but capital spending is climbing fast too

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