AWS Operating Income Margin Jumps to 39%, Killing AI ROI Myth
RihardJarc · x · 2026-07-31
Amazon's latest earnings reveal that AWS operating income margin increased significantly from 33% last year to 39%.
This growth effectively dismantles the prevailing narrative that hyperscalers are suffering from poor ROI on AI workloads, proving that AI demand is translating into substantial profits.
Related event: AWS Q2 Revenue Exceeds $42.2B, Operating Margin Reaches 39%(6 posts)→
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