Compared to Estimates, Amazon (AMZN) Q3 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

For the quarter ended September 2026, Amazon (AMZN) reported revenue of $201.94 billion, up 12.1% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $1.89, compared to $1.95 in the year-ago quarter. The reported revenue represents a surprise of -0.08% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $202.11 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $2.01, the EPS surprise was -5.97%. While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.