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Amazon Q3 capex tops $77B, free cash outflow $42.4B; 2026 spend seen at $220B

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Amazon reported Q3 capital spending on property and equipment exceeding $77 billion, resulting in a free cash outflow of $42.4 billion. The company had stated in July that 2026 capital expenditures would likely reach $220 billion. The higher-than-expected spending coincided with slowing e-commerce revenue and a cautious outlook.

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    Amazon spent $77B+ on property and equipment in Q3, leading to a free cash outflow of $42.4B; Amazon said in July that it would likely spend $220B in 2026 capex (Matt Day/Bloomberg)

    Matt Day / Bloomberg : Amazon spent $77B+ on property and equipment in Q3, leading to a free cash outflow of $42.4B; Amazon said in July that it would likely spend $220B in 2026 capex — Amazon.com Inc. reported greater capital spending than anticipated while e-commerce revenue slowed and the company's outlook …

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