Yeliz Akmaca 
Amazon exceeded expectations in both revenue and profit for the second quarter. In contrast, Coinbase fell short of forecasts in trading volume and revenue.
Amazon reported $167.70 billion in revenue for Q2 2025 and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.68. The four-day Prime Day event in July significantly boosted sales.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) generated $30.87 billion in revenue, reflecting 17.5% growth. This performance underscores growing enterprise demand for cloud infrastructure and the acceleration of generative AI investments.
Amazon also provided sales guidance for the current quarter that surpassed analyst expectations. However, shares fell 3% in after-hours trading, reflecting investor concerns about potential pressure on profit margins despite strong results.
Uncertainty around tariffs imposed by the Trump administration created pressure on the e-commerce sector. Still, Amazon leveraged its supply chain advantages by increasing imports ahead of tariff implementation and negotiating prices with suppliers to protect profitability.
Generative AI investments became a key priority in Amazon’s growth strategy, solidifying its position as a major player in the field.
Coinbase Struggled Amid Market Uncertainty
Coinbase reported $1.50 billion in revenue for the same quarter, below the $1.59 billion estimate. Trading volume was $237 billion versus the expected $252.76 billion.
A sluggish crypto market and low volatility directly impacted Coinbase’s performance, resulting in lower spot trading revenue.
However, the company saw modest growth in staking and institutional services. Additionally, gains from its investment in Circle led to higher net profitability. Coinbase reported EPS of $5.14, a significant jump from the $0.05 recorded a year earlier. The upcoming IPO of Circle and expansion in the stablecoin market helped drive these gains.
These results clearly demonstrate how tech and crypto firms are responding differently to global economic fluctuations.
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