AWS will be a $1T business, Jassy says. But first, it will spend big. | TechCrunch

The short version

AWS aims to surpass $1 trillion in revenue, but significant capital expenditure is required, according to CEO Andy Jassy.

Key takeaways

• AWS projected to hit $220 billion in capex in 2026.
• AWS revenue grew by 39% year-over-year for six consecutive quarters.
• Jassy sees AI boom as a historic opportunity for AWS growth.
• Investments will support AWS's expansion in AI services.

Overall sentiment

While ambitious growth is projected, investor concerns persist regarding high expenditures.

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