The stock of a prominent technology company experienced a significant decline on Friday following the release of its second-quarter financial results, which fell short of investor expectations. Net sales for the company increased by 10% to US$148 billion in the second quarter that ended on June 30. Despite this growth, the company’s stock dropped by more than 12% to US$161.68 per share.
Looking ahead, the company has forecasted net sales to range between US$154.0 billion and US$158.5 billion in the third quarter of 2024. The company also reported an increase in operating income, net income, operating cash flow, free cash flow, and other financial metrics compared to the same period in the previous year.
In a statement, the company’s president and CEO highlighted the growth of its cloud computing division and its positioning in the artificial intelligence market. The company expects further growth in both net sales and operating income in the third quarter of 2024.
The company, along with its competitors in the tech industry, is leveraging its cloud computing dominance to gain a strategic advantage in the AI market. As AI tools require substantial data and processing resources, cloud providers like Amazon are crucial in supporting AI development.
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