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AMZN: More on Amazon: Gross margin +260 bps Y/Y to...

4:31 PM More on Amazon: Gross margin +260 bps Y/Y to 26.6% (it rose 340 bps Y/Y in Q4 to 24.1%). North America sales growth rose to 26% Y/Y (23% in Q4), international down to +16% (+21% in Q4), hurt a bit by forex. 58/42 split between NA and international sales. Media sales +7% (+8% in Q4) and 31% of total, electronics & other merchandise +28% (same as Q4) and 64% of total. "Other" NA revenue (dominated by AWS) +64% to $750M. Fulfillment spend +39% (+36% in Q4), marketing +32% (+43% in Q4), technology/content +46% (+56% in Q4). Free cash flow for last 12 months is $1.58B (exc. Seattle HQ purchase). AMZN +2.2% AH. (PR) Read comments

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