AMAZON COM INC, 10-Q filed on 7/31/2020
Quarterly Report
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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
$ in Millions
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Jul. 22, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]      
Document Type 10-Q    
Document Quarterly Report true    
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2020    
Document Transition Report false    
Entity File Number 000-22513    
Entity Registrant Name AMAZON.COM, INC.    
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE    
Entity Tax Identification Number 91-1646860    
Entity Address, Address Line One 410 Terry Avenue North    
Entity Address, City or Town Seattle,    
Entity Address, State or Province WA    
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 98109-5210    
City Area Code 206    
Local Phone Number 266-1000    
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, par value $.01 per share    
Trading Symbol AMZN    
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes    
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
Entity Small Business false    
Entity Emerging Growth Company false    
Entity Shell Company false    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   500,889,651  
Amendment Flag false    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2020    
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Entity Central Index Key 0001018724    
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid $ 36,048   $ 31,963
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]            
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 27,505   $ 36,410 $ 32,173 $ 22,965 $ 20,536
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:            
Net income 5,243 $ 2,625 7,778 6,186 13,180 12,096
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:            
Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment and capitalized content costs, operating lease assets, and other 5,748 5,202 11,110 10,056 22,843 18,097
Stock-based compensation 2,601 1,971 4,358 3,245 7,977 6,012
Other operating expense (income), net 282 80 348 67 445 200
Other expense (income), net (769) (7) (204) (142) (310) 152
Deferred income taxes 465 105 787 520 1,063 958
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:            
Inventories (672) (2,100) 720 (1,381) (1,176) (3,826)
Accounts receivable, net and other (2,854) (2,193) (1,592) (2,594) (6,680) (6,873)
Accounts payable 8,616 3,668 573 (2,716) 11,482 8,060
Accrued expenses and other 1,699 (623) (1,063) (3,556) 1,110 (653)
Unearned revenue 247 390 854 1,278 1,286 1,806
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 20,606 9,118 23,669 10,963 51,220 36,029
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:            
Purchases of property and equipment (7,459) (3,562) (14,254) (6,852) (24,263) (13,938)
Proceeds from property and equipment sales and incentives 844 919 2,212 1,488 4,895 2,927
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired, and other (118) (117) (210) (1,285) (1,385) (2,592)
Sales and maturities of marketable securities 8,138 5,161 19,764 7,804 34,641 11,706
Purchases of marketable securities (19,209) (9,950) (34,210) (16,827) (49,196) (22,919)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (17,804) (7,549) (26,698) (15,672) (35,308) (24,816)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:            
Proceeds from short-term debt, and other 2,433 222 3,050 307 4,145 972
Repayments of short-term debt, and other (1,906) (73) (2,537) (363) (3,693) (958)
Proceeds from long-term debt 9,918 61 9,994 166 10,699 347
Repayments of long-term debt (205) (39) (241) (101) (1,305) (122)
Principal repayments of finance leases (2,817) (2,327) (5,417) (4,541) (10,504) (8,693)
Principal repayments of financing obligations (15) (2) (32) (3) (56) (211)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 7,408 (2,158) 4,817 (4,535) (714) (8,665)
Foreign currency effect on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash 127 47 (356) 36 (321) (119)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash 10,337 (542) 1,432 (9,208) 14,877 2,429
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH, END OF PERIOD 37,842 22,965 37,842 22,965 37,842 22,965
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]            
Interest Paid On Long-Term Debt 139 147 430 433 872 837
Operating Lease, Payments 1,086 838 2,115 1,547 3,929 1,547
Finance Lease, Interest Payment on Liability 161 150 329 315 662 536
Interest Paid Financing Obligations 21 4 43 5 77 105
Income Taxes Paid, Net 486 283 791 451 1,221 822
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability 3,347 2,220 5,755 3,094 10,530 3,094
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Finance Lease Liability 3,155 3,307 5,321 5,935 13,110 11,944
Property and Equipment Obtained in Exchange for Financing Obligations $ 482 $ 283 $ 861 $ 719 $ 1,504 $ 2,825
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Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Total net sales $ 88,912 $ 63,404 $ 164,364 $ 123,104
Operating expenses:        
Cost of sales 52,660 36,337 96,917 70,257
Fulfillment 13,806 9,271 25,337 17,872
Marketing 4,345 4,291 9,173 7,955
Technology and content 10,388 9,065 19,713 16,991
General and administrative 1,580 1,270 3,032 2,444
Other operating expense (income), net 290 86 360 81
Total operating expenses 83,069 60,320 154,532 115,600
Operating income 5,843 3,084 9,832 7,504
Interest income 135 215 337 398
Interest expense (403) (383) (805) (749)
Other income (expense), net 646 (27) 240 138
Total non-operating income (expense) 378 (195) (228) (213)
Income before income taxes 6,221 2,889 9,604 7,291
Provision for income taxes 984 257 1,729 1,094
Equity-method investment activity, net of tax 6 (7) (97) (11)
Net income $ 5,243 $ 2,625 $ 7,778 $ 6,186
Basic earnings per share $ 10.50 $ 5.32 $ 15.59 $ 12.57
Diluted earnings per share $ 10.30 $ 5.22 $ 15.32 $ 12.31
Weighted-average shares used in computation of earnings per share:        
Basic (in shares) 500 493 499 492
Diluted (in shares) 509 503 508 503
Product [Member]        
Total net sales $ 50,244 $ 35,856 $ 92,085 $ 70,139
Service [Member]        
Total net sales $ 38,668 $ 27,548 $ 72,279 $ 52,965
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]        
Net income $ 5,243 $ 2,625 $ 7,778 $ 6,186
Net change in foreign currency translation adjustments:        
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax of $(6), $(8), $(8) and $13 207 7 (668) (1)
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale debt securities:        
Unrealized gains (losses), net of tax of $(11), $(73), $(11) and $(61) 407 44 205 76
Reclassification adjustment for losses (gains) included in “Other income (expense), net,” net of tax of $0, $0, $0 and $0 (6) (1) (6) 0
Net unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale debt securities 401 43 199 76
Total other comprehensive income (loss) 608 50 (469) 75
Comprehensive income $ 5,851 $ 2,675 $ 7,309 $ 6,261
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]        
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax $ (8) $ (6) $ 13 $ (8)
Unrealized gains (losses), tax (73) (11) (61) (11)
Reclassification adjustment for losses (gains) included in “Other income (expense), net,” tax $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
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Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jun. 30, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Current assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 37,466 $ 36,092
Marketable securities 33,925 18,929
Inventories 19,599 20,497
Accounts receivable, net and other 19,918 20,816
Total current assets 110,908 96,334
Property and equipment, net 86,517 72,705
Operating leases 28,537 25,141
Goodwill 14,751 14,754
Other assets 17,601 16,314
Total assets 258,314 225,248
Current liabilities:    
Accounts payable 51,036 47,183
Accrued expenses and other 33,863 32,439
Unearned revenue 8,997 8,190
Total current liabilities 93,896 87,812
Long-term lease liabilities 42,798 39,791
Long-term debt 33,128 23,414
Other long-term liabilities 14,764 12,171
Commitments and contingencies (Note 4)
Stockholders’ equity:    
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value: Authorized shares - 500 Issued and outstanding shares - none 0 0
Common stock, $0.01 par value: Authorized shares - 5,000 Issued shares - 514 and 518 Outstanding shares - 491 and 494 5 5
Treasury stock, at cost (1,837) (1,837)
Additional paid-in capital 38,017 33,658
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (1,455) (986)
Retained earnings 38,998 31,220
Total stockholders’ equity 73,728 62,060
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 258,314 $ 225,248
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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
Jun. 30, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]    
Preferred stock, par value (in usd per share) $ 0.01 $ 0.01
Preferred stock, authorized shares 500,000,000 500,000,000
Preferred stock, issued shares 0 0
Preferred stock, outstanding shares 0 0
Common stock, par value (in usd per share) $ 0.01 $ 0.01
Common stock, authorized shares 5,000,000,000 5,000,000,000
Common stock, issued shares 524,000,000 521,000,000
Common stock, outstanding shares 501,000,000 498,000,000
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Accounting Policies and Supplemental Disclosures
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Accounting Policies and Supplemental Disclosures ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES
Unaudited Interim Financial Information
We have prepared the accompanying consolidated financial statements pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for interim financial reporting. These consolidated financial statements are unaudited and, in our opinion, include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments and accruals necessary for a fair presentation of our consolidated cash flows, operating results, and balance sheets for the periods presented. Operating results for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for 2020 due to seasonal and other factors. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) have been omitted in accordance with the rules and regulations of the SEC. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes in Item 8 of Part II, “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data,” of our 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Prior Period Reclassifications
Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. Proceeds from and repayments of short-term debt, and other were reclassified from proceeds from and repayments of long-term debt, and other on our consolidated statements of cash flows.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Amazon.com, Inc. and its consolidated entities (collectively, the “Company”), consisting of its wholly-owned subsidiaries and those entities in which we have a variable interest and of which we are the primary beneficiary, including certain entities in India and certain entities that support our seller lending financing activities. Intercompany balances and transactions between consolidated entities are eliminated.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosures of contingent liabilities in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Estimates are used for, but not limited to, income taxes, useful lives of equipment, commitments and contingencies, valuation of acquired intangibles and goodwill, stock-based compensation forfeiture rates, vendor funding, inventory valuation, collectability of receivables, and valuation and impairment of investments. Given the global economic climate and additional or unforeseen effects from the COVID-19 pandemic, these estimates have become more challenging, and actual results could differ materially from these estimates.
We review the useful lives of equipment on an ongoing basis, and effective January 1, 2020 we changed our estimate of the useful life for our servers from three to four years. The longer useful life is due to continuous improvements in our hardware, software, and data center designs. The effect of this change in estimate for Q2 2020, based on servers that were included in “Property and equipment, net” as of March 31, 2020 and those acquired during the quarter ended June 30, 2020, was a reduction in depreciation and amortization expense of $696 million and an increase in net income of $534 million, or $1.07 per basic share and $1.05 per diluted share. The effect of this change in estimate for the six months ended June 30, 2020, based on servers that were included in “Property and equipment, net” as of December 31, 2019 and those acquired during the six months ended June 30, 2020, was a reduction in depreciation and amortization expense of $1.5 billion and an increase in net income of $1.1 billion, or $2.27 per basic share and $2.24 per diluted share.
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
The following table shows supplemental cash flow information (in millions):
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
Twelve Months Ended
June 30,
201920202019202020192020
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid for interest on debt$147  $139  $433  $430  $837  $872  
Cash paid for operating leases838  1,086  1,547  2,115  1,547  3,929  
Cash paid for interest on finance leases150  161  315  329  536  662  
Cash paid for interest on financing obligations 21   43  105  77  
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds283  486  451  791  822  1,221  
Assets acquired under operating leases2,220  3,347  3,094  5,755  3,094  10,530  
Property and equipment acquired under finance leases3,307  3,155  5,935  5,321  11,944  13,110  
Property and equipment acquired under build-to-suit arrangements283  482  719  861  2,825  1,504  
Earnings per Share
Basic earnings per share is calculated using our weighted-average outstanding common shares. Diluted earnings per share is calculated using our weighted-average outstanding common shares including the dilutive effect of stock awards as determined under the treasury stock method. In periods when we have a net loss, stock awards are excluded from our calculation of earnings per share as their inclusion would have an antidilutive effect.
The following table shows the calculation of diluted shares (in millions):
  
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 2019202020192020
Shares used in computation of basic earnings per share493  500  492  499  
Total dilutive effect of outstanding stock awards10   11   
Shares used in computation of diluted earnings per share503  509  503  508  
Inventories
Inventories, consisting of products available for sale, are primarily accounted for using the first-in, first-out method, and are valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value. This valuation requires us to make judgments, based on currently available information, about the likely method of disposition, such as through sales to individual customers, returns to product vendors, or liquidations, and expected recoverable values of each disposition category. The inventory valuation allowance, representing a write-down of inventory, was $1.6 billion and $1.7 billion as of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020.
Accounts Receivable, Net and Other
Included in “Accounts receivable, net and other” on our consolidated balance sheets are amounts primarily related to customers, vendors, and sellers. As of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020, customer receivables, net, were $12.6 billion and $12.2 billion, vendor receivables, net, were $4.2 billion and $3.1 billion, and seller receivables, net, were $863 million and $543 million. Seller receivables are amounts due from sellers related to our seller lending program, which provides funding to sellers primarily to procure inventory.
We estimate losses on receivables based on expected losses, including our historical experience of actual losses. The allowance for doubtful accounts was $718 million and $1.1 billion as of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020.
Digital Video and Music Content
The total capitalized costs of video, which is primarily released content, and music as of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020 were $5.8 billion and $6.1 billion. Total video and music expense was $1.8 billion and $2.8 billion in Q2 2019 and Q2 2020, and $3.5 billion and $5.2 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020.
Unearned Revenue
Unearned revenue is recorded when payments are received or due in advance of performing our service obligations and is recognized over the service period. Unearned revenue primarily relates to prepayments of AWS services and Amazon Prime memberships. Our total unearned revenue as of December 31, 2019 was $10.2 billion, of which $5.6 billion was recognized as
revenue during the six months ended June 30, 2020. Included in “Other long-term liabilities” on our consolidated balance sheets was $2.0 billion of unearned revenue as of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020.
Additionally, we have performance obligations, primarily related to AWS, associated with commitments in customer contracts for future services that have not yet been recognized in our financial statements. For contracts with original terms that exceed one year, those commitments not yet recognized were $41.0 billion as of June 30, 2020. The weighted average remaining life of our long-term contracts is 3.3 years. However, the amount and timing of revenue recognition is largely driven by customer usage, which can extend beyond the original contractual term.
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Financial Instruments
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]  
Financial Instruments FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Marketable Securities
As of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020, our cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and marketable securities primarily consisted of cash, AAA-rated money market funds, U.S. and foreign government and agency securities, and other investment grade securities. Cash equivalents and marketable securities are recorded at fair value. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. To increase the comparability of fair value measures, the following hierarchy prioritizes the inputs to valuation methodologies used to measure fair value:
Level 1—Valuations based on quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in active markets.
Level 2—Valuations based on observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.
Level 3—Valuations based on unobservable inputs reflecting our own assumptions, consistent with reasonably available assumptions made by other market participants. These valuations require significant judgment.
We measure the fair value of money market funds and certain marketable equity securities based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Other marketable securities were valued either based on recent trades of securities in inactive markets or based on quoted market prices of similar instruments and other significant inputs derived from or corroborated by observable market data. We did not hold significant amounts of cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, or marketable securities categorized as Level 3 assets as of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020.
The following table summarizes, by major security type, our cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and marketable securities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and are categorized using the fair value hierarchy (in millions):
 December 31, 2019June 30, 2020
  
Total
Estimated
Fair Value
Cost or
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Total
Estimated
Fair Value
Cash$9,776  $9,277  $—  $—  $9,277  
Level 1 securities:
Money market funds18,850  21,818  —  —  21,818  
Equity securities (1)202  407  
Level 2 securities:
Foreign government and agency securities4,794  6,324   —  6,325  
U.S. government and agency securities7,080  8,087  37  (1) 8,123  
Corporate debt securities11,881  21,785  271  (11) 22,045  
Asset-backed securities2,360  3,277  23  (13) 3,287  
Other fixed income securities394  477   —  483  
Equity securities (1)  
$55,342  $71,045  $338  $(25) $71,769  
Less: Restricted cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities (2)(321) (378) 
Total cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities$55,021  $71,391  
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(1)The related unrealized gain (loss) recorded in “Other income (expense), net” was $14 million and $235 million in Q2 2019 and Q2 2020, and $82 million and $204 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020.
(2)We are required to pledge or otherwise restrict a portion of our cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities as collateral for real estate leases, amounts due to third-party sellers in certain jurisdictions, debt, and standby and trade letters of credit. We classify cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities with use restrictions of less than twelve months as “Accounts receivable, net and other” and of twelve months or longer as non-current “Other assets” on our consolidated balance sheets. See “Note 4 — Commitments and Contingencies.”
The following table summarizes the remaining contractual maturities of our cash equivalents and marketable fixed income securities as of June 30, 2020 (in millions):
Amortized
Cost
Estimated
Fair Value
Due within one year$42,733  $42,746  
Due after one year through five years15,671  15,956  
Due after five years through ten years654  656  
Due after ten years2,710  2,723  
Total$61,768  $62,081  
Actual maturities may differ from the contractual maturities because borrowers may have certain prepayment conditions.
Equity Warrants and Non-Marketable Equity Investments
We hold equity warrants giving us the right to acquire stock of other companies. As of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020, these warrants had a fair value of $669 million and $1.0 billion, and are recorded within “Other assets” on our consolidated balance sheets with gains and losses recognized in “Other income (expense), net” on our consolidated statements of operations. These warrants are primarily classified as Level 2 assets.
As of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020, equity investments not accounted for under the equity-method and without readily determinable fair values, had a carrying value of $1.5 billion, and are recorded within “Other assets” on our consolidated balance sheets with adjustments recognized in “Other income (expense), net” on our consolidated statements of operations.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Reconciliation
The following table provides a reconciliation of the amount of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash reported within the consolidated balance sheets to the total of the same such amounts shown in the consolidated statements of cash flows (in millions):
December 31, 2019June 30, 2020
Cash and cash equivalents$36,092  $37,466  
Restricted cash included in accounts receivable, net and other276  354  
Restricted cash included in other assets42  22  
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown in the consolidated statements of cash flows$36,410  $37,842  
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Leases
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Leases [Abstract]  
Leases LEASES
Gross assets acquired under finance leases, inclusive of those where title transfers at the end of the lease, are recorded in “Property and equipment, net” and were $57.4 billion and $60.8 billion as of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020. Accumulated amortization associated with finance leases was $30.0 billion and $32.1 billion as of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020.
Lease cost recognized in our consolidated statements of operations is summarized as follows (in millions):
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
 2019202020192020
Operating lease cost$874  $1,149  $1,710  $2,217  
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of lease assets2,402  2,029  4,709  3,923  
Interest on lease liabilities160  156  316  320  
Finance lease cost2,562  2,185  5,025  4,243  
Variable lease cost281  294  531  558  
Total lease cost$3,717  $3,628  $7,266  $7,018  
Other information about lease amounts recognized in our consolidated financial statements is summarized as follows:
 December 31, 2019June 30, 2020
Weighted-average remaining lease term – operating leases11.5 years11.2 years
Weighted-average remaining lease term – finance leases5.5 years5.7 years
Weighted-average discount rate – operating leases3.1 %2.9 %
Weighted-average discount rate – finance leases2.7 %2.5 %
Our lease liabilities were as follows (in millions):
December 31, 2019
 Operating LeasesFinance LeasesTotal
Gross lease liabilities$31,963  $28,875  $60,838  
Less: imputed interest(6,128) (1,896) (8,024) 
Present value of lease liabilities25,835  26,979  52,814  
Less: current portion of lease liabilities(3,139) (9,884) (13,023) 
Total long-term lease liabilities$22,696  $17,095  $39,791  
June 30, 2020
 Operating LeasesFinance LeasesTotal
Gross lease liabilities$36,048  $28,787  $64,835  
Less: imputed interest(6,449) (1,997) (8,446) 
Present value of lease liabilities29,599  26,790  56,389  
Less: current portion of lease liabilities(3,530) (10,061) (13,591) 
Total long-term lease liabilities$26,069  $16,729  $42,798  
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Commitments and Contingencies
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Commitments
We have entered into non-cancellable operating and finance leases and financing obligations for equipment and office, fulfillment, sortation, delivery, data center, physical store, and renewable energy facilities.
The following summarizes our principal contractual commitments, excluding open orders for purchases that support normal operations and are generally cancellable, as of June 30, 2020 (in millions): 
 Six Months Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,  
 20202021202220232024ThereafterTotal
Long-term debt principal and interest$1,605  $2,190  $2,809  $3,271  $4,272  $38,738  $52,885  
Operating lease liabilities2,070  4,313  3,884  3,508  3,193  19,080  36,048  
Finance lease liabilities, including interest5,101  9,227  5,628  2,071  1,136  5,624  28,787  
Financing obligations, including interest71  144  146  149  151  2,447  3,108  
Unconditional purchase obligations (1)1,424  3,990  3,459  3,152  3,031  2,361  17,417  
Other commitments (2) (3)2,113  3,480  2,800  2,156  2,131  21,011  33,691  
Total commitments$12,384  $23,344  $18,726  $14,307  $13,914  $89,261  $171,936  
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(1)Includes unconditional purchase obligations related to certain products offered in our Whole Foods Market stores and long-term agreements to acquire and license digital media content that are not reflected on the consolidated balance sheets. For those digital media content agreements with variable terms, we do not estimate the total obligation beyond any minimum quantities and/or pricing as of the reporting date. Purchase obligations associated with renewal provisions solely at the option of the content provider are included to the extent such commitments are fixed or a minimum amount is specified.
(2)Includes the estimated timing and amounts of payments for rent and tenant improvements associated with build-to-suit lease arrangements and lease arrangements prior to the lease commencement date and liabilities associated with digital media content agreements with initial terms greater than one year.
(3)Excludes approximately $3.7 billion of accrued tax contingencies for which we cannot make a reasonably reliable estimate of the amount and period of payment, if any.
Pledged Assets
As of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020, we have pledged or otherwise restricted $994 million and $957 million of our cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities, and certain property and equipment as collateral for real estate leases, amounts due to third-party sellers in certain jurisdictions, debt, and standby and trade letters of credit. Additionally, we have pledged our cash and seller receivables for debt related to our Credit Facility. See “Note 5 — Debt.”
Other Contingencies
We are subject to claims related to various indirect taxes (such as sales, value added, consumption, service, and similar taxes), including in jurisdictions in which we already collect and remit such taxes. If the relevant taxing authorities were successfully to pursue these claims, we could be subject to significant additional tax liabilities. For example, in June 2017, the State of South Carolina issued an assessment for uncollected sales and use taxes for the period from January 2016 to March 2016, including interest and penalties. South Carolina is alleging that we should have collected sales and use taxes on transactions by our third-party sellers. In September 2019, the South Carolina Administrative Law Court ruled in favor of the Department of Revenue and we have appealed the decision to the state Court of Appeals. We believe the assessment is without merit and intend to defend ourselves vigorously in this matter. If other tax authorities were successfully to seek additional adjustments of a similar nature, we could be subject to significant additional tax liabilities.
Legal Proceedings
The Company is involved from time to time in claims, proceedings, and litigation, including the matters described in Item 8 of Part II, “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data — Note 7 — Commitments and Contingencies — Legal Proceedings” of our 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K and in Item 1 of Part I, “Financial Statements — Note 4 — Commitments and Contingencies — Legal Proceedings” of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2020 as supplemented by the following:
Beginning in March 2020, a number of class-action complaints were filed alleging, among other things, price fixing arrangements between Amazon.com, Inc. and third-party sellers in Amazon’s stores, monopolization and attempted monopolization of an alleged market in online retail or other submarkets, and consumer protection and unjust enrichment claims. In March 2020, Frame-Wilson v. Amazon.com, Inc. was filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington. Beginning in April 2020, class action complaints were filed in the Superior Court of Quebec – Division of Montreal, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, and the Federal Court of Canada against Amazon.com, Inc. and related entities. The complaints allege several distinct purported classes, including consumers who purchased a product through Amazon’s stores and consumers who purchased a product offered by Amazon through another e-commerce retailer. The complaints seek billions of dollars of alleged actual damages, treble damages, punitive damages, and injunctive relief. We dispute the allegations of wrongdoing and intend to defend ourselves vigorously in these matters.
In addition, we are regularly subject to claims, litigation, and other proceedings, including potential regulatory proceedings, involving patent and other intellectual property matters, taxes, labor and employment, competition and antitrust, privacy and data protection, consumer protection, commercial disputes, goods and services offered by us and by third parties, and other matters.
The outcomes of our legal proceedings and other contingencies are inherently unpredictable, subject to significant uncertainties, and could be material to our operating results and cash flows for a particular period. We evaluate, on a regular basis, developments in our legal proceedings and other contingencies that could affect the amount of liability, including amounts in excess of any previous accruals and reasonably possible losses disclosed, and make adjustments and changes to our accruals and disclosures as appropriate. For the matters we disclose that do not include an estimate of the amount of loss or range of losses, such an estimate is not possible or is immaterial, and we may be unable to estimate the possible loss or range of losses that could potentially result from the application of non-monetary remedies. Until the final resolution of such matters, if any of our estimates and assumptions change or prove to have been incorrect, we may experience losses in excess of the amounts recorded, which could have a material effect on our business, consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
See also “Note 7 — Income Taxes.”
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Debt
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Debt DEBT
As of June 30, 2020, we had $33.2 billion of unsecured senior notes outstanding (the “Notes”), including $10.0 billion issued in June 2020 for general corporate purposes. We also have other long-term debt and borrowings under our credit facility of $1.6 billion and $1.2 billion as of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020. Our total long-term debt obligations are as follows (in millions):

Maturities (1)Stated Interest RatesEffective Interest RatesDecember 31, 2019June 30, 2020
2012 Notes issuance of $3.0 billion20222.50%2.66%1,250  1,250  
2014 Notes issuance of $6.0 billion2021 - 20443.30% - 4.95%3.43% - 5.11%5,000  5,000  
2017 Notes issuance of $17.0 billion2020 - 20571.90% - 5.20%2.16% - 4.33%17,000  17,000  
2020 Notes issuance of $10.0 billion2023 - 20600.40% - 2.70%0.56% - 2.77%—  10,000  
Credit Facility740  573  
Other long-term debt830  663  
Total face value of long-term debt24,820  34,486  
Unamortized discount and issuance costs, net(101) (204) 
Less current portion of long-term debt(1,305) (1,154) 
Long-term debt$23,414  $33,128  
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(1) The weighted average remaining lives of the 2012, 2014, 2017, and 2020 Notes were 2.4 years, 12.3 years, 15.7 years, and 19.2 years as of June 30, 2020. The combined weighted average remaining life of the Notes was 15.8 years as of June 30, 2020.
Interest on the Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears. We may redeem the Notes at any time in whole, or from time to time, in part at specified redemption prices. We are not subject to any financial covenants under the Notes. The estimated fair value of the Notes was approximately $26.2 billion and $38.2 billion as of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020, which is based on quoted prices for our debt as of those dates.
In October 2016, we entered into a $500 million secured revolving credit facility with a lender that is secured by certain seller receivables, which we subsequently increased to $740 million and may from time to time increase in the future subject to lender approval (the “Credit Facility”). The Credit Facility is available until October 2022, bears interest at the London interbank offered rate (“LIBOR”) plus 1.40%, and has a commitment fee of 0.50% on the undrawn portion. There were $740 million and $573 million of borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facility as of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020, which had a weighted-average interest rate of 3.4% and 3.2%, respectively. As of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020, we have pledged $852 million and $672 million of our cash and seller receivables as collateral for debt related to our Credit Facility. The estimated fair value of the Credit Facility, which is based on Level 2 inputs, approximated its carrying value as of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020.
Other long-term debt, including the current portion, had a weighted-average interest rate of 4.1% and 2.9% as of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020. We used the net proceeds from the issuance of this debt primarily to fund certain business operations. The estimated fair value of other long-term debt, which is based on Level 2 inputs, approximated its carrying value as of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020.
In April 2018, we established a commercial paper program (the “Commercial Paper Program”) under which we may from time to time issue unsecured commercial paper up to a total of $7.0 billion at any time, with individual maturities that may vary but will not exceed 397 days from the date of issue. In June 2020, we increased the size of the Commercial Paper Program to $10.0 billion. There were no borrowings outstanding under the Commercial Paper Program as of December 31, 2019. There were $730 million of borrowings outstanding under the Commercial Paper Program as of June 30, 2020, which are included in “Accrued expenses and other” on our consolidated balance sheets and have a weighted average effective interest rate, including issuance costs, of 0.20%. We use the net proceeds from the issuance of commercial paper for general corporate purposes.
In April 2018, in connection with our Commercial Paper Program, we amended and restated our unsecured revolving credit facility (the “Credit Agreement”) with a syndicate of lenders to increase our borrowing capacity thereunder to $7.0 billion. In June 2020, we further amended and restated the Credit Agreement to extend the term to June 2023, and it may be extended for up to three additional one-year terms if approved by the lenders. The interest rate applicable to outstanding balances under the amended and restated Credit Agreement is LIBOR plus 0.50%, with a commitment fee of 0.04% on the
undrawn portion of the credit facility. There were no borrowings outstanding under the Credit Agreement as of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020.We also utilize other short-term credit facilities for working capital purposes. These amounts are included in “Accrued expenses and other” on our consolidated balance sheets.
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Stockholders' Equity
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Equity [Abstract]  
Stockholders' Equity STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Stock Repurchase Activity
In February 2016, the Board of Directors authorized a program to repurchase up to $5.0 billion of our common stock, with no fixed expiration. There were no repurchases of common stock during the six months ended June 30, 2019 or 2020.
Stock Award Activity
Common shares outstanding plus shares underlying outstanding stock awards totaled 512 million and 517 million as of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020. These totals include all vested and unvested stock awards outstanding, including those awards we estimate will be forfeited. Stock-based compensation expense is as follows (in millions):
  
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 2019202020192020
Cost of sales$43  $76  $67  $118  
Fulfillment360  417  594  677  
Technology and content1,077  1,421  1,752  2,382  
Marketing307  456  516  787  
General and administrative184  231  316  394  
Total stock-based compensation expense$1,971  $2,601  $3,245  $4,358  
The following table summarizes our restricted stock unit activity for the six months ended June 30, 2020 (in millions):
Number of UnitsWeighted-Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
Outstanding as of December 31, 201914.3  $1,458  
Units granted5.7  2,063  
Units vested(3.1) 1,187  
Units forfeited(0.7) 1,493  
Outstanding as of June 30, 202016.2  1,721  
Scheduled vesting for outstanding restricted stock units as of June 30, 2020, is as follows (in millions):
 Six Months Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,  
 20202021202220232024ThereafterTotal
Scheduled vesting—restricted stock units2.7  5.8  5.1  2.0  0.5  0.1  16.2  
As of June 30, 2020, there was $13.1 billion of net unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock-based compensation arrangements. This compensation is recognized on an accelerated basis with approximately half of the compensation expected to be expensed in the next twelve months, and has a weighted-average recognition period of 1.1 years. The estimated forfeiture rate as of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020 was 27%. Changes in our estimates and assumptions relating to forfeitures may cause us to realize material changes in stock-based compensation expense in the future.
Changes in Stockholders’ Equity
The following table shows the changes in stockholders’ equity (in millions):
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2019202020192020
Total beginning stockholders’ equity$48,410  $65,272  $43,549  $62,060  
Beginning and ending common stock    
Beginning and ending treasury stock(1,837) (1,837) (1,837) (1,837) 
Beginning additional paid-in capital28,059  35,412  26,791  33,658  
Stock-based compensation and issuance of employee benefit plan stock1,976  2,605  3,244  4,359  
Ending additional paid-in capital30,035  38,017  30,035  38,017  
Beginning accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(1,010) (2,063) (1,035) (986) 
Other comprehensive income (loss)50  608  75  (469) 
Ending accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(960) (1,455) (960) (1,455) 
Beginning retained earnings23,193  33,755  19,625  31,220  
Cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles (1)—  —   —  
Net income2,625  5,243  6,186  7,778  
Ending retained earnings25,818  38,998  25,818  38,998  
Total ending stockholders’ equity$53,061  $73,728  $53,061  $73,728  
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(1)We recorded cumulative effect adjustments related to the new lease standard in Q1 2019 and the new measurement of credit losses standard in Q1 2020.
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Income Taxes
3 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2019
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes INCOME TAXES
Our tax provision or benefit from income taxes for interim periods is determined using an estimate of our annual effective tax rate, adjusted for discrete items, if any, that are taken into account in the relevant period. Each quarter we update our estimate of the annual effective tax rate, and if our estimated tax rate changes, we make a cumulative adjustment.
Our quarterly tax provision, and our quarterly estimate of our annual effective tax rate, is subject to significant variation due to several factors, including variability in accurately predicting our pre-tax and taxable income and loss and the mix of jurisdictions to which they relate, intercompany transactions, the applicability of special tax regimes, changes in how we do business, acquisitions, investments, audit-related developments, changes in our stock price, changes in our deferred tax assets and liabilities and their valuation, foreign currency gains (losses), changes in statutes, regulations, case law, and administrative practices, principles, and interpretations related to tax, including changes to the global tax framework, competition, and other laws and accounting rules in various jurisdictions, and relative changes of expenses or losses for which tax benefits are not recognized. Additionally, our effective tax rate can be more or less volatile based on the amount of pre-tax income or loss. For example, the impact of discrete items and non-deductible expenses on our effective tax rate is greater when our pre-tax income is lower.
For 2020, we estimate that our effective tax rate will be favorably affected by the impact of excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation and the U.S. federal research and development credit and adversely affected by state income taxes and losses incurred in certain foreign jurisdictions for which we may not realize a tax benefit. Losses for which we may not realize a related tax benefit, primarily due to losses of foreign subsidiaries, reduce our pre-tax income without a corresponding reduction in our tax expense, and therefore increase our effective tax rate. We record valuation allowances against the deferred tax assets associated with losses for which we may not realize a related tax benefit.
Our income tax provisions for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020 were $1.1 billion and $1.7 billion, which included $706 million and $831 million of net discrete tax benefits primarily attributable to excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation.
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds was $283 million and $486 million in Q2 2019 and Q2 2020, and $451 million and $791 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020.
As of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020, tax contingencies were approximately $3.9 billion and $3.7 billion. Changes in tax laws, regulations, administrative practices, principles, and interpretations may impact our tax contingencies. The timing of the resolution of income tax examinations is highly uncertain, and the amounts ultimately paid, if any, upon resolution of the issues raised by the taxing authorities may differ from the amounts accrued. It is reasonably possible that within the next twelve months we will receive additional assessments by various tax authorities or possibly reach resolution of income tax examinations in one or more jurisdictions. These assessments or settlements could result in changes to our contingencies related to positions on prior years’ tax filings.
We are under examination, or may be subject to examination, by the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) for the calendar year 2007 and thereafter. These examinations may lead to ordinary course adjustments or proposed adjustments to our taxes or our net operating losses with respect to years under examination as well as subsequent periods.
In October 2014, the European Commission opened a formal investigation to examine whether decisions by the tax authorities in Luxembourg with regard to the corporate income tax paid by certain of our subsidiaries comply with European Union rules on state aid. On October 4, 2017, the European Commission announced its decision that determinations by the tax authorities in Luxembourg did not comply with European Union rules on state aid. Based on that decision the European Commission announced an estimated recovery amount of approximately €250 million, plus interest, for the period May 2006 through June 2014, and ordered Luxembourg tax authorities to calculate the actual amount of additional taxes subject to recovery. Luxembourg computed an initial recovery amount, consistent with the European Commission’s decision, that we deposited into escrow in March 2018, subject to adjustment pending conclusion of all appeals. In December 2017, Luxembourg appealed the European Commission’s decision. In May 2018, we appealed. We believe the European Commission’s decision to be without merit and will continue to defend ourselves vigorously in this matter. We are also subject to taxation in various states and other foreign jurisdictions including China, Germany, India, Japan, Luxembourg, and the United Kingdom. We are under, or may be subject to, audit or examination and additional assessments by the relevant authorities in respect of these particular jurisdictions primarily for 2009 and thereafter.
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Segment Information
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Segment Information SEGMENT INFORMATION
We have organized our operations into three segments: North America, International, and AWS. We allocate to segment results the operating expenses “Fulfillment,” “Technology and content,” “Marketing,” and “General and administrative” based on usage, which is generally reflected in the segment in which the costs are incurred. The majority of technology infrastructure costs are allocated to the AWS segment based on usage. The majority of the remaining non-infrastructure technology costs are incurred in the U.S. and are allocated to our North America segment. There are no internal revenue transactions between our reportable segments. These segments reflect the way our chief operating decision maker evaluates the Company’s business performance and manages its operations.
North America
The North America segment primarily consists of amounts earned from retail sales of consumer products (including from sellers) and subscriptions through North America-focused online and physical stores. This segment includes export sales from these online stores.
International
The International segment primarily consists of amounts earned from retail sales of consumer products (including from sellers) and subscriptions through internationally-focused online stores. This segment includes export sales from these internationally-focused online stores (including export sales from these online stores to customers in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada), but excludes export sales from our North America-focused online stores.
AWS
The AWS segment consists of amounts earned from global sales of compute, storage, database, and other service offerings for start-ups, enterprises, government agencies, and academic institutions.
Information on reportable segments and reconciliation to consolidated net income is as follows (in millions):
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 2019202020192020
North America
Net sales$38,653  $55,436  $74,465  $101,563  
Operating expenses37,089  53,295  70,614  98,111  
Operating income$1,564  $2,141  $3,851  $3,452  
International
Net sales$16,370  $22,668  $32,563  $41,774  
Operating expenses16,971  22,323  33,253  41,826  
Operating income (loss)$(601) $345  $(690) $(52) 
AWS
Net sales$8,381  $10,808  $16,076  $21,027  
Operating expenses6,260  7,451  11,733  14,595  
Operating income$2,121  $3,357  $4,343  $6,432  
Consolidated
Net sales$63,404  $88,912  $123,104  $164,364  
Operating expenses60,320  83,069  115,600  154,532  
Operating income3,084  5,843  7,504  9,832  
Total non-operating income (expense)(195) 378  (213) (228) 
Provision for income taxes(257) (984) (1,094) (1,729) 
Equity-method investment activity, net of tax(7)  (11) (97) 
Net income$2,625  $5,243  $6,186  $7,778  
Net sales by groups of similar products and services, which also have similar economic characteristics, is as follows (in millions):
  
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 2019202020192020
Net Sales:
Online stores (1)$31,053  $45,896  $60,552  $82,549  
Physical stores (2)4,330  3,774  8,636  8,414  
Third-party seller services (3)11,962  18,195  23,104  32,676  
Subscription services (4)4,676  6,018  9,018  11,574  
AWS8,381  10,808  16,076  21,027  
Other (5)3,002  4,221  5,718  8,124  
Consolidated$63,404  $88,912  $123,104  $164,364  
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(1)Includes product sales and digital media content where we record revenue gross. We leverage our retail infrastructure to offer a wide selection of consumable and durable goods that includes media products available in both a physical and digital format, such as books, music, videos, games, and software. These product sales include digital products sold on a transactional basis. Digital product subscriptions that provide unlimited viewing or usage rights are included in “Subscription services.”
(2)Includes product sales where our customers physically select items in a store. Sales from customers who order goods online for delivery or pickup at our physical stores are included in “Online stores.”
(3)Includes commissions and any related fulfillment and shipping fees, and other third-party seller services.
(4)Includes annual and monthly fees associated with Amazon Prime memberships, as well as audiobook, digital video, digital music, e-book, and other non-AWS subscription services.
(5)Primarily includes sales of advertising services, as well as sales related to our other service offerings.
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Accounting Policies and Supplemental Disclosures (Policies)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Unaudited Interim Financial Information
Unaudited Interim Financial Information
We have prepared the accompanying consolidated financial statements pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for interim financial reporting. These consolidated financial statements are unaudited and, in our opinion, include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments and accruals necessary for a fair presentation of our consolidated cash flows, operating results, and balance sheets for the periods presented. Operating results for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for 2020 due to seasonal and other factors. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) have been omitted in accordance with the rules and regulations of the SEC. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes in Item 8 of Part II, “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data,” of our 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Prior Period Reclassifications
Prior Period Reclassifications
Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. Proceeds from and repayments of short-term debt, and other were reclassified from proceeds from and repayments of long-term debt, and other on our consolidated statements of cash flows.
Principles of Consolidation
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Amazon.com, Inc. and its consolidated entities (collectively, the “Company”), consisting of its wholly-owned subsidiaries and those entities in which we have a variable interest and of which we are the primary beneficiary, including certain entities in India and certain entities that support our seller lending financing activities. Intercompany balances and transactions between consolidated entities are eliminated.
Use of Estimates Use of EstimatesThe preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosures of contingent liabilities in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Estimates are used for, but not limited to, income taxes, useful lives of equipment, commitments and contingencies, valuation of acquired intangibles and goodwill, stock-based compensation forfeiture rates, vendor funding, inventory valuation, collectability of receivables, and valuation and impairment of investments. Given the global economic climate and additional or unforeseen effects from the COVID-19 pandemic, these estimates have become more challenging, and actual results could differ materially from these estimates.
Earnings per Share
Earnings per Share
Basic earnings per share is calculated using our weighted-average outstanding common shares. Diluted earnings per share is calculated using our weighted-average outstanding common shares including the dilutive effect of stock awards as determined under the treasury stock method. In periods when we have a net loss, stock awards are excluded from our calculation of earnings per share as their inclusion would have an antidilutive effect.
Inventories
Inventories
Inventories, consisting of products available for sale, are primarily accounted for using the first-in, first-out method, and are valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value. This valuation requires us to make judgments, based on currently available information, about the likely method of disposition, such as through sales to individual customers, returns to product vendors, or liquidations, and expected recoverable values of each disposition category. The inventory valuation allowance, representing a write-down of inventory, was $1.6 billion and $1.7 billion as of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020.
Accounts Receivable, Net and Other Accounts Receivable, Net and OtherIncluded in “Accounts receivable, net and other” on our consolidated balance sheets are amounts primarily related to customers, vendors, and sellers. As of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020, customer receivables, net, were $12.6 billion and $12.2 billion, vendor receivables, net, were $4.2 billion and $3.1 billion, and seller receivables, net, were $863 million and $543 million. Seller receivables are amounts due from sellers related to our seller lending program, which provides funding to sellers primarily to procure inventory.
Digital Video and Music Content Digital Video and Music ContentThe total capitalized costs of video, which is primarily released content, and music as of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020 were $5.8 billion and $6.1 billion. Total video and music expense was $1.8 billion and $2.8 billion in Q2 2019 and Q2 2020, and $3.5 billion and $5.2 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020.
Unearned Revenue
Unearned Revenue
Unearned revenue is recorded when payments are received or due in advance of performing our service obligations and is recognized over the service period. Unearned revenue primarily relates to prepayments of AWS services and Amazon Prime memberships. Our total unearned revenue as of December 31, 2019 was $10.2 billion, of which $5.6 billion was recognized as
revenue during the six months ended June 30, 2020. Included in “Other long-term liabilities” on our consolidated balance sheets was $2.0 billion of unearned revenue as of December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2020.
Additionally, we have performance obligations, primarily related to AWS, associated with commitments in customer contracts for future services that have not yet been recognized in our financial statements. For contracts with original terms that exceed one year, those commitments not yet recognized were $41.0 billion as of June 30, 2020. The weighted average remaining life of our long-term contracts is 3.3 years. However, the amount and timing of revenue recognition is largely driven by customer usage, which can extend beyond the original contractual term.
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Accounting Policies and Supplemental Disclosures (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Calculation of Diluted Shares
The following table shows the calculation of diluted shares (in millions):
  
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 2019202020192020
Shares used in computation of basic earnings per share493  500  492  499  
Total dilutive effect of outstanding stock awards10   11   
Shares used in computation of diluted earnings per share503  509  503  508  
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Financial Instruments (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]  
Fair Value by Major Security Type
The following table summarizes, by major security type, our cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and marketable securities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and are categorized using the fair value hierarchy (in millions):
 December 31, 2019June 30, 2020
  
Total
Estimated
Fair Value
Cost or
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Total
Estimated
Fair Value
Cash$9,776  $9,277  $—  $—  $9,277  
Level 1 securities:
Money market funds18,850  21,818  —  —  21,818  
Equity securities (1)202  407  
Level 2 securities:
Foreign government and agency securities4,794  6,324   —  6,325  
U.S. government and agency securities7,080  8,087  37  (1) 8,123  
Corporate debt securities11,881  21,785  271  (11) 22,045  
Asset-backed securities2,360  3,277  23  (13) 3,287  
Other fixed income securities394  477   —  483  
Equity securities (1)  
$55,342  $71,045  $338  $(25) $71,769  
Less: Restricted cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities (2)(321) (378) 
Total cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities$55,021  $71,391  
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(1)The related unrealized gain (loss) recorded in “Other income (expense), net” was $14 million and $235 million in Q2 2019 and Q2 2020, and $82 million and $204 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2020.
(2)We are required to pledge or otherwise restrict a portion of our cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities as collateral for real estate leases, amounts due to third-party sellers in certain jurisdictions, debt, and standby and trade letters of credit. We classify cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities with use restrictions of less than twelve months as “Accounts receivable, net and other” and of twelve months or longer as non-current “Other assets” on our consolidated balance sheets. See “Note 4 — Commitments and Contingencies.”
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date
The following table summarizes the remaining contractual maturities of our cash equivalents and marketable fixed income securities as of June 30, 2020 (in millions):
Amortized
Cost
Estimated
Fair Value
Due within one year$42,733  $42,746  
Due after one year through five years15,671  15,956  
Due after five years through ten years654  656  
Due after ten years2,710  2,723  
Total$61,768  $62,081  
Actual maturities may differ from the contractual maturities because borrowers may have certain prepayment conditions.
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
The following table provides a reconciliation of the amount of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash reported within the consolidated balance sheets to the total of the same such amounts shown in the consolidated statements of cash flows (in millions):
December 31, 2019June 30, 2020
Cash and cash equivalents$36,092  $37,466  
Restricted cash included in accounts receivable, net and other276  354  
Restricted cash included in other assets42  22  
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown in the consolidated statements of cash flows$36,410  $37,842  
v3.20.2
Leases (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Leases [Abstract]  
Lease, Cost
Lease cost recognized in our consolidated statements of operations is summarized as follows (in millions):
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
 2019202020192020
Operating lease cost$874  $1,149  $1,710  $2,217  
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of lease assets2,402  2,029  4,709  3,923  
Interest on lease liabilities160  156  316  320  
Finance lease cost2,562  2,185  5,025  4,243  
Variable lease cost281  294  531  558  
Total lease cost$3,717  $3,628  $7,266  $7,018  
Other Operating and Finance Lease Information
Other information about lease amounts recognized in our consolidated financial statements is summarized as follows:
 December 31, 2019June 30, 2020
Weighted-average remaining lease term – operating leases11.5 years11.2 years
Weighted-average remaining lease term – finance leases5.5 years5.7 years
Weighted-average discount rate – operating leases3.1 %2.9 %
Weighted-average discount rate – finance leases2.7 %2.5 %
Operating and Finance Lease Liability Reconciliation
Our lease liabilities were as follows (in millions):
December 31, 2019
 Operating LeasesFinance LeasesTotal
Gross lease liabilities$31,963  $28,875  $60,838  
Less: imputed interest(6,128) (1,896) (8,024) 
Present value of lease liabilities25,835  26,979  52,814  
Less: current portion of lease liabilities(3,139) (9,884) (13,023) 
Total long-term lease liabilities$22,696  $17,095  $39,791  
June 30, 2020
 Operating LeasesFinance LeasesTotal
Gross lease liabilities$36,048  $28,787  $64,835  
Less: imputed interest(6,449) (1,997) (8,446) 
Present value of lease liabilities29,599  26,790  56,389  
Less: current portion of lease liabilities(3,530) (10,061) (13,591) 
Total long-term lease liabilities$26,069  $16,729  $42,798  
v3.20.2
Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Principal Contractual Commitments, Excluding Open Orders for Purchases
The following summarizes our principal contractual commitments, excluding open orders for purchases that support normal operations and are generally cancellable, as of June 30, 2020 (in millions): 
 Six Months Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,  
 20202021202220232024ThereafterTotal
Long-term debt principal and interest$1,605  $2,190  $2,809  $3,271  $4,272  $38,738  $52,885  
Operating lease liabilities2,070  4,313  3,884  3,508  3,193  19,080  36,048  
Finance lease liabilities, including interest5,101  9,227  5,628  2,071  1,136  5,624  28,787  
Financing obligations, including interest71  144  146  149  151  2,447  3,108  
Unconditional purchase obligations (1)1,424  3,990  3,459  3,152  3,031  2,361  17,417  
Other commitments (2) (3)2,113  3,480  2,800  2,156  2,131  21,011  33,691  
Total commitments$12,384  $23,344  $18,726  $14,307  $13,914  $89,261  $171,936  
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(1)Includes unconditional purchase obligations related to certain products offered in our Whole Foods Market stores and long-term agreements to acquire and license digital media content that are not reflected on the consolidated balance sheets. For those digital media content agreements with variable terms, we do not estimate the total obligation beyond any minimum quantities and/or pricing as of the reporting date. Purchase obligations associated with renewal provisions solely at the option of the content provider are included to the extent such commitments are fixed or a minimum amount is specified.
(2)Includes the estimated timing and amounts of payments for rent and tenant improvements associated with build-to-suit lease arrangements and lease arrangements prior to the lease commencement date and liabilities associated with digital media content agreements with initial terms greater than one year.
(3)Excludes approximately $3.7 billion of accrued tax contingencies for which we cannot make a reasonably reliable estimate of the amount and period of payment, if any.
v3.20.2
Debt (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Long-Term Debt Obligations Our total long-term debt obligations are as follows (in millions):
Maturities (1)Stated Interest RatesEffective Interest RatesDecember 31, 2019June 30, 2020
2012 Notes issuance of $3.0 billion20222.50%2.66%1,250  1,250  
2014 Notes issuance of $6.0 billion2021 - 20443.30% - 4.95%3.43% - 5.11%5,000  5,000  
2017 Notes issuance of $17.0 billion2020 - 20571.90% - 5.20%2.16% - 4.33%17,000  17,000  
2020 Notes issuance of $10.0 billion2023 - 20600.40% - 2.70%0.56% - 2.77%—  10,000  
Credit Facility740  573  
Other long-term debt830  663  
Total face value of long-term debt24,820  34,486  
Unamortized discount and issuance costs, net(101) (204) 
Less current portion of long-term debt(1,305) (1,154) 
Long-term debt$23,414  $33,128  
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(1) The weighted average remaining lives of the 2012, 2014, 2017, and 2020 Notes were 2.4 years, 12.3 years, 15.7 years, and 19.2 years as of June 30, 2020. The combined weighted average remaining life of the Notes was 15.8 years as of June 30, 2020.
v3.20.2
Stockholders' Equity (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Equity [Abstract]  
Stock-Based Compensation Expense Stock-based compensation expense is as follows (in millions):
  
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 2019202020192020
Cost of sales$43  $76  $67  $118  
Fulfillment360  417  594  677  
Technology and content1,077  1,421  1,752  2,382  
Marketing307  456  516  787  
General and administrative184  231  316  394  
Total stock-based compensation expense$1,971  $2,601  $3,245  $4,358  
Nonvested Restricted Stock Units Activity
The following table summarizes our restricted stock unit activity for the six months ended June 30, 2020 (in millions):
Number of UnitsWeighted-Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
Outstanding as of December 31, 201914.3  $1,458  
Units granted5.7  2,063  
Units vested(3.1) 1,187  
Units forfeited(0.7) 1,493  
Outstanding as of June 30, 202016.2  1,721  
Scheduled Vesting Restricted Stock Unit Activity
Scheduled vesting for outstanding restricted stock units as of June 30, 2020, is as follows (in millions):
 Six Months Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,  
 20202021202220232024ThereafterTotal
Scheduled vesting—restricted stock units2.7  5.8  5.1  2.0  0.5  0.1  16.2  
Changes in Stockholders Equity
The following table shows the changes in stockholders’ equity (in millions):
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2019202020192020
Total beginning stockholders’ equity$48,410  $65,272  $43,549  $62,060  
Beginning and ending common stock    
Beginning and ending treasury stock(1,837) (1,837) (1,837) (1,837) 
Beginning additional paid-in capital28,059  35,412  26,791  33,658  
Stock-based compensation and issuance of employee benefit plan stock1,976  2,605  3,244  4,359  
Ending additional paid-in capital30,035  38,017  30,035  38,017  
Beginning accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(1,010) (2,063) (1,035) (986) 
Other comprehensive income (loss)50  608  75  (469) 
Ending accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(960) (1,455) (960) (1,455) 
Beginning retained earnings23,193  33,755  19,625  31,220  
Cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles (1)—  —   —  
Net income2,625  5,243  6,186  7,778  
Ending retained earnings25,818  38,998  25,818  38,998  
Total ending stockholders’ equity$53,061  $73,728  $53,061  $73,728  
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(1)We recorded cumulative effect adjustments related to the new lease standard in Q1 2019 and the new measurement of credit losses standard in Q1 2020.
v3.20.2
Segment Information (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Information on Reportable Segments and Reconciliation to Consolidated Net Income
Information on reportable segments and reconciliation to consolidated net income is as follows (in millions):
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 2019202020192020
North America
Net sales$38,653  $55,436  $74,465  $101,563  
Operating expenses37,089  53,295  70,614  98,111  
Operating income$1,564  $2,141  $3,851  $3,452  
International
Net sales$16,370  $22,668  $32,563  $41,774  
Operating expenses16,971  22,323  33,253  41,826  
Operating income (loss)$(601) $345  $(690) $(52) 
AWS
Net sales$8,381  $10,808  $16,076  $21,027  
Operating expenses6,260  7,451  11,733  14,595  
Operating income$2,121  $3,357  $4,343  $6,432  
Consolidated
Net sales$63,404  $88,912  $123,104  $164,364  
Operating expenses60,320  83,069  115,600  154,532  
Operating income3,084  5,843  7,504  9,832  
Total non-operating income (expense)(195) 378  (213) (228) 
Provision for income taxes(257) (984) (1,094) (1,729) 
Equity-method investment activity, net of tax(7)  (11) (97) 
Net income$2,625  $5,243  $6,186  $7,778  
Disaggregation of Revenue
Net sales by groups of similar products and services, which also have similar economic characteristics, is as follows (in millions):
  
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 2019202020192020
Net Sales:
Online stores (1)$31,053  $45,896  $60,552  $82,549  
Physical stores (2)4,330  3,774  8,636  8,414  
Third-party seller services (3)11,962  18,195  23,104  32,676  
Subscription services (4)4,676  6,018  9,018  11,574  
AWS8,381  10,808  16,076  21,027  
Other (5)3,002  4,221  5,718  8,124  
Consolidated$63,404  $88,912  $123,104  $164,364  
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(1)Includes product sales and digital media content where we record revenue gross. We leverage our retail infrastructure to offer a wide selection of consumable and durable goods that includes media products available in both a physical and digital format, such as books, music, videos, games, and software. These product sales include digital products sold on a transactional basis. Digital product subscriptions that provide unlimited viewing or usage rights are included in “Subscription services.”
(2)Includes product sales where our customers physically select items in a store. Sales from customers who order goods online for delivery or pickup at our physical stores are included in “Online stores.”
(3)Includes commissions and any related fulfillment and shipping fees, and other third-party seller services.
(4)Includes annual and monthly fees associated with Amazon Prime memberships, as well as audiobook, digital video, digital music, e-book, and other non-AWS subscription services.
(5)Primarily includes sales of advertising services, as well as sales related to our other service offerings.
v3.20.2
Accounting Policies and Supplemental Disclosures - Use of Estimates (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Jun. 30, 2019
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]              
Decrease in depreciation and amortization $ (5,748) $ (5,202) $ (11,110) $ (10,056) $ (22,843)   $ (18,097)
Increase in net income $ 5,243 $ 2,625 $ 7,778 $ 6,186 $ 13,180   $ 12,096
Increase in basic earnings per share $ 10.50 $ 5.32 $ 15.59 $ 12.57      
Increase in diluted earnings per share $ 10.30 $ 5.22 $ 15.32 $ 12.31      
Technology equipment              
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]              
Useful life of equipment     4 years     3 years  
Change in equipment useful life              
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]              
Decrease in depreciation and amortization $ 696   $ 1,500        
Increase in net income $ 534   $ 1,100        
Increase in basic earnings per share $ 1.07   $ 2.27        
Increase in diluted earnings per share $ 1.05   $ 2.24        
v3.20.2
Accounting Policies and Supplemental Disclosures - Calculation of Diluted Shares (Details) - shares
shares in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Accounting Policies [Abstract]        
Shares used in computation of basic earnings per share 500 493 499 492
Total dilutive effect of outstanding stock awards 9 10 9 11
Shares used in computation of diluted earnings per share 509 503 508 503
v3.20.2
Accounting Policies and Supplemental Disclosures - Inventories (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Billions
Jun. 30, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Accounting Policies [Abstract]    
Inventory valuation allowance $ 1.7 $ 1.6
v3.20.2
Accounting Policies and Supplemental Disclosures - Accounts Receivable, Net and Other (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jun. 30, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
Accounts receivable, net and other $ 19,918 $ 20,816
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current 1,100 718
Customer Receivables, net    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
Accounts receivable, net and other 12,200 12,600
Vendor Receivables, net    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
Accounts receivable, net and other 3,100 4,200
Seller Receivables, net    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
Accounts receivable, net and other $ 543 $ 863
v3.20.2
Accounting Policies and Supplemental Disclosures - Video and Music Content (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Billions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Dec. 31, 2019
Accounting Policies [Abstract]          
Video and Music Content, Capitalized Costs $ 6.1   $ 6.1   $ 5.8
Video and Music Content, Expense $ 2.8 $ 1.8 $ 5.2 $ 3.5  
v3.20.2
Accounting Policies and Supplemental Disclosures - Unearned Revenue (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Billions
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Accounting Policies [Abstract]    
Unearned revenue   $ 10.2
Unearned revenue, revenue recognized from beginning balance $ 5.6  
Unearned Revenue, Noncurrent   $ 2.0
Remaining performance obligation, contracts exceeding one year $ 41.0  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2020-04-01    
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]    
Remaining performance obligation, expected timing of satisfaction, weighted average remaining life 3 years 3 months 18 days  
v3.20.2
Financial Instruments - Fair Values on Recurring Basis (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Dec. 31, 2019
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]          
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Unrealized Gain (Loss) $ 235 $ 14 $ 204 $ 82  
Recurring          
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]          
Cash 9,277   9,277   $ 9,776
Total Estimated Fair Value          
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities 71,769   71,769   55,342
Less: Restricted cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities (378)   (378)   (321)
Total cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities 71,391   71,391   55,021
Cost or Amortized Cost          
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities 71,045   71,045    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain (Loss), before Tax          
Debt Securities, Available for Sale, Unrealized Gain 338   338    
Debt Securities, Available for Sale, Unrealized Loss (25)   (25)    
Recurring | Level 1 securities          
Total Estimated Fair Value          
Equity Securities, FV-NI 407   407   202
Recurring | Level 1 securities | Money market funds          
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]          
Money market funds 21,818   21,818   18,850
Recurring | Level 2 securities          
Total Estimated Fair Value          
Equity Securities, FV-NI 4   4   5
Recurring | Level 2 securities | Foreign government and agency securities          
Total Estimated Fair Value          
Debt Securities, Available for Sale, Fair Value 6,325   6,325   4,794
Cost or Amortized Cost          
Debt Securities, Available for Sale, Cost 6,324   6,324    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain (Loss), before Tax          
Debt Securities, Available for Sale, Unrealized Gain 1   1    
Debt Securities, Available for Sale, Unrealized Loss 0   0    
Recurring | Level 2 securities | U.S. government and agency securities          
Total Estimated Fair Value          
Debt Securities, Available for Sale, Fair Value 8,123   8,123   7,080
Cost or Amortized Cost          
Debt Securities, Available for Sale, Cost 8,087   8,087    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain (Loss), before Tax          
Debt Securities, Available for Sale, Unrealized Gain 37   37    
Debt Securities, Available for Sale, Unrealized Loss (1)   (1)    
Recurring | Level 2 securities | Corporate debt securities          
Total Estimated Fair Value          
Debt Securities, Available for Sale, Fair Value 22,045   22,045   11,881
Cost or Amortized Cost          
Debt Securities, Available for Sale, Cost 21,785   21,785    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain (Loss), before Tax          
Debt Securities, Available for Sale, Unrealized Gain 271   271    
Debt Securities, Available for Sale, Unrealized Loss (11)   (11)    
Recurring | Level 2 securities | Asset-backed securities          
Total Estimated Fair Value          
Debt Securities, Available for Sale, Fair Value 3,287   3,287   2,360
Cost or Amortized Cost          
Debt Securities, Available for Sale, Cost 3,277   3,277    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain (Loss), before Tax          
Debt Securities, Available for Sale, Unrealized Gain 23   23    
Debt Securities, Available for Sale, Unrealized Loss (13)   (13)    
Recurring | Level 2 securities | Other fixed income securities          
Total Estimated Fair Value          
Debt Securities, Available for Sale, Fair Value 483   483   $ 394
Cost or Amortized Cost          
Debt Securities, Available for Sale, Cost 477   477    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain (Loss), before Tax          
Debt Securities, Available for Sale, Unrealized Gain 6   6    
Debt Securities, Available for Sale, Unrealized Loss 0   0    
Money market funds | Recurring | Level 1 securities | Money market funds          
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]          
Money market funds $ 21,818   $ 21,818    
v3.20.2
Financial Instruments - Contractual Maturities (Details)
$ in Millions
Jun. 30, 2020
USD ($)
Amortized Cost  
Due within one year $ 42,733
Due after one year through five years 15,671
Due after five years through ten years 654
Due after ten years 2,710
Cash Equivalents and Marketable Fixed Income Securities, Cost 61,768
Estimated Fair Value  
Due within one year 42,746
Due after one year through five years 15,956
Due after five years through ten years 656
Due after ten years 2,723
Cash Equivalents and Marketable Fixed Income Securities, Fair Value $ 62,081
v3.20.2
Financial Instruments - Equity Warrant Assets and Non-Marketable Equity Securities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jun. 30, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Derivative [Line Items]    
Equity investments without readily determinable fair values $ 1,500 $ 1,500
Warrant | Level 2 assets    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Fair value of warrant assets $ 1,000 $ 669
v3.20.2
Financial Instruments - Reconciliation to Cash Flow (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jun. 30, 2020
Mar. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Jun. 30, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Jun. 30, 2018
Mar. 31, 2018
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]              
Cash and cash equivalents $ 37,466   $ 36,092        
Restricted cash included in accounts receivable, net and other 354   276        
Restricted cash included in other assets 22   42        
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown in the consolidated statements of cash flows $ 37,842 $ 27,505 $ 36,410 $ 22,965 $ 32,173 $ 20,536 $ 23,507
v3.20.2
Leases - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Billions
Jun. 30, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Leases [Abstract]    
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset $ 60.8 $ 57.4
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use-Asset, Accumulated Amortization $ 32.1 $ 30.0
v3.20.2
Leases - Lease Cost (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Dec. 31, 2019
Leases [Abstract]          
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset $ 60,800   $ 60,800   $ 57,400
Operating lease cost 1,149 $ 874 2,217 $ 1,710  
Finance lease amortization of lease assets 2,029 2,402 3,923 4,709  
Finance lease interest on lease liabilities 156 160 320 316  
Finance lease cost 2,185 2,562 4,243 5,025  
Variable lease cost 294 281 558 531  
Total lease cost $ 3,628 $ 3,717 $ 7,018 $ 7,266  
v3.20.2
Leases - Other Operating and Finance Lease Information (Details)
Jun. 30, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Leases [Abstract]    
Weighted-average remaining lease term – operating leases 11 years 2 months 12 days 11 years 6 months
Weighted-average remaining lease term – finance leases 5 years 8 months 12 days 5 years 6 months
Weighted-average discount rate – operating leases 2.90% 3.10%
Weighted-average discount rate – finance leases 2.50% 2.70%
v3.20.2
Leases - Operating and Finance Lease Liability Reconciliation (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jun. 30, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Leases [Abstract]    
Gross lease liabilities - operating leases $ 36,048 $ 31,963
Gross lease liabilities - finance leases 28,787 28,875
Gross lease liabilities 64,835 60,838
Imputed interest - operating leases (6,449) (6,128)
Imputed interest - finance leases (1,997) (1,896)
Imputed interest (8,446) (8,024)
Present value of operating leases 29,599 25,835
Present value of finance leases 26,790 26,979
Present value of lease liabilities 56,389 52,814
Current portion of operating lease liabilities (3,530) (3,139)
Current portion of finance lease liabilities (10,061) (9,884)
Current portion of lease liabilities (13,591) (13,023)
Total long-term operating lease liabilities 26,069 22,696
Total long-term finance lease liabilities 16,729 17,095
Total long-term lease liabilities $ 42,798 $ 39,791
v3.20.2
Commitments and Contingencies - Principal Contractual Commitments Excluding Open Orders (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jun. 30, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Long-term debt principal and interest    
Six Months Ended December 31, 2019 $ 1,605  
Year Ended December 31, 2020 2,190  
Year Ended December 31, 2021 2,809  
Year Ended December 31, 2022 3,271  
Year Ended December 31, 2023 4,272  
Thereafter 38,738  
Total 52,885  
Operating lease liabilities    
Six Months Ended December 31, 2019 2,070  
Year Ended December 31, 2020 4,313  
Year Ended December 31, 2021 3,884  
Year Ended December 31, 2022 3,508  
Year Ended December 31, 2023 3,193  
Thereafter 19,080  
Gross lease liabilities - operating leases 36,048 $ 31,963
Finance lease liabilities, including interest    
Six Months Ended December 31, 2019 5,101  
Year Ended December 31, 2020 9,227  
Year Ended December 31, 2021 5,628  
Year Ended December 31, 2022 2,071  
Year Ended December 31, 2023 1,136  
Thereafter 5,624  
Gross lease liabilities - finance leases 28,787 28,875
Financing obligations, including interest    
Six Months Ended December 31, 2019 71  
Year Ended December 31, 2020 144  
Year Ended December 31, 2021 146  
Year Ended December 31, 2022 149  
Year Ended December 31, 2023 151  
Thereafter 2,447  
Total 3,108  
Unconditional purchase obligations    
Six Months Ended December 31, 2019 1,424  
Year Ended December 31, 2020 3,990  
Year Ended December 31, 2021 3,459  
Year Ended December 31, 2022 3,152  
Year Ended December 31, 2023 3,031  
Thereafter 2,361  
Total 17,417  
Other commitments    
Six Months Ended December 31, 2019 2,113  
Year Ended December 31, 2020 3,480  
Year Ended December 31, 2021 2,800  
Year Ended December 31, 2022 2,156  
Year Ended December 31, 2023 2,131  
Thereafter 21,011  
Total 33,691  
Accrued tax contingencies 3,700 $ 3,900
Total commitments    
Six Months Ended December 31, 2019 12,384  
Year Ended December 31, 2020 23,344  
Year Ended December 31, 2021 18,726  
Year Ended December 31, 2022 14,307  
Year Ended December 31, 2023 13,914  
Thereafter 89,261  
Total $ 171,936  
v3.20.2
Commitments and Contingencies - Pledged Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jun. 30, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]    
Pledged assets $ 957 $ 994
v3.20.2
Debt - Additional Information (Details)
1 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2018
USD ($)
extension
Oct. 31, 2016
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2020
USD ($)
Jun. 01, 2020
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Total face value of long-term debt     $ 34,486,000,000   $ 24,820,000,000
Commercial Paper          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Credit term 397 days        
Commercial Paper     730,000,000   0
Commercial paper, maximum borrowing capacity $ 7,000,000,000.0   10,000,000,000.0    
Senior Notes          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Total face value of long-term debt     33,200,000,000 $ 10,000,000,000.0  
Estimated fair value of notes     38,200,000,000   26,200,000,000
Credit Facility | Revolving Credit Facility          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Total face value of long-term debt     573,000,000   740,000,000
Credit Facility | Revolving Credit Facility | October 2016 Revolving Credit Facility          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Revolving credit maximum borrowing capacity   $ 500,000,000 740,000,000    
Commitment fee percentage   0.50%      
Borrowings outstanding     $ 573,000,000   $ 740,000,000
Weighted average interest rate     3.20%   3.40%
Collateral amount     $ 672,000,000   $ 852,000,000
Credit Facility | Revolving Credit Facility | October 2016 Revolving Credit Facility | LIBOR          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Basis spread on variable rate (as a percent)     1.40%    
Credit Facility | Revolving Credit Facility | April 2018 Revolving Credit Facility          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Revolving credit maximum borrowing capacity $ 7,000,000,000.0        
Line Of Credit Facility, Number Of Extensions | extension 3        
Line Of Credit Facility, Additional Term 1 year        
Commitment fee percentage 0.04%        
Borrowings outstanding     $ 0   0
Credit Facility | Revolving Credit Facility | April 2018 Revolving Credit Facility | LIBOR          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Basis spread on variable rate (as a percent) 0.50%        
Line of Credit and Other Long-term Debt          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Total face value of long-term debt     1,200,000,000   1,600,000,000
Other long-term debt          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Total face value of long-term debt     $ 663,000,000   $ 830,000,000
Weighted average interest rate     2.90%   4.10%
v3.20.2
Debt - Long-Term Debt Obligations (Details) - USD ($)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 01, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Total face value of long-term debt $ 34,486,000,000   $ 24,820,000,000
Less current portion of long-term debt (1,154,000,000)   (1,305,000,000)
Long-term debt 33,128,000,000   23,414,000,000
Senior Notes      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Total face value of long-term debt 33,200,000,000 $ 10,000,000,000.0  
Unamortized discount and issuance costs, net $ (204,000,000)   (101,000,000)
Weighted average remaining lives term 15 years 9 months 18 days    
Senior Notes | 2012 Notes issuance of $3.0 billion      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Issuance Amount $ 3,000,000,000.0    
Stated Interest Rates 2.50%    
Effective Interest Rates 2.66%    
Total face value of long-term debt $ 1,250,000,000   1,250,000,000
Weighted average remaining lives term 2 years 4 months 24 days    
Senior Notes | 2014 Notes issuance of $6.0 billion      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Issuance Amount $ 6,000,000,000.0    
Total face value of long-term debt $ 5,000,000,000   5,000,000,000
Weighted average remaining lives term 12 years 3 months 18 days    
Senior Notes | 2014 Notes issuance of $6.0 billion | Minimum      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Stated Interest Rates 3.30%    
Effective Interest Rates 3.43%    
Senior Notes | 2014 Notes issuance of $6.0 billion | Maximum      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Stated Interest Rates 4.95%    
Effective Interest Rates 5.11%    
Senior Notes | 2017 Notes issuance of $17.0 billion      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Issuance Amount $ 17,000,000,000.0    
Total face value of long-term debt $ 17,000,000,000   17,000,000,000
Weighted average remaining lives term 15 years 8 months 12 days    
Senior Notes | 2017 Notes issuance of $17.0 billion | Minimum      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Stated Interest Rates 1.90%    
Effective Interest Rates 2.16%    
Senior Notes | 2017 Notes issuance of $17.0 billion | Maximum      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Stated Interest Rates 5.20%    
Effective Interest Rates 4.33%    
Senior Notes | 2020 Notes issuance of $10.0 billion      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Issuance Amount $ 10,000,000,000.0    
Total face value of long-term debt $ 10,000,000,000   0
Weighted average remaining lives term 19 years 2 months 12 days    
Senior Notes | 2020 Notes issuance of $10.0 billion | Minimum      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Stated Interest Rates 0.40%    
Effective Interest Rates 0.56%    
Senior Notes | 2020 Notes issuance of $10.0 billion | Maximum      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Stated Interest Rates 2.70%    
Effective Interest Rates 2.77%    
Credit Facility | Revolving Credit Facility      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Total face value of long-term debt $ 573,000,000   740,000,000
Other long-term debt      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Total face value of long-term debt $ 663,000,000   $ 830,000,000
v3.20.2
Stockholders' Equity - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
shares in Millions
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Dec. 31, 2019
Feb. 29, 2016
Class of Stock [Line Items]        
Common shares outstanding plus underlying outstanding stock awards 517   512  
Net unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock-based compensation arrangements $ 13,100,000,000      
Compensation cost expected to be expensed in next twelve months, percentage 50.00%      
Net unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock-based compensation arrangements, weighted average recognition period (in years) 1 year 1 month 6 days      
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Forfeiture Rate 27.00%   27.00%  
February 2016 Program        
Class of Stock [Line Items]        
Stock repurchase, authorized amount       $ 5,000,000,000.0
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value $ 0 $ 0    
v3.20.2
Stockholders' Equity - Stock-based Compensation Expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Dec. 31, 2019
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]          
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Forfeiture Rate 27.00%   27.00%   27.00%
Total stock-based compensation expense $ 2,601 $ 1,971 $ 4,358 $ 3,245  
Cost of sales          
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]          
Total stock-based compensation expense 76 43 118 67  
Fulfillment          
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]          
Total stock-based compensation expense 417 360 677 594  
Technology and content          
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]          
Total stock-based compensation expense 1,421 1,077 2,382 1,752  
Marketing          
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]          
Total stock-based compensation expense 456 307 787 516  
General and administrative          
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]          
Total stock-based compensation expense $ 231 $ 184 $ 394 $ 316  
v3.20.2
Stockholders' Equity - Restricted Stock Unit Activity (Details) - Restricted Stock Units
shares in Millions
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
$ / shares
shares
Number of Units  
Beginning balance (in shares) | shares 14.3
Units granted (in shares) | shares 5.7
Units vested (in shares) | shares (3.1)
Units forfeited (in shares) | shares (0.7)
Ending balance (in shares) | shares 16.2
Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value  
Outstanding as of December 31, 2019 | $ / shares $ 1,458
Units granted | $ / shares 2,063
Units vested | $ / shares 1,187
Units forfeited | $ / shares 1,493
Outstanding as of June 30, 2020 | $ / shares $ 1,721
v3.20.2
Stockholders' Equity - Scheduled Vesting for Outstanding Restricted Stock Units (Details) - Restricted Stock Units - shares
shares in Millions
Jun. 30, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Six Months Ended December 31, 2019 2.7  
Year Ended December 31, 2020 5.8  
Year Ended December 31, 2021 5.1  
Year Ended December 31, 2022 2.0  
Year Ended December 31, 2023 0.5  
Thereafter 0.1  
Total 16.2 14.3
v3.20.2
Stockholders' Equity - Changes in Stockholders Equity (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Mar. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Mar. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Stockholders' equity $ 73,728 $ 53,061 $ 73,728 $ 53,061 $ 73,728 $ 53,061 $ 65,272 $ 62,060 $ 48,410 $ 43,549
Other comprehensive income (loss) 608 50 (469) 75            
Net Income 5,243 2,625 7,778 6,186 13,180 12,096        
Common stock                    
Stockholders' equity 5 5 5 5 5 5   5   5
Treasury stock                    
Stockholders' equity (1,837) (1,837) (1,837) (1,837) (1,837) (1,837)   (1,837)   (1,837)
Additional paid-in capital                    
Stockholders' equity 38,017 30,035 38,017 30,035 38,017 30,035 35,412 33,658 28,059 26,791
Stock-based compensation and issuance of employee benefit plan stock 2,605 1,976 4,359 3,244            
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)                    
Stockholders' equity (1,455) (960) (1,455) (960) (1,455) (960) (2,063) (986) (1,010) (1,035)
Other comprehensive income (loss) 608 50 (469) 75            
Retained earnings                    
Stockholders' equity 38,998 25,818 38,998 25,818 $ 38,998 $ 25,818 $ 33,755 31,220 $ 23,193 19,625
Net Income $ 5,243 $ 2,625 $ 7,778 $ 6,186            
Retained earnings | Revision of Prior Period, Adjustment                    
Stockholders' equity               $ 0   $ 7
v3.20.2
Income Taxes - Income Taxes (Details)
€ in Millions, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Oct. 04, 2017
EUR (€)
Jun. 30, 2020
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2019
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2020
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2019
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2020
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2019
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]                
Provision for income taxes   $ 984 $ 257 $ 1,729 $ 1,094      
Discrete tax benefits       831 706      
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds   486 283 791 451 $ 1,221 $ 822  
Tax contingencies   3,700   3,700   3,700   $ 3,900
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]                
Income Taxes Paid, Net   $ 486 $ 283 $ 791 $ 451 $ 1,221 $ 822  
Luxembourg Tax Administration [Member] | Foreign Tax Authority [Member]                
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]                
Tax examination, estimate of additional tax expense | € € 250              
v3.20.2
Segment Information - Reportable Segments and Reconciliation to Consolidated Net Income (Details)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2019
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2020
USD ($)
segment
Jun. 30, 2019
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2020
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2019
USD ($)
Segment Reporting [Abstract]            
Number of operating segments | segment     3      
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]            
Net sales $ 88,912 $ 63,404 $ 164,364 $ 123,104    
Operating expenses 83,069 60,320 154,532 115,600    
Operating income (loss) 5,843 3,084 9,832 7,504    
Total non-operating income (expense) 378 (195) (228) (213)    
Provision for income taxes (984) (257) (1,729) (1,094)    
Equity-method investment activity, net of tax 6 (7) (97) (11)    
Net income 5,243 2,625 7,778 6,186 $ 13,180 $ 12,096
North America            
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]            
Net sales 55,436 38,653 101,563 74,465    
Operating expenses 53,295 37,089 98,111 70,614    
Operating income (loss) 2,141 1,564 3,452 3,851    
International            
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]            
Net sales 22,668 16,370 41,774 32,563    
Operating expenses 22,323 16,971 41,826 33,253    
Operating income (loss) 345 (601) (52) (690)    
AWS            
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]            
Net sales 10,808 8,381 21,027 16,076    
Operating expenses 7,451 6,260 14,595 11,733    
Operating income (loss) $ 3,357 $ 2,121 $ 6,432 $ 4,343    
v3.20.2
Segment Information - Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Total net sales $ 88,912 $ 63,404 $ 164,364 $ 123,104
Online stores        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Total net sales 45,896 31,053 82,549 60,552
Physical stores        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Total net sales 3,774 4,330 8,414 8,636
Third-party seller services        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Total net sales 18,195 11,962 32,676 23,104
Subscription services        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Total net sales 6,018 4,676 11,574 9,018
AWS        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Total net sales 10,808 8,381 21,027 16,076
Other        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Total net sales $ 4,221 $ 3,002 $ 8,124 $ 5,718