Amazon
18 named things its latest annual report says its results depend on, each in the company's own words. 12 of them are also named by other companies we've read.
Suppliers
Shipping companies
depends onnamed as a riskWe rely on a limited number of shipping companies to deliver inventory to us and completed orders to our customers.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Also named by MLM
Other companies
Rivian
$5.0 billionnamed as a riskOur equity and equity warrant investments in publicly traded companies, which include our equity investment in Rivian, represent $5.0 billion of our investments as of December 31, 2025, and are recorded at fair value, which is subject to market price volatility.Market risk (Item 7A)
Anthropic
named as a riskWe record our equity warrant investments in private companies at fair value and adjust our equity investments in private companies, which primarily relate to our equity investment in Anthropic, for observable price changes or impairments.Market risk (Item 7A)
Places
International segment
earns from · 23% of our consolidated revenuesnamed as a riskDuring 2025, net sales from our International segment accounted for 23% of our consolidated revenues.Market risk (Item 7A)
China
concentrated innamed as a riskIn addition, because China-based sellers account for significant portions of our third-party seller services and advertising revenues, and China-based suppliers provide significant portions of our components and finished goods, regulatory and trade restrictions, tariff policy changes and trade disputes, data protection and cybersecurity laws, economic factors, geopolitical events, security issues, or other factors negatively impacting China-based sellers and suppliers could adversely affect our operating results.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Also named by A, AA, AAOI, AAP, AAPL, AB, ADI, AEHR and 261 more
Commodities and inputs
Euro
exposed to its price · $29.7 billionnamed as a riskBased on the balance of foreign funds as of December 31, 2025, of $29.7 billion, an assumed 5%, 10%, and 20% adverse change to foreign exchange would result in declines of $1.5 billion, $3.0 billion, and $5.9 billion.Market risk (Item 7A)
Also named by ABBV, ABNB, ABT, ADBE, ADI, AME, AMG, AMGN and 186 more
Regulators
China
subject tonamed as a riskFor example, in order to meet local ownership, regulatory licensing, and cybersecurity requirements, we provide certain technology services in China through contractual relationships with third parties that hold PRC licenses to provide services.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Also named by A, AA, AAOI, AAP, AAPL, AB, ADI, AEHR and 261 more
India
subject tonamed as a riskIn India, the government restricts the ownership or control of Indian companies by foreign entities involved in online multi-brand retail trading activities.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Also named by A, AAPL, ACN, AJG, AKAM, AOS, AVGO, AVY and 54 more
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
subject tonamed as a riskFor example, we are litigating a number of matters alleging price fixing, monopolization, and consumer protection claims, including those brought by state attorneys general and the Federal Trade Commission.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Also named by AN, AVGO, BJ, CART, CELH, CHD, CHE, CI and 56 more
Indian tax authority
subject tonamed as a riskWe are contesting this position; however, if this matter is adversely resolved, we may be required to pay additional amounts with respect to current and prior periods and our taxes in the future could increase.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Also named by EXPD
Laws and programs
U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
subject tonamed as a risk•compliance with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and other applicable U.S. and foreign laws prohibiting corrupt payments to government officials and other third parties;Risk factors (Item 1A)
Also named by A, ADBE, ADP, AIR, AJG, ALB, AME, AOS and 112 more
U.S. tariffs
subject tonamed as a risk•laws and policies of the U.S. and other jurisdictions affecting trade (such as tariff policy changes), foreign investment, loans, and taxes; andRisk factors (Item 1A)
Also named by A, AAPL, ACHR, ADI, AEHR, AEP, AIOT, AKAM and 170 more
U.S. government procurement regulations
subject tonamed as a riskOur contracts with U.S., as well as state, local, and foreign, government entities are subject to various procurement regulations and other requirements relating to their formation, administration, and performance.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Also named by OLN
A-to-z Guarantee
named as a riskUnder our A-to-z Guarantee, we may reimburse customers for payments up to certain limits in these situations, and as our third-party seller sales grow, the cost of this program will increase and could negatively affect our operating results.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Amazon Prime
subject tonamed as a riskFor example, we face a number of open investigations based on claims that aspects of our operations infringe competition-related or consumer protection rules or regulations, including aspects of Amazon’s operation of its stores, including its fulfillment network and Prime, and certain aspects of AWS’s offering of cloud services.Risk factors (Item 1A)
European Union global minimum tax
subject tonamed as a riskIn addition, the European Union and other countries (including those in which we operate) have enacted or may enact global minimum taxes, which may increase our tax expense.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Payment card association operating rules
subject tonamed as a riskWe are also subject to payment card association operating rules, including data security rules, certification requirements, and rules governing electronic funds transfers, which could change or be reinterpreted to make it difficult or impossible for us to comply.Risk factors (Item 1A)