Amazon Expected to Report Sharp Rise in Sales: What to Watch

Analysts to watch for updates on profit margin and the integration of Whole Foods

Amazon wants to deliver everything you want to your doorstep, anywhere in the world. But the e-commerce giant faces several challenges in its pursuit of a global empire. WSJ's Karan Deep Singh breaks down the basics with the help of an Amazon delivery box.

Laura Stevens

April 26, 2018 5:30 a.m. ET

Amazon.com Inc. is scheduled to announce its first-quarter earnings after the market closes on Thursday. Here’s what you need to know:

EARNINGS FORECAST: Analysts polled by Thomson Reuters on average expect Amazon to earn $1.26 a share, compared with $1.48 cents a share a year ago. The company forecast an operating income range between $300 million and $1 billion, compared with $1 billion a year ago.

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