Amazon reported a net income of $2.88 billion in the quarter ended September 2018, up 1026% compared to $256 million in the same quarter last year. Its total operating expenses grew from $43.3 billion in Q3 2017 to $52.8 billion in this quarter. The total non-operating income swelled to losses of $334 million, up from losses of $31 million in the same quarter of 2017. Its total income before taxes was $3.39 billion, up 972% from $316 million in the same quarter last year. Total comprehensive income was $2.78 billion as compared to $361 million in the same quarter of FY18. In North America, its operating income swelled from $112 million in Q3FY18 to $2.03 billion in the quarter ended September 2018. Internationally, it reduced its losses from $936 million in Q3FY18 to $385 million in Q3 2018. AWS operating income was at $2.07 billion for the 2018 quarter, up nearly double from $1.17 billion in Q3FY18. Consolidated net income was $2.88 billion this quarter, up significantly from $256 million in the same quarter last year. Significant updates this quarter Acquired PillPack, an online pharmacy A $10 million investment in Closed Loop Fund for recycling infrastructure in the US. Other financials Operating cash flow increased 57% YoY to $26.6 billion for the last 12 months. Free cash flow increased to $15.4 billion for the last 12 months, compared with $8.0 billion for the same period last year. Common shares outstanding plus shares underlying stock-based awards totaled 507 million on September…
