Apple Tops Estimates, Amazon Stock Dips, Reddit Surges: Big Earnings Day Breakdown
Apple Tops Estimates, Amazon Stock Dips, Reddit Surges: Big Earnings Day Breakdown The markets had their eyes glued to the screen on Thursday as Apple, Amazon, and Reddit dropped their latest earnings reports. Each tech titan told a different story—Apple delivered solid results, Amazon disappointed, and Reddit unexpectedly soared.
Here’s a human-focused breakdown of the numbers, the drama, and what it means for investors and tech watchers alike.
Apple: Calm, Cool, and Crushing It
Apple Inc. (AAPL) once again proved why it’s a Wall Street favorite. The Cupertino-based giant reported Q3 2025 earnings per share of $1.38, beating analyst expectations of $1.33. Revenue reached $84.5 billion, slightly ahead of estimates, driven by strong iPhone 16 and wearable sales.
Tim Cook credited the performance to “deep customer loyalty, innovative product launches, and an expanding global ecosystem.” Despite a sluggish global economy, Apple saw robust demand in India and Southeast Asia, with double-digit growth in those markets.
Notably, services revenue hit a new record at $24.2 billion, as Apple Music, iCloud, and Apple TV+ continue to lock users into its ecosystem.
Apple’s stock rose 3.2% in after-hours trading, signaling investor confidence despite broader tech volatility.
Amazon: Cloud Concerns Trigger Dip
Amazon (AMZN), on the other hand, stumbled slightly. The e-commerce and cloud giant reported Q2 2025 earnings per share of $0.69, missing consensus by a few cents. Although revenue was up year-over-year at $148.7 billion, Wall Street zeroed in on a key worry: AWS (Amazon Web Services) growth is slowing.
Cloud revenue came in at $24.1 billion, growing just 10% year-over-year—the slowest pace in over a decade. Executives cited rising competition from Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud, along with tighter enterprise budgets.
CEO Andy Jassy remained optimistic, stating, “We are investing in generative AI and automation to drive AWS innovation forward. The runway is long.”
Still, investors reacted cautiously. Amazon stock slipped 4.1% after the call, raising questions about the future dominance of AWS.
Reddit: The Underdog’s Big Moment
Then came the biggest surprise of the night: Reddit (RDDT). The social media platform, which went public earlier this year, delivered its first earnings beat since IPO—and it was a big one.
Reddit posted $382 million in revenue, blowing past estimates of $344 million. Even more impressive? It turned a profit of $32 million, defying skeptics who predicted losses due to high moderation costs and content safety efforts.
The surge was driven by a sharp rise in advertising revenue, up 41% year-over-year, and its newly launched premium community tools. CEO Steve Huffman noted that Reddit’s focus on “authentic engagement and real-time communities” is resonating with advertisers in an era of AI-generated content overload.
Investors cheered. RDDT stock jumped over 19% in after-hours trading, pushing the company’s valuation closer to $10 billion.
Market Snapshot
- Apple (AAPL): ▲ +3.2%
- Amazon (AMZN): ▼ -4.1%
- Reddit (RDDT): ▲ +19.3%
The market’s message is clear: Execution matters more than hype. While Apple’s consistency was rewarded, Amazon faced backlash for cloudy forecasts. Meanwhile, Reddit’s underdog story grabbed headlines and investor enthusiasm.
What’s Next?
As we move deeper into Q3 earnings season, the focus shifts to upcoming reports from Meta, Google (Alphabet), and Nvidia. Tech stocks continue to dominate market sentiment, but investors are becoming more selective, rewarding profitable innovation over growth-at-all-costs models.
For now, the story belongs to Apple’s resilience, Amazon’s cloud concerns, and Reddit’s surprising ascent.
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