Business Segments · Depreciation and amortization expense

International — Depreciation and amortization expense

Amazon International — Depreciation and amortization expense increased by 3.1% to $1.32B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 10.0%, from $1.20B to $1.32B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), International — Depreciation and amortization expense shows an upward trend with a 12.9% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

Rising depreciation often follows periods of heavy capital expenditure, indicating a maturing infrastructure that is now contributing to operations.

Detailed definition

The non-cash charge representing the systematic allocation of the cost of tangible and intangible assets over their usef...

Peer comparison

Standard accounting measure for capital-intensive businesses with significant physical logistics or technology infrastructure.

Metric ID: amzn_segment_international_depreciation_and_amortization_expense

Historical Data

19 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value$755.50M$755.50M$755.50M$870.75M$870.75M$870.75M$870.75M$1.00B$1.00B$1.00B$1.00B$1.05B$1.05B$1.16B$1.20B$1.14B$1.18B$1.28B$1.32B
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+15.3%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+15.3%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+5.0%-0.5%+11.0%+2.7%-4.9%+3.9%+8.1%+3.1%
YoY Change+15.3%+15.3%+15.3%+15.3%+15.3%+15.3%+15.3%+5.0%+4.5%+15.9%+19.0%+7.8%+12.5%+9.6%+10.0%
Range$755.50M$1.32B
CAGR+13.1%
Avg YoY Growth+12.8%
Median YoY Growth+15.3%
Current Streak3 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Amazon's international — depreciation and amortization expense?
Amazon (AMZN) reported international — depreciation and amortization expense of $1.32B in Q4 2025.
How has Amazon's international — depreciation and amortization expense changed year-over-year?
Amazon's international — depreciation and amortization expense increased by 10.0% year-over-year, from $1.20B to $1.32B.
What is the long-term trend for Amazon's international — depreciation and amortization expense?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Amazon's international — depreciation and amortization expense has grown at a 12.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $3.02B to $4.91B.
What does international — depreciation and amortization expense mean?
The annual cost allocated for the wear and tear of equipment and buildings used in international operations.