An Amazon worker moves boxes on Amazon Prime Day on July 11, 2023 in the East Village of New York City. Amazon holds the annual two-day event, where it offers shopping deals to Prime customers, in the middle of the summer. Amazon Prime Day has brought an estimated 10 billion dollars to the company in each of the last 3 years, as customers look to take advantage of discounts and quick shipping. (Photo by )
  • Amazon reported first-quarter earnings on Tuesday.
  • The company beat estimates for net sales and earnings per share.
  • Shares rose as much as 3% in after-hours trading.

Amazon reported first-quarter earnings on Wednesday after the closing bell.