Amazon’s online advertising revenue rose 19% in the first quarter, surpassing analyst expectations, according to CNBC. Ad sales reached $13.92 billion in the first quarter, topping the $13.74 billion average estimate from analysts, according to StreetAccount. Amazon’s online ad business, though a small part of total sales, has become the world’s third-largest digital advertising platform after Alphabet and Meta. Investors are closely watching online advertising amid economic uncertainty and rising U.S.-China trade tensions. Trump’s China tariffs are expected to impact Amazon’s retail operations and its ad business.
