Amazon.com, Inc. Earnings: 3 Metrics to Watch

E-commerce giant Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) suffered a pullback in its stock price when it announced its last earnings report. While revenue continued to surge higher, net income plummeted from $857 million in the year-ago quarter to $197 million. Investors seemed to lose some confidence in the company's ability to grow profits.

Following a quarter marked by heavy investments and rapidly falling profits, investors are likely hoping for a solid third quarter. Amazon is scheduled to report its third-quarter results on Oct. 26.

Ahead of Amazon's third-quarter earnings release, here's a look at three metrics investors will want to check on.

Source: Fool.com