Amazon.com (AMZN) 10-Q 24 Jul 15 2015 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jul. 15, 2015
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2015
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Trading Symbol	AMZN
Entity Registrant Name	AMAZON COM INC
Entity Central Index Key	1,018,724
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		467,710,218

Consolidated Statements Of Cash

Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD	$ 10,237	$ 5,074	$ 14,557	$ 8,658	$ 5,057	$ 3,704
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)	92	(126)	35	(18)	(188)	181
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash from operating activities:
Depreciation of property and equipment, including internal-use software and website development, and other amortization, including capitalized content costs	1,504	1,109	2,930	2,119	5,557	3,916
Stock-based compensation	563	391	969	711	1,755	1,318
Other operating expense (income), net	42	28	87	62	153	113
Losses (gains) on sales of marketable securities, net	1	(1)	2	(1)	(1)	1
Other expense (income), net	18	(8)	109	(57)	229	(1)
Deferred income taxes	(43)	(49)	(45)	(234)	(130)	(332)
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	(95)	0	(117)	(121)	(1)	(199)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Inventories	(27)	92	693	791	(1,291)	(1,124)
Accounts receivable, net and other	(430)	(299)	11	428	(1,456)	(936)
Accounts payable	373	(344)	(3,876)	(5,018)	2,901	1,056
Accrued expenses and other	(129)	(15)	(1,068)	(746)	387	770
Additions to unearned revenue	1,397	894	3,200	1,986	5,647	3,477
Amortization of previously unearned revenue	(1,269)	(810)	(2,432)	(1,542)	(4,582)	(2,913)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	1,997	862	498	(1,640)	8,980	5,327
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property and equipment, including internal-use software and website development	(1,213)	(1,290)	(2,084)	(2,370)	(4,607)	(4,288)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired, and other	(8)	(67)	(374)	(66)	(1,287)	(127)
Sales and maturities of marketable securities	470	962	845	1,555	2,639	2,565
Purchases of marketable securities	(625)	(336)	(1,610)	(773)	(3,379)	(1,710)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(1,376)	(731)	(3,223)	(1,654)	(6,634)	(3,560)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	95	0	117	121	1	199
Proceeds from long-term debt	44	286	226	351	6,236	627
Repayments of long-term debt	(215)	(178)	(531)	(247)	(797)	(334)
Principal repayments of capital lease obligations	(580)	(285)	(1,082)	(535)	(1,832)	(969)
Principal repayments of finance lease obligations	(35)	(12)	(74)	(54)	(155)	(60)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(691)	(189)	(1,344)	(364)	3,453	(537)
Foreign-currency effect on cash and cash equivalents	102	41	(219)	57	(587)	123
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	32	(17)	(4,288)	(3,601)	5,212	1,353
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD	10,269	5,057	10,269	5,057	10,269	5,057
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid for interest on long-term debt	152	31	169	49	212	94
Cash paid for income taxes (net of refunds)	65	71	119	109	188	158
Assets Held under Capital Leases
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Property and equipment acquired	1,384	920	2,338	1,636	4,710	2,716
Assets Held under Build-To-Suit Leases
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Property and equipment acquired	$ 153	$ 237	$ 256	$ 363	$ 813	$ 846

Consolidated Statements Of Oper

Consolidated Statements Of Operations - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Net product sales	$ 17,104	$ 15,251	$ 34,187	$ 30,956
Net service sales	6,081	4,089	11,714	8,125
Total net sales	23,185	19,340	45,901	39,081
Operating expenses
Cost of sales	15,160	13,399	30,555	27,453
Fulfillment	2,876	2,382	5,634	4,699
Marketing	1,150	943	2,233	1,813
Technology and content	3,020	2,226	5,774	4,217
General and administrative	467	377	894	704
Other operating expense (income), net	48	28	92	63
Total operating expenses	22,721	19,355	45,182	38,949
Income (loss) from operations	464	(15)	719	132
Interest income	12	11	23	21
Interest expense	(114)	(45)	(228)	(87)
Other income (expense), net	0	22	(131)	27
Total non-operating income (expense)	(102)	(12)	(336)	(39)
Income (loss) before income taxes	362	(27)	383	93
Provision for income taxes	(266)	(94)	(337)	(167)
Equity-method investment activity, net of tax	(4)	(5)	(11)	56
Net income (loss)	$ 92	$ (126)	$ 35	$ (18)
Basic earnings per share (in usd per share)	$ 0.20	$ (0.27)	$ 0.07	$ (0.04)
Diluted earnings per share (in usd per share)	$ 0.19	$ (0.27)	$ 0.07	$ (0.04)
Weighted average shares used in computation of earnings per share:
Basic (in shares)	467	461	466	460
Diluted (in shares)	476	461	475	460

Consolidated Statements Of Ope4

Consolidated Statements Of Operations (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Fulfillment
Stock-based compensation	$ 132	$ 104	$ 222	$ 184
Marketing
Stock-based compensation	50	32	84	59
Technology and content
Stock-based compensation	319	206	552	375
General and administrative
Stock-based compensation	$ 62	$ 49	$ 111	$ 93

Consolidated Statements Of Comp

Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Net income (loss)	$ 92	$ (126)	$ 35	$ (18)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax of $1, $0, $0, and $1	128	11	(114)	39
Net change in unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities:
Unrealized gains, net of tax of $(8), $0, $(8), and $(1)	6	3	7	4
Reclassification adjustment for losses included in “Other income (expense), net,” net of tax of $0, $0, $(1), and $0	1	(1)	1	(1)
Net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities	7	2	8	3
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	135	13	(106)	42
Comprehensive income (loss)	$ 227	$ (113)	$ (71)	$ 24

Consolidated Statements Of Com6

Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax	$ 1	$ 0	$ 0	$ 1
Unrealized gains (losses), tax	(8)	0	(8)	(1)
Reclassification adjustment for losses (gains) included in other income (expense), net, tax	$ 0	$ 0	$ (1)	$ 0

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 10,269	$ 14,557
Marketable securities	3,732	2,859
Inventories	7,470	8,299
Accounts receivable, net and other	4,920	5,612
Total current assets	26,391	31,327
Property and equipment, net	19,479	16,967
Goodwill	3,523	3,319
Other assets	3,047	2,892
Total assets	52,440	54,505
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	12,391	16,459
Accrued expenses and other	8,959	9,807
Unearned revenue	2,562	1,823
Total current liabilities	23,912	28,089
Long-term debt	8,250	8,265
Other long-term liabilities	$ 8,510	$ 7,410
Commitments and contingencies (Note 3)
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value: Authorized shares - 500 Issued and outstanding shares - none	$ 0	$ 0
Common stock, $0.01 par value: Authorized shares - 5,000 Issued shares - 491 and 488 Outstanding shares - 468 and 465	5	5
Treasury stock, at cost	(1,837)	(1,837)
Additional paid-in capital	12,233	11,135
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(617)	(511)
Retained earnings	1,984	1,949
Total stockholders’ equity	11,768	10,741
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$ 52,440	$ 54,505

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Preferred stock, par value (in usd per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, Authorized shares	500,000,000	500,000,000
Preferred stock, Issued shares	0	0
Preferred stock, Outstanding shares	0	0
Common stock, par value (in usd per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, Authorized shares	5,000,000,000	5,000,000,000
Common stock, Issued shares	491,000,000	488,000,000
Common stock, Outstanding shares	468,000,000	465,000,000

Accounting Policies

Accounting Policies	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Accounting Policies	ACCOUNTING POLICIES Unaudited Interim Financial Information We have prepared the accompanying consolidated financial statements pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for interim financial reporting. These consolidated financial statements are unaudited and, in our opinion, include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments and accruals necessary for a fair presentation of our consolidated balance sheets, operating results, and cash flows for the periods presented. Operating results for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for 2015 due to seasonal and other factors. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) have been omitted in accordance with the rules and regulations of the SEC. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes in Item 8 of Part II, “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data,” of our 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Prior Period Reclassifications Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation, including the expanded presentation of “Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities” on our consolidated statements of cash flows and recasting the segment financial information within “Note 4 — Acquisitions, Goodwill, and Acquired Intangible Assets” and “Note 8 — Segment Information” as a result of changing our reportable segments to include an Amazon Web Services (“AWS”) segment. Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Amazon.com, Inc., its wholly-owned subsidiaries, and those entities in which we have a variable interest and of which we are the primary beneficiary (collectively, the “Company”). Intercompany balances and transactions between consolidated entities are eliminated. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosures of contingent liabilities in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Estimates are used for, but not limited to, determining the selling price of products and services in multiple element revenue arrangements and determining the amortization period of these elements, incentive discount offers, sales returns, vendor funding, stock-based compensation forfeiture rates, income taxes, valuation and impairment of investments, inventory valuation and inventory purchase commitments, collectability of receivables, valuation of acquired intangibles and goodwill, depreciable lives of property and equipment, internal-use software and website development costs, acquisition purchase price allocations, investments in equity interests, and contingencies. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. Earnings per Share Basic earnings per share is calculated using our weighted-average outstanding common shares. Diluted earnings per share is calculated using our weighted-average outstanding common shares including the dilutive effect of stock awards as determined under the treasury stock method. In periods when we have a net loss, stock awards are excluded from our calculation of earnings per share as their inclusion would have an antidilutive effect. In Q2 2014 and for the six months ended June 30, 2014, we excluded stock awards of 8 million . The following table shows the calculation of diluted shares (in millions): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 2015 2014 2015 2014 Shares used in computation of basic earnings per share 467 461 466 460 Total dilutive effect of outstanding stock awards 9 — 9 — Shares used in computation of diluted earnings per share 476 461 475 460

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Mar

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities	CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND MARKETABLE SECURITIES As of June 30, 2015 , and December 31, 2014 , our cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities primarily consisted of cash, U.S. and foreign government and agency securities, AAA-rated money market funds, and other investment grade securities. Cash equivalents and marketable securities are recorded at fair value. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. To increase the comparability of fair value measures, the following hierarchy prioritizes the inputs to valuation methodologies used to measure fair value: Level 1 —Valuations based on quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in active markets. Level 2 —Valuations based on observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data. Level 3 —Valuations based on unobservable inputs reflecting our own assumptions, consistent with reasonably available assumptions made by other market participants. These valuations require significant judgment. We measure the fair value of money market funds and equity securities based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. All other financial instruments were valued either based on recent trades of securities in inactive markets or based on quoted market prices of similar instruments and other significant inputs derived from or corroborated by observable market data. We did not hold any cash, cash equivalents, or marketable securities categorized as Level 3 assets as of June 30, 2015 , or December 31, 2014 . The following table summarizes, by major security type, our cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and are categorized using the fair value hierarchy (in millions): June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Cost or Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Total Estimated Fair Value Total Estimated Fair Value Cash $ 4,368 $ — $ — $ 4,368 $ 4,155 Level 1 securities: Money market funds 6,056 — — 6,056 10,718 Equity securities 4 18 — 22 4 Level 2 securities: Foreign government and agency securities 63 — — 63 80 U.S. government and agency securities 3,037 2 (2 ) 3,037 2,406 Corporate debt securities 468 1 (1 ) 468 401 Asset-backed securities 111 — — 111 69 Other fixed income securities 44 — — 44 33 $ 14,151 $ 21 $ (3 ) $ 14,169 $ 17,866 Less restricted cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities (1) (168 ) (450 ) Total cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities $ 14,001 $ 17,416 ___________________ (1) We are required to pledge or otherwise restrict a portion of our cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities as collateral for standby and trade letters of credit, guarantees, debt, real estate leases, and amounts due to third-party sellers in certain jurisdictions. We classify cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities with use restrictions of less than twelve months as “Accounts receivable, net and other” and of twelve months or longer as non-current “Other assets” on our consolidated balance sheets. See “Note 3 — Commitments and Contingencies.” The following table summarizes the contractual maturities of our cash equivalents and marketable fixed-income securities as of June 30, 2015 (in millions): Amortized Cost Estimated Fair Value Due within one year $ 8,230 $ 8,230 Due after one year through five years 1,218 1,218 Due after five years through ten years 145 145 Due after ten years 186 186 Total $ 9,779 $ 9,779 Actual maturities may differ from the contractual maturities because borrowers may have certain prepayment conditions.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Commitments We have entered into non-cancellable operating, capital, and finance leases for equipment and office, fulfillment, sortation, delivery, data center, and renewable energy facilities. Rental expense under operating lease agreements was $267 million and $229 million for Q2 2015 and Q2 2014 , and $533 million and $448 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 . The following summarizes our principal contractual commitments, excluding open orders for purchases that support normal operations, as of June 30, 2015 (in millions): Six Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Thereafter Total Operating and capital commitments: Debt principal and interest $ 1,392 $ 323 $ 1,322 $ 310 $ 1,272 $ 9,403 $ 14,022 Capital lease obligations, including interest 1,459 2,436 1,795 461 182 126 6,459 Finance lease obligations, including interest 93 134 137 140 142 1,339 1,985 Operating leases 500 861 798 709 620 2,600 6,088 Unconditional purchase obligations (1) 278 581 455 318 101 15 1,748 Other commitments (2) (3) 578 355 223 151 113 1,110 2,530 Total commitments $ 4,300 $ 4,690 $ 4,730 $ 2,089 $ 2,430 $ 14,593 $ 32,832 ___________________ (1) Includes unconditional purchase obligations related to long-term agreements to acquire and license digital content that are not reflected on the consolidated balance sheets. For those agreements with variable terms, we do not estimate the total obligation beyond any minimum quantities and/or pricing as of the reporting date. Purchase obligations associated with renewal provisions solely at the option of the content provider are included to the extent such commitments are fixed or a minimum amount is specified. (2) Includes the estimated timing and amounts of payments for rent and tenant improvements associated with build-to-suit lease arrangements that have not been placed in service and media content liabilities associated with long-term media content assets with initial terms greater than one year. (3) Excludes $854 million of tax contingencies for which we cannot make a reasonably reliable estimate of the amount and period of payment, if any. Pledged Assets As of June 30, 2015 , and December 31, 2014 , we have pledged or otherwise restricted $311 million and $602 million of our cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities, and certain property and equipment as collateral for standby and trade letters of credit, guarantees, debt relating to certain international operations, real estate leases, and amounts due to third-party sellers in certain jurisdictions. Legal Proceedings The Company is involved from time to time in claims, proceedings, and litigation, including the matters described in Item 8 of Part II, “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data — Note 8 — Commitments and Contingencies — Legal Proceedings” of our 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K and in Item 1 of Part I, “Financial Statements — Note 3 — Commitments and Contingencies — Legal Proceedings” of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the Period Ended March 31, 2015, as supplemented by the following: In December 2013, Appistry, Inc. filed a complaint against Amazon.com, Inc. and Amazon Web Services, Inc. for patent infringement in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. The complaint alleges, among other things, that Amazon’s Elastic Compute Cloud infringes U.S. Patent Nos. 8,200,746, entitled “System And Method For Territory-Based Processing Of Information,” and 8,341,209, entitled “System And Method For Processing Information Via Networked Computers Including Request Handlers, Process Handlers, And Task Handlers.” The complaint seeks injunctive relief, an unspecified amount of monetary damages, treble damages, costs, and interest. In March 2015, the case was transferred to the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington. In July 2015, the court granted our motion for judgment on the pleadings and invalidated the patents-in-suit. We dispute the allegations of wrongdoing and intend to defend ourselves vigorously in this matter. In December 2013, ContentGuard Holdings, Inc. filed a complaint against Amazon.com, Inc. for patent infringement in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. The complaint alleges, among other things, that certain digital rights management software used by various Kindle Fire software applications, including the Kindle Reader and Amazon Instant Video, infringe seven U.S. Patents: Nos. 6,963,859, entitled “Content Rendering Repository”; 7,523,072, entitled “System For Controlling The Distribution And Use Of Digital Works”; 7,269,576, entitled “Content Rendering Apparatus”; 8,370,956, entitled “System And Method For Rendering Digital Content In Accordance With Usage Rights Information”; 8,393,007, entitled “System And Method For Distributing Digital Content In Accordance With Usage Rights Information”; 7,225,160, entitled “Digital Works Having Usage Rights And Method For Creating The Same”; and 8,583,556, entitled “Method For Providing A Digital Asset For Distribution.” In January 2014, ContentGuard filed an amended complaint that, among other things, added HTC Corporation and HTC America as defendants. The complaint seeks an unspecified amount of damages, an injunction, enhanced damages, attorneys’ fees, costs, and interest. In May 2015, ContentGuard’s damages expert opined that in the event of a finding of liability Amazon could be subject to up to $230 million in damages. We dispute the allegations of wrongdoing and intend to defend ourselves vigorously in this matter. In March 2014, Kaavo, Inc. filed a complaint against Amazon.com, Inc. and Amazon Web Services, Inc. for patent infringement in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware. The complaint alleges, among other things, that Amazon Web Services’ Elastic Beanstalk and CloudFormation infringe U.S. Patent No. 8,271,974, entitled “Cloud Computing Lifecycle Management For N-Tier Applications.” The complaint seeks injunctive relief, an unspecified amount of monetary damages, costs, and interest. In June 2015, the case was stayed pending resolution of a motion for judgment on the pleadings in a related case. We dispute the allegations of wrongdoing and intend to defend ourselves vigorously in this matter. In December 2014, Smartflash LLC and Smartflash Technologies Limited filed a complaint against Amazon.com, Inc., Amazon.com, LLC, AMZN Mobile, LLC, Amazon Web Services, Inc. and Audible, Inc. for patent infringement in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. The complaint alleges, among other things, that Amazon Appstore, Amazon Instant Video, Amazon Music, Audible Audiobooks, the Amazon Mobile Ad Network, certain Kindle and Fire devices, Kindle e-bookstore, Amazon’s proprietary Android operating system, and the servers involved in operating Amazon Appstore, Amazon Instant Video, Amazon Music, the Fire TV app, Audible Audiobooks, Cloud Drive, Cloud Player, Amazon Web Services, and Amazon Mobile Ad Network infringe seven related U.S. Patents: Nos. 7,334,720; 7,942,317; 8,033,458; 8,061,598; 8,118,221; 8,336,772; and 8,794,516, all entitled “Data Storage and Access Systems.” In May 2015, the case was stayed until further notice. The complaint seeks an unspecified amount of damages, an injunction, enhanced damages, attorneys’ fees, costs, and interest. We dispute the allegations of wrongdoing and intend to defend ourselves vigorously in this matter. In June 2015, the European Commission opened a proceeding against Amazon.com, Inc. and Amazon EU S.à.r.l. to investigate whether provisions in Amazon’s contracts with European publishers violate European competition rules. We believe we comply with European competition rules and are cooperating with the Commission. The outcomes of our legal proceedings are inherently unpredictable, subject to significant uncertainties, and could be material to our operating results and cash flows for a particular period. In addition, for some matters for which a loss is probable or reasonably possible, an estimate of the amount of loss or range of losses is not possible and we may be unable to estimate the possible loss or range of losses that could potentially result from the application of non-monetary remedies. See also “Note 7 — Income Taxes.”

Acquisitions, Goodwill, and Acq

Acquisitions, Goodwill, and Acquired Intangible Assets	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions, Goodwill, and Acquired Intangible Assets	ACQUISITIONS, GOODWILL, AND ACQUIRED INTANGIBLE ASSETS During the six months ended June 30, 2015 , we acquired certain companies for an aggregate purchase price of $349 million . The primary reasons for these acquisitions, none of which was individually material to our consolidated financial statements, were to acquire technologies and know-how to enable Amazon to serve customers more effectively. Acquisition activity for the six months ended June 30, 2014 was not material. Acquisition-related costs were expensed as incurred and not significant. The aggregate purchase price of these acquisitions was allocated as follows (in millions): Purchase Price Cash paid, net of cash acquired $ 303 Indemnification holdback 46 $ 349 Allocation Goodwill $ 218 Intangible assets (1): Contract-based 1 Technology-based 155 Customer-related 4 160 Property and equipment 1 Deferred tax assets 27 Other assets acquired 20 Deferred tax liabilities (54 ) Other liabilities assumed (23 ) $ 349 ___________________ (1) Acquired intangible assets have estimated useful lives of between one and six years, with a weighted-average amortization period of five years. We determined the estimated fair value of identifiable intangible assets acquired primarily by using the income approach. These assets are included within “Other assets” on our consolidated balance sheets and are being amortized to operating expenses on a straight-line over their estimated useful lives. Pro Forma Financial Information (unaudited) The acquired companies were consolidated into our financial statements starting on their respective acquisition dates. The aggregate net sales and operating loss of the companies acquired was $7 million and $29 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 . The following financial information, which excludes certain acquired companies for which the pro forma impact is not meaningful, presents our results as if the current year acquisitions had occurred at the beginning of 2014 (in millions): Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 2014 Net sales $ 45,904 $ 39,082 Net income (loss) $ 32 $ (45 ) Goodwill The goodwill of the acquired companies is generally not deductible for tax purposes and is primarily related to expected improvements in technology performance and functionality, as well as sales growth from future product and service offerings and new customers, together with certain intangible assets that do not qualify for separate recognition. The following summarizes our goodwill activity in 2015 by segment (in millions): North America International AWS Consolidated Goodwill - January 1, 2015 $ 1,978 $ 735 $ 606 $ 3,319 New acquisitions 41 17 160 218 Other adjustments (1) (2 ) (15 ) 3 (14 ) Goodwill - June 30, 2015 $ 2,017 $ 737 $ 769 $ 3,523 ___________________ (1) Primarily includes changes in foreign exchange rates. During the second quarter of 2015, we changed the measurement date of our annual goodwill impairment test from October 1 to April 1. This change was not material to our consolidated financial statements as it did not result in the delay, acceleration, or avoidance of an impairment charge. We believe this timing better aligns the goodwill impairment test with our strategic business planning process, which is a key component of the goodwill impairment test. We have completed the required annual testing of goodwill for impairment for all reporting units as of April 1, 2015 and have determined that goodwill is not impaired.

Long-Term Debt

Long-Term Debt	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt	LONG-TERM DEBT In December 2014 and November 2012, we issued $6.0 billion and $3.0 billion of unsecured senior notes as described in the table below (collectively, the “Notes”). As of June 30, 2015 , and December 31, 2014 , the unamortized discount on the Notes was $93 million and $96 million . We also have other long-term debt with a carrying amount, including the current portion, of $602 million and $881 million as of June 30, 2015 , and December 31, 2014 . The face value of our total long-term debt obligations is as follows (in millions): June 30, December 31, 2014 0.65% Notes due on November 27, 2015 (1) $ 750 $ 750 1.20% Notes due on November 29, 2017 (1) 1,000 1,000 2.50% Notes due on November 29, 2022 (1) 1,250 1,250 2.60% Notes due on December 5, 2019 (2) 1,000 1,000 3.30% Notes due on December 5, 2021 (2) 1,000 1,000 3.80% Notes due on December 5, 2024 (2) 1,250 1,250 4.80% Notes due on December 5, 2034 (2) 1,250 1,250 4.95% Notes due on December 5, 2044 (2) 1,500 1,500 Other long-term debt 602 881 Total debt 9,602 9,881 Less current portion of long-term debt (1,259 ) (1,520 ) Face value of long-term debt $ 8,343 $ 8,361 _____________________________ (1) Issued in November 2012, effective interest rates of the 2015, 2017, and 2022 Notes were 0.84% , 1.38% , and 2.66% . (2) Issued in December 2014, effective interest rates of the 2019, 2021, 2024, 2034, and 2044 Notes were 2.73% , 3.43% , 3.90% , 4.92% , and 5.11% . Interest on the Notes issued in 2014 is payable semi-annually in arrears in June and December . Interest on the Notes issued in 2012 is payable semi-annually in arrears in May and November . We may redeem the Notes at any time in whole, or from time to time, in part at specified redemption prices. We are not subject to any financial covenants under the Notes. The proceeds from the Notes are used for general corporate purposes. The estimated fair value of the Notes was approximately $9.0 billion and $9.1 billion as of June 30, 2015 , and December 31, 2014 , which is based on quoted prices for our publicly-traded debt as of those dates. The other debt, including the current portion, had a weighted average interest rate of 4.3% and 5.5% as of June 30, 2015 , and December 31, 2014 . We used the net proceeds from the issuance of this debt primarily to fund certain international operations. The estimated fair value of the other long-term debt, which is based on Level 2 inputs, approximated its carrying value as of June 30, 2015 , and December 31, 2014 . On September 5, 2014 , we entered into an unsecured revolving credit facility (the “Credit Agreement”) with a syndicate of lenders that provides us with a borrowing capacity of up to $2.0 billion . The Credit Agreement has a term of two years , but it may be extended for up to three additional one-year terms if approved by the lenders . The initial interest rate applicable to outstanding balances under the Credit Agreement is the London interbank offered rate (“ LIBOR ”) plus 0.625% , under our current credit ratings. If our credit ratings are downgraded this rate could increase to as much as LIBOR plus 1.00% . There were no borrowings outstanding under the Credit Agreement as of June 30, 2015 .

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' Equity	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity	STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Stock Award Activity Common shares outstanding plus shares underlying outstanding stock awards totaled 488 million as of June 30, 2015 , and 483 million as of December 31, 2014 . These totals include all vested and unvested stock awards outstanding, including those awards we estimate will be forfeited. The compensation expense for stock options, the total intrinsic value for stock options outstanding, the amount of cash received from the exercise of stock options, and the related tax benefits were not material for the six months ended June 30, 2015 . The following table summarizes our restricted stock unit activity for the six months ended June 30, 2015 (in millions): Number of Units Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value Outstanding as of December 31, 2014 17.4 $ 285 Units granted 7.2 380 Units vested (2.8 ) 243 Units forfeited (1.4 ) 298 Outstanding as of June 30, 2015 20.4 $ 323 Scheduled vesting for outstanding restricted stock units as of June 30, 2015 , is as follows (in millions): Six Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Thereafter Total Scheduled vesting—restricted stock units 2.9 6.6 6.8 2.9 0.9 0.3 20.4 As of June 30, 2015 , there was $3.2 billion of net unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock-based compensation arrangements. This compensation is recognized on an accelerated basis with approximately half of the compensation expected to be expensed in the next twelve months, and has a weighted average recognition period of 1.2 years.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	INCOME TAXES Our tax provision or benefit from income taxes for interim periods is determined using an estimate of our annual effective tax rate, adjusted for discrete items, if any, that are taken into account in the relevant period. Each quarter we update our estimate of the annual effective tax rate, and if our estimated tax rate changes, we make a cumulative adjustment. Our quarterly tax provision, and our quarterly estimate of our annual effective tax rate, is subject to significant variation due to several factors, including variability in accurately predicting our pre-tax and taxable income and loss and the mix of jurisdictions to which they relate, changes in how we do business, acquisitions (including integrations) and investments, audit-related developments, foreign currency gains (losses), changes in law, regulations, and administrative practices, and relative changes of expenses or losses for which tax benefits are not recognized. Additionally, our effective tax rate can be more or less volatile based on the amount of pre-tax income or loss. For example, the impact of discrete items and non-deductible expenses on our effective tax rate is greater when our pre-tax income is lower. In 2015 , our effective tax rate will be significantly affected by the favorable impact of earnings in lower tax rate jurisdictions and the adverse effect of losses incurred in certain foreign jurisdictions for which we may not realize a tax benefit. Income earned in lower tax jurisdictions is primarily related to our European operations, which are headquartered in Luxembourg. Losses for which we may not realize a related tax benefit, primarily due to losses of foreign subsidiaries, reduce our pre-tax income without a corresponding reduction in our tax expense, and therefore increase our effective tax rate. We record valuation allowances against the deferred tax assets associated with losses for which we may not realize a related tax benefit. Our effective tax rate may also be adversely impacted by the amount of our pretax income, or loss, relative to our income tax expense, nondeductible expenses, and changes in tax law such as the expiration of the U.S. federal research and development credit at the end of 2014. Our income tax provision for the six months ended June 30, 2015 was $337 million , which included $41 million of discrete tax items primarily attributed to acquisition integrations. Our income tax provision for the six months ended June 30, 2014 was $167 million , which included $91 million of discrete tax items primarily attributable to audit-related developments. Cash paid for income taxes (net of refunds) was $65 million and $71 million in Q2 2015 and Q2 2014 , and $119 million and $109 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 . As of June 30, 2015 , and December 31, 2014 , tax contingencies were $854 million and $710 million . We expect the total amount of tax contingencies will grow in 2015 . In addition, changes in state, federal, and foreign tax laws may increase our tax contingencies. The timing of the resolution of income tax examinations is highly uncertain, and the amounts ultimately paid, if any, upon resolution of the issues raised by the taxing authorities may differ from the amounts accrued. It is reasonably possible that within the next 12 months we will receive additional assessments by various tax authorities or possibly reach resolution of income tax examinations in one or more jurisdictions. These assessments or settlements may or may not result in changes to our contingencies related to positions on prior years’ tax filings. We are under examination, or may be subject to examination, by the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) for the calendar year 2005 and thereafter . These examinations may lead to ordinary course adjustments or proposed adjustments to our taxes or our net operating losses with respect to years under examination as well as subsequent periods. As previously disclosed, we have received Notices of Proposed Adjustment from the IRS for transactions undertaken in the 2005 and 2006 calendar years relating to transfer pricing with our foreign subsidiaries. The IRS is seeking to increase our U.S. taxable income by an amount that would result in additional federal tax of approximately $1.5 billion , subject to interest. To date, we have not resolved this matter administratively and are currently contesting it in U.S. Tax Court. We continue to disagree with these IRS positions and intend to defend ourselves vigorously in this matter. In addition to the risk of additional tax for 2005 and 2006 transactions, if this litigation is adversely determined or if the IRS were to seek transfer pricing adjustments of a similar nature for transactions in subsequent years, we could be subject to significant additional tax liabilities. Certain of our subsidiaries are under examination or investigation or may be subject to examination or investigation by the French Tax Administration (“FTA”) for calendar year 2006 and thereafter . These examinations may lead to ordinary course adjustments or proposed adjustments to our taxes. In September 2012, we received proposed tax assessment notices for calendar years 2006 through 2010 relating to the allocation of income between foreign jurisdictions. In June 2015, we received final tax collection notices for these years assessing additional French tax of €196 million , including interest and penalties through September 2012. We disagree with the assessment and intend to contest it vigorously. We plan to pursue all available administrative remedies at the FTA, and if we are not able to resolve this matter with the FTA, we plan to pursue judicial remedies. In addition to the risk of additional tax for years 2006 through 2010, if this litigation is adversely determined or if the FTA were to seek adjustments of a similar nature for subsequent years, we could be subject to significant additional tax liabilities. In addition, in October 2014, the European Commission opened a formal investigation to examine whether decisions by the tax authorities in Luxembourg with regard to the corporate income tax paid by certain of our subsidiaries comply with European Union rules on state aid. If this matter is adversely resolved, Luxembourg may be required to assess, and we may be required to pay, additional amounts with respect to current and prior periods and our taxes in the future could increase. We are also subject to taxation in various states and other foreign jurisdictions including Canada, China, Germany, India, Japan, Luxembourg, and the United Kingdom. We are under, or may be subject to, audit or examination and additional assessments in respect of these particular jurisdictions for 2003 and thereafter.

Segment Information

Segment Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	SEGMENT INFORMATION Beginning in the first quarter of 2015, we changed our reportable segments to North America, International, and AWS. These segments reflect the way the Company evaluates its business performance and manages its operations. We allocate to segment results the operating expenses “Fulfillment,” “Marketing,” “Technology and content,” and “General and administrative” based on usage, which is generally reflected in the segment in which the costs are incurred. The majority of technology infrastructure costs are allocated to the AWS segment based on usage. The majority of the remaining non-infrastructure technology costs are incurred in the U.S. and are allocated to our North America segment. We exclude from our allocations the portions of these operating expense lines attributable to stock-based compensation. We do not allocate the line item “Other operating expense (income), net” to our segment operating results. There are no internal revenue transactions between our reportable segments. North America The North America segment consists primarily of amounts earned from retail sales of consumer products (including from sellers) and subscriptions through North America-focused websites such as www.amazon.com, www.amazon.ca, and www.amazon.com.mx. This segment includes export sales from these websites. International The International segment consists primarily of amounts earned from retail sales of consumer products (including from sellers) and subscriptions through internationally-focused websites. This segment includes export sales from these internationally-focused websites (including export sales from these sites to customers in the U.S. and Canada), but excludes export sales from our North American websites. AWS The AWS segment consists of amounts earned from sales of compute, storage, database, and other AWS service offerings for start-ups, enterprises, government agencies, and academic institutions. Information on reportable segments and reconciliation to consolidated net income (loss) is as follows (in millions): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 2015 2014 2015 2014 North America Net sales $ 13,796 $ 10,994 $ 27,202 $ 21,802 Segment operating expenses (1) 13,093 10,665 25,982 21,183 Segment operating income (loss) $ 703 $ 329 $ 1,220 $ 619 International Net sales $ 7,565 $ 7,341 $ 15,310 $ 15,224 Segment operating expenses (1) 7,584 7,343 15,405 15,259 Segment operating income (loss) $ (19 ) $ (2 ) $ (95 ) $ (35 ) AWS Net sales $ 1,824 $ 1,005 $ 3,389 $ 2,055 Segment operating expenses (1) 1,433 928 2,734 1,733 Segment operating income (loss) $ 391 $ 77 $ 655 $ 322 Consolidated Net sales $ 23,185 $ 19,340 $ 45,901 $ 39,081 Segment operating expenses (1) 22,110 18,936 44,121 38,175 Segment operating income (loss) 1,075 404 1,780 906 Stock-based compensation (563 ) (391 ) (969 ) (711 ) Other operating income (expense), net (48 ) (28 ) (92 ) (63 ) Income (loss) from operations 464 (15 ) 719 132 Total non-operating income (expense) (102 ) (12 ) (336 ) (39 ) Provision for income taxes (266 ) (94 ) (337 ) (167 ) Equity-method investment activity, net of tax (4 ) (5 ) (11 ) 56 Net income (loss) $ 92 $ (126 ) $ 35 $ (18 ) ___________________ (1) Excludes stock-based compensation and “Other operating expense (income), net” which are not allocated to segments. We have aggregated our products and services into groups of similar products and services and provided the supplemental disclosure of net sales (in millions) below. We evaluate whether additional disclosure is appropriate when a product or service category begins to approach a significant level of net sales. For the periods presented, no individual product or service represented more than 10% of net sales. Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 2015 2014 2015 2014 Net Sales: Media $ 4,714 $ 4,844 $ 10,002 $ 10,311 Electronics and other general merchandise 16,412 13,278 32,041 26,296 AWS 1,824 1,005 3,389 2,055 Other (1) 235 213 469 419 Consolidated $ 23,185 $ 19,340 $ 45,901 $ 39,081 ___________________ (1) Includes sales from non-retail activities, such as certain advertising services and our co-branded credit card agreements.

Accounting Policies (Policies)

Accounting Policies (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Unaudited Interim Financial Information	Unaudited Interim Financial Information We have prepared the accompanying consolidated financial statements pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for interim financial reporting. These consolidated financial statements are unaudited and, in our opinion, include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments and accruals necessary for a fair presentation of our consolidated balance sheets, operating results, and cash flows for the periods presented. Operating results for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for 2015 due to seasonal and other factors. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) have been omitted in accordance with the rules and regulations of the SEC. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes in Item 8 of Part II, “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data,” of our 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Prior Period Reclassifications	Prior Period Reclassifications Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation, including the expanded presentation of “Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities” on our consolidated statements of cash flows and recasting the segment financial information within “Note 4 — Acquisitions, Goodwill, and Acquired Intangible Assets” and “Note 8 — Segment Information” as a result of changing our reportable segments to include an Amazon Web Services (“AWS”) segment.
Principles of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Amazon.com, Inc., its wholly-owned subsidiaries, and those entities in which we have a variable interest and of which we are the primary beneficiary (collectively, the “Company”). Intercompany balances and transactions between consolidated entities are eliminated.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosures of contingent liabilities in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Estimates are used for, but not limited to, determining the selling price of products and services in multiple element revenue arrangements and determining the amortization period of these elements, incentive discount offers, sales returns, vendor funding, stock-based compensation forfeiture rates, income taxes, valuation and impairment of investments, inventory valuation and inventory purchase commitments, collectability of receivables, valuation of acquired intangibles and goodwill, depreciable lives of property and equipment, internal-use software and website development costs, acquisition purchase price allocations, investments in equity interests, and contingencies. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.
Earnings per Share	Earnings per Share Basic earnings per share is calculated using our weighted-average outstanding common shares. Diluted earnings per share is calculated using our weighted-average outstanding common shares including the dilutive effect of stock awards as determined under the treasury stock method. In periods when we have a net loss, stock awards are excluded from our calculation of earnings per share as their inclusion would have an antidilutive effect. In Q2 2014 and for the six months ended June 30, 2014, we excluded stock awards of 8 million .

Accounting Policies (Tables)

Accounting Policies (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares	The following table shows the calculation of diluted shares (in millions): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 2015 2014 2015 2014 Shares used in computation of basic earnings per share 467 461 466 460 Total dilutive effect of outstanding stock awards 9 — 9 — Shares used in computation of diluted earnings per share 476 461 475 460

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and M19

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Fair Value by Balance Sheet Grouping	The following table summarizes, by major security type, our cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and are categorized using the fair value hierarchy (in millions): June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Cost or Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Total Estimated Fair Value Total Estimated Fair Value Cash $ 4,368 $ — $ — $ 4,368 $ 4,155 Level 1 securities: Money market funds 6,056 — — 6,056 10,718 Equity securities 4 18 — 22 4 Level 2 securities: Foreign government and agency securities 63 — — 63 80 U.S. government and agency securities 3,037 2 (2 ) 3,037 2,406 Corporate debt securities 468 1 (1 ) 468 401 Asset-backed securities 111 — — 111 69 Other fixed income securities 44 — — 44 33 $ 14,151 $ 21 $ (3 ) $ 14,169 $ 17,866 Less restricted cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities (1) (168 ) (450 ) Total cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities $ 14,001 $ 17,416 ___________________ (1) We are required to pledge or otherwise restrict a portion of our cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities as collateral for standby and trade letters of credit, guarantees, debt, real estate leases, and amounts due to third-party sellers in certain jurisdictions. We classify cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities with use restrictions of less than twelve months as “Accounts receivable, net and other” and of twelve months or longer as non-current “Other assets” on our consolidated balance sheets. See “Note 3 — Commitments and Contingencies.”
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date	The following table summarizes the contractual maturities of our cash equivalents and marketable fixed-income securities as of June 30, 2015 (in millions): Amortized Cost Estimated Fair Value Due within one year $ 8,230 $ 8,230 Due after one year through five years 1,218 1,218 Due after five years through ten years 145 145 Due after ten years 186 186 Total $ 9,779 $ 9,779

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments Disclosure	The following summarizes our principal contractual commitments, excluding open orders for purchases that support normal operations, as of June 30, 2015 (in millions): Six Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Thereafter Total Operating and capital commitments: Debt principal and interest $ 1,392 $ 323 $ 1,322 $ 310 $ 1,272 $ 9,403 $ 14,022 Capital lease obligations, including interest 1,459 2,436 1,795 461 182 126 6,459 Finance lease obligations, including interest 93 134 137 140 142 1,339 1,985 Operating leases 500 861 798 709 620 2,600 6,088 Unconditional purchase obligations (1) 278 581 455 318 101 15 1,748 Other commitments (2) (3) 578 355 223 151 113 1,110 2,530 Total commitments $ 4,300 $ 4,690 $ 4,730 $ 2,089 $ 2,430 $ 14,593 $ 32,832 ___________________ (1) Includes unconditional purchase obligations related to long-term agreements to acquire and license digital content that are not reflected on the consolidated balance sheets. For those agreements with variable terms, we do not estimate the total obligation beyond any minimum quantities and/or pricing as of the reporting date. Purchase obligations associated with renewal provisions solely at the option of the content provider are included to the extent such commitments are fixed or a minimum amount is specified. (2) Includes the estimated timing and amounts of payments for rent and tenant improvements associated with build-to-suit lease arrangements that have not been placed in service and media content liabilities associated with long-term media content assets with initial terms greater than one year. (3) Excludes $854 million of tax contingencies for which we cannot make a reasonably reliable estimate of the amount and period of payment, if any.

Acquisitions, Goodwill, and A21

Acquisitions, Goodwill, and Acquired Intangible Assets (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed	The aggregate purchase price of these acquisitions was allocated as follows (in millions): Purchase Price Cash paid, net of cash acquired $ 303 Indemnification holdback 46 $ 349 Allocation Goodwill $ 218 Intangible assets (1): Contract-based 1 Technology-based 155 Customer-related 4 160 Property and equipment 1 Deferred tax assets 27 Other assets acquired 20 Deferred tax liabilities (54 ) Other liabilities assumed (23 ) $ 349 ___________________ (1) Acquired intangible assets have estimated useful lives of between one and six years, with a weighted-average amortization period of five years.
Pro Forma Financial Information	The following financial information, which excludes certain acquired companies for which the pro forma impact is not meaningful, presents our results as if the current year acquisitions had occurred at the beginning of 2014 (in millions): Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 2014 Net sales $ 45,904 $ 39,082 Net income (loss) $ 32 $ (45 )
Goodwill	The following summarizes our goodwill activity in 2015 by segment (in millions): North America International AWS Consolidated Goodwill - January 1, 2015 $ 1,978 $ 735 $ 606 $ 3,319 New acquisitions 41 17 160 218 Other adjustments (1) (2 ) (15 ) 3 (14 ) Goodwill - June 30, 2015 $ 2,017 $ 737 $ 769 $ 3,523 ___________________ (1) Primarily includes changes in foreign exchange rates.

Long-Term Debt (Tables)

Long-Term Debt (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt Obligations	The face value of our total long-term debt obligations is as follows (in millions): June 30, December 31, 2014 0.65% Notes due on November 27, 2015 (1) $ 750 $ 750 1.20% Notes due on November 29, 2017 (1) 1,000 1,000 2.50% Notes due on November 29, 2022 (1) 1,250 1,250 2.60% Notes due on December 5, 2019 (2) 1,000 1,000 3.30% Notes due on December 5, 2021 (2) 1,000 1,000 3.80% Notes due on December 5, 2024 (2) 1,250 1,250 4.80% Notes due on December 5, 2034 (2) 1,250 1,250 4.95% Notes due on December 5, 2044 (2) 1,500 1,500 Other long-term debt 602 881 Total debt 9,602 9,881 Less current portion of long-term debt (1,259 ) (1,520 ) Face value of long-term debt $ 8,343 $ 8,361 _____________________________ (1) Issued in November 2012, effective interest rates of the 2015, 2017, and 2022 Notes were 0.84% , 1.38% , and 2.66% . (2) Issued in December 2014, effective interest rates of the 2019, 2021, 2024, 2034, and 2044 Notes were 2.73% , 3.43% , 3.90% , 4.92% , and 5.11% .

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Nonvested Restricted Stock Units Activity	The following table summarizes our restricted stock unit activity for the six months ended June 30, 2015 (in millions): Number of Units Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value Outstanding as of December 31, 2014 17.4 $ 285 Units granted 7.2 380 Units vested (2.8 ) 243 Units forfeited (1.4 ) 298 Outstanding as of June 30, 2015 20.4 $ 323
Nonvested Share Activity	Scheduled vesting for outstanding restricted stock units as of June 30, 2015 , is as follows (in millions): Six Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Thereafter Total Scheduled vesting—restricted stock units 2.9 6.6 6.8 2.9 0.9 0.3 20.4

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information by Segment	Information on reportable segments and reconciliation to consolidated net income (loss) is as follows (in millions): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 2015 2014 2015 2014 North America Net sales $ 13,796 $ 10,994 $ 27,202 $ 21,802 Segment operating expenses (1) 13,093 10,665 25,982 21,183 Segment operating income (loss) $ 703 $ 329 $ 1,220 $ 619 International Net sales $ 7,565 $ 7,341 $ 15,310 $ 15,224 Segment operating expenses (1) 7,584 7,343 15,405 15,259 Segment operating income (loss) $ (19 ) $ (2 ) $ (95 ) $ (35 ) AWS Net sales $ 1,824 $ 1,005 $ 3,389 $ 2,055 Segment operating expenses (1) 1,433 928 2,734 1,733 Segment operating income (loss) $ 391 $ 77 $ 655 $ 322 Consolidated Net sales $ 23,185 $ 19,340 $ 45,901 $ 39,081 Segment operating expenses (1) 22,110 18,936 44,121 38,175 Segment operating income (loss) 1,075 404 1,780 906 Stock-based compensation (563 ) (391 ) (969 ) (711 ) Other operating income (expense), net (48 ) (28 ) (92 ) (63 ) Income (loss) from operations 464 (15 ) 719 132 Total non-operating income (expense) (102 ) (12 ) (336 ) (39 ) Provision for income taxes (266 ) (94 ) (337 ) (167 ) Equity-method investment activity, net of tax (4 ) (5 ) (11 ) 56 Net income (loss) $ 92 $ (126 ) $ 35 $ (18 ) ___________________ (1) Excludes stock-based compensation and “Other operating expense (income), net” which are not allocated to segments.
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services	Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 2015 2014 2015 2014 Net Sales: Media $ 4,714 $ 4,844 $ 10,002 $ 10,311 Electronics and other general merchandise 16,412 13,278 32,041 26,296 AWS 1,824 1,005 3,389 2,055 Other (1) 235 213 469 419 Consolidated $ 23,185 $ 19,340 $ 45,901 $ 39,081 ___________________ (1) Includes sales from non-retail activities, such as certain advertising services and our co-branded credit card agreements.

Accounting Policies Calculation

Accounting Policies Calculation of Diluted Shares (Detail) - shares shares in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Shares used in computation of basic earnings per share	467	461	466	460
Total dilutive effect of outstanding stock awards	9	0	9	0
Shares used in computation of diluted earnings per share	476	461	475	460

Accounting Policies Calculati26

Accounting Policies Calculation of Diluted Shares Additional Information (Details) - Jun. 30, 2014 - shares shares in Millions	Total	Total
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Stock awards excluded from the computation of earnings per share as their inclusion would have an antidilutive effect, Amount	8	8

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and M27

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities Summary by Major Security Type Cash Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis and Categorized Using Fair Value Hierarchy (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities [Line Items]
Less: Restricted cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities	[1]	$ (168)	$ (450)
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities Total Estimated Fair Value		14,001	17,416
Cash
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities [Line Items]
Cost or Amortized Cost		4,368
Gross Unrealized Gains		0
Gross Unrealized Losses		0
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities Total Estimated Fair Value		4,368	4,155
Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities [Line Items]
Cost or Amortized Cost		14,151
Gross Unrealized Gains		21
Gross Unrealized Losses		(3)
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities Total Estimated Fair Value		14,169	17,866
Level 1 Securities | Money market funds
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities [Line Items]
Cost or Amortized Cost		6,056
Gross Unrealized Gains		0
Gross Unrealized Losses		0
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities Total Estimated Fair Value		6,056	10,718
Level 1 Securities | Equity securities
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities [Line Items]
Cost or Amortized Cost		4
Gross Unrealized Gains		18
Gross Unrealized Losses		0
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities Total Estimated Fair Value		22	4
Level 2 Securities | Foreign government and agency securities
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities [Line Items]
Cost or Amortized Cost		63
Gross Unrealized Gains		0
Gross Unrealized Losses		0
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities Total Estimated Fair Value		63	80
Level 2 Securities | U.S. government and agency securities
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities [Line Items]
Cost or Amortized Cost		3,037
Gross Unrealized Gains		2
Gross Unrealized Losses		(2)
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities Total Estimated Fair Value		3,037	2,406
Level 2 Securities | Corporate debt securities
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities [Line Items]
Cost or Amortized Cost		468
Gross Unrealized Gains		1
Gross Unrealized Losses		(1)
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities Total Estimated Fair Value		468	401
Level 2 Securities | Asset-backed securities
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities [Line Items]
Cost or Amortized Cost		111
Gross Unrealized Gains		0
Gross Unrealized Losses		0
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities Total Estimated Fair Value		111	69
Level 2 Securities | Other fixed income securities
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities [Line Items]
Cost or Amortized Cost		44
Gross Unrealized Gains		0
Gross Unrealized Losses		0
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities Total Estimated Fair Value		$ 44	$ 33
[1]	We are required to pledge or otherwise restrict a portion of our cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities as collateral for standby and trade letters of credit, guarantees, debt, real estate leases, and amounts due to third-party sellers in certain jurisdictions. We classify cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities with use restrictions of less than twelve months as “Accounts receivable, net and other” and of twelve months or longer as non-current “Other assets” on our consolidated balance sheets. See “Note 3 — Commitments and Contingencies.”

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and M28

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities Summary of Contractual Maturities of Cash Equivalent and Marketable Fixed Income Securities (Detail) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	$ 9,779
Estimated Fair Value	9,779
Due within one year
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	8,230
Estimated Fair Value	8,230
Due after one year through five years
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	1,218
Estimated Fair Value	1,218
Due after five years through ten years
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	145
Estimated Fair Value	145
Due after ten years
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	186
Estimated Fair Value	$ 186

Commitments and Contingencies -

Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Rental expense under operating lease agreements	$ 267	$ 229	$ 533	$ 448
Tax contingencies	854		854		$ 710
Pledged Assets	$ 311		$ 311		$ 602

Commitments and Contingencies P

Commitments and Contingencies Principal Contractual Commitments Excluding Open Orders for Inventory Purchases That Support Normal Operations (Detail) $ in Millions		Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)
Operating and capital commitments
Six Months Ended December 31, 2015		$ 4,300
Year Ended December 31, 2016		4,690
Year Ended December 31, 2017		4,730
Year Ended December 31, 2018		2,089
Year Ended December 31, 2019		2,430
Thereafter		14,593
Total		32,832
Capital leases, including interest
Six Months Ended December 31, 2015		1,459
Year Ended December 31, 2016		2,436
Year Ended December 31, 2017		1,795
Year Ended December 31, 2018		461
Year Ended December 31, 2019		182
Thereafter		126
Total		6,459
Operating leases
Six Months Ended December 31, 2015		500
Year Ended December 31, 2016		861
Year Ended December 31, 2017		798
Year Ended December 31, 2018		709
Year Ended December 31, 2019		620
Thereafter		2,600
Total		6,088
Unconditional purchase obligations
Six Months Ended December 31, 2015	[1]	278
Year Ended December 31, 2016	[1]	581
Year Ended December 31, 2017	[1]	455
Year Ended December 31, 2018	[1]	318
Year Ended December 31, 2019	[1]	101
Thereafter	[1]	15
Total	[1]	1,748
Other commitments
Six Months Ended December 31, 2015	[2],[3]	578
Year Ended December 31, 2016	[2],[3]	355
Year Ended December 31, 2017	[2],[3]	223
Year Ended December 31, 2018	[2],[3]	151
Year Ended December 31, 2019	[2],[3]	113
Thereafter	[2],[3]	1,110
Total	[2],[3]	2,530
Debt principal and interest
Operating and capital commitments
Six Months Ended December 31, 2015		1,392
Year Ended December 31, 2016		323
Year Ended December 31, 2017		1,322
Year Ended December 31, 2018		310
Year Ended December 31, 2019		1,272
Thereafter		9,403
Total		14,022
Finance lease obligations, including interest
Operating and capital commitments
Six Months Ended December 31, 2015		93
Year Ended December 31, 2016		134
Year Ended December 31, 2017		137
Year Ended December 31, 2018		140
Year Ended December 31, 2019		142
Thereafter		1,339
Total		$ 1,985
[1]	Includes unconditional purchase obligations related to long-term agreements to acquire and license digital content that are not reflected on the consolidated balance sheets. For those agreements with variable terms, we do not estimate the total obligation beyond any minimum quantities and/or pricing as of the reporting date. Purchase obligations associated with renewal provisions solely at the option of the content provider are included to the extent such commitments are fixed or a minimum amount is specified.
[2]	Excludes $854 million of tax contingencies for which we cannot make a reasonably reliable estimate of the amount and period of payment, if any.
[3]	Includes the estimated timing and amounts of payments for rent and tenant improvements associated with build-to-suit lease arrangements that have not been placed in service and media content liabilities associated with long-term media content assets with initial terms greater than one year.

Acquisitions, Goodwill, and A31

Acquisitions, Goodwill, and Acquired Intangible Assets - Additional Informaiton (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash paid, net of cash acquired		$ 303
Indemnification holdback		46
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred		349
Goodwill		3,523	$ 3,319
2015 Acquisitions
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill		218
Intangible assets	[1]	160
Property and equipment		1
Deferred tax assets		27
Other assets acquired		20
Deferred tax liabilities		(54)
Other liabilities assumed		(23)
Business acquisition, allocation		$ 349
Acquired intangible assets weighted-average amortization period		5 years
Contract-based | 2015 Acquisitions
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets	[1]	$ 1
Technology-based | 2015 Acquisitions
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets	[1]	155
Customer-related | 2015 Acquisitions
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets	[1]	$ 4
Minimum | 2015 Acquisitions
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquired intangible assets estimated useful lives		1 year
Maximum | 2015 Acquisitions
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquired intangible assets estimated useful lives		6 years
[1]	Acquired intangible assets have estimated useful lives of between one and six years, with a weighted-average amortization period of five years.

Acquisitions, Goodwill, and A32

Acquisitions, Goodwill, and Acquired Intangible Assets Pro Forma Financial Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Net sales of acquired companies included in our consolidated financial statements since acquisition dates	$ 7
Operating loss of acquired companies included in our consolidated financial statements since acquisition dates	29
Pro Forma - Net sales	45,904	$ 39,082
Pro Forma - Net income (loss)	$ 32	$ (45)

Acquisitions, Goodwill, and A33

Acquisitions, Goodwill, and Acquired Intangible Assets Goodwill (Details) $ in Millions		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill - January 1, 2015		$ 3,319
New acquisitions		218
Other adjustments	[1]	(14)
Goodwill - June 30, 2015		3,523
North America
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill - January 1, 2015		1,978
New acquisitions		41
Other adjustments	[1]	(2)
Goodwill - June 30, 2015		2,017
International
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill - January 1, 2015		735
New acquisitions		17
Other adjustments	[1]	(15)
Goodwill - June 30, 2015		737
AWS
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill - January 1, 2015		606
New acquisitions		160
Other adjustments	[1]	3
Goodwill - June 30, 2015		$ 769
[1]	Primarily includes changes in foreign exchange rates.

Long-Term Debt - Additional Inf

Long-Term Debt - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Nov. 30, 2012
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unamortized discount	$ 93,000,000	$ 96,000,000
Carrying amount of other long-term debt including current portion	602,000,000	881,000,000
Total estimated fair value of notes	$ 9,000,000,000	$ 9,100,000,000
Other long-term debt, weighted average interest rate	4.30%	5.50%
Credit Agreement, initiation date	Sep. 5, 2014
Credit Agreement, maximum borrowing capacity	$ 2,000,000,000
Credit Agreement, term	2 years
Credit Agreement, term additional information	may be extended for up to three additional one-year terms if approved by the lenders
Credit Agreement, variable rate basis	LIBOR
Credit Agreement, basis spread on variable rate	0.625%
Credit Agreement, borrowings outstanding	$ 0
Issued in December 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Face amount		$ 6,000,000,000
Interest payment frequency	semi-annually in arrears in June and December
Issued in November 2012
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Face amount			$ 3,000,000,000
Interest payment frequency	semi-annually in arrears in May and November
Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit Agreement, basis spread on variable rate	1.00%

Long-Term Debt Long-Term Debt O

Long-Term Debt Long-Term Debt Obligations (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt		$ 9,602	$ 9,881
Other long-term debt		602	881
Less current portion of long-term debt		(1,259)	(1,520)
Face value of long-term debt		$ 8,343	8,361
0.65% Notes due on November 27, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate		0.65%
Long-term debt	[1]	$ 750	750
Effective interest rates		0.84%
1.20% Notes due on November 29, 2017
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate		1.20%
Long-term debt	[1]	$ 1,000	1,000
Effective interest rates		1.38%
2.50% Notes due on November 29, 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate		2.50%
Long-term debt	[1]	$ 1,250	1,250
Effective interest rates		2.66%
2.60% Notes due on December 5, 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate		2.60%
Long-term debt	[2]	$ 1,000	1,000
Effective interest rates		2.73%
3.30% Notes due on December 5, 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate		3.30%
Long-term debt	[2]	$ 1,000	1,000
Effective interest rates		3.43%
3.80% Notes due on December 5, 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate		3.80%
Long-term debt	[2]	$ 1,250	1,250
Effective interest rates		3.90%
4.80% Notes due on December 5, 2034
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate		4.80%
Long-term debt	[2]	$ 1,250	1,250
Effective interest rates		4.92%
4.95% Notes due on December 5, 2044
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate		4.95%
Long-term debt	[2]	$ 1,500	$ 1,500
Effective interest rates		5.11%
[1]	Issued in November 2012, effective interest rates of the 2015, 2017, and 2022 Notes were 0.84%, 1.38%, and 2.66%.
[2]	Issued in December 2014, effective interest rates of the 2019, 2021, 2024, 2034, and 2044 Notes were 2.73%, 3.43%, 3.90%, 4.92%, and 5.11%.

Stockholders Equity - Additiona

Stockholders Equity - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Billions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Common shares outstanding plus shares underlying outstanding stock awards, including all stock-based awards outstanding, including estimated forfeiture	488	483
Net unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock-based compensation arrangements	$ 3.2
Net unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock-based compensation arrangements, weighted average recognition period (in years)	1 year 2 months 7 days

Stockholders' Equity Restricted

Stockholders' Equity Restricted Stock Unit Activity (Detail) - 6 months ended Jun. 30, 2015 - Restricted Stock Units - $ / shares shares in Millions	Total
Number of units
Beginning balance (in shares)	17.4
Units granted (in shares)	7.2
Units vested (in shares)	(2.8)
Units forfeited (in shares)	(1.4)
Ending balance (in shares)	20.4
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Beginning balance (in usd per share)	$ 285
Units granted (in usd per share)	380
Units vested (in usd per share)	243
Units forfeited (in usd per share)	298
Ending balance (in usd per share)	$ 323

Stockholders' Equity Scheduled

Stockholders' Equity Scheduled Vesting for Outstanding Restricted Stock Units (Detail) - Restricted Stock Units shares in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015shares
Schedule of Vesting [Line Items]
Six Months Ended December 31, 2015	2.9
Year Ended December 31, 2016	6.6
Year Ended December 31, 2017	6.8
Year Ended December 31, 2018	2.9
Year Ended December 31, 2019	0.9
Thereafter	0.3
Total	20.4

Income Taxes - Additional Infor

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) € in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015EUR (€)	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2014USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2014USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Document Fiscal Year Focus				2,015
Provision for income taxes		$ (266)	$ (94)	$ (337)	$ (167)
Discrete Tax Items				41	91
Cash taxes paid, net of refunds		65	$ 71	$ 119	$ 109	$ 188	$ 158
Document Period End Date				Jun. 30, 2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus				Q2
Tax contingencies		$ 854		$ 854		$ 854		$ 710
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Description of the status of the tax examination	We are under examination, or may be subject to examination, by the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) for the calendar year 2005 and thereafter	We are under examination, or may be subject to examination, by the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) for the calendar year 2005 and thereafter
Tax examination, estimate of additional tax expense		$ 1,500
France
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Description of the status of the tax examination	Certain of our subsidiaries are under examination or investigation or may be subject to examination or investigation by the French Tax Administration (“FTA”) for calendar year 2006 and thereafter	Certain of our subsidiaries are under examination or investigation or may be subject to examination or investigation by the French Tax Administration (“FTA”) for calendar year 2006 and thereafter
Tax examination, estimate of additional tax expense | €	€ 196
European Union
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Description of the status of the tax examination	In addition, in October 2014, the European Commission opened a formal investigation to examine whether decisions by the tax authorities in Luxembourg with regard to the corporate income tax paid by certain of our subsidiaries comply with European Union rules on state aid.	In addition, in October 2014, the European Commission opened a formal investigation to examine whether decisions by the tax authorities in Luxembourg with regard to the corporate income tax paid by certain of our subsidiaries comply with European Union rules on state aid.
Other Foreign Jurisdictions
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Description of the status of the tax examination	We are also subject to taxation in various states and other foreign jurisdictions including Canada, China, Germany, India, Japan, Luxembourg, and the United Kingdom. We are under, or may be subject to, audit or examination and additional assessments in respect of these particular jurisdictions for 2003 and thereafter.	We are also subject to taxation in various states and other foreign jurisdictions including Canada, China, Germany, India, Japan, Luxembourg, and the United Kingdom. We are under, or may be subject to, audit or examination and additional assessments in respect of these particular jurisdictions for 2003 and thereafter.

Segment Information Reportable

Segment Information Reportable Segments and Reconciliation to Consolidated Net Income (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net sales		$ 23,185	$ 19,340	$ 45,901	$ 39,081
Segment operating expenses		22,721	19,355	45,182	38,949
Income (loss) from operations		464	(15)	719	132
Stock-based compensation		(563)	(391)	(969)	(711)	$ (1,755)	$ (1,318)
Other operating income (expense), net		(48)	(28)	(92)	(63)
Total non-operating income (expense)		(102)	(12)	(336)	(39)
Provision for income taxes		(266)	(94)	(337)	(167)
Equity-method investment activity, net of tax		(4)	(5)	(11)	56
Net income (loss)		92	(126)	35	(18)	$ (188)	$ 181
Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net sales		23,185	19,340	45,901	39,081
Segment operating expenses	[1]	22,110	18,936	44,121	38,175
Income (loss) from operations		1,075	404	1,780	906
North America | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net sales		13,796	10,994	27,202	21,802
Segment operating expenses	[1]	13,093	10,665	25,982	21,183
Income (loss) from operations		703	329	1,220	619
International | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net sales		7,565	7,341	15,310	15,224
Segment operating expenses	[1]	7,584	7,343	15,405	15,259
Income (loss) from operations		(19)	(2)	(95)	(35)
AWS | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net sales		1,824	1,005	3,389	2,055
Segment operating expenses	[1]	1,433	928	2,734	1,733
Income (loss) from operations		391	77	655	322
AWS
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net sales		$ 1,824	$ 1,005	$ 3,389	$ 2,055
[1]	Excludes stock-based compensation and “Other operating expense (income), net” which are not allocated to segments.

Segment Information - Net Sales

Segment Information - Net Sales of Similar Products and Services (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales		$ 23,185	$ 19,340	$ 45,901	$ 39,081
Media
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales		4,714	4,844	10,002	10,311
Electronics and other general merchandise
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales		16,412	13,278	32,041	26,296
AWS
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales		1,824	1,005	3,389	2,055
Other
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales	[1]	235	213	469	419
Operating Segments
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales		23,185	19,340	45,901	39,081
Operating Segments | AWS
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales		$ 1,824	$ 1,005	$ 3,389	$ 2,055
[1]	Includes sales from non-retail activities, such as certain advertising services and our co-branded credit card agreements.