Key Facts on E-commerce Giants Amazon and Sea Limited
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Sea Limited (NYSE: SE) are leading e-commerce companies diverging in geographic focus and business model. Amazon reported a net sales increase of 12% in 2025, reaching $717 billion, with a net income of $77.7 billion, driven primarily by its cloud computing platform, Amazon Web Services (AWS). In contrast, Sea Limited’s revenue grew 36% to $22.9 billion, with net income rising 260% to $1.6 billion, mainly due to its gaming segment and fintech arm, Monee, that caters to unbanked populations in Southeast Asia.
While both companies show significant growth, they cater to different markets. Amazon operates in stable, developed markets, whereas Sea Limited focuses on emerging economies with faster wealth growth but greater volatility. Potential investors should assess their risk tolerance: Amazon offers stability, while Sea Limited promises potentially higher returns amidst economic fluctuations.
