Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) vs GE Aerospace (GE)

Amazon.com Inc. is a leading global e-commerce retailer and marketplace for third-party sellers. Retail-related operations account for about 74% of total revenue, followed by Amazon Web Services at 17% and advertising services at 9%. International business represents 22% of overall revenue, with Germany, the United Kingdom, and Japan serving as the company’s largest foreign markets.

GE Aerospace (GE) is a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and servicing of commercial aircraft turbine engines, including through its CFM joint venture with Safran. Supported by a vast installed base of nearly 80,000 commercial and military engines worldwide, the company generates most of its profits from recurring service revenue tied to equipment that remains in operation for decades. GE Aerospace is now the core remaining business of the company founded in 1892, which has historical connections to American inventor Thomas Edison. General Electric evolved into a renowned conglomerate, reaching peak revenue of $130 billion in 2000, before spinning off its appliance, finance, healthcare, wind, and power businesses between 2016 and 2024.