In the second quarter of 2023, eBay Inc. (EBAY) reported non-GAAP earnings of $1.03 per share and net revenues of $2.54 billion, beating expectations. The company experienced strong momentum in its advertising offerings, with Promoted Listings generating revenues of $341 million, a 47% increase on a reported basis and 49% on an FX-neutral basis compared to the previous year's quarter. Total advertising offerings brought in $367 million in revenues, growing 33.5% year-over-year.
However, there were concerns regarding softness in eBay's Marketplace platform and a decline in its active buyer base by 4%, totaling 132 million at the end of the second quarter, falling short of the consensus estimate. Additionally, eBay's gross merchandise volume (GMV) declined during the quarter.
Despite challenges, eBay is focusing on integrating AI technology into its platform to enhance customer experiences and drive customer momentum in the near term.
Year-to-date, eBay's stock has gained 19.1%, underperforming the industry's growth of 35%.
In the second quarter, eBay's gross margin was 71.7%, contracting by 90 basis points (bps) year-over-year. Operating expenses rose 5.7% year-over-year, with the figure expanding to 51.3% of net revenues from the previous year's level. The non-GAAP operating margin was 26.9% in the second quarter, down 180 bps year-over-year.
As of June 30, 2023, eBay had $4.5 billion in cash equivalents and short-term investments, up from $4 billion in March 31, 2023. The long-term debt remained flat at $7.72 billion compared to the prior quarter.
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However, there were concerns regarding softness in eBay's Marketplace platform and a decline in its active buyer base by 4%, totaling 132 million at the end of the second quarter, falling short of the consensus estimate. Additionally, eBay's gross merchandise volume (GMV) declined during the quarter.
Despite challenges, eBay is focusing on integrating AI technology into its platform to enhance customer experiences and drive customer momentum in the near term.
Year-to-date, eBay's stock has gained 19.1%, underperforming the industry's growth of 35%.
In the second quarter, eBay's gross margin was 71.7%, contracting by 90 basis points (bps) year-over-year. Operating expenses rose 5.7% year-over-year, with the figure expanding to 51.3% of net revenues from the previous year's level. The non-GAAP operating margin was 26.9% in the second quarter, down 180 bps year-over-year.
As of June 30, 2023, eBay had $4.5 billion in cash equivalents and short-term investments, up from $4 billion in March 31, 2023. The long-term debt remained flat at $7.72 billion compared to the prior quarter.
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