Etsy, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results

Rhea-AI Summary

Etsy, Inc. (NASDAQ: ETSY) reported Q2 2024 results with consolidated GMS of $2.9 billion, down 2.1% year-over-year. Revenue increased 3.0% to $647.8 million, driven by Marketplace revenue growth. Net income was $53.0 million, down 14.4% year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA rose 7.9% to $179.4 million, with a margin of 27.7%.

Key highlights include:

• Gifting GMS up 4.1% year-over-year
• Active buyers increased 1.0% to 91.5 million
• Take rate of 22.0%
• $150 million in share repurchases

Etsy is focusing on strategic growth areas like Gifting, Quality initiatives, and a new Loyalty Program. For Q3 2024, Etsy expects GMS to decline in the low single-digit range year-over-year, with an Adjusted EBITDA margin of ~27%.

Positive

• Revenue increased 3.0% year-over-year to $647.8 million
• Adjusted EBITDA rose 7.9% to $179.4 million, with a margin of 27.7%
• Gifting GMS grew 4.1% year-over-year
• Active buyers increased 1.0% to 91.5 million
• Take rate improved to 22.0%
• $150 million in share repurchases executed

Negative

• Consolidated GMS declined 2.1% year-over-year to $2.9 billion
• Net income decreased 14.4% year-over-year to $53.0 million
• GMS per active buyer declined 3.2% year-over-year to $124
• Number of habitual buyers decreased 3.0% year-over-year to 6.9 million
• Q3 2024 guidance expects GMS to decline in the low single-digit range year-over-year

Insights

Financial Analyst

Etsy's Q2 2024 results present a mixed picture, with some positive indicators amidst ongoing challenges. Consolidated GMS declined 2.1% year-over-year to $2.9 billion, reflecting continued pressure on discretionary spending. However, the company managed to grow revenue by 3.0% to $647.8 million, primarily driven by Marketplace revenue growth.

The focus on gifting appears to be paying off, with gifting GMS up 4.1% year-over-year, representing about 27% of total GMS. This outperformance compared to peers suggests Etsy is gaining market share in this important segment. The company's ability to reactivate 6.4 million buyers (up 8.5% year-over-year) is also encouraging, indicating potential for future growth.

Profitability remains strong, with Adjusted EBITDA margin expanding 130 basis points to 27.7%. This demonstrates Etsy's ability to manage costs effectively while investing in strategic initiatives. The company's robust cash position of $1.1 billion provides ample flexibility for future investments and share repurchases.

Looking ahead, Etsy's guidance for Q3 2024 suggests continued headwinds, with GMS expected to decline in the low single-digit range year-over-year. However, the company's focus on buyer consideration, quality initiatives and the upcoming launch of the Etsy Insider Loyalty program could help drive long-term growth and market share gains.

While the macroeconomic environment remains challenging for discretionary goods, Etsy's strategic initiatives and strong profitability position it well to navigate these headwinds and potentially emerge stronger when consumer spending rebounds.

Market Research Analyst

Etsy's Q2 2024 results reveal interesting trends in consumer behavior and market dynamics. The 1% year-over-year increase in active buyers to 91.5 million suggests that Etsy is maintaining its user base despite economic pressures. However, the 3.2% decline in GMS per active buyer to $124 indicates reduced spending per customer, likely due to inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty.

The company's focus on gifting is proving to be a smart strategic move. With gifting GMS up 4.1% year-over-year and representing 27% of total GMS, Etsy is successfully differentiating itself in a competitive e-commerce landscape. This aligns with broader market trends showing resilience in gift-giving despite economic headwinds.

Etsy's international expansion efforts are bearing fruit, with continued year-over-year growth in international active buyers. The fact that 48% of overall GMS comes from outside U.S. domestic sales highlights Etsy's global appeal and the potential for further international growth.

The introduction of new features like Gift Mode, available globally in ten languages and the upcoming Etsy Insider Loyalty program demonstrate Etsy's commitment to enhancing user experience and driving customer loyalty. These initiatives could be important in increasing purchase frequency and average order value over time.

While the company faces challenges in the current economic environment, its strategic focus on gifting, quality initiatives and international expansion position it well for long-term growth. The key will be maintaining this momentum and continuing to adapt to evolving consumer preferences in the e-commerce space.

Consolidated results came in at the high end or ahead of guidance for key performance metrics

BROOKLYN, N.Y., July 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Etsy, Inc. (NASDAQ: ETSY), which operates two-sided online marketplaces that connect millions of passionate and creative buyers and sellers around the world, today announced results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2024.

"We are pleased that second quarter consolidated results included sequential acceleration of Etsy marketplace year-over-year GMS, higher consolidated revenue both year-over-year and sequentially, and strong adjusted EBITDA profitability," said Josh Silverman, Etsy, Inc. Chief Executive Officer. "Gifting is proving to be a winning theme - driving growth as a key source of differentiation for Etsy. We are making excellent progress with other bold moves and investments meant to raise consideration among buyers - to help us stand apart more than ever. While this is a challenging environment for our type of goods, we are focused on reigniting Etsy marketplace growth and gaining market share."

Second quarter 2024 performance highlights include:

• Consolidated GMS was $2.9 billion, down 2.1% year-over-year and down 1.9% on a currency-neutral basis. Consolidated GMS included a small headwind from the divestiture of Elo7.
• Etsy marketplace GMS was $2.5 billion, down 3.2% year-over-year and down 2.9% on a currency-neutral basis.
  • Gifting GMS¹ was up 4.1% year-over-year, representing approximately 27% of GMS, significantly outperforming select online gifting focused peers.²
  • Active buyers increased 1.0% year-over-year to 91.5 million, largely flat on a sequential basis, and we continued to see year-over-year growth in international active buyers. 
  • We reactivated 6.4 million buyers, up 8.5% from the prior year period, and acquired 5.6 million new buyers. Our retention of active buyers remains above pre-pandemic levels on a trailing twelve month basis.
  • While GMS per active buyer on a trailing twelve month basis for the Etsy marketplace declined 3.2% year-over-year to $124 in the second quarter, trends in this metric continued to stabilize on a sequential basis.
  • Our number of habitual buyers was 6.9 million, down 3.0% year-over-year, although our retention rate of habitual buyers was slightly better on a year-over-year basis.
  • U.S. domestic GMS represented 52% of overall GMS and GMS ex-U.S. domestic was 48% of overall GMS.
• Consolidated revenue was $647.8 million, up 3.0% versus the second quarter of 2023, with a take rate (i.e., consolidated revenue divided by consolidated GMS) of 22.0%. Our positive revenue growth was primarily driven by growth in Marketplace revenue, primarily driven by payments revenue and transaction fee revenue from Offsite Ads.
• Consolidated net income was $53.0 million, down $8.9 million year-over-year, reflecting a $7.2 million retroactive non-income tax expense. Consolidated net income margin (i.e., net income divided by revenue) was approximately 8.2% and diluted net income per share was $0.41.
• Consolidated non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA was $179.4 million, with consolidated non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA margin (i.e., consolidated non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA divided by consolidated revenue) of approximately 27.7%.
• Etsy ended the second quarter with $1.1 billion in cash and cash equivalents and short- and long-term investments. Under Etsy's stock repurchase program, during the second quarter of 2024 Etsy repurchased an aggregate of approximately $150 million, or 2.4 million shares, of its common stock. These shares were purchased pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan.

"We are investing in strategic growth areas including Gifting, highlighting the best of Etsy through Quality initiatives, launching a new Loyalty Program, expanding our App, and more, while also carefully managing expenses to deliver very healthy profit," said Rachel Glaser, Chief Financial Officer. "In fact, second quarter adjusted EBITDA was about 28%, ahead of our guidance and up 130 bps from last year, as we gained leverage year-over-year on employee costs and cost of revenue, which was partially offset by higher level of performance marketing investments to help fuel buyer growth and frequency. The Etsy marketplace's record level of active buyers has held up quite well, and we added approximately 12 million new and reactivated buyers during the quarter."

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1 Etsy Gifting GMS: Estimate based upon word 'gift' in the listing title, shipped with a gift message, or other signal the item was purchased as a gift.

2 Source: Consumer Edge spend data from sampling of credit card transactions from online 'gifting' peers Zola, Zazzle, Minted, Uncommon Goods, Hallmark, and Mark and Graham.

Second Quarter 2024 Financial Summary
(in thousands, except percentages; unaudited)

The financial results of Elo7 have been included in our consolidated financial results for the prior year periods, as Elo7 was sold on August 10, 2023. The unaudited GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures and key operating metrics we use are:

	Three Months Ended   June 30,				% (Decline) Growth Y/Y		Six Months Ended   June 30,				% (Decline) Growth Y/Y
	2024		2023				2024		2023
GMS (1)	$ 2,949,254		$ 3,012,504		(2.1) %		$ 5,935,754		$ 6,113,862		(2.9) %
Revenue	$    647,806		$    628,876		3.0 %		$ 1,293,760		$ 1,269,753		1.9 %
Marketplace revenue	$    470,377		$    452,957		3.8 %		$    937,359		$    920,473		1.8 %
Services revenue	$    177,429		$    175,919		0.9 %		$    356,401		$    349,280		2.0 %
Gross profit	$    463,716		$    440,238		5.3 %		$    922,537		$    885,662		4.2 %
Operating expenses	$    393,547		$    442,610		(11.1) %		$    784,278		$    809,835		(3.2) %
Net income	$      53,005		$      61,915		(14.4) %		$    116,009		$    136,452		(15.0) %
Net income margin	8.2 %		9.8 %		(160)  bps		9.0 %		10.7 %		(170)  bps
Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP)	$    179,375		$    166,235		7.9 %		$    347,310		$    336,578		3.2 %
Adjusted EBITDA margin (Non-GAAP)	27.7 %		26.4 %		130  bps		26.8 %		26.5 %		30  bps
Active sellers (2)	8,801		8,312		5.9 %		8,801		8,312		5.9 %
Active buyers (2)	96,610		96,250		0.4 %		96,610		96,250		0.4 %
Percent GMS ex-U.S. domestic (1)	45 %		45 %		—  bps		45 %		45 %		—  bps

(1)	Consolidated GMS for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 includes Etsy marketplace GMS of $2.5 billion and $5.1 billion, respectively. Percent GMS ex-U.S. domestic for the Etsy marketplace for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 was 48%.
(2)	Consolidated active sellers and active buyers includes Etsy marketplace active sellers and active buyers of 6.6 million and 91.5 million, respectively, as of June 30, 2024.

Second Quarter 2024 Operating Highlights 

Etsy

Our "Right to Win" is centered on key elements that we believe make the Etsy marketplace a better place to shop and sell and, which, in turn, will bring more buyers, lead to increased frequency and size of purchases, and build trust in the Etsy marketplace. In 2024, we are focused on building buyer consideration by making it easier to 'find the best stuff' on Etsy, driving association that Etsy sellers offer great value, and making shopping on Etsy more reliable and dependable. The below highlights some of our key initiatives:

Product Highlights:

In order to drive buyer Consideration, we are making progress in our efforts to position Etsy as an indispensable partner for Gifting, with broad based investments positively impacting our performance:

• We reported single-digit year-over-year growth in U.S. GMS for Mother's Day and Father's Day, and double-digit year-over-year growth for graduations, another important second quarter gifting occasion.
• U.S. buyer survey data we are tracking for Gifting indicates we are making solid progress. For example, we saw a significant year-over-year increase in prompted consideration of Etsy as a destination for gifts. We are also tracking an increase in consumer perception that Etsy makes it easy to find a great gift, a survey question we introduced more recently, in connection with the launch of Gift Mode.
• Gift Mode is now available everywhere Etsy operates globally, and in ten languages.
• Product enhancements for the quarter included the addition of Lists and Reminders, Occasion Pages (ex: anniversary, birthday, etc.), and Gift Teaser Video Messages.
• We built integration for third party sales of Etsy Gift Cards aligned with our overall Gifting strategy.

We launched a "Made for You" microsite to increase consideration and help buyers get the most out of shopping on Etsy. It features our latest product improvements, including Gift Mode, the Deals Tab, the Etsy's Picks badge, and Etsy Purchase Protection. The microsite was launched globally in June, is available in 11 languages, and has already attracted hundreds of thousands of users.

To help buyers 'find the best stuff on Etsy,' we invested in the following Quality initiatives:

• As announced on July 9th, we made a series of updates across our seller policies and the shopping experience in order to shine a brighter spotlight on our sellers' work, be even clearer about Etsy's rules, and reinforce what Etsy stands for and why we are different and special. We introduced new "Creativity Standards," which categorize what's allowed on Etsy based on a sellers' role in the creative process. We're also more clearly showing buyers how sellers are involved in their items by adding clearer descriptors to listing pages indicating whether they are made, designed, handpicked, or sourced by a seller. Along with these important changes to our marketplace, we launched a new homepage as well as full funnel marketing campaigns in the United States and United Kingdom, which feature real Etsy sellers and highlight our unique positioning.
  
  
• We expanded the diversity of merchandise we are showing buyers, with a goal to reduce the cognitive load experienced when search results deliver too many similar items. Recent search advances expanded the diversity of both sellers and items that we are showing per query. For example, our work resulted in an approximately 50% decline in the percent of searches where a high percentage of listings seen on page one are from a single seller; and an over 70% reduction in the number of searches that have two or more listings that may appear identical.

Aligned with our efforts to make shopping on Etsy more reliable and dependable, and also to drive international growth, we recently secured a new preferred shipping partnership with a third party to simplify cross-border logistics for Turkish sellers. We continued to expand Etsy Payments globally, with about 98% of our GMS now processed through our platform.

We worked to continue to build trust in our marketplace with a roll out of our new seller set-up fee in additional regions. This fee, meant to strengthen our new shop onboarding process, and in combination with added trust and safety enforcement - resulted in a significant decline in fraudulent onboarding, while continuing to provide ample access for creative entrepreneurs to start businesses on Etsy.

Marketing Highlights:

We further developed plans to launch our new Etsy Insider Loyalty program, currently scheduled to be introduced in invitation-only beta form to targeted occasional Etsy U.S. buyers in mid-September. Etsy Insider will be buyer-fee based, offering free U.S. domestic shipping on millions of items, item discounts, first access merchandise and other benefits, with a goal to drive frequency and loyalty over time.

We now manage all of Etsy's paid search campaigns in-house, enabling us to reallocate the significant external costs of managing these campaigns directly into the campaigns themselves.

To support our U.S. sellers, we launched a targeted marketing campaign to promote the availability of a seller financing program offered via a third party partner. We've observed strong initial engagement from the campaign signaling interest and need for additional capital among our seller community.

Etsy's Creator Collective program, which incentivizes creators and influencers to drive purchases, social conversation, and unique content for Etsy by providing affiliate links to any page on Etsy.com and boosting top posts, has reached over 260,000 participants.

Reverb

• Reverb continues to highlight affordable music gear across its experience:
  
  
  • Buyers can now compare prices for used and discounted items to the typical price for an equivalent brand new item. Reverb's foundational search ranking model was also optimized to highlight the best deals on the platform, driving more than 2% increases in conversion rate in Reverb's native apps.
    
    
  • Reverb launched its new Reverb Outlet in June, which showcases high-quality new and like-new gear sold at discounts of 20% or more from authorized retailers and brands. The launch was promoted through an integrated marketing campaign spanning earned, owned, and paid channels.
    
    
• Reverb invested in enhanced seller tooling, launching quick price edits internationally, which drove a 10% lift in price drops, and rolled out a new platform to help sellers better manage their listings.

Depop

• Depop removed selling fees for sellers based in the U.S. effective July 15, and introduced a small buyer marketplace fee, a change designed to empower sellers to earn more from their wardrobes, offer improved value and choice for buyers, and make it easier for people to take their first steps into secondhand. The evolved fee structure follows similar changes made in the U.K. market earlier this year.
  
  
• Depop also continues to highlight good value on the marketplace, making it easier and more intuitive for buyers to send reasonably priced offers to sellers and vice versa.
  
  
• Depop focused on positioning itself as a dynamic two-sided marketplace, with stronger emphasis on seller messaging, while increasing its in-real-life presence among key target demographics in the U.S.

Consolidated Q3 24 Financial Guidance 

	Q3 24 Guidance
GMS	We currently estimate that Consolidated GMS will decline in the low single digit range on a year-over- year basis.
Take Rate	Similar to Q2 24
Adjusted EBITDA Margin	~27%

Regarding our full-year 2024 outlook, we reiterate that consolidated adjusted EBITDA margin should come in at least the same as the 2023 result.

Please note that our guidance assumes currency exchange rates remain unchanged at current levels.

With respect to our expectations under "Consolidated Q3 24 Financial Guidance " and outlook for the remainder of 2024 above, reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA margin guidance to the closest corresponding GAAP measure is not available without unreasonable efforts on a forward-looking basis due to the high variability, complexity, and low visibility with respect to the charges excluded from Adjusted EBITDA; in particular, stock-based compensation expense, foreign exchange (gain) loss, interest and other non-operating income, net, provision (benefit) for income taxes, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate structure-related expenses, and other non-recurring expenses.

Webcast and Conference Call Information 

Etsy will host a video webcast conference call to discuss these results at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time today, which will be live-streamed via our Investor Relations website (investors.etsy.com) under the Events section. A copy of the earnings call presentation will also be posted to our website.

A replay of the video webcast will be available through the same link following the conference call starting at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time this evening, for at least three months thereafter.

About Etsy

Etsy, Inc. operates two-sided online marketplaces that connect millions of passionate and creative buyers and sellers around the world. These marketplaces share a mission to "Keep Commerce Human," and we're committed to using the power of business and technology to strengthen communities and empower people. Our primary marketplace, Etsy.com, is the global destination for unique and creative goods. Buyers come to Etsy to be inspired and delighted by items that are crafted and curated by creative entrepreneurs. For sellers, we offer a range of tools and services that address key business needs.

Etsy, Inc.'s "House of Brands" portfolio also includes fashion resale marketplace Depop, and Reverb, the largest online marketplace dedicated to music gear. Each Etsy, Inc. marketplace operates independently, while benefiting from shared expertise in product, marketing, technology, and customer support.

Etsy was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York.

Etsy has used, and intends to continue using, its Investor Relations website and the Etsy News Blog (blog.etsy.com/news) to disclose material non-public information and to comply with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, you should monitor our investor relations website and the Etsy News Blog in addition to following our press releases, SEC filings, and public conference calls and webcasts.

Investor Relations Contact:

Deb Wasser, Vice President, Investor Relations and ESG Engagement
ir@etsy.com

Media Relations Contact:

Sarah Marx, Director, Corporate Communications
press@etsy.com

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains or references forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements include statements relating to our financial guidance for the third quarter of 2024 and outlook for the full year of 2024 and underlying assumptions; our ability to reignite Etsy marketplace growth and gain market share; our ability to invest in strategic growth while delivering on profitability; our ability to drive buyer engagement through our new Quality initiatives; and the impact of our "Right to Win" strategy and our product development and marketing efforts, including the timing and impact of the launch of Etsy Insider. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical facts. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terms such as "aim," "anticipate," "believe," "could," "enable," "estimate," "expect," "goal," "intend," "may," "outlook," "plan," "potential," "target," "will," or similar expressions and derivative forms and/or the negatives of those words.

Forward-looking statements involve substantial risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those that we expect. These risks and uncertainties include: (1) the level of demand for our services or products sold in our marketplaces; (2) the importance to our success of the trustworthiness of our marketplaces and our ability to attract and retain active and engaged communities of buyers and sellers; (3) the fluctuation of our quarterly operating results; (4) our failure to meet our publicly announced guidance or other expectations; (5) any real or perceived inaccuracies in our operational metrics; (6) if we or our third-party providers are unable to protect against technology vulnerabilities, service interruptions, security breaches, or other cyber-related events; (7) our dependence on continued and unimpeded access to third-party services, platforms, and infrastructure; (8) macroeconomic events that are outside of our control; (9) operational and compliance risks related to our payments systems; (10) our ability to recruit and retain employees; (11) our ability to compete effectively; (12) enforcement of our marketplace policies; (13) our ability to enhance our current offerings and develop new offerings to respond to the changing needs of sellers and buyers; (14) risks related to our environmental, social, and governance activities and disclosures; (15) our efforts to expand our operations outside of the United States; (16) acquisitions that may prove unsuccessful or divert management attention; (17) failure to deal effectively with fraud; (18) compliance with evolving regulations, including in the area of privacy and data protection; and (19) litigation and regulatory matters, including intellectual property claims. These and other risks and uncertainties are more fully described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, and subsequent reports that we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks emerge from time to time. It is not possible for our management to predict all risks, nor can we assess the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements we may make. In light of these risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance, achievements, or events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements will occur.

Forward-looking statements represent our beliefs and assumptions only as of the date of this press release. We disclaim any obligation to update forward-looking statements.

 

Etsy, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands; unaudited)
	As of June 30, 2024		As of December 31, 2023
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$                  759,211		$                  914,323
Short-term investments	240,679		236,118
Accounts receivable, net	10,324		24,734
Prepaid and other current assets	109,311		129,884
Funds receivable and seller accounts	239,481		265,387
Total current assets	1,359,006		1,570,446
Property and equipment, net	238,798		249,794
Goodwill	137,742		138,377
Intangible assets, net	435,687		457,140
Deferred tax assets	137,756		137,776
Long-term investments	93,528		86,676
Other assets	45,571		45,191
Total assets	$               2,448,088		$               2,685,400
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$                    13,070		$                    29,920
Accrued expenses	256,819		353,553
Finance lease obligations—current	6,037		6,079
Funds payable and amounts due to sellers	239,481		265,387
Deferred revenue	15,788		14,635
Other current liabilities	33,290		41,207
Total current liabilities	564,485		710,781
Finance lease obligations—net of current portion	96,587		99,620
Deferred tax liabilities	8,788		13,192
Long-term debt, net	2,285,950		2,283,817
Other liabilities	127,274		121,705
Total liabilities	3,083,084		3,229,115
Total stockholders' deficit	(634,996)		(543,715)
Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit	$               2,448,088		$               2,685,400

 

Etsy, Inc.  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations  (in thousands, except per share amounts; unaudited)
	Three Months Ended  June 30,				Six Months Ended  June 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Revenue	$       647,806		$       628,876		$    1,293,760		$    1,269,753
Cost of revenue	184,090		188,638		371,223		384,091
Gross profit	463,716		440,238		922,537		885,662
Operating expenses:
Marketing	183,063		165,870		374,874		337,184
Product development	114,493		121,988		224,339		237,912
General and administrative	95,991		86,661		185,065		166,648
Asset impairment charges	—		68,091		—		68,091
Total operating expenses	393,547		442,610		784,278		809,835
Income (loss) from operations	70,169		(2,372)		138,259		75,827
Other income, net	8,808		7,786		20,373		10,858
Income before income taxes	78,977		5,414		158,632		86,685
(Provision) benefit for income taxes	(25,972)		56,501		(42,623)		49,767
Net income	$         53,005		$         61,915		$       116,009		$       136,452
Net income per share attributable to common stockholders:
Basic	$            0.46		$            0.50		$            0.99		$            1.10
Diluted	$            0.41		$            0.45		$            0.89		$            0.98
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic	116,432		123,463		117,445		123,971
Diluted	133,118		141,011		134,263		142,011

 

Etsy, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows  (in thousands; unaudited)
	Six Months Ended  June 30,
	2024		2023
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income	$                  116,009		$                  136,452
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Stock-based compensation expense	145,400		145,964
Depreciation and amortization expense	53,933		46,118
Provision for expected credit losses	7,321		10,258
Deferred benefit for income taxes	(4,291)		(67,568)
Asset impairment charges	—		68,091
Other non-cash (income) expense, net	(11,556)		894
Changes in operating assets and liabilities	(86,722)		(148,307)
Net cash provided by operating activities	220,094		191,902
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchases of property and equipment	(5,908)		(3,852)
Development of internal-use software	(14,093)		(12,603)
Purchases of investments	(192,863)		(197,565)
Sales and maturities of investments	185,120		171,307
Net cash used in investing activities	(27,744)		(42,713)
Cash flows from financing activities
Payment of tax obligations on vested equity awards	(33,007)		(49,256)
Repurchase of stock	(308,726)		(187,037)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	2,735		5,755
Payment of debt issuance costs	—		(2,186)
Settlement of convertible senior notes	—		(90)
Payments on finance lease obligations	(3,086)		(3,150)
Other financing, net	3,821		(278)
Net cash used in financing activities	(338,263)		(236,242)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(9,199)		7,287
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	(155,112)		(79,766)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period	914,323		926,619
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period	$                  759,211		$                  846,853

Currency-Neutral GMS Growth

We calculate currency-neutral GMS growth by translating current period GMS for goods sold that were listed in non-U.S. dollar currencies into U.S. dollars using prior year foreign currency exchange rates.

As reported and currency-neutral GMS decline for the periods presented below are as follows:

	Quarter-to-Date Period Ended						Year-to-Date Period Ended
	As Reported		Currency- Neutral		FX Impact		As Reported		Currency- Neutral		FX Impact
June 30, 2024	(2.1) %		(1.9) %		(0.2) %		(2.9) %		(3.0) %		0.1 %
June 30, 2023	(0.6) %		(0.4) %		(0.2) %		(2.7) %		(1.5) %		(1.2) %

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin

In this press release, we provide Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure that represents our net income adjusted to exclude: interest and other non-operating income, net; provision (benefit) for income taxes; depreciation and amortization; stock-based compensation expense; foreign exchange (gain) loss; acquisition, divestiture, and corporate structure-related expenses; asset impairment charges; restructuring and other exit (income) costs; and retroactive non-income tax expense. We also provide Adjusted EBITDA margin, a non-GAAP financial measure that presents Adjusted EBITDA divided by revenue. Below is a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.

We have included Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin because they are key measures used by our management and Board of Directors to evaluate our operating performance and trends, allocate internal resources, prepare and approve our annual budget, develop short- and long-term operating plans, determine incentive compensation, and assess the health of our business. As our Adjusted EBITDA increases, we are able to invest more in our platforms.

We believe that Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin can provide useful measures for period-to-period comparisons of our business as they remove the impact of certain non-cash items and certain variable charges.

Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin have limitations as analytical tools, and you should not consider them in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Some of these limitations are:

• Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect interest and other non-operating income, net;
  
  
• Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect tax payments that may represent a reduction in cash available to us;
  
  
• although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized may have to be replaced in the future, and Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect cash capital expenditure requirements for such replacements or for new capital expenditure requirements;
  
  
• Adjusted EBITDA does not consider the impact of stock-based compensation expense;
  
  
• Adjusted EBITDA does not consider the impact of foreign exchange (gain) loss;
  
  
• Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect acquisition, divestiture, and corporate structure-related expenses;
  
  
• Adjusted EBITDA does not consider the impact of asset impairment charges;
  
  
• Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect restructuring and other exit (income) costs;
  
  
• Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect retroactive non-income tax expense; and
  
  
• other companies, including companies in our industry, may calculate Adjusted EBITDA differently, which reduces its usefulness as a comparative measure.

Because of these limitations, you should consider Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin alongside other financial performance measures, including net income, revenue, and our other GAAP results.

Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA and the Calculation of Adjusted EBITDA Margin (in thousands, except percentages; unaudited)
	Three Months Ended  June 30,				Six Months Ended  June 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Net income	$         53,005		$         61,915		$       116,009		$       136,452
Excluding:
Interest and other non-operating income, net	(3,947)		(5,934)		(9,257)		(11,623)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	25,972		(56,501)		42,623		(49,767)
Depreciation and amortization	27,087		22,946		53,933		46,118
Stock-based compensation expense (1)	74,717		77,281		145,400		145,964
Foreign exchange (gain) loss	(4,861)		(1,852)		(11,116)		765
Acquisition, divestiture, and corporate structure-related expenses	234		289		2,132		578
Asset impairment charges	—		68,091		—		68,091
Restructuring and other exit (income) costs	(76)		—		342		—
Retroactive non-income tax expense  (2)	7,244		—		7,244		—
Adjusted EBITDA	$       179,375		$       166,235		$       347,310		$       336,578
Divided by:
Revenue	$       647,806		$       628,876		$    1,293,760		$    1,269,753
Adjusted EBITDA margin	27.7 %		26.4 %		26.8 %		26.5 %

(1)	Stock-based compensation expense included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the periods presented below is as follows:

	Three Months Ended  June 30,				Six Months Ended  June 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Cost of revenue	$             8,787		$             8,171		$           16,491		$            15,417
Marketing	5,882		6,107		12,319		11,369
Product development	38,441		38,220		72,505		74,929
General and administrative	21,607		24,783		44,085		44,249
Stock-based compensation expense	$           74,717		$           77,281		$         145,400		$          145,964

(2)	Retroactive non-income tax expense related to the digital services tax legislation in Canada, which was enacted on June 28, 2024 retroactive to January 1, 2022.

 

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SOURCE Etsy, Inc.

FAQ

What was Etsy's revenue for Q2 2024?

Etsy's revenue for Q2 2024 was $647.8 million, up 3.0% compared to the same period in 2023.

How did Etsy's GMS perform in Q2 2024?

Etsy's consolidated GMS for Q2 2024 was $2.9 billion, down 2.1% year-over-year and down 1.9% on a currency-neutral basis.

What was Etsy's Adjusted EBITDA margin in Q2 2024?

Etsy's Adjusted EBITDA margin for Q2 2024 was 27.7%, up from 26.4% in the same quarter of the previous year.

How many active buyers did Etsy have in Q2 2024?

Etsy reported 91.5 million active buyers in Q2 2024, representing a 1.0% increase year-over-year.

What is Etsy's guidance for Q3 2024?

For Q3 2024, Etsy expects GMS to decline in the low single-digit range year-over-year and projects an Adjusted EBITDA margin of approximately 27%.