BROOKLYN, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2023 /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 third quarter ended September 30, 2023.
"Etsy's consolidated results were in line with expectations for modest top line growth and very strong profitability," said Josh Silverman, Etsy, Inc. Chief Executive Officer. "While we are undoubtedly operating in a challenging environment for spending on consumer discretionary items, we believe that we are at least holding our share gains in our top categories. We are making great progress, through focused and impactful product launches and marketing programs, to highlight Etsy's high quality merchandise, at great value, that is reliable and convenient, and believe that these efforts will enable us to build buyer consideration. We believe that our TAM is enormous, our market share remains small, our value-proposition is highly differentiated, and we are solving for something no one else is - Keeping Commerce Human."
Third quarter 2023 performance highlights include:
Third Quarter 2023 Financial Summary
(in thousands, except percentages; unaudited)
The financial results of Elo7 have been included in our consolidated financial results until August 10, 2023 (the date of sale). The unaudited GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures and key operating metrics we use are:
Three Months Ended September 30, | % Growth (Decline) Y/Y | Nine Months Ended September 30, | % (Decline) Growth Y/Y | ||||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||
GMS (1) | $ 3,039,930 | $ 3,002,450 | 1.2 % | $ 9,153,792 | $ 9,284,614 | (1.4) % | |||||
Revenue | $ 636,302 | $ 594,469 | 7.0 % | $ 1,906,055 | $ 1,758,870 | 8.4 % | |||||
Marketplace revenue | $ 460,922 | $ 443,489 | 3.9 % | $ 1,381,395 | $ 1,310,729 | 5.4 % | |||||
Services revenue | $ 175,380 | $ 150,980 | 16.2 % | $ 524,660 | $ 448,141 | 17.1 % | |||||
Gross profit | $ 447,475 | $ 420,068 | 6.5 % | $ 1,333,137 | $ 1,240,053 | 7.5 % | |||||
Operating expenses | $ 358,919 | $ 1,374,848 | (73.9) % | $ 1,168,754 | $ 2,037,957 | (42.7) % | |||||
Net income (loss) | $ 87,850 | $ (963,068) | 109.1 % | $ 224,302 | $ (803,836) | 127.9 % | |||||
Net income (loss) margin | 13.8 % | (162.0) % | 17,580 bps | 11.8 % | (45.7) % | 5,750 bps | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP) | $ 182,219 | $ 167,761 | 8.6 % | $ 518,797 | $ 489,663 | 5.9 % | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA margin (Non-GAAP) | 28.6 % | 28.2 % | 40 bps | 27.2 % | 27.8 % | (60) bps | |||||
Active sellers (2) | 8,802 | 7,396 | 19.0 % | 8,802 | 7,396 | 19.0 % | |||||
Active buyers (2) | 97,343 | 94,149 | 3.4 % | 97,343 | 94,149 | 3.4 % | |||||
Percent mobile GMS | 68 % | 67 % | 100 bps | 67 % | 66 % | 100 bps | |||||
Percent GMS ex-U.S. Domestic (1) | 45 % | 43 % | 200 bps | 45 % | 44 % | 100 bps |
(1) | Consolidated GMS for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 includes Etsy marketplace GMS of $2.7 billion and $8.0 billion, respectively. Percent GMS ex-U.S. domestic for the Etsy marketplace for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 was 47%. |
(2) | Consolidated active sellers and active buyers includes Etsy marketplace active sellers and active buyers of 6.7 million and 91.6 million, respectively, as of September 30, 2023. |
To provide consistency with our calculation of GMS, beginning in the first quarter of 2023, we have reported our mobile GMS, GMS ex-U.S. domestic, and Non-U.S. domestic GMS as a percentage of GMS net of refunds. We did not apply this change to prior periods as the impact was immaterial to such periods. For information about how we otherwise define our metrics, see our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2023. |
"It's encouraging to see many of our Etsy marketplace GMS metrics improve during the third quarter," said Rachel Glaser, Chief Financial Officer. "Consolidated top line revenue growth of 7.0% was driven primarily by continued strength from Etsy Ads and payments. Even with significant investments in product and marketing, our consolidated adjusted EBITDA margin expanded on a year-over-year basis to 28.6%, our highest level since the fourth quarter of 2021."
Third Quarter 2023 Operating Highlights
Etsy
Etsy marketplace's product roadmap remains aligned with our long-term 'Right to Win' strategy, which is focused on delivering best-in-class search and discovery, improving human connections between buyers and sellers, making Etsy a trusted brand, and highlighting our sellers' unique items. Select third quarter 2023 product development, marketing, and other operational highlights are outlined below.
Product Highlights
Making Etsy More Curated and Organized
Making Shopping on Etsy More Reliable and Joyful
Helping Sellers Sustainably Expand their Business
Marketing Highlights
Impact Highlights
Subsidiary Marketplace Highlights
Reverb
Reverb enhanced the buyer experience, expanding search filters in select categories, as well as adding new category filters and attributes to help buyers find the perfect piece of gear. Reverb made checkout easier and faster, which drove an increase in GMS. Reverb also continued tofocus on deals and affordability, introducing new negotiation tools, providing greater guidance on pricing competitively, and increasing prominence of promotions and price drops to buyers.
Depop
Depop continued to focus on product development velocity during the quarter, while maintaining its overall win rate. Meaningful product wins included enhanced search relevance with new rankings and personalization features, as well as improved personalized recommendations. The 'I got it on Depop' campaign encouragingly delivered strong brand awareness. Depop also expanded its performance marketing feeds to additional listings, driving a solid increase in paid marketing contribution. Depop enabled a 'buy now, pay later' option in the United Kingdom and, in an effort to provide a streamlined and efficient experience for buyers and sellers, announced plans to fully transition to Depop Payments.
Financial Guidance and Outlook
GMS for Q4 2023 is currently estimated to decline in the low-single-digit range on a year-over-year basis. However, if trends worsen, that could become a mid-single-digit decline, and if trends improve GMS could be flat or even up slightly year-over-year.
We estimate Q4 2023 take rate to be approximately 20.8%, down slightly on a sequential basis due to normal seasonality. This can be used to estimate revenue range for the quarter.
Adjusted EBITDA margin for Q4 2023 is currently estimated to be between 26-27%.
Please note that our guidance assumes currency exchange rates remain unchanged at current levels.
With respect to our expectations under "Financial Guidance and Outlook" 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, acquisition and divestiture related expenses; and other non-recurring expenses can have unpredictable fluctuations based on unforeseen activity that is out of our control and/or cannot reasonably be predicted.
Regarding the company's outlook, Mr. Silverman commented, "There's no doubt that this is an incredibly challenging environment for spending on consumer discretionary items. It's therefore important to acknowledge that this volatile macro climate will make it challenging for us to grow this quarter. While there are many things we can't control, there is still a lot we can ? so we are obsessively focused on those. All of us at Etsy feel a great responsibility to deliver profitable growth ? growth for our millions of sellers, for our shareholders, and all of our stakeholders. Our team is working passionately and with the highest level of urgency; and I'm more excited about the current roadmap and the progress we've made this year, than at any time in my tenure. We are confident we are working on areas that will positively impact Etsy in the months and years ahead. We are keeping our eye on the prize and look forward to getting back to strong growth again as we move through this cycle."
Ms. Glaser added, "We are guiding to a consolidated adjusted EBITDA margin of 26-27%, with seasonally higher marketing spend and a more competitive advertising landscape being the primary drivers of the sequential decline. Core Etsy marketplace margin implied in our guidance approaches our previously provided long-term target of 30%, and consolidated EBITDA dollars are expected to be up sequentially. In fact, on a full year basis for the Etsy marketplace, we expect to finish the year just a bit shy of being a 'rule of 40' company, which many see as best-in-class performance."
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 musical instrument marketplace Reverb. 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.
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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 fourth quarter of 2023 and underlying assumptions; our ability to build buyer consideration and gain a greater share of our total available market opportunity; the impact of our "Right to Win" strategy and our product development and marketing goals; our ability to get Etsy back to strong growth again as we move through this cycle; our investments to re-accelerate our top line and gain market share; our Etsy marketplace margin and consolidated EBITDA dollar targets; and our aspiration regarding 'rule of 40' performance. 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 and our ability to support our recent growth; (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) if we or our third-party providers are unable to protect against technology vulnerabilities, service interruptions, security breaches, or other cyber incidents; (6) our dependence on continued and unimpeded access to third-party services, platforms, and infrastructure; (7) macroeconomic events that are outside of our control; (8) operational and compliance risks related to our payments systems; (9) our ability to recruit and retain employees; (10) our ability to compete effectively; (11) our ability to enhance our current offerings and develop new offerings to respond to the changing needs of sellers and buyers; (12) our ability to demonstrate progress against our environmental, social, and governance Impact strategy; (13) our efforts to expand internationally; (14) acquisitions that may prove unsuccessful or divert management attention; (15) regulation in the area of privacy and protection of user data; and (16) 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 June 30, 2023, 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 | As of | ||
ASSETS | |||
Current assets: | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 741,958 | $ 921,278 | |
Short-term investments | 234,930 | 250,413 | |
Accounts receivable, net | 19,410 | 27,888 | |
Prepaid and other current assets | 125,605 | 80,203 | |
Funds receivable and seller accounts | 221,958 | 233,961 | |
Total current assets | 1,343,861 | 1,513,743 | |
Restricted cash | ? | 5,341 | |
Property and equipment, net | 245,806 | 249,744 | |
Goodwill | 137,461 | 137,724 | |
Intangible assets, net | 452,881 | 535,406 | |
Deferred tax assets | 146,380 | 121,506 | |
Long-term investments | 76,600 | 29,137 | |
Other assets | 46,208 | 42,360 | |
Total assets | $ 2,449,197 | $ 2,634,961 | |
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT | |||
Current liabilities: | |||
Accounts payable | $ 14,150 | $ 28,757 | |
Accrued expenses | 271,973 | 331,234 | |
Finance lease obligations?current | 5,221 | 4,731 | |
Funds payable and amounts due to sellers | 221,958 | 233,961 | |
Deferred revenue | 14,984 | 14,008 | |
Other current liabilities | 20,531 | 19,064 | |
Total current liabilities | 548,817 | 631,755 | |
Finance lease obligations?net of current portion | 101,114 | 105,699 | |
Deferred tax liabilities | 25,496 | 44,735 | |
Long-term debt, net | 2,282,751 | 2,279,640 | |
Other liabilities | 113,547 | 120,406 | |
Total liabilities | 3,071,725 | 3,182,235 | |
Total stockholders' deficit | (622,528) | (547,274) | |
Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit | $ 2,449,197 | $ 2,634,961 |
Etsy, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (in thousands, except share and per share amounts; unaudited) | |||||||
Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||
Revenue | $ 636,302 | $ 594,469 | $ 1,906,055 | $ 1,758,870 | |||
Cost of revenue | 188,827 | 174,401 | 572,918 | 518,817 | |||
Gross profit | 447,475 | 420,068 | 1,333,137 | 1,240,053 | |||
Operating expenses: | |||||||
Marketing | 160,936 | 147,242 | 498,120 | 465,590 | |||
Product development | 113,932 | 108,040 | 351,844 | 299,611 | |||
General and administrative | 84,051 | 74,544 | 250,699 | 227,734 | |||
Asset impairment charges | ? | 1,045,022 | 68,091 | 1,045,022 | |||
Total operating expenses | 358,919 | 1,374,848 | 1,168,754 | 2,037,957 | |||
Income (loss) from operations | 88,556 | (954,780) | 164,383 | (797,904) | |||
Other income, net | 8,411 | 5,763 | 19,269 | 8,036 | |||
Income (loss) before income taxes | 96,967 | (949,017) | 183,652 | (789,868) | |||
(Provision) benefit for income taxes | (9,117) | (14,051) | 40,650 | (13,968) | |||
Net income (loss) | $ 87,850 | $ (963,068) | $ 224,302 | $ (803,836) | |||
Net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders: | |||||||
Basic | $ 0.72 | $ (7.62) | $ 1.82 | $ (6.33) | |||
Diluted | $ 0.64 | $ (7.62) | $ 1.62 | $ (6.33) | |||
Weighted-average common shares outstanding: | |||||||
Basic | 121,807,908 | 126,349,250 | 123,341,417 | 126,985,731 | |||
Diluted | 138,890,567 | 126,349,250 | 141,046,041 | 126,985,731 |
Etsy, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in thousands; unaudited) | |||
Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||
2023 | 2022 | ||
Cash flows from operating activities | |||
Net income (loss) | $ 224,302 | $ (803,836) | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||
Stock-based compensation expense | 216,082 | 166,533 | |
Depreciation and amortization expense | 68,290 | 73,908 | |
Provision for expected credit losses | 14,390 | 7,621 | |
Foreign exchange gain | (4,113) | (17,585) | |
Deferred benefit for income taxes | (45,255) | (25,955) | |
Loss on sale of business | 2,630 | ? | |
Asset impairment charges | 68,091 | 1,045,022 | |
Other non-cash expense, net | 327 | 6,519 | |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities (net of impact of sale of business) | (134,336) | (60,365) | |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 410,408 | 391,862 | |
Cash flows from investing activities | |||
Cash paid for intangible assets | (12) | (6,400) | |
Purchases of property and equipment | (7,740) | (8,351) | |
Development of internal-use software | (19,594) | (16,912) | |
Purchases of investments | (288,226) | (205,841) | |
Sales and maturities of investments | 261,589 | 207,568 | |
Net cash used in investing activities | (53,983) | (29,936) | |
Cash flows from financing activities | |||
Payment of tax obligations on vested equity awards | (58,008) | (48,018) | |
Repurchase of stock | (483,987) | (275,308) | |
Proceeds from exercise of stock options | 8,448 | 8,212 | |
Payment of debt issuance costs | (2,215) | (25) | |
Settlement of convertible senior notes | (90) | (33) | |
Payments on finance lease obligations | (4,723) | (4,755) | |
Other financing, net | (259) | (2,483) | |
Net cash used in financing activities | (540,834) | (322,410) | |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | (252) | (29,722) | |
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash | (184,661) | 9,794 | |
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period | 926,619 | 785,537 | |
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period | $ 741,958 | $ 795,331 |
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 growth / (decline) for the periods presented below are as follows:
Quarter-to-Date Period Ended | Year-to-Date Period Ended | ||||||||||
As Reported | Currency- | FX Impact | As Reported | Currency- | FX Impact | ||||||
September 30, 2023 | 1.2 % | (0.1) % | 1.3 % | (1.4) % | (1.1) % | (0.3) % | |||||
September 30, 2022 | (3.3) % | 0.7 % | (4.0) % | (0.1) % | 2.7 % | (2.8) % |
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 (loss) adjusted to exclude: interest and other non-operating (income) expense, net; provision (benefit) for income taxes; depreciation and amortization; stock-based compensation expense; foreign exchange gain; acquisition and divestiture related expenses; asset impairment charges; and loss on sale of business. 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 (loss), 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:
Because of these limitations, you should consider Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin alongside other financial performance measures, including net income (loss), revenue, and our other GAAP results.
Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA and the Calculation of Adjusted EBITDA Margin (in thousands, except percentages; unaudited) | |||||||
Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||
Net income (loss) | $ 87,850 | $ (963,068) | $ 224,302 | $ (803,836) | |||
Excluding: | |||||||
Interest and other non-operating (income) expense, net | (5,430) | 230 | (17,053) | 6,077 | |||
Provision (benefit) for income taxes | 9,117 | 14,051 | (40,650) | 13,968 | |||
Depreciation and amortization | 22,172 | 24,127 | 68,290 | 73,908 | |||
Stock-based compensation expense (1) | 70,118 | 52,905 | 216,082 | 166,533 | |||
Foreign exchange gain | (5,611) | (5,993) | (4,846) | (14,113) | |||
Acquisition and divestiture related expenses | 1,373 | 487 | 1,951 | 2,104 | |||
Asset impairment charges | ? | 1,045,022 | 68,091 | 1,045,022 | |||
Loss on sale of business | 2,630 | ? | 2,630 | ? | |||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ 182,219 | $ 167,761 | $ 518,797 | $ 489,663 | |||
Divided by: | |||||||
Revenue | $ 636,302 | $ 594,469 | $ 1,906,055 | $ 1,758,870 | |||
Adjusted EBITDA margin | 28.6 % | 28.2 % | 27.2 % | 27.8 % | |||
(1) Stock-based compensation expense included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the periods presented below is as follows: | |||||||
Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||
Cost of revenue | $ 8,105 | $ 6,089 | $ 23,522 | $ 16,545 | |||
Marketing | 5,763 | 5,083 | 17,132 | 14,552 | |||
Product development | 37,842 | 34,106 | 112,771 | 88,656 | |||
General and administrative | 18,408 | 7,627 | 62,657 | 46,780 | |||
Stock-based compensation expense | $ 70,118 | $ 52,905 | $ 216,082 | $ 166,533 |
SOURCE Etsy
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