NYSE$ETSY
Etsy Inc · Q3 2023 earnings
Q3 2023 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Etsy's consolidated results aligned with expectations, demonstrating modest top-line growth and strong profitability in a challenging environment.
Etsy, Inc. reported its third quarter 2023 results, with consolidated revenue up 7.0% year-over-year to $636.3 million and a net income of $87.9 million. The company saw growth in active buyers and made progress in product development and marketing, while navigating a challenging macroeconomic environment.
- Consolidated GMS increased by 1.2% year-over-year to $3.0 billion.
- Active buyers grew by 4% year-over-year, reaching a new all-time high of 92 million.
- Consolidated revenue grew 7.0% year-over-year to $636.3 million.
- Consolidated net income was $87.9 million, reflecting an impairment charge in the third quarter of the prior year.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Etsy · Revenue · Quarterly
$636M
Revenue by segment
Etsy · $636M total across 2 segments · Q3 2023
- Marketplace Revenue$461M+3.9%72.4%
- Services Revenue$175M+16.2%27.6%
Forward guidance
Etsy anticipates that GMS for Q4 2023 will decline in the low-single-digit range year-over-year, although this could shift to a mid-single-digit decline if trends worsen. The estimated take rate for Q4 2023 is approximately 20.8%, and the adjusted EBITDA margin is projected to be between 26-27%.
Tailwinds
- Etsy is focused on areas that will positively impact the company in the months and years ahead.
- Etsy is committed to delivering profitable growth for sellers, shareholders, and stakeholders.
- Core Etsy marketplace margin implied in guidance approaches the long-term target of 30%.
- Consolidated EBITDA dollars are expected to be up sequentially.
- Etsy expects to finish the year just a bit shy of being a 'rule of 40' company for the Etsy marketplace.
Headwinds
- The volatile macro climate will make it challenging for Etsy to grow this quarter.
- Seasonally higher marketing spend is expected.
- A more competitive advertising landscape is anticipated.
- Guidance assumes currency exchange rates remain unchanged at current levels.
- There's no doubt that this is an incredibly challenging environment for spending on consumer discretionary items.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q3 2023
-0.8%
Avg return
Earnings day
+1.4%
Avg return
5 days after
+2.4%
Avg return
30 days after
45%
20 / 44 earnings
Positive
+27.8%
Q4 2021
Best reaction
-32.8%
Q2 2015
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +10.2% | +1.4% | +7.4% | |
| Q4 2025 | +9.3% | +23.5% | +20.0% | |
| Q3 2025 | -12.5% | -18.3% | -27.5% | |
| Q1 2025 | -5.7% | -2.3% | +20.0% | |
| Q4 2024 | -10.1% | -7.1% | -21.3% | |
| Q3 2024 | +8.3% | +10.1% | +15.5% | |
| Q2 2024 | -6.8% | -14.1% | -14.6% | |
| Q1 2024 | -13.7% | -9.0% | -7.6% | |
| Q4 2023 | -6.9% | -5.2% | -10.6% | |
| Q3 2023 | -1.1% | +1.3% | +31.7% | |
| Q2 2023 | -15.9% | -14.4% | -24.3% | |
| Q1 2023 | -6.7% | -6.5% | -14.3% | |
| Q4 2022 | +5.4% | -3.4% | -14.4% | |
| Q3 2022 | +9.4% | +8.5% | +53.7% | |
| Q2 2022 | +12.5% | +11.1% | +11.7% | |
| Q1 2022 | -9.5% | -14.1% | -19.4% | |
| Q4 2021 | +27.8% | +35.2% | +13.6% | |
| Q3 2021 | +12.7% | +8.4% | -3.9% | |
| Q2 2021 | -4.2% | -3.9% | +15.7% | |
| Q1 2021 | -16.3% | -11.3% | -12.9% | |
| Q4 2020 | +5.3% | +14.0% | -3.2% | |
| Q3 2020 | -9.2% | -13.3% | +10.1% | |
| Q2 2020 | +0.7% | +3.8% | -13.7% | |
| Q1 2020 | +5.2% | +10.3% | +8.1% | |
| Q4 2019 | +16.1% | +17.9% | -22.5% | |
| Q3 2019 | -18.2% | -17.8% | -20.3% | |
| Q2 2019 | -10.9% | -17.4% | -21.2% | |
| Q1 2019 | -9.3% | -14.5% | -4.6% | |
| Q4 2018 | +21.1% | +28.4% | +15.6% | |
| Q3 2018 | +18.7% | +23.5% | +31.7% | |
| Q2 2018 | +5.5% | +10.9% | +14.1% | |
| Q1 2018 | -4.6% | -4.5% | +6.4% | |
| Q4 2017 | +19.8% | +21.7% | +32.9% | |
| Q3 2017 | +1.6% | +0.8% | +13.0% | |
| Q2 2017 | +8.1% | +11.4% | +16.3% | |
| Q1 2017 | -5.0% | +5.4% | +22.5% | |
| Q4 2016 | -16.4% | -20.3% | -18.7% | |
| Q3 2016 | -13.2% | -11.8% | -8.1% | |
| Q2 2016 | +16.7% | +16.1% | +16.2% | |
| Q1 2016 | +3.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -6.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -32.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -16.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | — | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | — | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | — | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | — | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | — | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | — | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | — | — | — |
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