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Mar 31, 2021

eBay Q1 2021 Earnings Report

eBay's Q1 2021 results were better than expected, driven by strong revenue and GMV growth.

Key Takeaways

eBay Inc. reported strong Q1 2021 results, with revenue up 42% to $3.0 billion and GMV up 29% to $27.5 billion. GAAP EPS was $0.82 and non-GAAP EPS was $1.09. The company generated $855 million in free cash flow and returned $414 million to shareholders.

Revenue increased by 42% year-over-year to $3.0 billion.

Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) grew by 29% year-over-year to $27.5 billion.

GAAP EPS from continuing operations was $0.82, and non-GAAP EPS was $1.09.

The company generated $855 million of free cash flow from continuing operations.

Total Revenue
$3.02B
Previous year: $2.37B
+27.3%
EPS
$1.09
Previous year: $0.77
+41.6%
Active Buyers
187M
Previous year: 174M
+7.5%
Gross Merchandise Volume
$27.5B
Previous year: $21.3B
+29.1%
Gross Profit
$2.2B
Previous year: $1.85B
+19.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.67B
Previous year: $880M
+89.4%
Free Cash Flow
$855M
Previous year: $604M
+41.6%
Total Assets
$18.7B
Previous year: $18.9B
-1.0%

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Forward Guidance

eBay provided guidance for Q2 2021 with revenue between $2.98 billion and $3.03 billion, GAAP EPS between $0.67 and $0.72, and non-GAAP EPS between $0.91 and $0.96.

Positive Outlook

  • Net Revenue: $2.98 - $3.03 billion
  • Organic FX-Neutral Y/Y Growth: 8 - 10%
  • Diluted GAAP EPS: $0.67 - $0.72
  • Diluted Non-GAAP EPS: $0.91 - $0.96