Etsy reported first‑quarter 2026 revenue of $631.3 million, up 5.5 % year‑over‑year, and beating consensus estimates of $620.9–$621.1 million. Non‑GAAP earnings per share rose to $0.89, a $0.26 or 41 % beat over the $0.63 estimate, while GAAP EPS of $0.60 missed the $0.61 consensus by $0.01. The strong earnings beat was driven by disciplined cost management, a favorable mix shift toward higher‑margin mobile‑app sales, and pricing power that allowed the company to maintain a higher take rate.
Gross merchandise sales (GMS) reached $2.5 billion, up 5.5 % YoY. The growth was largely fueled by an 11.2 % increase in app‑based sales and a 47 % share of total GMS coming from the mobile app. The company’s AI‑driven discovery and matching initiatives are beginning to translate into higher add‑to‑cart rates and conversion, reinforcing the shift toward a mobile‑first marketplace.
Etsy’s take rate climbed to 25.7 %, up 180 basis points from the prior year, reflecting the impact of the Reverb divestiture and improved ad revenue. Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded to 29.3 % in Q1, up from 26.3 % in Q1 2025, as cost discipline and pricing power offset the impact of one‑time charges and investment in AI and mobile.
Management highlighted the results, with CEO Kruti Patel Goyal noting that Etsy delivered two consecutive quarters of year‑over‑year GMS growth and that the outlook points to continued growth. CFO Lanny Baker added that buying on Etsy has continued to hold up across all income cohorts, underscoring the resilience of the marketplace.
Guidance for the remainder of 2026 remains unchanged: the company maintains a full‑year adjusted EBITDA margin outlook of 28 %–30 % and projects low‑single‑digit GMS growth. The guidance signals confidence in sustaining profitability while investing in core marketplace initiatives and AI‑enhanced customer experiences.
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