Summary
eBay Inc. reported a decrease in net revenues for the second quarter and first six months of 2009 compared to the prior year, primarily due to a stronger U.S. dollar. Net revenues fell by 4% to $2.1 billion for the quarter and by 6% to $4.1 billion for the first six months. This revenue decline was partially offset by contributions from recent acquisitions like Bill Me Later and Gmarket. Operating margin also decreased, impacting diluted earnings per share. The company's Marketplaces segment experienced a significant revenue decline, largely driven by a 14% and 17% decrease in Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) due to macroeconomic conditions and a strong dollar, with the vehicles category showing particular weakness. Conversely, the Payments segment, primarily PayPal, demonstrated growth with an 11% increase in Net Total Payment Volume (TPV). The Communications segment, including Skype, also saw revenue growth, driven by an increase in SkypeOut minutes and registered users. In terms of financial health, eBay generated substantial operating cash flow but utilized a significant portion for investments, notably the $1.2 billion acquisition of Gmarket. The company's cash and cash equivalents decreased, largely due to this acquisition and debt repayments. Despite these pressures, eBay expects third-quarter revenues and net income to remain similar to the second quarter, with signs of stabilization in the Marketplaces business and continued growth in PayPal.
Financial Highlights
47 data points| Revenue | $2.10B |
| Cost of Revenue | $591.77M |
| Gross Profit | $1.51B |
| R&D Expenses | $198.40M |
| Operating Expenses | $1.09B |
| Operating Income | $411.69M |
| Net Income | $327.34M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.25 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.25 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 1.29B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 1.30B |
Key Highlights
- 1Net revenues decreased by 4% to $2.1 billion for the second quarter of 2009 and by 6% to $4.1 billion for the first six months of 2009, primarily due to foreign currency headwinds.
- 2The Marketplaces segment saw a 14% and 16% decline in net revenues for the quarter and year-to-date, respectively, driven by a 14% and 17% drop in Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV).
- 3The Payments segment, including PayPal, showed resilience with an 11% increase in Net Total Payment Volume (TPV) for both the quarter and year-to-date.
- 4The Communications segment (Skype) experienced a 20% revenue increase for both periods, fueled by a significant rise in SkypeOut minutes and registered users.
- 5The company completed the acquisition of Gmarket Inc. for approximately $1.2 billion, aiming to strengthen its e-commerce presence in South Korea and Asia.
- 6Operating income decreased year-over-year, with operating margin declining to 20% for the quarter, impacted by foreign currency movements, business mix, and acquisition dilution.
- 7eBay generated strong operating cash flow of $1.4 billion for the first six months of 2009, but net cash used in investing activities significantly increased due to acquisitions and capital expenditures.