Summary
eBay Inc. reported net revenues of $2.217 billion for the third quarter of 2016, a 6% increase year-over-year. However, diluted earnings per share from continuing operations declined to $0.36 from $0.45 in the prior year's quarter. The company's operating margin also decreased to 24% from 28%. Despite a decrease in reported net income due to discontinued operations, eBay generated substantial cash flow from continuing operations, totaling $802 million for the quarter, indicating operational strength. The company continued to execute its capital allocation strategy, repurchasing approximately $2.0 billion of its common stock during the first nine months of 2016, demonstrating a commitment to returning value to shareholders. eBay also saw significant growth in its StubHub segment, with net transaction revenues increasing by 31% year-over-year, driven by strong GMV growth in concerts, sports, and theater events. The Classifieds segment also showed robust performance, with FX-Neutral marketing services and other revenues increasing by 14% year-over-year.
Financial Highlights
53 data points| Revenue | $2.22B |
| Cost of Revenue | $498.00M |
| Gross Profit | $1.72B |
| R&D Expenses | $288.00M |
| Operating Expenses | $1.18B |
| Operating Income | $542.00M |
| Net Income | $413.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.37 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.36 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 1.13B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 1.14B |
Key Highlights
- 1Net revenues increased 6% to $2.217 billion in Q3 2016 compared to Q3 2015.
- 2Diluted EPS from continuing operations decreased to $0.36 in Q3 2016 from $0.45 in Q3 2015.
- 3Operating margin decreased to 24% in Q3 2016 from 28% in Q3 2015.
- 4Cash flow from continuing operating activities was $802 million for Q3 2016.
- 5StubHub net transaction revenues increased 31% year-over-year due to strong GMV growth.
- 6eBay repurchased approximately $2.0 billion of its common stock during the first nine months of 2016.
- 7Goodwill increased from $4.451 billion to $4.727 billion primarily due to acquisitions and foreign currency translation.