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RestructuringAug 5, 2026, 04:15 PM

Etsy Announces $2B Buyback, Restructures Workforce by 12%

AI Summary

Etsy announced a restructuring plan to reduce its workforce by approximately 220 employees, or 12%, incurring estimated charges of $35 million. Concurrently, the company authorized a new stock repurchase program for up to an additional $2 billion. For Q2 2026, Etsy reported strong financial results, with marketplace GMS growing 7.5% to $2.6 billion and revenue increasing 9.3% to $668 million, and raised its full-year Adjusted EBITDA margin outlook.

Key Highlights

  • Restructuring plan to reduce workforce by approximately 220 employees, or 12%.
  • Estimated restructuring charges of approximately $35 million, mostly cash expenditures.
  • New stock repurchase program authorized for up to an additional $2 billion.
  • Q2 2026 Etsy marketplace GMS grew 7.5% year-over-year to $2.6 billion.
  • Q2 2026 Etsy marketplace revenue increased 9.3% year-over-year to $668 million.
  • Q2 2026 Adjusted EBITDA was $195 million with a 29.2% margin.
  • Full-year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA margin outlook raised to 29-30%.