
Etsy, Inc. reported a disappointing first quarter with both revenue and earnings per share falling short of Wall Street expectations. The company posted a revenue of $645.954 million, narrowly missing the consensus estimate of $646.33 million, and earnings of 48 cents per share, below the forecasted 49 cents. CEO Josh Silverman attributed the underperformance to a challenging macroeconomic environment and a decline in consumer discretionary spending, which continues to impact the growth of the Etsy marketplace. The company's shares dropped by up to 16% in after-hours trading, reflecting investor concerns over the reported figures and ongoing market conditions.
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Etsy shares plunge up to 16% on decline in gross merchandise sales https://t.co/Oc8LHTAhxp
Etsy double miss. CEO: "Our Q1 performance, while in line with our guidance, was pressured by the challenging environment for consumer discretionary products, which continues to be a headwind to Etsy marketplace growth" $ETSY: -13% AH https://t.co/pvbCfQgg5k
