eBay reports Q2 revenue up 15% YoY to $3.13B, vs. $3.02B est., GMV up 15% to $22.4B, and forecasts Q3 revenue above estimates
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eBay’s 15% YoY revenue and GMV growth, plus an above-consensus Q3 outlook, shows there’s still room for incumbents to grow by focusing on authenticated and niche categories. Marketplace operators should read this as validation that trust features and category depth can outcompete generic horizontal plays.
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