Core Viewpoint - Etsy has faced significant challenges post-pandemic, with its stock down 77% from its peak, indicating struggles in returning to growth after a surge in interest during the stay-at-home period [1][2]. Leadership Change - CEO Josh Silverman will step down at the end of the year after eight years, with current President Kruti Patel Goyal set to take over as CEO on January 1, 2026 [4][5]. - Silverman played a crucial role in turning around Etsy since 2017, implementing layoffs and focusing on core business areas [2][3]. Performance Metrics - Despite recent challenges, Etsy's stock is up 24% for the year, showing signs of improving performance, including the adoption of ChatGPT's Instant Checkout [7]. - In Q3, gross merchandise sales (GMS) rose 0.9% to $2.72 billion, although GMS on the Etsy marketplace declined by 2.4% [8]. - Revenue increased by 6.1% to $678 million, surpassing consensus estimates, while adjusted EBITDA was $171.9 million, down from $183.6 million [9]. Market Position - Etsy's take rate is improving due to on-site ads and fee increases, with the company trading at approximately 10 times adjusted EBITDA, although a significant portion is attributed to share-based compensation [10]. - The company is perceived to have reached market saturation and may require a new direction under Goyal's leadership to reinvigorate growth [11].

Etsy (NasdaqGS:ETSY) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 29, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company ParticipantsLanny Baker - CFOYgal Arounian - Director of Internet Equity ResearchEric Sheridan - Partner and Managing DirectorRobert Coolbrith - VP of Internet Equity ResearchBryan Smilek - Equity Research AssociateDeb Wasser - VP of Investor RelationsKruti Patel Goyal - President and Chief Growth OfficerYoussef Squali - Managing Director and Head of Internet and Digital Media Research GroupSteve Forbes - Senior Managing Directo ...