EBay forecasts quarterly revenue above estimates

EBay anticipates its third-quarter revenue will surpass Wall Street's expectations, driven by its strategic expansion into authenticated luxury goods, collectibles, and refurbished products. This focus aims to attract more high-value buyers to its online marketplace.

The company has intensified its efforts to engage enthusiast buyers through specialized "focus categories." These areas, including trading cards, auto parts, and refurbished electronics, are designed to offer buyers a superior selection and specialist services.

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focus categories where buyers value selection and specialist services.

For the quarter ending June 30, EBay reported a 15% increase in gross merchandise volume, reaching $22.4 billion. Total revenue for the same period was $3.13 billion, exceeding analysts' average estimate of $3.02 billion. The company projects third-quarter revenue to fall between $3.07 billion and $3.12 billion, surpassing the LSEG-compiled estimate of $2.97 billion.

In May, EBay rejected GameStop's unsolicited bid of approximately $56 billion, deeming it "neither credible nor attractive." Despite this, GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen has indicated his intention to continue pursuing a merger.

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neither credible nor attractive