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Etsy Inc

ETSYNYSE

SectorConsumer Discretionary

IndustryInternet Retail

Beta (adjusted)1.54

Intrinsic Value $163.58median of 5 methods · middle span $75-$333based on filings through 30 Jun 2026

Market Price $72.84Price as of 1 Oct 2026

Significantly undervaluedIntrinsic value is 125% above the market price

−50% · IV below pricenear fair value ±15%IV above price · +50%

marker beyond scale (+125%)

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Market Cap $6.7B

Enterprise Value $8.1B

Shares Outstanding 91.8M diluted

Moat Rating None

Next Earnings Date28 Oct 2026

All prices and values are periodic snapshots, not live quotes. Source dates are shown for reference.

Thesis

Street consensus, scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggers

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Thesis Summary

Etsy is undergoing a critical strategic transition, shifting away from its previous 'house of brands' model to refocus entirely on its core, highly profitable marketplace. The divestiture of Reverb in 2025 and the pending $1.2 billion sale of Depop to eBay (expected to close by the end of Q3 2026) will significantly clean up the balance sheet and provide a massive cash cushion. Early signs of stabilization are visible, with Q1 2026 Etsy marketplace GMS growing 5.5% year-over-year to $2.46 billion and active buyers posting their first sequential increase in two years. However, structural challenges remain: purchase frequency is still soft, the active buyer base is down 2.1% year-over-year, and the platform's discretionary, unique inventory makes it highly sensitive to macroeconomic pressures. While the stock is fundamentally cheap on a free cash flow basis and supported by active share buybacks, a 'Hold' rating is warranted until top-line volume growth proves to be durable and sustained.

This section is the 12-month view: analyst targets and the probability-weighted scenarios built from them. The intrinsic value at the top of this page answers a different question: what the business is worth today.

Street view · analyst 12-month targets24 analysts · as of 18 Aug 2026

Low · most bearish analyst$58.00

Mean target$85.92

High · most bullish analyst$100.00

Our research · scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggersResearch as of 18 Sep 2026

Scenarios · 12-month scenario targetsAnchored at research date

Bear CaseDownside scenario

$58.0015%

The Depop sale faces further regulatory delays or structural blocks in the UK and Australia, complicating Etsy's capital allocation and debt retirement plans. Core GMS growth stalls or turns negative as low-cost e-commerce competitors aggressively capture market share and consumers pull back on discretionary, artisanal goods. Active buyers resume their sequential decline, and aggressive monetization efforts lead to seller churn, eroding the platform's unique product differentiation.

Base CaseCentral scenario

$85.9260%

Matches the consensus mean

Etsy achieves low single-digit GMS growth for the full year 2026, with the take rate remaining stable around 25.7% and Adjusted EBITDA margins landing within the guided 28-30% range. The Depop transaction closes by the end of Q3 2026, and the company uses the proceeds to manage its upcoming debt maturities and continue steady share repurchases. Active buyers stabilize sequentially, but macro headwinds limit significant expansion in discretionary consumer spending.

Bull CaseUpside scenario

$100.0025%

The core Etsy marketplace successfully re-accelerates GMS growth through its 'Gift Mode' pivot, conversational AI tools, and deep personalization, driving higher purchase frequency. The $1.2 billion Depop sale closes smoothly in Q3 2026, allowing Etsy to easily retire its October 2026 debt cliff and aggressively execute its remaining share buyback authorizations. Operating leverage expands as marketing spend becomes more efficient, driving Adjusted EBITDA margins toward the high end of the 28-30% guidance.

Scenarios are anchored to street consensus at the research date, with our probabilities and rationale.

Key Investment Merits

Strong cash flow generation with a high free cash flow conversion rate (50% of Adjusted EBITDA in Q1 2026).
Significant balance sheet optionality and downside protection from the pending $1.2 billion cash inflow from the Depop sale.
Early signs of operational stabilization, including the first sequential increase in active buyers in two years and positive year-over-year GMS growth.
High marketplace take rate (25.7%) driven by high-margin services like Etsy Ads and Offsite Ads.

Key Investment Risks

Highly discretionary product mix makes the platform vulnerable to persistent inflation and macroeconomic slowdowns.
Intense competition from low-cost global e-commerce giants and larger platforms.
Potential seller friction and churn due to high take rates and aggressive monetization strategies.
Regulatory risks surrounding the pending Depop sale in international jurisdictions (UK and Australia).

Thesis Invalidation Triggers

A termination or material down-pricing of the $1.2 billion Depop sale agreement with eBay.
A return to negative year-over-year GMS growth for the core Etsy marketplace.
A sequential decline in active buyers below the Q1 2026 level of 86.6 million.
Adjusted EBITDA margins falling below the guided 28% floor for the full year 2026.

All scenarios are estimates and subject to change. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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