Earnings

eBay Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results

Press Release

Q2 Revenue of $2.6 billion; GMV of $18.4 billion.

  • Revenue of $2.6 billion, up 1% on an as-reported basis and up 2% on an FX-Neutral basis
  • Gross Merchandise Volume of $18.4 billion, up 1% on an as-reported and FX-Neutral basis
  • GAAP and Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share of $0.45 and $1.18, respectively
  • GAAP and Non-GAAP operating margin of 21.3% and 27.9%, respectively
  • Returned $1.1 billion to stockholders in Q2, including $1.0 billion of share repurchases and $135 million paid in cash dividends

eBay Inc. (Nasdaq: EBAY), a global commerce leader that connects millions of buyers and sellers around the world, today reported financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2024.

"eBay's strong Q2 results mark another step toward achieving sustainable, long-term growth," said Jamie Iannone, Chief Executive Officer at eBay. "The continued momentum in Focus Categories contributed to our increase in GMV, while new AI capabilities are driving innovation across the platform and transforming the experience for eBay customers around the world."

"Q2 was another strong quarter for eBay as we exceeded expectations across our key financial metrics," said Steve Priest, Chief Financial Officer at eBay. "We achieved positive year-over-year GMV growth, driven by our execution against strategic initiatives, despite an uneven discretionary demand environment in our major markets."

Second Quarter Financial Highlights

  • Revenue was $2.6 billion, up 1% on an as-reported basis and up 2% on a foreign exchange (FX) neutral basis.
  • Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) was $18.4 billion, up 1% on an as-reported and FX-Neutral basis.
  • GAAP net income from continuing operations was $226 million, or $0.45 per diluted share.
  • Non-GAAP net income from continuing operations was $602 million, or $1.18 per diluted share.
  • GAAP and Non-GAAP operating margin was 21.3% and 27.9%, respectively.
  • Generated $367 million of operating cash flow and $278 million of free cash flow.
  • We completed the previously announced sale of Adevinta shares in exchange for $2.4 billion in cash and shares of a newly privatized entity, Aurelia, which are valued at $1.9 billion at the closing of the transactions.
  • Returned $1.1 billion to stockholders, including $1.0 billion of share repurchases and $135 million paid in cash dividends.

Business Highlights

  • eBay closed a series of transactions with Collectors, including the acquisition of Goldin from Collectors, the sale of the eBay vault, and a commercial agreement for more streamlined grading, storage and selling experiences.
  • eBay enabled Venmo as an additional payment method during the quarter. Known for its popularity among Gen Z and Millennials, Venmo gives eBay buyers in the U.S. even more choice and flexibility during the checkout experience.
  • The company expanded its eBay Refurbished program to include refurbished golf clubs, bringing warranties and hassle-free returns to thousands of previously owned clubs from the world's top brands.
  • In June, the company announced a sustainability collaboration with Seagate, a global leader in data storage solutions. Seagate's official storefront on eBay now offers direct sales of factory recertified hard drives, which can eliminate a significant amount of e-waste by extending the lifecycles of these products.
  • The company launched a number of innovative product features to simplify and enhance the buying and selling experience for customers. In the U.S. and U.K., eBay introduced Shop the look, a generative-AI powered discovery feature for fashion buyers. The company also launched its AI-powered background enhancement tool to 100% of iOS and Android users in the U.S., U.K. and Germany, enabling even more sellers to apply a variety of backgrounds to their listing images.
  • The company introduced improved selling and buying experiences for pre-owned apparel in the U.K. For sellers, these changes included a new selling flow that makes it considerably easier to list on eBay, with image guidance, simpler item aspect collection, and a streamlined shipping module. For buyers, we introduced new Generative AI-powered features, like Shop the look and Explore, which offer more inspirational shopping experiences for fashion enthusiasts.
  • eBay and Certilogo launched a new 'click-to-resell' feature, making it easier for sellers to list pre-owned clothing on eBay and verify authenticity through Certilogo's AI-based system. Italian outerwear brand Save The Duck is the first to pilot the new feature.
  • eBay's consignment service expanded in the U.S. to include luxury watches, footwear and fine jewelry. In partnership with Linda's Stuff, this service gives casual sellers the opportunity to leverage experts to list and sell luxury items on their behalf.
  • The company partnered with Condé Nast to spotlight pre-loved apparel at some of fashion's biggest moments like the Met Gala and Vogue World in Paris.
  • eBay became an Official Partner of the McLaren Formula 1 Team, enabling both brands to reach new audiences through unique storytelling opportunities with their respective fans and customers. As part of the multi-year collaboration, eBay branding is being featured on the race cars of drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri for four races across the 2024 season: the Miami, British, United States and Las Vegas Grands Prix.

Impact

  • In May, eBay released its 2023 Impact Report showcasing how the company has leveraged its global marketplace to create economic opportunities, promote sustainable commerce, and foster a diverse and inclusive workforce.
  • eBay also published its latest Recommerce Report highlighting the many benefits of shopping pre-loved items.
  • eBay launched "Rocket Man Resale," a partnership with Elton John, who released a personal collection of pre-loved fashion items exclusively on eBay through auctions and fixed-priced listings. The partnership included a pop-up shop in the West Village of New York City. All proceeds benefited the Elton John AIDS Foundation.
  • During the quarter, eBay Foundation granted nearly $7 million to strategic nonprofit partners across the U.S., which are addressing and removing barriers to entrepreneurship for people who identify with historically excluded groups.
  • eBay for Charity contributed more than $47 million globally in Q2, up 22% year-over-year.

Second Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights (presented in millions, except per share data and percentages)


Second Quarter




2024

2023

Change

eBay Inc.





Net revenues

$    2,572

$    2,540

$         32

1 %

GAAP – Continuing Operations





Net income

$       226

$       172

$         54

31 %

Earnings per diluted share

$      0.45

$      0.32

$      0.13

39 %

Non-GAAP – Continuing Operations





Net income

$       602

$       555

$         47

8 %

Earnings per diluted share

$      1.18

$      1.03

$      0.15

15 %

 

Other Selected Financial and Operational Results

  • Operating margin – GAAP operating margin increased to 21.3% for the second quarter of 2024, compared to 20.4% for the same period last year. Non-GAAP operating margin increased to 27.9% for the second quarter of 2024, compared to 26.9% for the same period last year.
  • Taxes – The GAAP effective tax rate for continuing operations for the second quarter of 2024 was 31.1%, compared to 39.7% for the second quarter of 2023. The non-GAAP effective tax rate for continuing operations for the second quarter of 2024 was 16.5%(1).
  • Cash flow – The company generated $367 million of operating cash flow and $278 million of free cash flow during the second quarter of 2024.
  • Capital returns – The company repurchased $1.0 billion of its common stock, or approximately 19 million shares, in the second quarter of 2024. The company's total repurchase authorization remaining as of June 30, 2024 was approximately $1.9 billion. The company also paid cash dividends of $135 million during the second quarter of 2024.
  • Cash and cash equivalents and non-equity investments – The company's cash and cash equivalents and non-equity investments portfolio totaled $6.3 billion as of June 30, 2024.

Business Outlook

eBay is providing the following guidance for the third quarter 2024.

In billions, except per share data and percentages

Q3 2024 Guidance

Revenue

$2.50 - $2.56

FX-Neutral Y/Y Growth

1% - 3%



Diluted GAAP EPS

$0.82 - $0.87



Diluted Non-GAAP EPS

$1.15 - $1.20

 

Dividend Declaration

  • eBay's Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.27 per share of the company's common stock. The dividend is payable on September 13, 2024 to stockholders of record as of August 30, 2024.

 

(1) We use a non-GAAP effective tax rate for evaluating our operating results. Based on our current long-term projections, we are using a non-GAAP tax rate of 16.5%. This non-GAAP tax rate could change for various reasons including significant changes in our geographic earnings mix or fundamental tax law changes in major jurisdictions in which we operate.

Quarterly Conference Call and Webcast

eBay Inc. will host a conference call to discuss second quarter 2024 results at 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time today. Investors and participants can access the call by dialing (855) 761-5600 in the U.S. and (646) 307-1097 internationally. The passcode for the conference line is 7435074. A live webcast of the conference call, together with a slide presentation that includes supplemental financial information and reconciliations of certain non-GAAP measures to their nearest comparable GAAP measures, can be accessed through the company's Investor Relations website at https://investors.ebayinc.com. In addition, an archive of the webcast will be accessible for at least three months through the same link.

eBay Inc. uses its Investor Relations website at https://investors.ebayinc.com as a means of disclosing material non-public information and for complying with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, investors should monitor this website, in addition to following our press releases, SEC filings, public conference calls and webcasts.

About eBay

eBay Inc. (Nasdaq: EBAY) is a global commerce leader that connects people and builds communities to create economic opportunity for all. Our technology empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world, providing everyone the opportunity to grow and thrive. Founded in 1995 in San Jose, California, eBay is one of the world's largest and most vibrant marketplaces for discovering great value and unique selection. In 2023, eBay enabled more than $73 billion of gross merchandise volume. For more information about the company and its global portfolio of online brands, visit www.ebayinc.com.

Presentation

All growth rates represent year-over-year comparisons, except as otherwise noted. All amounts in tables are presented in U.S. dollars, rounded to the nearest million, except as otherwise noted. As a result, certain amounts may not sum or recalculate using the rounded dollar amounts provided. References to "revenue" refer to "net revenues" as reported in the company's consolidated statement of income.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release includes the following financial measures defined as "non-GAAP financial measures" by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC): non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP earnings per diluted share, non-GAAP operating income and margin, non-GAAP effective tax rate, free cash flow and FX-Neutral basis. These non-GAAP financial measures are presented on a continuing operations basis. These measures may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. The presentation of this financial information, which is not prepared under any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles, is not intended to be considered in isolation of, or as a substitute for, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). For a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures, except for figures in this press release presented on an "FX-Neutral basis," to the nearest comparable GAAP measures, see "Business Outlook," "Non-GAAP Measures of Financial Performance," "Reconciliation of GAAP Operating Income to Non-GAAP Operating Income," "Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Non-GAAP Net Income and Reconciliation of GAAP Effective Tax Rate to Non-GAAP Effective Tax Rate" and "Reconciliation of Operating Cash Flow to Free Cash Flow" included in this press release. For figures in this press release reported "on an FX-Neutral basis," we calculate the year-over-year impact of foreign currency movements using prior period foreign currency rates, excluding hedging activity, applied to current year transactional currency amounts.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements relating to, among other things, the future performance of eBay Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries that are based on the company's current expectations, forecasts and assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the future performance of eBay Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, including management's vision for the future of eBay and our ability to accomplish our vision, expected financial results for the third quarter and full year 2024 and the future growth in our business, the effects and potential of current and contemplated strategic initiatives and offerings including with respect to artificial intelligence and partnership with other companies, the effects of new product features or programs, the effects of geopolitical events, foreign currency volatility, and inflationary pressure on our business and operations and our ability to respond to such effects, operating efficiency and margins, reinvestments, dividends and share repurchases. Actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied and reported results should not be considered as an indication of future performance. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to: fluctuations in, and our ability to predict, our results of operations and cash flows; our ability to convert visits into sales for our sellers, attract and retain sellers and buyers and execute on our business strategy; our ability to compete in the markets in which we participate; our ability to generate revenue from our foreign operations and expand in international markets; the impact of inflationary pressure, fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, changing interest rates and geopolitical events such as the ongoing wars in Ukraine and in Israel and Gaza, including the related disruptions to international shipping in the Red Sea; our ability to keep pace with rapid technological developments or continue to innovate and create new initiatives to provide new programs, products and services; our ability to operate and continuously develop our payments system and financial services offerings; the impact of evolving domestic and foreign government laws, regulations, rules and standards that affect us, our business and/or our industry; our reliance on third-party providers; our ability to protect or enforce our intellectual property rights; our ability to deal effectively with fraudulent activities on our platforms; the impact of any security breaches, cyberattacks or system failures and resulting interruptions; our ability to attract, retain and develop highly skilled employees; our ability to accomplish or accurately track and report results related to our environmental, social and governance goals; current and potential litigation and regulatory and government inquiries, investigations and disputes involving us or our industry; our ability to generate sufficient cash flow to service our indebtedness; the impact of evolving sales and other tax regimes in various jurisdictions and anticipated tax liabilities; and the success of our pending or potential acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, strategic partnerships and strategic investments.

The forward-looking statements in this release do not include the potential impact of any acquisitions or divestitures that may be announced and/or completed after the date hereof.

More information about factors that could affect the company's operating results is included under the captions "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in the company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, copies of which may be obtained by visiting the company's Investor Relations website at https://investors.ebayinc.com or the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this press release, which are based on information available to the company on the date hereof. The company assumes no obligation to update such statements.

eBay Inc.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet



June 30,
2024


December 31,
2023


(In millions)

ASSETS




Current assets:




Cash and cash equivalents

$              1,963


$              1,985

Short-term investments

3,203


2,533

Equity investment in Adevinta


4,474

Customer accounts and funds receivable

1,071


1,013

Other current assets

1,032


1,011

Total current assets

7,269


11,016

Long-term investments

1,722


1,129

Equity investment in Aurelia

1,910


Property and equipment, net

1,285


1,243

Goodwill

4,285


4,267

Operating lease right-of-use assets

439


493

Deferred tax assets

3,011


3,089

Other assets

457


383

Total assets

$            20,378


$            21,620

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY




Current liabilities:




Short-term debt

$              1,551


$                 750

Accounts payable

319


267

Customer accounts and funds payable

1,113


1,054

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

2,004


2,196

Income taxes payable

812


253

Total current liabilities

5,799


4,520

Operating lease liabilities

332


387

Deferred tax liabilities

1,814


2,408

Long-term debt

6,174


6,973

Other liabilities

734


936

Total liabilities

14,853


15,224

Total stockholders' equity

5,525


6,396

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$            20,378


$            21,620

 

eBay Inc.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income



Three Months Ended

June 30,


Six Months Ended

June 30,


2024


2023


2024


2023


(In millions, except per share amounts)

Net revenues

$            2,572


$            2,540


$            5,128


$            5,050

Cost of net revenues (1)

735


718


1,435


1,418

Gross profit

1,837


1,822


3,693


3,632

Operating expenses:








Sales and marketing (1)

577


566


1,118


1,077

Product development (1)

379


392


730


744

General and administrative (1)

241


251


479


548

Provision for transaction losses

86


90


177


174

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

5


5


9


13

Total operating expenses

1,288


1,304


2,513


2,556

Income from operations

549


518


1,180


1,076

Interest and other:








Loss on equity investments and warrant, net

(222)


(214)


(319)


(16)

Interest expense

(65)


(65)


(131)


(133)

Interest income and other, net

66


46


134


88

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

328


285


864


1,015

Income tax provision

(102)


(113)


(199)


(274)

Income from continuing operations

226


172


665


741

Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

(2)


(1)


(3)


(3)

Net income

$               224


$               171


$               662


$               738









Income per share – basic:








Continuing operations

$              0.45


$              0.32


$              1.31


$              1.38

Discontinued operations



(0.01)


(0.01)

Net income per share – basic

$              0.45


$              0.32


$              1.30


$              1.37









Income per share – diluted:








Continuing operations

$              0.45


$              0.32


$              1.30


$              1.37

Discontinued operations



(0.01)


(0.01)

Net income per share – diluted

$              0.45


$              0.32


$              1.29


$              1.36









Weighted average shares:








Basic

503


534


509


536

Diluted

507


537


513


539









(1) Includes stock-based compensation as follows:








Cost of net revenues

$                 14


$                 14


$                 27


$                 27

Sales and marketing

25


25


48


45

Product development

77


74


141


133

General and administrative

38


41


84


77


$               154


$               154


$               300


$               282

 

eBay Inc.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows



Three Months Ended

June 30,


Six Months Ended

June 30,


2024


2023


2024


2023


(In millions)

Cash flows from operating activities:








Net income

$               224


$               171


$               662


$               738

Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

2


1


3


3

Adjustments:








Provision for transaction losses

86


90


177


174

Depreciation and amortization

77


101


153


208

Stock-based compensation

154


154


300


282

Loss on investments and other, net

132


34


138


44

Deferred income taxes

(563)


(111)


(523)


(78)

Change in fair value of warrant

174


(31)


25


(69)

Change in fair value of equity investment in Adevinta

(84)


210


156


36

Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisition effects

165


(14)


(109)


108

Net cash provided by continuing operating activities

367


605


982


1,446

Net cash used in discontinued operating activities


(4)



(4)

Net cash provided by operating activities

367


601


982


1,442

Cash flows from investing activities:








Purchases of property and equipment

(89)


(113)


(232)


(245)

Purchases of investments

(4,601)


(4,144)


(7,913)


(7,687)

Maturities of investments

2,996


3,978


6,699


8,382

Proceeds from sale of shares in Adevinta

2,417



2,417


Other

(71)


2


(69)


(26)

Net cash provided (used in) by investing activities

652


(277)


902


424

Cash flows from financing activities:








Proceeds from issuance of common stock

55


48


55


48

Repurchases of common stock

(1,030)


(250)


(1,483)


(492)

Payments for taxes related to net share settlements of restricted stock units and awards

(45)


(68)


(96)


(160)

Payments for dividends

(135)


(133)


(274)


(267)

Repayment of debt




(1,150)

Net funds receivable and payable activity

35


333


7


563

Other

1



(14)


Net cash used in financing activities

(1,119)


(70)


(1,805)


(1,458)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

(6)


(11)


(17)


(6)

Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

(106)


243


62


402

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period

2,661


2,431


2,493


2,272

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period

$            2,555


$            2,674


$            2,555


$            2,674

 

eBay Inc.
Unaudited Summary of Consolidated Net Revenues



Three Months Ended


June 30,
2024


March 31,
2024


December 31,
2023


September 30,
2023


June 30,
2023


(In millions, except percentages)

Total net revenues (1)(2)

$          2,572


$          2,556


$          2,562


$          2,500


$          2,540

Current quarter vs prior year quarter

1 %


2 %


2 %


5 %


5 %

Percent from international

50 %


49 %


50 %


50 %


50 %











(1) Hedge gain/(loss)

$              (10)


$               (10)


$                 11


$                   2


$                14

(2) Foreign currency impact

$              (11)


$                14


$                 63


$                 43


$                 (9)

 

eBay Inc.
Unaudited Supplemental Operating Data



Three Months Ended


June 30,
2024


March 31,
2024


December 31,
2023


September 30,
2023


June 30,
2023


(In millions, except percentages)

Active Buyers (1)

132


132


132


132


132

Current quarter vs prior year quarter

0 %


(1) %


(2) %


(3) %


(4) %

Active Buyers excluding GittiGidiyor, TCGplayer and Goldin (2)

131


131


131


131


131

Current quarter vs prior year quarter

0 %


0 %


(1) %


(1) %


(3) %











Gross Merchandise Volume (3)










U.S.

$          8,798


$          8,974


$          8,891


$          8,638


$          8,702

Current quarter vs prior year quarter

1 %


0 %


0 %


(1) %


(3) %

International

$          9,620


$          9,649


$          9,700


$          9,353


$          9,512

Current quarter vs prior year quarter

1 %


3 %


4 %


4 %


(1) %

Total Gross Merchandise Volume

$        18,418


$        18,623


$        18,591


$        17,991


$        18,214

Current quarter vs prior year quarter

1 %


1 %


2 %


2 %


(2) %

(1)

Active Buyers consist of all buyers who paid for a transaction on our platforms within the previous 12-month period. Buyers may register more than once, and as a result, may have more than one account.

(2)

On June 20, 2022 we announced the closure of our marketplace business in Turkey, GittiGidiyor. On October 31, 2022, we completed the acquisition of TCGplayer. On May 16, 2024, we completed the acquisition of Goldin.

(3)

Gross Merchandise Volume consists of the total value of all paid transactions between users on our platforms during the applicable period inclusive of shipping fees and taxes.

 

eBay Inc.
Business Outlook

The guidance figures provided below and elsewhere in this press release are forward-looking statements, reflect a number of estimates, assumptions and other uncertainties, and are approximate in nature because the company's future performance is difficult to predict. Such guidance is based on information available on the date of this press release, and the company assumes no obligation to update it.

The company's future performance involves risks and uncertainties, and the company's actual results could differ materially from the information below and elsewhere in this press release. Some of the factors that could affect the company's operating results are set forth under the caption "Forward-Looking Statements" above in this press release. More information about factors that could affect the company's operating results is included under the captions "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in the company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, copies of which may be obtained by visiting eBay's investor relations website at https://investors.ebayinc.com or the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

eBay Inc.



Three Months Ending


September 30, 2024

(In billions, except per share amounts)

GAAP


Non-GAAP (a)

Net revenues

$2.50 - $2.56


$2.50 - $2.56

Diluted EPS

$0.82 - $0.87


$1.15 - $1.20





(a) Estimated non-GAAP amounts above for the three months ending September 30, 2024 reflect adjustments that exclude the estimated amortization of
acquired intangible assets of approximately $9 - $11 million, estimated stock-based compensation expense and associated employer payroll tax expense
of approximately $140 - $150 million, and estimated adjustment between our GAAP and non-GAAP tax rate of approximately $25 - $35 million. The estimated
GAAP diluted EPS above does not assume any gains or losses on our equity investments.

 

eBay Inc.
Non-GAAP Measures of Financial Performance 

To supplement the company's condensed consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, the company uses non-GAAP measures of certain components of financial performance. These non-GAAP measures include non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP earnings per diluted share, non-GAAP operating income and margin, non-GAAP effective tax rate, free cash flow and figures in this press release presented on an "FX-Neutral basis." These non-GAAP financial measures are presented on a continuing operations basis.

These non-GAAP measures are not in accordance with, or an alternative to, measures prepared in accordance with GAAP and may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies. In addition, these non-GAAP measures are not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles. Non-GAAP measures have limitations in that they do not reflect all of the amounts associated with the company's results of operations as determined in accordance with GAAP. These measures should only be used to evaluate the company's results of operations in conjunction with the corresponding GAAP measures.

Reconciliation to the nearest GAAP measure of all non-GAAP measures included in this press release, except for figures in this press release presented on an "FX-Neutral basis," can be found in the tables included in this press release. For figures in this press release reported on an "FX-Neutral basis," the company calculates the year-over-year impact of foreign currency movements using prior period foreign currency rates, excluding hedging activity, applied to current year transactional currency amounts.

These non-GAAP measures are provided to enhance investors' overall understanding of the company's current financial performance and its prospects for the future. Specifically, the company believes the non-GAAP measures provide useful information to both management and investors by excluding certain expenses, gains and losses, or net purchases of property and equipment, as the case may be, that may not be indicative of its core operating results and business outlook. In addition, because the company has historically reported certain non-GAAP results to investors, the company believes that the inclusion of non-GAAP measures provides consistency in the company's financial reporting.

For its internal budgeting process, and as discussed further below, the company's management uses financial measures that do not include stock-based compensation expense, employer payroll taxes on stock-based compensation, amortization or impairment of acquired intangible assets, impairment of goodwill, amortization of deferred tax assets associated with the realignment of its legal structure and related foreign exchange effects, significant gains or losses from the disposal/acquisition of a business, certain gains and losses on investments including changes in fair value, changes in foreign currency exchange rates and the impact of any related foreign exchange derivative instruments, gains or losses associated with a warrant agreement that the company entered into with Adyen, restructuring-related charges and the income taxes associated with the foregoing. In addition to the corresponding GAAP measures, the company's management also uses the foregoing non-GAAP measures in reviewing the financial results of the company.

The company excludes the following items from non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP earnings per diluted share, non-GAAP operating income and margin and non-GAAP effective tax rate:

Stock-based compensation expense and related employer payroll taxes. This expense consists of expenses for stock options, restricted stock and employee stock purchases. The company excludes stock-based compensation expense from its non-GAAP measures primarily because they are non-cash expenses that management does not believe are reflective of ongoing operating results. The related employer payroll taxes are dependent on the company's stock price and the vesting of restricted stock by employees and the timing and size of stock option exercises, over which management has limited to no control, and as such management does not believe it correlates to the company's operation of the business.

Amortization or impairment of acquired intangible assets, impairment of goodwill, certain amortization of deferred tax assets and related foreign exchange effects, significant gains or losses and transaction expenses from the acquisition or disposal of a business and certain gains or losses on investments. The company incurs amortization or impairment of acquired intangible assets and goodwill in connection with acquisitions and may incur significant gains or losses from the acquisition or disposal of a business and therefore excludes these amounts from its non-GAAP measures. The company also excludes certain gains and losses on investments. The company excludes the non-cash amortization of deferred tax assets associated with the realignment of its legal structure, which is not reduced by the effects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and related foreign exchange effects. The company excludes these items because management does not believe they correlate to the ongoing operating results of the company's business.

Restructuring. These charges consist of expenses for employee severance and other exit and disposal costs. The company excludes significant restructuring charges primarily because management does not believe they are reflective of ongoing operating results.

Other certain significant gains, losses, or charges that are not indicative of the company's core operating results. These are significant gains, losses, or charges during a period that are the result of isolated events or transactions which have not occurred frequently in the past and are not expected to occur regularly or be repeated in the future. The company excludes these amounts from its results primarily because management does not believe they are indicative of its current or ongoing operating results.  These amounts include changes in fair value and the related change in foreign currency exchange rates of equity securities with readily determinable fair values, globally.

Change in fair market value of warrant. These are gains or losses associated with a warrant agreement that the company entered into with Adyen, which are attributable to changes in fair value during the period.

Income tax effects and adjustments. We use a non-GAAP tax rate for evaluating our operating results. Based on our current long-term projections, we are using a non-GAAP tax rate of 16.5%. This non-GAAP tax rate could change for various reasons including significant changes in our geographic earnings mix or fundamental tax law changes in major jurisdictions in which we operate.

In addition to the non-GAAP measures discussed above, the company also uses free cash flow. Free cash flow represents operating cash flows less purchases of property and equipment. The company considers free cash flow to be a liquidity measure that provides useful information to management and investors about the amount of cash generated by the business after the purchases of property, buildings, and equipment, which can then be used to, among other things, invest in the company's business, make strategic acquisitions, repurchase stock and pay dividends. A limitation of the utility of free cash flow as a measure of financial performance is that it does not represent the total increase or decrease in the company's cash balance for the period and does not exclude certain non-discretionary expenditures, such as mandatory debt service requirements.

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Reconciliation of GAAP Operating Income to Non-GAAP Operating Income*



Three Months Ended
June 30,


Six Months Ended
June 30,


2024


2023


2024


2023


(In millions, except percentages)

GAAP operating income

$           549


$           518


$        1,180


$        1,076

Stock-based compensation expense and related employer payroll taxes

158


158


308


290

Amortization of acquired intangible assets within cost of net revenues and operating expenses

9


8


17


18

Restructuring

3



(6)


42

Non-recurring legal matters



(6)


Other general and administrative expenses

1



1


2

Total non-GAAP operating income adjustments

171


166


314


352

Non-GAAP operating income

$           720


$           684


$        1,494


$        1,428









GAAP operating margin

21.3 %


20.4 %


23.0 %


21.3 %

Non-GAAP operating margin

27.9 %


26.9 %


29.1 %


28.3 %

*Presented on a continuing operations basis

 

Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Non-GAAP Net Income and
GAAP Effective Tax Rate to Non-GAAP Effective Tax Rate



Three Months Ended
June 30,


Six Months Ended
June 30,


2024


2023


2024


2023


(In millions, except per share amounts and percentages)

GAAP income from continuing operations before income taxes

$           328


$           285


$           864


$        1,015

GAAP provision for income taxes

(102)


(113)


(199)


(274)

GAAP net income from continuing operations

$           226


$           172


$           665


$           741

Non-GAAP adjustments to net income from continuing operations:








Non-GAAP operating income from continuing operations adjustments (see table above)

$           171


$           166


$           314


$           352

Change in fair value of equity investment in Adevinta


210


234


36

Realized change in fair value of shares sold in Adevinta

(84)



(78)


Change in fair market value of warrant

174


(31)


25


(69)

Change in fair market value of other equity investments

23


35


29


49

Fair value of Aurelia option

109



109


Income tax effects and adjustments

(17)


3


(48)


46

Non-GAAP net income from continuing operations

$           602


$           555


$        1,250


$        1,155









Diluted net income from continuing operations per share:








GAAP

$          0.45


$          0.32


$          1.30


$          1.37

Non-GAAP

$          1.18


$          1.03


$          2.43


$          2.14

Shares used in GAAP diluted net income per share calculation

507


537


513


539

Shares used in non-GAAP diluted net income per share calculation

507


537


513


539









GAAP effective tax rate – Continuing operations

31.1 %


39.7 %


23.0 %


27.0 %

Income tax effects and adjustments to net income from continuing operations

(14.6) %


(23.2) %


(6.5) %


(10.5) %

Non-GAAP effective tax rate – Continuing operations

16.5 %


16.5 %


16.5 %


16.5 %

 

Reconciliation of Operating Cash Flow to Free Cash Flow



Three Months Ended
June 30,


Six Months Ended
June 30,


2024


2023


2024


2023


(In millions)

Net cash provided by operating activities

$               367


$               605


$               982


$            1,446

Less: Purchases of property and equipment

(89)


(113)


(232)


(245)

Free cash flow

$               278


$               492


$               750


$            1,201

 

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