External reports (aggregated public sources), Value Investors Club

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<ul><li>eBay has the potential to become a trillion-dollar AI powerhouse in e-commerce</li><li>Offers anti-inflationary savings and eliminates fraud risks</li><li>Seen as undervalued with high growth potential compared to Amazon</li></ul><p><em>This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only. This article was originally published 3 months ago on Value Investors Club.</em></p>

eBay has the potential to become a trillion-dollar AI powerhouse in e-commerceOffers anti-inflationary savings and eliminates fraud risksSeen as undervalued with high growth potential compared to AmazonThis content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only. This article was originally published 3 months ago on Value Investors Club.

Independent research on the U.S. markets, Baptista Research

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<ul><li>eBay's Fourth Quarter 2023 results demonstrated an approximate organic GMV (gross merchandise volume) growth breakdown of roughly 1% for the full year, despite discretionary spending pressure across major markets.</li><li>This resilience was due to an improvement in this metric during each quarter of 2023.</li><li>Focus category GMV indicated a promising upward trend, with growth close to 4%, significantly outpacing the other areas of eBay’s business by around 7 points.</li></ul>

eBay's Fourth Quarter 2023 results demonstrated an approximate organic GMV (gross merchandise volume) growth breakdown of roughly 1% for the full year, despite discretionary spending pressure across major markets.This resilience was due to an improvement in this metric during each quarter of 2023.Focus category GMV indicated a promising upward trend, with growth close to 4%, significantly outpacing the other areas of eBay’s business by around 7 points.

eBay Inc: Increasing Investment in AI & Product Enhancement Is A True Game Changer! - Major Drivers

<ul><li>eBay reported decent financial results with on-par revenues and above-par earnings, showcasing resilience amid global challenges.</li><li>The company achieved a gross merchandise volume of approximately $18 billion, with revenue growth of 4% to $2.5 billion.</li><li>Advertising business revenue grew by 24%, reaching $366 million, with Promoted Listings Standard and Promoted Listings Advanced driving growth through strategic optimizations and innovations.</li></ul>

eBay reported decent financial results with on-par revenues and above-par earnings, showcasing resilience amid global challenges.The company achieved a gross merchandise volume of approximately $18 billion, with revenue growth of 4% to $2.5 billion.Advertising business revenue grew by 24%, reaching $366 million, with Promoted Listings Standard and Promoted Listings Advanced driving growth through strategic optimizations and innovations.

Expert on Japan Retail and Consumer Markets, JapanConsuming

Michael Causton

Expert on Japan Retail and Consumer Markets

Real Insight on Japanese Consumer Markets

JapanConsuming

JapanConsuming is a specialist research firm producing intelligence on Japanese retail and consumer markets. Founded in 2000, JapanConsuming has become the leading provider of insights on Japanese retailers and consumer trends to retailers, brands, government agencies and investors. As well as a highly regarded monthly report on the market, JapanConsuming produces in-depth reports on retail sectors, seminars on key trends and telephone consulting to investors on trends and retailers.

JapanConsuming was founded by Michael Causton and Roy Larke. 

Private Capital Markets

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<li>Qoo10 has been quietly growing its share of the Japanese e-commerce market. </li>
<li>Despite relentless competition from the big 3, Qoo10 has managed to increase members from 10 million in 2018 to 23 million through event marketing and close attention to customer demands.</li>
<li>While cosmetics and fashion are the current focus, Qoo10 is also strengthening other categories like food, stationery and electronics.</li>
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Qoo10 has been quietly growing its share of the Japanese e-commerce market. 
Despite relentless competition from the big 3, Qoo10 has managed to increase members from 10 million in 2018 to 23 million through event marketing and close attention to customer demands.
While cosmetics and fashion are the current focus, Qoo10 is also strengthening other categories like food, stationery and electronics.


Ebay's Qoo10 More than Doubles Users to 23 Million in 5 Years

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

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Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/atrenew-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33426:1" rel="noopener">ATRenew (RERE US)</a> operates the largest pre-owned consumer electronics transactions and services platform in China. It is listed in June 2021 at US$14 per ADS. </li>
<li>The shares are down 63% YTD largely due to the tech market sell-off. Unlike most tech companies, ATRenew is starting to deliver growth with profits, cash generation and share buybacks.</li>
<li>The valuation is undemanding compared to a peer group of pre-owned marketplaces and global online retail marketplaces. It will also appeal to investors with an ESG mandate.</li>
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ATRenew (RERE US) operates the largest pre-owned consumer electronics transactions and services platform in China. It is listed in June 2021 at US$14 per ADS. 
The shares are down 63% YTD largely due to the tech market sell-off. Unlike most tech companies, ATRenew is starting to deliver growth with profits, cash generation and share buybacks.
The valuation is undemanding compared to a peer group of pre-owned marketplaces and global online retail marketplaces. It will also appeal to investors with an ESG mandate.


ATRenew (RERE US): Pre-Owned Satisfaction

United States

eBay Inc. operates an online trading community.  The Company's service is used by buyers and sellers for the exchange of products and services such as coins, collectibles, computers, memorabilia, stamps and toys, as well as concert and sporting tickets.  eBay also offers, through a subsidiary, secure online payment services.

Ebay Inc (EBAY US)

Ebay Inc (EBAY) - Monday, Jan 22, 2024

eBay has the potential to become a trillion-dollar AI powerhouse in e-commerce. Offers anti-inflationary savings and eliminates fraud risks

Value Investors Club

eBay Inc: Increasing Investment in AI & Product Enhancement Is A True Game Changer! - Major Drivers

eBay's Fourth Quarter 2023 results demonstrated an approximate organic GMV (gross merchandise volume) growth breakdown of roughly 1% for the full...

Baptista Research

eBay Inc.: Major Drivers

eBay reported decent financial results with on-par revenues and above-par earnings, showcasing resilience amid global challenges. The company...

Baptista Research

Ebay's Qoo10 More than Doubles Users to 23 Million in 5 Years

Ebay's Qoo10 quietly expands in Japanese e-commerce market, doubling members in 5 years through event marketing and customer focus. Now expanding...

Michael Causton

ATRenew (RERE US): Pre-Owned Satisfaction

Unlike most tech companies, ATRenew is starting to deliver growth with profits, cash generation and share buybacks. The valuation remains undemanding.

Arun George

Ebay Inc (EBAY) - Monday, Jan 22, 2024

eBay has the potential to become a trillion-dollar AI powerhouse in e-commerce. Offers anti-inflationary savings and eliminates fraud risks

Value Investors Club

eBay Inc: Increasing Investment in AI & Product Enhancement Is A True Game Changer! - Major Drivers

eBay's Fourth Quarter 2023 results demonstrated an approximate organic GMV (gross merchandise volume) growth breakdown of roughly 1% for the full...

Baptista Research

eBay Inc.: Major Drivers

eBay reported decent financial results with on-par revenues and above-par earnings, showcasing resilience amid global challenges. The company...

Baptista Research

Ebay's Qoo10 More than Doubles Users to 23 Million in 5 Years

Ebay's ​Qoo10 quietly expands in Japanese e-commerce market, doubling members in 5 years through event marketing and customer focus. Now expanding...

Michael Causton

ATRenew (RERE US): Pre-Owned Satisfaction

Unlike most tech companies, ATRenew is starting to deliver growth with profits, cash generation and share buybacks. The valuation remains undemanding.

Arun George

Ebay's Qoo10 quietly expands in Japanese e-commerce market, doubling members in 5 years through event marketing and customer focus. Now expanding...