Wrapping up Q1 earnings, we look at the numbers and key takeaways for the online marketplace stocks, including Remitly (NASDAQ:RELY) and its peers.
Marketplaces have existed for centuries. Where once it was a main street in a small town or a mall in the suburbs, sellers benefitted from proximity to one another because they could draw customers by offering convenience and selection. Today, a myriad of online marketplaces fulfill that same role, aggregating large customer bases, which attracts commission-paying sellers, generating flywheel scale effects that feed back into further customer acquisition.
The 15 online marketplace stocks we track reported a mixed Q1; on average, revenues beat analyst consensus estimates by 4.2%. while next quarter's revenue guidance was 2.4% above consensus. Inflation progressed towards the Fed's 2% goal at the end of 2023, leading to strong stock market performance. The start of 2024 has been a bumpier ride, as the market switches between optimism and pessimism around rate cuts due to mixed inflation data, and while some of the online marketplace stocks have fared somewhat better than others, they collectively declined, with share prices falling 3.4% on average since the previous earnings results.
Remitly (NASDAQ:RELY) With Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) founder Jeff Bezos as an early investor, Remitly (NASDAQ:RELY) is an online platform that enables consumers to safely and quickly send money globally.
Remitly reported revenues of $269.1 million, up 32% year on year, falling short of analysts' expectations by 1.7%. Overall, it was a mixed quarter for the company with impressive growth in its buyers but full-year revenue guidance missing analysts' expectations.
“We are pleased with our strong start to the year that reflects our resilient customer base and superior customer experience,” said Matt Oppenheimer, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Remitly.
Remitly delivered the weakest performance against analyst estimates of the whole group. The company reported 6.2 million active buyers, up 34.8% year on year. The stock is down 25.5% since reporting and currently trades at $13.05.
Is now the time to buy Remitly? Find out by reading the original article on StockStory, it's free. Best Q1: MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:MELI)Originally started as an online auction platform, MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:MELI) is a one-stop e-commerce marketplace and fintech platform in Latin America.
MercadoLibre reported revenues of $4.33 billion, up 36% year on year, outperforming analysts' expectations by 12.1%. It was a stunning quarter for the company with exceptional revenue growth.
The market seems happy with the results as the stock is up 13% since reporting. It currently trades at $1,703.
Slowest Q1: CarGurus (NASDAQ:CARG)Bringing transparency to a sometimes opaque process, CarGurus (NASDAQ:CARG) is a digital marketplace where auto dealers can connect with potential customers and where car buyers can browse, purchase, and obtain financing.
CarGurus reported revenues of $215.8 million, down 7% year on year, in line with analysts' expectations. It was a weak quarter for the company with slow revenue growth and underwhelming revenue guidance for the next quarter.
Interestingly, the stock is up 10.2% since the results and currently trades at $24.54.
EverQuote (NASDAQ:EVER)Aiming to simplify a once complicated process, EverQuote (NASDAQ:EVER) is an online insurance marketplace where consumers can compare and purchase various types of insurance from different providers
EverQuote reported revenues of $91.07 million, down 16.6% year on year, surpassing analysts' expectations by 13.4%. Revenue aside, it was a very strong quarter for the company with optimistic revenue guidance for the next quarter.
EverQuote had the slowest revenue growth among its peers. The stock is flat since reporting and currently trades at $21.46.
Etsy (NASDAQ:ETSY)Founded by a struggling amateur furniture maker Robert Kalin and his two friends, Etsy (NASDAQ:ETSY) is one of the world’s largest online marketplaces, focusing on handmade or vintage items.
Etsy reported revenues of $646 million, flat year on year, in line with analysts' expectations. Overall, it was a weaker quarter for the company with slow revenue growth.
The company reported 96.39 million active buyers, up 0.9% year on year. The stock is down 18.1% since reporting and currently trades at $57.13.
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