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<ul><li>Etsy Inc., a renowned online marketplace for handcrafted goods, released its fourth-quarter results which were fairly decent.</li><li>For 2023, Etsy reported revenue at a record $2.7 billion, up around 7% from the previous year.</li><li>There is confidence in the firm's robust financial model, given its solid revenue growth, significant levels of profit, and strong cash flow, which bodes well for long-term sustainable growth.</li></ul>

Etsy Inc., a renowned online marketplace for handcrafted goods, released its fourth-quarter results which were fairly decent.For 2023, Etsy reported revenue at a record $2.7 billion, up around 7% from the previous year.There is confidence in the firm's robust financial model, given its solid revenue growth, significant levels of profit, and strong cash flow, which bodes well for long-term sustainable growth.

Etsy Inc.: Investment in Marketing & Potential Payback & 5 Major Drivers - Financial Forecasts

External reports (aggregated public sources), Value Investors Club

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External reports (aggregated public sources)

Key points<ul><li>ETSY's end markets are expected to grow at a high single digit rate, allowing for 10% compound annual growth rate in Gross Merchandise Sales (GMS)</li><li>ETSY's international market, comprising 45% of revenue, is growing faster than its US market</li><li>ETSY has room to increase its take rate slightly, with its current rate of 19.8% in line with industry standards, positioning the company for continued growth in e-commerce.</li></ul>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.

Key pointsETSY's end markets are expected to grow at a high single digit rate, allowing for 10% compound annual growth rate in Gross Merchandise Sales (GMS)ETSY's international market, comprising 45% of revenue, is growing faster than its US marketETSY has room to increase its take rate slightly, with its current rate of 19.8% in line with industry standards, positioning the company for continued growth in e-commerce.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.

<ul><li>Etsy Inc managed to surpass Wall Street's revenue and earnings expectations, marked by moderate top-line growth and sustained robust profitability.</li><li>The management's dedication to enhancing buyer confidence was evident in the strides made to improve reliability and convenience metrics, such as estimated delivery dates, package tracking, on-time delivery, and transparent return policies.</li><li>These additional layers of analysis serve to provide a comprehensive and robust valuation, giving investors a nuanced understanding of the inherent risks and opportunities.</li></ul>

Etsy Inc managed to surpass Wall Street's revenue and earnings expectations, marked by moderate top-line growth and sustained robust profitability.The management's dedication to enhancing buyer confidence was evident in the strides made to improve reliability and convenience metrics, such as estimated delivery dates, package tracking, on-time delivery, and transparent return policies.These additional layers of analysis serve to provide a comprehensive and robust valuation, giving investors a nuanced understanding of the inherent risks and opportunities.

Etsy Inc: Reinventing E-Commerce with AI-Powered Curation! - Major Drivers

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

Travis Lundy

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<li>Mercari was expected to announce at some point that it would attempt to transfer to TSE Prime. They have now announced. </li>
<li>This will end up being a BIG TOPIX inclusion in May or June. </li>
<li>And the changes to the TOPIX Free Float Weight Methodology will mean it is bigger than it would have been under the old regime (despite unchanged FFW).</li>
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Mercari was expected to announce at some point that it would attempt to transfer to TSE Prime. They have now announced. 
This will end up being a BIG TOPIX inclusion in May or June. 
And the changes to the TOPIX Free Float Weight Methodology will mean it is bigger than it would have been under the old regime (despite unchanged FFW).


Mercari (4385) Applying for TSE Prime Means TOPIX Inclusion in 4-5 Months

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<li>Last Friday, the S&amp;P Index Committee announced the changes to the S&amp;P500, S&amp;P400, S&amp;P600, and other indices, along with the result of a recent consultation on capping methodology.</li>
<li>The result is about US$23bn a side of flows for the major indices</li>
<li>In the S&amp;P500, DELL, PLTR, and ERIE are ADDs. AAL, ETSY, and BIO are DELETEs. But as always, just knowing the names is deceptive. The history matters more.</li>
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Last Friday, the S&amp;P Index Committee announced the changes to the S&amp;P500, S&amp;P400, S&amp;P600, and other indices, along with the result of a recent consultation on capping methodology.
The result is about US$23bn a side of flows for the major indices
In the S&amp;P500, DELL, PLTR, and ERIE are ADDs. AAL, ETSY, and BIO are DELETEs. But as always, just knowing the names is deceptive. The history matters more.


S&P 500/400/600 Changes - DELL, PLTR, and ERIE Added, AAL, ETSY, BIO Deleted

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Etsy, Inc. provides e-commerce services. The Company offers handmade and vintage items, art, and supplies, as well as regular items such as clothing, housewares, paper goods, candles, bags and purses, music, and wood working items. Etsy serves users throughout the United States.

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Etsy Inc.: Investment in Marketing & Potential Payback & 5 Major Drivers - Financial Forecasts

Etsy Inc., a renowned online marketplace for handcrafted goods, released its fourth-quarter results which were fairly decent. For 2023, Etsy...

Baptista Research

Etsy Inc (ETSY) - Tuesday, Nov 21, 2023

ETSY's end markets are expected to grow at a high single digit rate, allowing for 10% compound annual growth rate in Gross Merchandise Sales (GMS)

Value Investors Club

Etsy Inc: Reinventing E-Commerce with AI-Powered Curation! - Major Drivers

Etsy Inc managed to surpass Wall Street's revenue and earnings expectations, marked by moderate top-line growth and sustained robust...

Baptista Research

Mercari (4385) Applying for TSE Prime Means TOPIX Inclusion in 4-5 Months

Mercari (4385 JP) announced Friday it applied for TSE Prime transfer. I expect a TOPIX inclusion end-May or end-June. The change in FFW method...

Travis Lundy

S&P 500/400/600 Changes - DELL, PLTR, and ERIE Added, AAL, ETSY, BIO Deleted

The S and P Index Committee announced its September changes to the major indices on Friday along with changes to the Sector indices which means...

Travis Lundy

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