EBay forecasts quarterly revenue above expectations
Shares of the company rose 2% in extended trading.
EBay is likely to compete comparatively well in an environment of higher product prices due to tariffs and a macroeconomic downturn, analysts have said.
The company is expanding its focus categories to include U.S. pre-owned apparel, which could help accelerate volume in one of the larger e-commerce verticals.
The company expects revenue in the range of $2.69 billion to $2.74 billion for the third quarter, compared to analysts' average estimate of $2.66 billion, according to data compiled by LSEG.
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