Etsy (NASDAQ:ETSY) Director Marla Blow Sells 300 Shares

Etsy, Inc. (NASDAQ:ETSY) Director Marla Blow sold 300 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $44.68, for a total transaction of $13,404.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 8,891 shares in the company, valued at $397,249.88. This represents a 3.26% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website.

Etsy Stock Performance

NASDAQ:ETSY traded up $4.20 during mid-day trading on Thursday, hitting $48.25. 13,370,202 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 4,024,889. The company has a market cap of $4.76 billion, a PE ratio of 38.91, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 10.65 and a beta of 1.77. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $55.76 and its 200 day simple moving average is $59.57. Etsy, Inc. has a 1 year low of $40.05 and a 1 year high of $76.51.

Etsy (NASDAQ:ETSY) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 19th. The specialty retailer reported $0.92 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.87 by $0.05. Etsy had a net margin of 5.78% and a negative return on equity of 31.10%. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $1.03 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 3.5% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, research analysts expect that Etsy, Inc. will post 2.57 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Etsy declared that its board has authorized a share buyback program on Thursday, December 18th that authorizes the company to repurchase $750.00 million in shares. This repurchase authorization authorizes the specialty retailer to repurchase up to 14.2% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase programs are typically an indication that the company’s leadership believes its stock is undervalued.

Institutional Trading of Etsy

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in ETSY. Heritage Wealth Advisors boosted its holdings in Etsy by 476.5% in the second quarter. Heritage Wealth Advisors now owns 490 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 405 shares during the last quarter. EFG International AG acquired a new position in shares of Etsy in the 4th quarter valued at about $33,000. Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC acquired a new position in shares of Etsy in the 2nd quarter valued at about $35,000. Employees Retirement System of Texas acquired a new stake in Etsy during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $47,000. Finally, SJS Investment Consulting Inc. increased its position in Etsy by 12,600.0% during the 3rd quarter. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. now owns 762 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $51,000 after purchasing an additional 756 shares in the last quarter. 99.53% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Etsy News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Etsy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Sale of Depop to eBay for $1.2B in cash — provides immediate liquidity, lets Etsy refocus on its core marketplace, and removes a non-core growth unit that had mixed returns. Etsy stock pops 18% on sale of Depop to eBay for $1.2 billion
• Positive Sentiment: Q4 EPS beat — Etsy reported $0.92 EPS vs. consensus ~ $0.87 and modest revenue/GMS improvement (revenue up ~3.5% and the marketplace returned to slight GMS growth), giving investors some confidence in near-term operating performance. Etsy, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Management is pivoting capital and execution toward AI (agentic commerce) and mobile-first engagement to reignite buyer growth — a longer‑term strategic bet that could pay off but carries execution risk. Etsy Sells Depop, Pushes AI and Mobile to Restart Growth
• Neutral Sentiment: Technical/short‑squeeze dynamics likely amplified the rally — elevated short interest in ETSY can magnify intraday moves after a catalyst. Highly Shorted Stock Etsy Skyrockets Thursday – Here’s Why
• Negative Sentiment: Depop was sold at a markdown relative to what Etsy paid, meaning Etsy takes a loss on the divestiture — boosts near‑term cash but crystallizes a strategic retreat from that segment. Etsy Sells Depop to eBay At A Loss
• Negative Sentiment: Profitability and demand pressures — the company posted lower profit despite higher revenue and still shows a weak ROE and margin pressures, which temper the long‑term outlook until buyer engagement sustainably improves. Etsy Posts Lower Profit Despite Higher Revenue
• Negative Sentiment: Minor insider sale — a director disclosed a small sale (300 shares), unlikely material but sometimes noted by investors as a mild negative signal. SEC Filing: Director Sale

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research analysts recently weighed in on ETSY shares. The Goldman Sachs Group boosted their target price on shares of Etsy from $48.00 to $57.00 and gave the company a “sell” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 30th. Piper Sandler reissued a “neutral” rating on shares of Etsy in a research report on Wednesday, October 29th. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their target price on shares of Etsy from $58.00 to $52.00 and set an “underweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, October 30th. Barclays boosted their price target on Etsy from $60.00 to $62.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Thursday, October 30th. Finally, Truist Financial increased their price target on Etsy from $75.00 to $80.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 29th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have given a Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $63.52.

About Etsy

Etsy, Inc (NASDAQ: ETSY) operates a global e-commerce marketplace focused on handmade, vintage and unique goods. The platform connects individual artisans, small businesses and collectors with buyers seeking one-of-a-kind items, ranging from handcrafted jewelry and clothing to home décor and art supplies. Etsy’s revenue is primarily generated through listing fees, transaction fees on sales and optional seller services such as advertising and shipping labels.

Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, Etsy has cultivated a community-driven ethos, encouraging sustainable practices and personal entrepreneurship.