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StubHub Swings to $33.6M Q3 Profit on $502M Revenue Growth

StubHub Holdings returned to profitability in Q3 2026 with $33,569 thousand in net income, driven by revenue growth to $501,953 thousand and improved operational efficiency.

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The 8-K shows revenue of $501,953 thousand for Q3 2026 versus $468,113 thousand a year earlier, and a swing from a $1,294,609 thousand net loss to net income of $33,569 thousand. Nine-month revenue grew to $1,521,066 from $1,296,015 and operating cash flow rose to $221,497 from $181,436, so profitability is now backed by cash generation, though long-term debt of $1,297,585 remains.

Catalysts
  • ▲ Q3 2026 revenue of $501,953 thousand, up from $468,113 thousand in Q3 2025
  • ▲ Swing to quarterly net income of $33,569 thousand from a $1,294,609 thousand loss a year ago
Risk Factors
  • ▼ Long-term debt of $1,297,585 thousand and $88,730 thousand of cash interest paid over nine months
  • ▼ Cash and cash equivalents fell to $1,167,227 thousand from $1,241,587 thousand at year-end 2025

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🎯 Key Takeaways

  • Q3 2026 revenue reached $501,953 thousand, up from $468,113 thousand in Q3 2025.
  • Net income swung to $33,569 thousand from a $1,294,609 thousand loss in the prior-year quarter.
  • Nine-month operating cash flow rose to $221,497 thousand, compared to $181,436 thousand in the same period of 2025.
  • Long-term debt obligations were reduced to $1,297,585 thousand as of September 30, 2026, down from $1,506,957 thousand at year-end 2025.

📝 Executive Summary

StubHub Holdings reported a significant turnaround in the third quarter of 2026, posting net income of $33,569 thousand compared to a $1,294,609 thousand loss in the same period last year. Revenue climbed to $501,953 thousand, supported by strong operational cash flow of $221,497 thousand for the first nine months of the year.

❓ FAQ

Did StubHub make money this quarter?

Yes. The filing shows Q3 2026 net income of $33,569 thousand, or $0.05 per basic and diluted share, compared with a loss of $1,294,609 thousand in the same quarter of 2025.

How fast is the business growing?

Revenue for the first nine months of 2026 was $1,521,066 thousand versus $1,296,015 thousand in the prior-year period, roughly 17% growth.