Global-E Online: Growth Momentum Persists, Rating Upgrade Announced

Monday, Aug 18, 2025 12:03 am ET1min read

Global-E Online reported Q2 results with continued growth momentum, driven by existing merchant customers. The company's ecommerce technology has seen sustained demand, and its stock has been upgraded to reflect the attractive upside potential.

Global-E Online Ltd. (NASDAQ: GLBE), an ecommerce technology provider, reported its Q2 results on August 13, showcasing sustained growth momentum despite a temporary profitability hiccup. The company's revenues came in at $214.9 million, a 28% year-on-year increase, surpassing Wall Street's consensus by $6.9 million [1].

The growth was driven by a 34% increase in Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) on the platform, with the company continuing to attract new merchants and expand existing ones. Notable brand launches in Q2 include SteelSeries, GANNI, JAKI, Bally, and Life360, among others [1].

Despite the growth, Global-E experienced a slight decline in profitability, with adjusted EBITDA coming in at $38.5 million, a 17.9% margin, down from 18.7% in the previous quarter. The company attributes this to increasing competitive pressure and a slight drop in take rate [1].

The company's 2025 guidance was slightly raised, suggesting continued revenue growth over the short term. The mid-point of the 2025 revenue guidance range is $921.5-971.5 million, indicating 23% growth for H2 [1].

Global-E's stock has lost -48% of its value since the company's initial February article, presenting a potential buying opportunity. The stock's forward EV/EBITDA has approached a new all-time low, currently standing at just 22.0 [1].

In a separate report, Towards Packaging consultants projected significant growth for the global smart packaging for retail and e-commerce market from 2025 to 2034, driven by increasing demand for enhanced product safety, improved customer engagement, and real-time tracking [2].

References:
[1] https://seekingalpha.com/article/4814404-global-e-online-upside-is-now-attractive-as-growth-perseveres-rating-upgrade
[2] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/smart-packaging-retail-e-commerce-140000811.html

Global-E Online: Growth Momentum Persists, Rating Upgrade Announced

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