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EBay to ax 9% of workforce — 1,000 jobs — in second round of cuts this year

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EBay plans to lay off approximately 9% of its workforce, affecting about 1,000 employees, as part of a second round of cuts this year aimed at streamlining operations and reallocating resources. This move follows an earlier reduction in February that saw the elimination of around 800 jobs. CEO Jamie Iannone attributes the company’s strategic shift to its success in areas like authenticated luxury goods and collectibles, which has driven eBay’s stock up nearly 40% this year.

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As of October 21, 2026, EBay announced a second round of layoffs, cutting approximately 9% of its workforce, which equates to around 1,000 jobs. This decision follows an earlier round in February when the company laid off about 6%, or 800 employees, as part of efforts to streamline operations and focus on growth areas. With a total of 12,300 employees at the end of last year, CEO Jamie Iannone explained that these changes are necessary to capture future opportunities in authenticated luxury goods, collectibles, and refurbished products, which have driven a 40% increase in eBay's share price this year compared to the S&P 500’s 12% gain.

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EBay to ax 9% of workforce — 1,000 jobs — in second round of cuts this year By asserted

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EBay will lay off about 9% of its workforce as the online marketplace looks to simplify operations and shift resources to its fastest-growing areas, CEO Jamie Iannone told staff in a memo that was reviewed by Reuters. asserted

that → lay → Reuters

A spokesperson for eBay confirmed the layoffs to Reuters on Wednesday, saying the move will eliminate around 1,000 jobs. asserted

move → confirm → jobs

The company had 12,300 employees at the end of last year. asserted

company → have → year

It also let go about 6% of its workforce, or 800 employees, in February as part of efforts to streamline operations asserted

% → go → operations

EBay has set itself apart from rivals by pushing into authenticated luxury goods, collectibles and refurbished products, which draw enthusiasts willing to pay more for valuable items. asserted

which → set → items

That has helped its shares rise nearly 40% this year, outperforming the benchmark S&P 500’s around 12% gain. “Our strategy is working,” Iannone said in the memo, adding that “continuing to capture the significant opportunity ahead requires us to make thoughtful choices about where we focus and invest.” asserted

we → help → choices

He said affected staff would be informed in the coming days. asserted

staff → say → days

Shares of eBay rose about 1% in morning trading. asserted

Shares → rise → trading

The company has this year also benefited from its $1.4 billion deal for fashion resale platform Depop, which expanded its reach among younger consumers and strengthened its position in the growing re-commerce market. asserted

which → benefit → market

That helped eBay forecast third-quarter revenue above Wall Street estimates when it last posted results, in August. asserted

it → help → August

The company is slated to report latest earnings next week. asserted

company → slat → earnings

Those efforts have also caught the eye of GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen, who made an unsolicited $56 billion bid for the much larger eBay in May. uncertain

who → catch → May

EBay had rejected the offer, saying that it was “neither credible nor attractive.” asserted

it → reject → offer

EBay to ax 9% of workforce — 1,000 jobs — in second round of cuts this year

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