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Stubhub: company research
Last checked Oct 3, 2026
StubHub operates one of the largest global marketplaces for live-event tickets, connecting buyers and sellers across concerts, sports and theatre. Founded in 2000, the company went public in September 2025. (from our editorial profile)
Key facts
- Industry
- Online marketplace & ticketing
- Headquarters
- New York, NY
- Founded
- 2000
- Size
- 900+ employees
- Stage
- Public
- Website
- stubhub.com
(from our editorial profile)Source: sec.gov
Recent moves
StubHub reported second quarter 2026 results on August 12, 2026, with gross merchandise sales of $3.1 billion (up 34% year over year) and revenue of $573.1 million (up 33%). The company said it further strengthened its balance sheet with year-to-date debt reduction of $200.0 million, including a $100.0 million payment in May and a $100.0 million payment in July, with total debt reduction of $1.1 billion in the last 12 months. It increased its full-year 2026 GMS outlook to $10.1 billion to $10.3 billion and reiterated its adjusted EBITDA outlook of $400 million to $420 million.
Source: investors.stubhub.comLikely challenges
StubHub's second quarter 2026 release states the company reduced total debt by $1.1 billion over the last 12 months and that net leverage improved to 3.0x trailing 12-month adjusted EBITDA as of June 30, 2026, a 1.5x reduction compared to 4.5x as of December 31, 2025. The company also reported payments due to sellers of $1.2 billion against cash and cash equivalents of $1.7 billion.
Source: investors.stubhub.comCompetitors and position
StubHub's second quarter 2026 release describes it as "a leading global ticketing marketplace for live events" and quotes CEO Eric Baker saying the results "reflect StubHub's leadership in the resale market." The company states it services customers in over 200 countries and territories through StubHub and its international brand viagogo.
Source: investors.stubhub.comLeadership
- Eric H. BakerFounder and Chief Executive Officer
In the news
- StubHub Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results
investors.stubhub.com, 2026-08-12
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