Representatives of this retailer said that the above move is aimed at "reinvesting in business operations and adjusting the structure to suit strategic priorities", thereby affecting some positions in the entire labor force.
However, some sources say that eBay continues to recruit in "key areas", but does not specify which are those areas.
The personnel cut took place just a week after eBay continuously announced updated business information. On the same day as announcing the latest financial statements, the company also announced that it would acquire Depop - a used fashion trading platform between users.
This deal is worth 1.2 billion USD. Compared to eBay's revenue for the whole year of 2025 reaching 11.1 billion USD, this expense is considered quite large and may create additional financial pressure for businesses in the near future.
The move to cut about 800 employees, equivalent to 6% of the global labor force, shows that eBay is entering a period of strong restructuring. In the context of a volatile business environment and increasing growth pressure, streamlining the apparatus is considered a solution to optimize costs, improve operational efficiency and focus resources on priority areas.
However, personnel cuts also pose challenges regarding internal morale and the ability to maintain growth momentum in the short term. The next developments will show whether this tightening strategy will help eBay consolidate its position in the global e-commerce market.
