eBay to cut about 9% of staff, its second round of layoffs this year
In short
eBay will lay off about 9% of its employees to streamline operations, Chinese outlets reported on 21 October. 36Kr, citing Sina Finance, said an eBay spokesperson confirmed the cut, which would affect about 1,000 people. It is the company's second round of layoffs this year.
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eBay will lay off about 9% of its employees to streamline operations, CLS reported on 21 October, citing reports. cnBeta described it as the company's second round of layoffs this year. [ 1 , 2 ]
36Kr, citing Sina Finance, said an eBay spokesperson confirmed that the company will cut about 9% of its staff to streamline operations and focus on its fastest-growing areas. The layoffs will affect about 1,000 employees. The company also said it will continue to hire in priority areas aligned with its strategy. [ 3 ]
According to the same report, eBay had about 12,300 employees at the end of 2025. It cut 6% of staff in February, affecting about 800 employees. The report said the company has steadily reduced its headcount in recent years while increasing spending on artificial intelligence. [ 3 ]
Why it matters
The coverage describes a company shrinking its workforce while it raises spending on artificial intelligence and focuses on its fastest-growing areas. The documents give no further detail on wider effects.
Key facts
- eBay will cut about 9% of its staff to streamline operations. [ 1 , 3 ]
- An eBay spokesperson confirmed the cut, according to 36Kr, citing Sina Finance. [ 3 ]
- The layoffs will affect about 1,000 employees. [ 3 ]
- This is eBay's second round of layoffs this year; in February it cut 6%, affecting about 800 employees. [ 2 , 3 ]
- eBay had about 12,300 employees at the end of 2025. [ 3 ]
- The company said it will keep hiring in priority areas aligned with its strategy. [ 3 ]
Confirmed by several sources
Still unclear
- Which parts of the business will be affected and when the cuts will take effect. None of the documents gives these details.
- The figure of about 1,000 affected employees and the earlier February round of 6% (about 800 employees). Only 36Kr, citing Sina Finance, gives these numbers.
What local media are saying
Timeline, local time
- CLS reported on 21 October that eBay will cut about 9% of staff to streamline operations. [ 1 ]
- cnBeta published a report headlined that eBay will cut 9%, its second round of layoffs this year. [ 2 ]
- 36Kr published on 22 October that an eBay spokesperson confirmed the cut of about 9% of staff. [ 3 ]