Etsy's Quarterly Sales Miss Estimates, Sending Shares Tumbling

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Etsy Inc. reported second-quarter sales that missed analysts’ estimates, as demand for its unique, creative goods failed to pick up in the second quarter after a “soft startBloomberg Terminal” to the year.

The Brooklyn, New York-based company reportedBloomberg Terminal revenue rose 37% to $181.1 million, compared with projections for $183 million. Profit excluding some costs rose 43% to $39.7 million, in line with the average estimate of $39.6 million. The shares fell 7% in extended trading.