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Global-E International’s $1.74 Billion Quarter: The Hidden Signal Behind Its 40% GMV Surge!

Global-E International Ltd. reported a strong start to 2026 with robust growth across key financial and operational metrics in the first quarter. Gross merchandise volume (GMV) increased by 40% year-over-year to $1.74 billion, while revenues grew 33% to $252 million. Adjusted EBITDA rose 59% to $50.2 million, achieving an almost 20% margin, reflecting significant improvement in operational efficiency. The company also recorded a non-GAAP gross profit margin expansion by 150 basis points to 47%, aided by efficiency gains and investments in sales efforts. These results were achieved despite some disruptions related to the conflict in Iran, which temporarily affected volumes to the Middle East and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) regions, together representing around 5% of inbound GMV. Global-E continued its strategic initiatives, including expanding existing merchant relationships and onboarding new brands across North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region.