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Eventbrite Management
Management criteria checks 2/4
Eventbrite's CEO is Julia Hartz, appointed in Jan 2006, has a tenure of 20.17 years. total yearly compensation is $6.50M, comprised of 7.7% salary and 92.3% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.74% of the company’s shares, worth $3.33M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 5.3 years and 7.7 years respectively.
Key information
Julia Hartz
Chief executive officer
US$6.5m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 7.66% |
| CEO tenure | 20.2yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.7% |
| Management average tenure | 5.3yrs |
| Board average tenure | 7.7yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • Nov 27
Eventbrite: Cost-Cutting Measures Are Admirable, But Won't Benefit This Company
Summary Eventbrite faces ongoing structural risks, including declining paid ticket demand and intensifying competition from StubHub. EB's cost-cutting has improved adjusted EBITDA guidance, but growth is driven by expense reductions rather than revenue expansion. Despite a cheaper 9.1x EV/FY25 adjusted EBITDA multiple, EB's shrinking ecosystem and revenue outlook remain concerning. I reiterate a sell rating, urging investors to avoid EB due to insufficient compensation for its operating and competitive risks. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Nov 08
Is Eventbrite (NYSE:EB) Weighed On By Its Debt Load?
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Sep 19
Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Eventbrite, Inc.'s (NYSE:EB) Low P/S
You may think that with a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 1x Eventbrite, Inc. ( NYSE:EB ) is a stock worth checking...
Narrative Update • Aug 08
Live Experiences And DIY Tools Will Unlock Market Potential
Eventbrite’s analyst price target was cut from $3.20 to $2.85, primarily reflecting a much lower projected future P/E multiple even as revenue growth forecasts held steady. What's in the News Eventbrite provided Q3 revenue guidance of $70–$73 million and updated full-year 2025 revenue outlook to $290–$296 million, expecting monthly year-over-year growth in paid ticket volume by year-end.Analysis Article • May 30
It's Unlikely That Eventbrite, Inc.'s (NYSE:EB) CEO Will See A Huge Pay Rise This Year
Key Insights Eventbrite to hold its Annual General Meeting on 5th of June CEO Julia Hartz's total compensation includes...Analysis Article • May 09
Eventbrite, Inc. (NYSE:EB) Stock Catapults 26% Though Its Price And Business Still Lag The Industry
Eventbrite, Inc. ( NYSE:EB ) shareholders are no doubt pleased to see that the share price has bounced 26% in the last...New Narrative • May 08
Eliminating Fees And Launching New Features Will Boost Ticket Engagement
Eliminating organizer side listing fees and expanding ads drive ticket transactions and revenue, enhancing creator investment and event volume.Seeking Alpha • Mar 14
Eventbrite: Short-Term Undervalued, Long-Term Uncertain
Summary Eventbrite pioneered online ticketing but relies on paid events for revenue despite a massive user base. A controversial organizer fee in 2023 led to an exodus of event hosts and declining paid ticket metrics. Management scrapped the fee and is now shifting focus to higher-value events and in-person ticketing. The stock has struggled, reflecting uncertainty about whether lost organizers will return. Eventbrite appears undervalued for short-term investors, but long-term recovery depends on execution. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Mar 01
Little Excitement Around Eventbrite, Inc.'s (NYSE:EB) Revenues As Shares Take 30% Pounding
The Eventbrite, Inc. ( NYSE:EB ) share price has fared very poorly over the last month, falling by a substantial 30...Analysis Article • Mar 01
The Market Doesn't Like What It Sees From Eventbrite, Inc.'s (NYSE:EB) Revenues Yet As Shares Tumble 30%
The Eventbrite, Inc. ( NYSE:EB ) share price has fared very poorly over the last month, falling by a substantial 30...Seeking Alpha • Dec 26
Eventbrite: The Tide Is Turning Choppier
Summary Eventbrite's stock has plummeted over 50% YTD due to declining revenue and a continuous loss of creators and customers. New FTC rules on fees and recent price hikes on organizers have exacerbated Eventbrite's struggles, causing a vicious cycle of declining ticket sales. Despite a healthy cash reserve, deteriorating ticket sales and profitability signal ongoing financial strain for Eventbrite. Though Eventbrite is cheap at less than 10x forward adjusted EBITDA, the stock has too many operational and execution risks to consider investing in. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Nov 07
Eventbrite, Inc. (NYSE:EB) Shares Fly 27% But Investors Aren't Buying For Growth
Eventbrite, Inc. ( NYSE:EB ) shareholders are no doubt pleased to see that the share price has bounced 27% in the last...Seeking Alpha • Oct 13
Eventbrite: Turnaround Is Far From Sight (Rating Downgrade)
Summary Eventbrite's stock has plummeted nearly 70% this year due to declining revenue growth, ticket volumes, and paid creator counts. New organizer fees have increased average ticket prices but hurt volumes and creator retention, weakening Eventbrite's market appeal. The company faces strong competition and macroeconomic risks, with travel and event spending likely to decline in the current economic cycle. Downgrading the stock to a sell on the company's reduced outlook and its unlikely path back to growth. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Oct 03
Eventbrite: Forgive Management's Prior Missteps
Summary Eventbrite, a ticketing and event platform, focuses on small- and mid-market events and has adapted post-COVID-19. Management's business model changes led to some event creators leaving, but the company has since revised terms to regain them. The company acknowledges its mistakes and is actively working to grow by attracting back event creators. After a downward trend in the stock, Eventbrite could be undervalued if it manages to continue to grow as planned. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Aug 14
Some Eventbrite, Inc. (NYSE:EB) Shareholders Look For Exit As Shares Take 34% Pounding
Eventbrite, Inc. ( NYSE:EB ) shareholders that were waiting for something to happen have been dealt a blow with a 34...Analysis Article • Aug 11
Eventbrite, Inc. Beat Analyst Profit Forecasts, And Analysts Have New Estimates
One of the biggest stories of last week was how Eventbrite, Inc. ( NYSE:EB ) shares plunged 27% in the week since its...Seeking Alpha • Jul 29
Eventbrite's Net Cash Is An Illusion: Sell
Summary Eventbrite has struggled to build a moat and capitalize on the events industry. It is also facing competition from other platforms like Meetup and Facebook. The company is trying to boost its poor profitability by charging event organizers a new fee. This is a risky tactic, and the paid organizer count is shrinking. Suggestions that Eventbrite holds hundreds of millions of net cash is flawed. That cash belongs to event organizers and sits in Eventbrite's accounts payable. There's no discernible business value here, in my opinion. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jul 17
Is Eventbrite (NYSE:EB) Using Debt Sensibly?
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Seeking Alpha • Jul 07
Eventbrite: Rocky Times For This Online Ticket Vendor
Summary Eventbrite increased pricing through new creator fees, resulting in higher net revenue per ticket but declining creator counts and paid ticket volumes. Eventbrite's valuation is compelling at <3x adjusted EBITDA, but churn risks are elevated as paid creators continue to decline. The stock is down ~40% year to date, but despite the compelling valuation I'd prefer to remain on the sidelines. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jun 25
Eventbrite: Risk-Reward Situation Is Attractive
Summary I gave a buy rating for Eventbrite due to attractive risk-reward situation. EB benefits from a strong flywheel effect and secular tailwind in live events industry. New monetization strategy poses uncertainty, but potential upside is significant if successful. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • May 31
We Think Shareholders Are Less Likely To Approve A Pay Rise For Eventbrite, Inc.'s (NYSE:EB) CEO For Now
Key Insights Eventbrite will host its Annual General Meeting on 6th of June Total pay for CEO Julia Hartz includes...Seeking Alpha • Apr 15
Eventbrite: Potential Catalysts Are Aggressive Buybacks And Q1 EBITDA Beat
Summary Eventbrite could potentially leverage on its new $100 million share repurchase plan to buy back its own undervalued shares aggressively. There is a good chance of Eventbrite's actual Q1 2024 EBITDA beating the market's expectations, considering the rapid growth in the company's non-ticketing businesses. I award a Buy rating to Eventbrite stock, as I have identified potential catalysts which might re-rate the company's shares. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Mar 26
Eventbrite, Inc. (NYSE:EB) Stocks Pounded By 33% But Not Lagging Industry On Growth Or Pricing
The Eventbrite, Inc. ( NYSE:EB ) share price has fared very poorly over the last month, falling by a substantial 33...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$11m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$21m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$18m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$6m | US$498k | -US$16m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$8m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$14m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$18m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$5m | US$486k | -US$26m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$22m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$33m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$50m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$10m | US$475k | -US$55m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$76m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$72m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$72m |
| Dec 31 2021 | US$7m | US$2 | -US$139m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$142m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$145m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$163m |
| Dec 31 2020 | US$4m | US$81k | -US$225m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$218m |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$229m |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$205m |
| Dec 31 2019 | US$5m | US$390k | -US$69m |
Compensation vs Market: Julia's total compensation ($USD6.50M) is above average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD2.29M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Julia's compensation has increased whilst the company is unprofitable.
CEO
Julia Hartz (44 yo)
20.2yrs
Tenure
US$6,498,392
Compensation
Ms. Julia D. Hartz Co-founded Eventbrite, Inc. (formerly Mollyguard Corporation) in 2006. Ms. Hartz has been Chief Executive Officer of Eventbrite, Inc. since April 21, 2016 and also serves as its Chairman...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Founder | 20.2yrs | US$6.50m | 0.74% $ 3.3m | |
| Co-Founder | 20.2yrs | US$6.44k | 3.4% $ 15.4m | |
| CFO & Principal Accounting Officer | 1.3yrs | US$6.16m | 0.91% $ 4.1m | |
| Chief Product Officer | 3.2yrs | US$2.57m | 0.39% $ 1.8m | |
| Co-Founder | 20.2yrs | no data | no data | |
| General Counsel | less than a year | no data | 0.56% $ 2.5m | |
| Chief Brand & Communications Officer | 2yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief Commercial Officer | 7.3yrs | US$3.88m | no data | |
| Finance Manager | no data | no data | no data |
5.3yrs
Average Tenure
49.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: EB's management team is seasoned and experienced (5.3 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Founder | 9.9yrs | US$6.50m | 0.74% $ 3.3m | |
| Independent Director | 10.1yrs | US$255.00k | 0.25% $ 1.2m | |
| Lead Independent Director | 16.2yrs | US$272.50k | 0.17% $ 788.2k | |
| Independent Director | 7.3yrs | US$245.00k | 0.15% $ 668.1k | |
| Member of Board of Advisors | no data | no data | no data | |
| Member of Board of Advisors | 14.5yrs | no data | no data | |
| Independent Director | 3.8yrs | US$243.61k | 0.0014% $ 6.5k | |
| Independent Director | 7.7yrs | US$263.75k | 0.16% $ 731.6k | |
| Independent Director | 2.6yrs | US$245.00k | 0.084% $ 381.5k | |
| Independent Director | 5.5yrs | US$240.00k | 0.089% $ 405.4k |
7.7yrs
Average Tenure
50.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: EB's board of directors are considered experienced (7.7 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2026/03/11 21:16 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/03/09 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/09/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Eventbrite, Inc. is covered by 9 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Naved Khan | B. Riley Securities, Inc. |
| Heath Terry | Goldman Sachs |
| Douglas Anmuth | J.P. Morgan |