Sea Limited stock: Q3 revenue jumps as buyback expands
Published on 11/13/2026 at 17:05 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSWhat the quarter changed
- Sea reported stronger growth across Shopee, Monee and Garena for the quarter ended September 30, 2026.
- Credit-loss provisions rose faster than revenue as Monee expanded its lending business.
- The additional buyback authorization increases the potential for capital returns, while repurchase timing remains subject to market conditions.
Sea Limited reported strong third-quarter growth across its three core businesses on November 10, 2026, while also expanding its share repurchase authorization. The results were published in a release carried by Morningstar.
Growth remains broad based
GAAP revenue reached US$8.6 billion for the quarter ended September 30, up 43.4 percent from a year earlier. Gross profit increased 51.4 percent to US$3.9 billion, while net income rose 34.0 percent to US$502.5 million. Adjusted EBITDA advanced 28.9 percent to US$931.3 million.
Shopee revenue grew 41.3 percent to US$6.1 billion, with gross merchandise volume up 23.3 percent to US$39.7 billion. The e-commerce business generated adjusted EBITDA of US$269.2 million, an increase of 44.7 percent.
Monee revenue climbed 63.9 percent to US$1.6 billion, supported by higher credit activity. Consumer and small-business loans principal outstanding rose 60.0 percent to US$12.6 billion, while Monee adjusted EBITDA increased 15.5 percent to US$298.3 million.
Credit growth raises risk costs
Sea's provision for credit losses increased 82.3 percent to US$681.5 million. Non-performing loans past due by more than 90 days represented 1.3 percent of consumer and small-business loans principal outstanding, compared with 1.1 percent a year earlier.
Garena revenue rose 28.6 percent to US$840.1 million, and bookings increased 5.9 percent to US$890.0 million. Adjusted EBITDA for the gaming business advanced 45.9 percent to US$458.2 million.
Buyback adds capital-return support
Sea said it had repurchased 11.1 million shares for US$997.2 million under its existing US$1.0 billion program as of November 10. The board approved an additional US$1.0 billion authorization on November 9 without an expiration date. The timing, amount and method of future repurchases will depend on market conditions and other considerations.
Sea Limited stock traded at 67.80 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 16:59 CET on Friday, November 13.
Sea Limited at a glance
- Company: Sea Limited
- ISIN: US81141R1005
- Trading venue: Lang & Schwarz
- Quoted price: 67.80 euros at 16:59 CET on November 13, 2026
- Home exchange: New York Stock Exchange
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