Etsy Inc. shares surged in late trading after the online marketplace operator said second-quarter revenue rose 11%, helped by higher transaction fees, new brands and more ad sales on its platform.

The results were better than Wall Street expectations, with revenue close to the high-end of Etsy’s lowered forecast from May.

This post first appeared on wsj.com

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