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Sea Limited shares tumble 9% on third quarter earnings miss

Sea Limited (NYSE:SE) shares fell 8.89% in pre-market trading after Q3 earnings missed estimates at $0.78 per share, below the $0.99 consensus. Revenue grew 43.4% YoY to $8.6B, beating estimates. Shopee's revenue rose 41.3% YoY to $6.1B, while Garena's revenue increased 28.6% YoY to $840.1M. The company completed a $1B share repurchase program and authorized another $1B.

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Published Nov 10, 2026, 11:42 AM UTC
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Primary signal
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Relevance
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

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Why it matters

The earnings miss highlights margin pressure despite top‑line growth, suggesting near‑term downside.

02

Market read

The miss triggers a notable price drop, affecting Asian tech exposure and investor sentiment.

03

What to watch

Near‑completion of a $1B share repurchase could provide longer‑term support.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: pre‑market today

Background

Sea Limited operates Shopee (e‑commerce), Garena (gaming) and SeaMoney (digital finance) across Asia.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$SEBearishHigh confidence
Context

Sea Limited reported Q3 earnings that missed EPS expectations, causing a 9% share decline.

Expected impact

downward pressure as the market prices in the EPS shortfall

Evidence & confidence

Adjusted EPS of $0.78 fell short of the $0.99 consensus, prompting a pre‑market drop of ~9%.

Market effects

Sector

E‑commerce and digital payments segments may see broader scrutiny after the miss.

Regional

Southeast Asian tech stocks could face short‑term volatility.

Global

Large‑cap Asian tech exposure influences global risk sentiment.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

The revenue beat and strong growth in Shopee and Garena may support a bounce.

Key entities

  • Company
    Sea Limited

    Singapore‑based technology conglomerate listed on NYSE.

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