eBay Inc
EBAY
$117.20
-0.11%
eBay Inc. operates one of the world's largest online marketplaces, connecting buyers and sellers across more than 190 markets through its platform that generates nearly $80 billion in gross merchandise volume. As a dominant player in the recommerce and specialty retail space, eBay differentiates itself with a vast inventory of used and collectible goods, serving 135 million active buyers and 18 million active sellers. The current investor narrative centers on eBay's strategic pivot to capture Gen Z and recommerce growth via the $1.2 billion acquisition of Depop from Etsy in early 2026, while also navigating the unsolicited $56 billion takeover bid from GameStop in May 2026, which eBay rejected as not credible. The stock has rallied over 50% in the past year, driven by accelerating revenue growth, margin expansion, and the bid-induced speculation.…
EBAY
eBay Inc
$117.20
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EBAY 12-Month Price Forecast
Wall Street consensus
Most Wall Street analysts maintain a constructive view on eBay Inc's 12-month outlook, with a consensus price target around $152.36 and implied upside of +30.0% versus the current price.
Average Target
$152.36
4 analysts
Implied Upside
+30.0%
vs. current price
Analyst Count
4
covering this stock
Price Range
$94 - $152
Analyst target range
eBay is covered by 4 analysts, with a consensus leaning bullish: 2 Buy ratings, 1 Overweight, 1 Neutral, and 1 Hold (from the institutional ratings data). The average estimated EPS for the next fiscal year is $9.31, with a low of $8.96 and high of $9.58. Based on the current price of $117.20, the implied forward P/E of 12.6x (using average EPS) suggests significant upside if the consensus is correct. However, explicit price targets are not provided; the average target would imply an upside of approximately 18% if we assume a target P/E of 15x (in line with historical median). The target range from the EPS estimates implies a valuation range of $134 to $144, representing 14% to 23% upside. The spread between low and high EPS estimates is 6.9%, indicating moderate uncertainty. Recent ratings from February 2026 show no downgrades, with firms like Citigroup maintaining Buy and Barclays Overweight, suggesting stable sentiment. The wide range of actions (Buy to Hold) reflects some divergence in views, but the overall tone is constructive.
EBAY Technical Analysis
eBay is in a sustained uptrend, with the stock up 51.8% over the past year, significantly outperforming the S&P 500's 20.6% gain. The current price of $117.20 sits at 98.2% of its 52-week range ($75.78–$119.31), indicating the stock is near its highs and reflecting strong momentum. This positioning suggests bullish sentiment but also raises caution about potential overextension, as the stock is trading just 1.8% below its 52-week high. Short-term momentum is accelerating: the 1-month price change is +10.1% and the 3-month change is +22.9%, both outpacing the S&P 500's respective gains of 4.1% and 11.1%. The relative strength versus the S&P 500 over 1 month is 6.1%, and over 3 months is 11.7%, confirming eBay's recent outperformance. This short-term strength aligns with the longer-term uptrend, suggesting no divergence, though the rapid rise could invite profit-taking. Key support lies at the 52-week low of $75.78, while resistance is at the 52-week high of $119.31. A breakout above $119.31 would signal a continuation of the uptrend, potentially targeting new highs, while a breakdown below $75.78 would indicate a trend reversal. With a beta of 1.365, eBay is 36.5% more volatile than the market, meaning larger swings in both directions, which is important for risk management.
Beta
1.36
1.36x market volatility
Max Drawdown
-21.2%
Largest decline past year
52-Week Range
$76-$119
Price range past year
Annual Return
+51.8%
Cumulative gain past year
| Period | EBAY Return | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1m | +10.1% | +1.8% |
| 3m | +22.9% | +10.0% |
| 6m | +28.9% | +8.8% |
| 1y | +51.8% | +21.1% |
| ytd | +34.6% | +10.7% |
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EBAY Fundamental Analysis
eBay's revenue trajectory is accelerating, with Q4 2025 revenue of $2.965 billion growing 14.97% year-over-year, up from 2.6% growth in Q4 2024. The trailing twelve-month revenue reached $11.1 billion, driven by a 52% contribution from the US and strong advertising revenues of $544 million. The multi-quarter trend shows sequential acceleration from 1.1% YoY growth in Q2 2025 to 15.0% in Q4 2025, fueled by marketplace strength and the Depop acquisition. This growth acceleration supports the investment case, as eBay is reaccelerating after a period of stagnation. Profitability is robust, with Q4 2025 net income of $528 million and a net margin of 17.8%, up from 26.3% in Q4 2024 due to a higher tax rate. Gross margin remains stable at 71.4%, while operating margin improved to 20.3% from 21.1% a year ago, reflecting cost discipline. The company is consistently profitable, with trailing twelve-month net income of $2.03 billion, and margins are expanding as revenue growth outpaces expense growth. eBay's balance sheet is healthy but leveraged, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.60 and a current ratio of 1.10, indicating adequate liquidity. Free cash flow for Q4 2025 was $466 million, bringing trailing twelve-month FCF to $1.434 billion, which supports a FCF yield of 3.7% relative to market cap. The company generated $583 million in operating cash flow in Q4, easily covering capital expenditures of $117 million, and returned $635 million to shareholders via buybacks. ROE stands at an impressive 44.0%, reflecting efficient capital use, though the high debt-to-equity ratio introduces financial risk.
Quarterly Revenue
$3.0B
2025-12
Revenue YoY Growth
+14.97%
YoY Comparison
Gross Margin
71.37%
Latest Quarter
Free Cash Flow
$1.4B
Last 12 Months
Revenue & Net Income Trends (2 Years)
Revenue Breakdown
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Valuation Analysis: Is EBAY Overvalued?
Since eBay has positive net income, the primary valuation metric is the P/E ratio. The trailing P/E is 19.6x, while the forward P/E is 17.4x, implying the market expects earnings growth of about 13% over the next year. The gap between trailing and forward P/E suggests modest growth expectations are already priced in. Compared to the specialty retail industry average P/E of approximately 22x (based on available data), eBay's trailing P/E of 19.6x represents a 11% discount. This discount may be justified by eBay's lower revenue growth relative to high-growth peers, but its strong margins and cash generation support a fair valuation. Historically, eBay's trailing P/E has ranged from 5.1x (Q4 2021) to 42.7x (Q3 2021), with a median around 16x. The current 19.6x is above the historical median, indicating the market is pricing in optimistic expectations for growth and margin expansion. However, it is well below the peak of 42.7x, suggesting room for multiple expansion if the growth trajectory continues.
PE
19.6x
Latest Quarter
vs. Historical
High-End
5-Year PE Range -72x~43x
vs. Industry Avg
N/A
Industry PE ~N/A*
EV/EBITDA
15.7x
Enterprise Value Multiple

