eBay (NASDAQ:EBAY) Issues Quarterly Earnings Results

eBay (NASDAQ:EBAY) released its earnings results on Wednesday. The e-commerce company reported $1.51 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.41 by $0.10, FiscalAI reports. The firm had revenue of $3.21 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.12 billion. eBay had a return on equity of 47.88% and a net margin of 18.50%.

eBay Stock Up 0.2%

NASDAQ EBAY traded up $0.19 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, hitting $118.02. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 6,441,052 shares, compared to its average volume of 4,863,304. The company has a current ratio of 1.02, a quick ratio of 1.02 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.10. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $109.80 and its 200 day simple moving average is $103.43. eBay has a twelve month low of $78.03 and a twelve month high of $124.59. The firm has a market capitalization of $52.52 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.43, a PEG ratio of 3.04 and a beta of 1.33.

Trending Headlines about eBay

Here are the key news stories impacting eBay this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Third-quarter results exceeded expectations. eBay reported non-GAAP earnings of $1.51 per diluted share versus the $1.41 consensus estimate, while revenue reached approximately $3.2 billion, ahead of the $3.12 billion forecast. GAAP EPS was $1.11, with non-GAAP operating margin at 26.3%. eBay Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Marketplace growth remained robust. Gross merchandise volume rose 15% year over year on a reported basis and 16% excluding foreign-exchange effects to $23.2 billion. Management cited broad-based momentum, with collectibles and live shopping serving as important growth drivers. eBay Sales Rise on Strength in Collectibles, Live Shopping
• Positive Sentiment: Shareholder returns remain substantial. eBay returned $827 million to investors during the quarter, including $689 million in share repurchases and $138 million in dividends. Buybacks can support per-share earnings and signal management’s confidence in cash generation. eBay Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: UBS raised its price target but retained a Hold rating. The target increased to $131 from $120 as fundamentals improved, but the unchanged neutral rating indicates that UBS views the risk-reward balance as relatively even after eBay’s recent advance. UBS Adjusts Price Target on eBay

Insider Activity

In other news, SVP Jordan Sweetnam sold 1,014 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, August 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $101.39, for a total value of $102,809.46. Following the transaction, the senior vice president owned 35,546 shares in the company, valued at $3,604,008.94. This trade represents a 2.77% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CEO Jamie Iannone sold 11,110 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, August 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $108.55, for a total value of $1,205,990.50. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 253,211 shares in the company, valued at $27,486,054.05. This represents a 4.20% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last ninety days, insiders sold 34,344 shares of company stock worth $3,635,567. 0.67% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research firms have recently weighed in on EBAY. Truist Financial raised their price target on shares of eBay from $105.00 to $115.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 6th. Argus upgraded eBay from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $133.00 target price for the company in a research report on Friday, August 7th. Needham & Company LLC increased their target price on eBay from $122.00 to $135.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 6th. Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated a “market perform” rating and set a $115.00 target price on shares of eBay in a research report on Monday, August 3rd. Finally, Barclays upped their price target on shares of eBay from $114.00 to $123.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 6th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have given a Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $116.19.

eBay Company Profile

eBay Inc operates a global online marketplace that connects buyers and sellers. Through its platform, individuals, small businesses and larger retailers can list and purchase new, used and refurbished merchandise across categories such as electronics, apparel, collectibles, automotive parts and accessories, home goods and industrial products. Transactions may take place through auctions or fixed-price listings, with payments, shipping and other seller and buyer services supporting the marketplace experience.

Founded in 1995 as AuctionWeb by Pierre Omidyar, eBay has grown from an online auction site into a broad e-commerce platform.