eBay Inc. (EBAY) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What EBAY does

eBay Inc. (EBAY) operates online marketplace platforms that connect buyers and sellers in the United States, the United Kingdom, China, Germany, and internationally. Its main platform includes the ebay.com website, off-platform businesses, and a suite of mobile apps that let users list, sell, buy, and pay for various products. The company, founded in 1995 and headquartered in San Jose, California, is part of the S&P 500 and sits in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Internet Retail industry.

Key numbers explained

• 109.09 USD is the latest price for one share of eBay Inc. (EBAY), which is the amount a buyer would pay at that moment.
• The trailing P/E ratio of 22.9 shows how much investors pay per dollar of the company's last 12 months of earnings; a higher number often reflects higher growth expectations.
• The forward P/E ratio of 16.2 uses expected future earnings, giving a sense of valuation relative to what analysts anticipate.
• 1.13% is the dividend yield, meaning the annual dividend payment represents 1.13% of the current share price.
• The ex-dividend date of Aug 28, 2026 is the cutoff: you must own the stock before this date to receive the next dividend.
• 25% of earnings is the share paid out as dividends, indicating how much of the company's profit goes to shareholders versus being reinvested.
• 1.34 is the beta, a measure of volatility relative to the market; a beta above 1 means the stock tends to move more than the overall market.
• 17.1% is the price change over the last 52 weeks, showing the total return from one year ago to the current price.

Recent news

• GameStop is still pursuing eBay, and its CEO is making a significant personal bet on the idea.
• eBay's CFO, Peggy Alford, sold 2,716 shares in a transaction related to tax planning.
• Spellbook has named Meltem Kuran-Berkowitz as Chief Marketing Officer as part of a broader product expansion.
• Articles are examining the remaining upside potential in eBay stock and the timeline for GameStop's acquisition attempt, including the approaching warrant expiration.

What to watch

For a stock like eBay Inc. (EBAY), investors typically monitor how consumer spending trends affect Internet Retail companies. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 153 is a key indicator of financial leverage, which can influence risk during economic downturns. Earnings reports, such as the upcoming one on Nov 4, 2026, often drive short-term price movements. Comparing eBay Inc. (EBAY) with peers such as Nike, Inc. (NKE), General Motors (GM), Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), Best Buy (BBY), Lululemon Athletica (LULU), Ford Motor Company (F), or PulteGroup (PHM) can provide context on valuation and growth within different segments of the Consumer Cyclical space. For broader research, the Stocks directory can help you explore other companies.