eBay (EBAY) Set to Announce Earnings on Wednesday

eBay (NASDAQ:EBAY) is anticipated to announce its Q3 2026 results after the market closes on Wednesday, October 28th. Analysts expect eBay to announce earnings of $1.41 per share and revenue of $3.11 billion for the quarter. eBay has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 1.360-1.420 EPS. Interested persons can check the company’s upcoming Q3 2026 earnings report page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 5:30 PM ET.

eBay (NASDAQ:EBAY) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The e-commerce company reported $1.60 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.50 by $0.10. eBay had a net margin of 18.50% and a return on equity of 47.88%. The firm had revenue of $3.13 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.01 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $1.37 earnings per share. eBay’s quarterly revenue was up 14.8% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts expect eBay to post $4.89 EPS for the current fiscal year and $5.36 EPS for the next fiscal year.

eBay Stock Performance

Shares of eBay stock opened at $118.62 on Tuesday. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $109.15 and its 200 day moving average price is $103.16. The company has a market cap of $52.79 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.56, a PEG ratio of 3.04 and a beta of 1.33. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.10, a quick ratio of 1.02 and a current ratio of 1.02. eBay has a one year low of $78.03 and a one year high of $124.59.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, SVP Jordan Sweetnam sold 1,014 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, August 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $101.39, for a total value of $102,809.46. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president owned 35,546 shares in the company, valued at $3,604,008.94. This represents a 2.77% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CEO Jamie Iannone sold 11,110 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, October 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $107.08, for a total transaction of $1,189,658.80. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 226,269 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $24,228,884.52. This trade represents a 4.68% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last quarter, insiders sold 34,344 shares of company stock valued at $3,635,567. 0.67% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

EBAY has been the subject of several research analyst reports. Piper Sandler restated an “overweight” rating and set a $133.00 price target (up from $115.00) on shares of eBay in a research report on Thursday, August 6th. Citizens Jmp downgraded eBay from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating in a report on Tuesday, August 4th. Erste Group Bank began coverage on eBay in a research note on Wednesday, October 21st. They set a “buy” rating on the stock. Wedbush raised their target price on eBay from $135.00 to $137.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, August 20th. Finally, Weiss Ratings raised eBay from a “buy (b)” rating to a “buy (a-)” rating in a research report on Tuesday, October 13th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, eBay presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $116.19.

Key Stories Impacting eBay

Here are the key news stories impacting eBay this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts expect eBay’s focused product categories, Depop marketplace and advertising business to support third-quarter results. Strong execution in these areas could reinforce the company’s growth strategy and provide an upside catalyst. EBAY Gears Up to Report Q3 Earnings: What’s in Store for the Stock?
• Positive Sentiment: Recent commentary remains constructive on eBay’s investment performance, suggesting some investors believe the company’s marketplace and strategic initiatives have delivered attractive returns during 2026. Interesting News for eBay Stock Investors
• Neutral Sentiment: eBay is approaching its third-quarter earnings release. Investors will focus on revenue, gross merchandise volume, earnings per share, advertising growth, Depop performance and management’s forward guidance. eBay Q3 earnings: what to expect
• Neutral Sentiment: Erste Group Bank issued a fiscal-2026 earnings estimate for eBay, but the available report does not provide the estimate or indicate a change in analyst expectations, limiting its immediate significance for the stock. FY2026 Earnings Estimate for eBay Issued By Erste Group Bank
• Negative Sentiment: eBay reportedly plans to cut approximately 9% of its workforce. The move could lower expenses and improve efficiency, but it also signals restructuring and may raise concerns about growth momentum, execution and employee costs in the near term. eBay Cuts 9% of Staff, Is the Stock Already Pricey?
• Negative Sentiment: Q3 expectations include slowing organic GMV growth and acquisition-related costs, which could pressure margins even if Depop and advertising continue to perform well. With eBay trading at an elevated valuation, investors may demand strong results and guidance. EBAY Gears Up to Report Q3 Earnings: What’s in Store for the Stock?

About eBay

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.