eBay (EBAY) Set to Announce Quarterly Earnings on Wednesday

eBay (NASDAQ:EBAY) is expected to post its Q3 2026 results after the market closes on Wednesday, October 28th. Analysts expect eBay to post 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. Individuals may review the information on the company’s upcoming Q3 2026 earnings results page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 5:30 PM ET.

eBay (NASDAQ:EBAY) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The e-commerce company reported $1.60 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.50 by $0.10. The company had revenue of $3.13 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.01 billion. eBay had a return on equity of 47.88% and a net margin of 18.50%. The firm’s revenue was up 14.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $1.37 EPS. 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 NASDAQ EBAY opened at $121.41 on Monday. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $109.16 and its 200-day simple moving average is $109.05. 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 52 week low of $78.03 and a 52 week high of $124.59. The firm has a market cap of $54.03 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.14, a P/E/G ratio of 3.04 and a beta of 1.33.

eBay News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting eBay this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Third-quarter guidance was raised above expectations. eBay issued adjusted EPS guidance of $1.36–$1.42, ahead of the $1.35 consensus, while revenue guidance of approximately $3.1 billion matched expectations. The company also indicated that third-quarter results were tracking above its prior guidance. eBay confirms 9% workforce reduction and sees Q3 results above guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and quantitative indicators remain supportive. Erste Group initiated coverage with a “Buy” rating, while Zacks highlighted eBay’s strong earnings-surprise history, favorable momentum characteristics and the potential for another earnings beat. Erste Group initiates coverage on eBay
• Neutral Sentiment: Investors are focused on the upcoming quarterly report. Wall Street estimates and projections for key operating metrics suggest expectations are elevated ahead of eBay’s earnings release, increasing the importance of the company’s actual results and forward guidance. eBay Q3 earnings estimates
• Negative Sentiment: eBay plans to eliminate about 1,000–1,100 jobs, or roughly 9% of its global workforce. Management says the restructuring will redirect investment toward faster-growing areas and improve cost alignment, but the second mass layoff round this year may signal organizational disruption or pressure to accelerate growth. eBay to cut about 9% of global workforce
• Negative Sentiment: Regulatory and reputational risks remain limited but notable. French officials are pressing resale platforms, including eBay, to remove allegedly looted goods listed after riots, potentially increasing monitoring and compliance requirements. Looted goods appear on resale sites after French riots

Insider Activity at eBay

In other eBay news, SVP Jordan Sweetnam sold 1,014 shares of eBay 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 directly owned 35,546 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,604,008.94. The trade was a 2.77% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at 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 company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, August 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $108.55, for a total value of $1,205,990.50. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 253,211 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $27,486,054.05. This trade represents a 4.20% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last ninety days, insiders sold 34,344 shares of company stock worth $3,635,567. Company insiders own 0.67% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities research analysts have issued reports on EBAY shares. Citigroup upped their target price on eBay from $127.00 to $130.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 13th. Argus raised shares of eBay from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $133.00 price target on the stock in a research report on Friday, August 7th. Jefferies Financial Group reduced their price objective on shares of eBay from $80.00 to $75.00 and set an “underperform” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, September 21st. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price objective on shares of eBay from $92.00 to $91.00 and set an “underweight” rating for the company in a report on Monday, October 12th. Finally, Susquehanna reaffirmed a “neutral” rating on shares of eBay in a report on Friday, August 7th. 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 given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $115.84.

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.