About eBay Inc.
eBay Inc. (EBAY) has been publicly traded since 1998, making it a 28-year-old public company. It operates in the Internet Retail industry within the Consumer Cyclical sector. The company is headquartered in San Jose, United States and employs approximately 12,300 people. With a market capitalization of $41 billion, EBAY is a large established company.
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $91.80
- Market Cap
- $41.49B
- 52-Week High
- $101.15
- 52-Week Low
- $58.71
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Internet Retail
$1,000 Invested
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Annual Returns
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +5.75% | $86.81 | $91.80 |
| 2025 | +42.75% | $60.81 | $86.81 |
| 2024 | +44.78% | $42.00 | $60.81 |
| 2023 | +7.65% | $39.02 | $42.00 |
| 2022 | -36.47% | $61.41 | $39.02 |
| 2021 | +33.81% | $45.90 | $61.41 |
| 2020 | +41.16% | $32.51 | $45.90 |
| 2019 | +30.59% | $24.90 | $32.51 |
| 2018 | -25.62% | $33.48 | $24.90 |
| 2017 | +27.11% | $26.33 | $33.48 |
| 2016 | +8.04% | $24.37 | $26.33 |
| 2015 | +16.34% | $20.95 | $24.37 |
| 2014 | +2.28% | $20.48 | $20.95 |
| 2013 | +7.59% | $19.04 | $20.48 |
| 2012 | +68.15% | $11.32 | $19.04 |
| 2011 | +8.98% | $10.39 | $11.32 |
| 2010 | +18.27% | $8.78 | $10.39 |
| 2009 | +68.55% | $5.21 | $8.78 |
| 2008 | -57.94% | $12.39 | $5.21 |
| 2007 | +10.38% | $11.23 | $12.39 |
| 2006 | -30.43% | $16.13 | $11.23 |
| 2005 | -25.70% | $21.72 | $16.13 |
| 2004 | +80.06% | $12.06 | $21.72 |
| 2003 | +90.53% | $6.33 | $12.06 |
| 2002 | +1.38% | $6.24 | $6.33 |
| 2001 | +102.73% | $3.08 | $6.24 |
| 2000 | -47.28% | $5.84 | $3.08 |
| 1999 | +55.67% | $3.75 | $5.84 |
Valuation
EBAY currently trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 21.4, which is considered moderate relative to the broader market. The forward P/E of 13.7 suggests analysts expect earnings to be lower in the coming year. The price-to-book ratio stands at 8.9. The price-to-sales ratio is 3.7.
Dividends
eBay Inc. pays a dividend to shareholders with a current yield of 1.36%. This translates to $1.24 per share annually. The payout ratio of 27% indicates sustainable dividend coverage.
Risk & Volatility
EBAY has a beta of 1.37, indicating it is significantly more volatile than the overall market. The stock's 52-week range is $58.71 to $101.15, and it currently trades in the upper half of its 52-week range.
Analyst Ratings
Based on 30 analyst opinions, EBAY has a consensus "hold" rating. The average price target of $99.13 suggests 8.5% upside from current levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does eBay Inc. do? ▼
eBay Inc. is a Internet Retail company operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector. The company is headquartered in San Jose, United States.
What sector is EBAY in? ▼
EBAY operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically in the Internet Retail industry.
When did EBAY go public? ▼
eBay Inc. went public in 1998, making it a 28-year-old public company as of 2026.
How much would $1,000 invested in EBAY 5 years ago be worth today? ▼
A $1,000 investment in EBAY five years ago would be worth approximately $1,784 today, representing a 78.4% return.
Does EBAY pay dividends? ▼
Yes, eBay Inc. pays a dividend with a current yield of 1.36%, which is $1.24 per share annually.
What is EBAY's market cap? ▼
eBay Inc. has a market capitalization of $41 billion, classifying it as a large-cap company.
What is EBAY's P/E ratio? ▼
EBAY has a trailing P/E ratio of 21.4 and a forward P/E of 13.7, which measures how much investors are paying per dollar of earnings.
Is EBAY a buy, hold, or sell? ▼
Based on 30 opinions, EBAY has a consensus "hold" rating. The average price target is $99.13.
Last updated: 3/14/2026