About eBay Inc. (EBAY)
eBay Inc. is a Internet Retail company operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector.
EBAY trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $89.85
- Market Cap
- $40.61B
- 52-Week High
- $101.15
- 52-Week Low
- $58.71
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Internet Retail
$1,000 Invested in eBay Inc. (EBAY)
How much would $1,000 invested in EBAY be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in EBAY 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in eBay Inc. (EBAY) in 2025 would be worth $1,385 as of May 2026, representing a +38.5% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in EBAY 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in eBay Inc. (EBAY) in 2023 would be worth $2,258 as of May 2026, representing a +125.8% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in EBAY 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in eBay Inc. (EBAY) in 2021 would be worth $1,662 as of May 2026, representing a +66.2% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in EBAY 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in eBay Inc. (EBAY) in 2016 would be worth $4,296 as of May 2026, representing a +329.6% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in EBAY at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in eBay Inc. (EBAY) at IPO would be worth $121,928 as of May 2026, representing a +12092.8% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 27+ years (330 months), eBay Inc. (EBAY) has averaged a monthly return of +2.35% with a median return of +1.14%. The stock had 175 positive months (53%) and 154 negative months (47%). The best month in EBAY's history was November 1998 with a +137.7% return, while the worst was July 1999 at -35.5%. Historically, November tends to be the strongest month (averaging +7.5%), and June the weakest (-0.5%).
EBAY's longest winning streak was 8 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 8 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2001 with a cumulative return of +99.5%, and the worst was 2008 at -74.5%.
Annual Returns
Over 28 years of trading history, eBay Inc. (EBAY) has delivered an average annual return of +19.53% with a median return of +13.36%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +12.01%. The stock posted gains in 22 years (79%) and losses in 6 years (21%).
EBAY's best year was 2001 with a +102.73% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -57.94%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 9, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. EBAY achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 15 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 6 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +3.50% | $86.81 | $89.85 |
| 2025 | +42.75% | $60.81 | $86.81 |
| 2024 | +44.78% | $42.00 | $60.81 |
| 2023 | +7.65% | $39.02 | $42.00 |
| 2022 | -36.46% | $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 | +80.07% | $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 |
Frequently Asked Questions: EBAY
What sector is EBAY in? ▼
EBAY operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically in the Internet Retail industry. This sector includes retail, automotive, entertainment, and other consumer discretionary businesses.
How has EBAY performed historically? ▼
Over 28 years of trading history, EBAY has posted gains in 22 years (79% of the time). The best year was 2001 with a +102.7% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in EBAY? ▼
You can invest in EBAY through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold EBAY.
Last updated: 3/24/2026