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
- $121.64
- Market Cap
- $53.40B
- 52-Week High
- $124.59
- 52-Week Low
- $78.03
- 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 $1,471 as of November 2026, representing a +47.1% 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 $3,333 as of November 2026, representing a +233.3% 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 $1,649 as of November 2026, representing a +64.8% 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 $4,747 as of November 2026, representing a +374.7% 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 $166,029 as of November 2026, representing a +16502.9% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 28+ years (337 months), eBay Inc. (EBAY) has averaged a monthly return of +2.40% with a median return of +1.45%. The stock had 182 positive months (54%) and 154 negative months (46%). 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 (-0.4%).
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 +20.87% with a median return of +17.30%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +13.25%. 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 16 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 6 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +40.94% | $86.31 | $121.64 |
| 2025 | +42.75% | $60.46 | $86.31 |
| 2024 | +44.78% | $41.76 | $60.46 |
| 2023 | +7.65% | $38.79 | $41.76 |
| 2022 | -36.47% | $61.06 | $38.79 |
| 2021 | +33.81% | $45.63 | $61.06 |
| 2020 | +41.16% | $32.33 | $45.63 |
| 2019 | +30.59% | $24.75 | $32.33 |
| 2018 | -25.62% | $33.28 | $24.75 |
| 2017 | +27.11% | $26.18 | $33.28 |
| 2016 | +8.04% | $24.23 | $26.18 |
| 2015 | +16.34% | $20.83 | $24.23 |
| 2014 | +2.28% | $20.37 | $20.83 |
| 2013 | +7.59% | $18.93 | $20.37 |
| 2012 | +68.15% | $11.26 | $18.93 |
| 2011 | +8.98% | $10.33 | $11.26 |
| 2010 | +18.27% | $8.73 | $10.33 |
| 2009 | +68.55% | $5.18 | $8.73 |
| 2008 | -57.94% | $12.32 | $5.18 |
| 2007 | +10.38% | $11.16 | $12.32 |
| 2006 | -30.43% | $16.04 | $11.16 |
| 2005 | -25.70% | $21.59 | $16.04 |
| 2004 | +80.06% | $11.99 | $21.59 |
| 2003 | +90.53% | $6.29 | $11.99 |
| 2002 | +1.38% | $6.21 | $6.29 |
| 2001 | +102.73% | $3.06 | $6.21 |
| 2000 | -47.28% | $5.81 | $3.06 |
| 1999 | +55.67% | $3.73 | $5.81 |
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: 11/1/2026