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eBay Inc(EBAY)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
4-STAR RATING
STRONG BUY
BUY for 25 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+5.47% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$120.92
11/13/2026
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Advisory History & Simulated Performance *

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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for EBAY

11/13/2026: EBAY (4-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY for 25 days. Simulated Profits (5.47%). Updated daily EoD!

eBay Inc is a mature e-commerce player known for its peer-to-peer and fixed-price marketplace platform. Its main strength lies in a durable, high-margin model that focuses on enthusiast and niche categories rather than mass commodities. The company's primary growth story centers on enhancing user trust through authentication services and scaling its advertising solutions to improve seller monetization. Investors should monitor risks related to intense competition from larger retail platforms and potential shifts in discretionary consumer spending. The stock may best suit value and dividend-focused investors seeking exposure to a stable, cash-generative platform rather than high-growth momentum.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fiteBay operates in a mature market with moderate growth prospects rather than high-growth momentum.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock often trades based on value and capital return rather than breakout momentum signals.
Value investorStrong fiteBay often trades at reasonable valuation multiples and produces consistent free cash flow.
Dividend investorStrong fitThe company provides a reliable dividend and has a strong history of returning capital to shareholders.
Low-risk investorMixed fitWhile established, the stock remains sensitive to macroeconomic shifts in consumer spending.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumThe stock price is susceptible to shifts in consumer retail data and broader tech sector sentiment.
Valuation riskLowTrading at moderate multiples limits the downside from valuation expansion/contraction cycles.
Competition risk (Amazon/Retail)HighIntense pressure from larger platforms remains a constant threat to market share.
Business qualityStrongThe platform business model provides high margins and strong cash flow generation.
Dividend incomeLow / noneWhile the dividend exists, it is not primarily a high-yield play for income-focused investors.
Execution riskMediumSuccess depends on continuing to improve seller tools and buyer trust without alienating existing users.

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 52.74B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 26.23
1Y Target Price 126.74
Price to earnings Ratio 26.23
1Y Target Price 126.74
Volume (30-day avg) 3.9M shares
Beta 1.27
52 Weeks Range 77.32 - 127.74
Updated Date 11/13/2026
52 Weeks Range 77.32 - 127.74
Updated Date 11/13/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 0.99%
Basic EPS (TTM) 4.58

Sector & Industry Intelligence

Sector

Consumer Cyclical

Constructive
Sentiment
Strong Bullish
Momentum
BUY Breadth Improving
BUY participation
67.4%
Active BUY / eligible
31 / 46
30-Day BUY Count Change
+23
Market state
Strong Bullish

More qualifying stocks are receiving or maintaining BUY advisories, indicating improving market participation.

Industry

Internet Retail

BUY participation
25.0%
Active BUY / eligible
1 / 4
30-Day BUY Count Change
0

Eligible universe: 4 stocks.

Sector signal summarizes BUY breadth conditions for the sector. It does not override this stock’s BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Smooth

The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 61.77%
Avg. Invested days 57
Today’s Advisory Strong Buy
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
EBAY receives a 4-star rating, supported by solid unit economics, solid company fundamentals, solid quantitative characteristics, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum, and limited analyst upside.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
EBAY has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, moderate growth momentum, and strong ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, moderate earnings growth (+2.8%) and solid cash generation (FCF margin 15.0%) are partially offset by moderate revenue growth (+7.9%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
EBAY's financial health is supported by strong cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation of $1.7B (15.0% of revenue). Liquidity is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is EBAY's strongest growth driver at +7.9% FY2025 versus FY2024 (moderate, 3 stars). By comparison, while free-cash-flow growth (-15.1%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 92.8% and approximately 89.7% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 10.16% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 8.98%
The Toronto-Dominion Bank 7.70%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 6.60%
State Street Corp 4.97%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 4.90%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
EBAY generates approximately $715 of gross profit, $205 of operating income, and $150 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Solid margins and moderate cash conversion support the rating, although capital efficiency remains solid.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 13.48%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
EBAY has a high-quality, large-cap, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Quality TiltHigh VolatilityLarge / Mega Cap StabilityHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Marketplace Transaction FeesCommission fees collected on items sold on the platform.This is the core engine, turning every successful sale into recurring platform revenue.
Advertising ServicesPromoted Listings and placement fees.This is a high-margin growth area where sellers pay for visibility, boosting overall profitability.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-10-28
When After Market
Estimate 1.11
Actual 1.19

Profitability

Profit Margin 16.94%
Operating Margin (TTM) 21.55%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 9.33%
Return on Equity (TTM) 46.04%

Valuation

Trailing PE 26.23
Forward PE 17.99
Enterprise Value 59.07B
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.26
Enterprise Value 59.07B
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.26
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.77
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 17.98
Shares Outstanding 439.00M
Shares Floating 393.84M
Shares Outstanding 439.00M
Shares Floating 393.84M
Percent Insiders 10.16
Percent Institutions 92.81

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

Information icon Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.

Net Income (Profit)

Information icon Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.

Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

Information icon Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.

📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

Information icon Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.

EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

Information icon Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.

Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

Information icon Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.

Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.

Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

Information icon Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.

Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

Information icon Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.

⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.

Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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