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FY2027 · fiscal year ending 2027-12-31 · fmp
eBay Inc. (EBAY)
NASDAQConsumer DiscretionarySpecialty RetailSnapshot 2026-11-04
$123.35-1.44%
Close 2026-11-05 · 1-day change
NASDAQConsumer DiscretionarySpecialty RetailSnapshot 2026-11-04
The long-term thesis, the evidence coming in, and the environment around it. Thesis dated Jul 8, 2026.
Next-FY EPS estimate change · 30 days
6.73 → 6.88 EPS · FY ending Dec 31, 2027 · 20 analysts
One observable signal. This measures changing earnings expectations, not the probability of a gain or loss.
Change in the same fiscal period’s mean EPS estimate from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 4, 2026: (new ÷ prior − 1). Contributor count changed from 20 to 20; this is not the number of analysts revising. The ±10% axis is a display range.
The EPS and P/E reference is not available for EBAY yet.
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Management figures unavailable.
Current consensus figures unavailable.
Three published thesis conditions, with dated milestones shown separately.
| Key Factor | Why It Matters | Current Status | Break Condition | Latest Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gross margin near $21.5B in Q2 2026 | Gross margin is guided near $21.5B next quarter. | Under Pressure | Gross margin falls below $21.3B in 2026-Q2 | Gross margin: 72.33% FY2026-Q3; GAAP. Published target: ~$21.5B. Target and observation currencies differ. Oct 29, 202672.333125 percent · calculatedLast status assessment Nov 4, 2026Compare required operating outcomesCompare scope, accounting basis and period before treating this evidence as progress against an annual requirement. |
Compare these dated observations with the operating requirements above
FY2027 · fiscal year ending 2027-12-31 · fmp
The evidence, the remaining questions, and what comes next
No recovery evidence is reported in the available driver assessments.
Next earnings date unavailable
Look for updated results and guidance against the published targets, plus direct evidence for unresolved drivers.
Review earningsObserved price history; separate from operating scenarios
The weekly editorial context below is a separate assessment from the dated monitor evidence above. Recovery observations do not automatically change the published thesis. Unverified outside influences are hypotheses, not measured driver evidence.
This is a mature online marketplace with a growth-and-capital-returns thesis, rather than a turnaround. The thesis is intact, and recent signals have improved from mixed to mildly favorable, though Focus Categories, C2C and recommerce remain areas to watch.
EBAY is assessed as expensive, with a 1.56 premium versus peers and an expectations gap that points to substantial optimism already reflected in the valuation. The evidence flags elevated fragility from expensive valuation and weak execution quality, so current expectations may be difficult to support if results or guidance disappoint.
Near-term results have included two reported earnings beats, while management has raised guidance as of August 2026; the latest financial evidence also shows revenue and operating income growth over the supplied periods. Growth priorities appear to be progressing overall, but the supplied results do not isolate Focus Categories, C2C or recommerce, and the workforce reduction adds a near-term execution point to watch.
The multi-year thesis depends on sustaining growth and turning stated marketplace priorities into measurable results. Near term, a reversal and guidance cut after the recent raise would weaken management credibility; continued strength or weakness among AMZN, BABA and PDD could also affect the sector backdrop.
Over the next 1 to 3 years, EBAY’s growth progress supports an intact long-term thesis, but its expensive valuation and execution risks make delivery important. Not investment advice.
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
| A supporting condition in eBay Inc.'s published investment case. The stated target is Maintain strategy execution on growth and value. |
| Intact |
| Management abandons growth strategy or shareholder value focus |
Q3 2026 earnings beat guidance; GMV growth strong eBay beat Q3 2026 estimates with strong GMV growth, reinforcing the sustainable growth thesis despite workforce reductions. Nov 4, 2026Last status assessment Nov 4, 2026Compare required operating outcomesCompare scope, accounting basis and period before treating this evidence as progress against an annual requirement. Management contextStated in 8 of 8 supplied quarters. Management reported: ““By investing with discipline in our highest strategic priorities and focusing on the areas where we have a clear competitive advantage, we are positioning eBay for durable, profitable growth and long-term shareholder value."” Operating income was $616.000 million in 2026-Q3. Delivery assessment Nov 4, 2026 |
Revenue grows to about $3.1B in Q1 2026 | A primary condition in eBay Inc.'s published investment case. The stated target is >= $3.09B. | Under Pressure | Revenue falls below $3.09B in 2026-Q1 | Revenue: $3.206B FY2026-Q3; GAAP. Published target: >= $3.09B. The stored target says 2026-Q1; this source reports FY2026-Q3. Fiscal/calendar alignment needs review. Oct 29, 20263,206,000,000 USD · source valueLast status assessment Nov 4, 2026Compare required operating outcomesCompare scope, accounting basis and period before treating this evidence as progress against an annual requirement. Management contextStated in 8 of 8 supplied quarters. Management reported: ““By investing with discipline in our highest strategic priorities and focusing on the areas where we have a clear competitive advantage, we are positioning eBay for durable, profitable growth and long-term shareholder value."” Operating income was $616.000 million in 2026-Q3. Delivery assessment Nov 4, 2026 |
Stored thesis · Jul 8, 2026. Latest Evidence uses source-matched measurements where available, alongside the last thesis-monitor assessment. Source periods and assessment dates are shown separately. A new measurement does not automatically change the published status or verify an older target.
$6.75 → $6.88 · observed estimates
$12.82B → $13.58B · observed estimates
One fiscal period and provider throughout. At least five contributors are required for each plotted metric; missing coverage stays a gap. Axes show the observed range. Counts measure coverage, not revisions.
| Snapshot | EPS | Revenue | EPS / revenue analysts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-24 | $6.75 | $12,818,458,578 | 12 / 14 |
| 2026-07-25 | $6.74 | $12,767,038,830 | 18 / 18 |
| 2026-07-26 | $6.74 | $12,767,038,830 | 18 / 18 |
| 2026-07-27 | $6.75 | $12,818,458,578 | 12 / 14 |
| 2026-07-28 | $6.75 | $12,818,458,578 | 12 / 14 |
| 2026-07-29 | $6.75 | $12,818,458,578 | 12 / 14 |
| 2026-07-30 | $6.75 | $12,818,458,578 | 12 / 14 |
| 2026-07-31 | $6.75 | $12,818,469,292 | 13 / 15 |
| 2026-08-01 | $6.75 | $12,818,469,292 | 13 / 15 |
| 2026-08-02 | $6.72 | $12,905,006,240 | 15 / 13 |
| 2026-08-03 | $6.75 | $12,816,683,578 | 12 / 13 |
| 2026-08-04 | $6.72 | $12,905,006,240 | 15 / 13 |
| 2026-08-05 | $6.69 | $12,958,862,940 | 16 / 14 |
| 2026-08-06 | $6.75 | $12,816,683,578 | 12 / 13 |
| 2026-08-07 | $6.71 | $13,092,861,981 | 11 / 12 |
| 2026-08-08 | $6.71 | $13,215,155,190 | 23 / 21 |
| 2026-08-09 | $6.71 | $13,215,155,190 | 23 / 21 |
| 2026-08-10 | $6.71 | $13,215,155,190 | 23 / 21 |
| 2026-08-11 | $6.71 | $13,243,925,410 | 24 / 22 |
| 2026-08-12 | $6.71 | $13,092,861,981 | 11 / 12 |
| 2026-08-13 | $6.71 | $13,278,562,340 | 25 / 23 |
| 2026-08-14 | $6.71 | $13,092,861,981 | 11 / 12 |
| 2026-08-15 | $6.71 | $13,092,861,981 | 14 / 15 |
| 2026-08-16 | $6.71 | $13,092,861,981 | 15 / 15 |
| 2026-08-17 | $6.71 | $13,092,861,981 | 15 / 15 |
| 2026-08-18 | $6.71 | $13,092,861,981 | 15 / 15 |
| 2026-08-19 | $6.71 | $13,092,861,981 | 15 / 15 |
| 2026-08-20 | $6.74 | $13,360,025,118 | 18 / 19 |
| 2026-08-21 | $6.75 | $13,390,242,707 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-08-22 | $6.75 | $13,390,242,707 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-08-23 | $6.75 | $13,390,242,707 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-08-24 | $6.75 | $13,390,242,707 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-08-25 | $6.75 | $13,390,242,940 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-08-26 | $6.75 | $13,390,242,940 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-08-27 | $6.75 | $13,390,242,940 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-08-28 | $6.75 | $13,390,242,940 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-08-29 | $6.75 | $13,390,242,940 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-08-30 | $6.75 | $13,390,242,940 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-08-31 | $6.75 | $13,390,242,940 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-09-01 | $6.75 | $13,390,242,940 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-09-02 | $6.75 | $13,390,242,940 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-09-03 | $6.75 | $13,390,242,940 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-09-04 | $6.75 | $13,390,242,940 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-09-05 | $6.75 | $13,390,242,940 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-09-06 | $6.75 | $13,390,242,940 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-09-07 | $6.75 | $13,390,231,595 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-09-08 | $6.75 | $13,390,231,595 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-09-09 | $6.75 | $13,390,231,595 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-09-10 | $6.75 | $13,390,231,595 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-09-11 | $6.75 | $13,390,233,662 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-09-12 | $6.75 | $13,390,233,662 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-09-13 | $6.75 | $13,390,233,662 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-09-14 | $6.75 | $13,390,233,662 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-09-15 | $6.73 | $13,393,492,921 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-09-16 | $6.73 | $13,393,492,921 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-09-17 | $6.73 | $13,393,492,921 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-09-18 | $6.73 | $13,393,492,921 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-09-19 | $6.73 | $13,393,492,921 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-09-20 | $6.73 | $13,393,492,921 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-09-21 | $6.73 | $13,393,492,921 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-09-22 | $6.73 | $13,391,807,736 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-09-23 | $6.73 | $13,391,807,736 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-09-24 | $6.73 | $13,391,807,736 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-09-25 | $6.73 | $13,391,807,736 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-09-26 | $6.73 | $13,391,807,736 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-09-27 | $6.73 | $13,391,807,736 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-09-28 | $6.73 | $13,391,807,736 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-09-29 | $6.73 | $13,391,807,736 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-09-30 | $6.73 | $13,391,807,736 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-10-01 | $6.73 | $13,391,807,736 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-10-02 | $6.73 | $13,391,807,736 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-10-03 | $6.73 | $13,391,807,736 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-10-04 | $6.73 | $13,391,807,736 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-10-05 | $6.73 | $13,391,807,736 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-10-06 | $6.73 | $13,391,807,736 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-10-07 | $6.73 | $13,391,807,736 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-10-08 | $6.73 | $13,391,807,736 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-10-09 | $6.73 | $13,391,807,736 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-10-10 | $6.73 | $13,391,807,736 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-10-11 | $6.73 | $13,391,807,736 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-10-12 | $6.73 | $13,391,807,736 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-10-13 | $6.73 | $13,403,574,229 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-10-14 | $6.73 | $13,406,197,675 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-10-15 | $6.73 | $13,406,197,675 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-10-16 | $6.73 | $13,406,197,675 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-10-17 | $6.73 | $13,406,197,675 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-10-18 | $6.73 | $13,406,197,675 | 19 / 21 |
| 2026-10-19 | $6.73 | $13,405,337,068 | 19 / 21 |
| 2026-10-20 | $6.73 | $13,405,337,068 | 19 / 21 |
| 2026-10-21 | $6.74 | $13,410,328,188 | 19 / 21 |
| 2026-10-22 | $6.74 | $13,411,180,040 | 19 / 20 |
| 2026-10-23 | $6.74 | $13,409,428,188 | 19 / 21 |
| 2026-10-24 | $6.73 | $13,410,983,744 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-10-25 | $6.73 | $13,410,983,744 | 20 / 22 |
| 2026-10-26 | $6.73 | $13,410,983,744 | 20 / 22 |
| 2026-10-27 | $6.73 | $13,410,983,744 | 20 / 22 |
| 2026-10-28 | $6.75 | $13,415,130,632 | 20 / 22 |
| 2026-10-29 | $6.83 | $13,540,936,057 | 20 / 22 |
| 2026-10-30 | $6.87 | $13,575,506,347 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-10-31 | $6.88 | $13,579,899,205 | 19 / 22 |
| 2026-11-01 | $6.88 | $13,579,899,205 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-11-02 | $6.88 | $13,579,899,205 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-11-03 | $6.88 | $13,579,899,205 | 20 / 21 |
| 2026-11-04 | $6.88 | $13,579,916,245 | 20 / 21 |
Revenue and EPS estimates track expectations. They are not delivered results or like-for-like proof of a required annual path.
Latest: 12 Buy / Strong Buy · 18 Hold · 2 Sell / Strong Sell
Recent actions · Oct 6–Nov 4 · 17 recorded
9 raises · 0 cuts · 0 unchanged · 4 without a comparable prior
Oct 6, 2026–Nov 4, 2026. Each firm's latest positive target is paired only with its immediately prior positive target from the same provider, at most 180 days earlier. Unmatched observations have one dot; conflicting observations are not compared.
2 of 3 published conditions remain under pressure or need verification. The next results need to address those conditions.
The dated weekly assessment and its assumptions are available in Read detailed Outlook.