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eBay Inc. (EBAY)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US2786421030
CUSIP
278642103
IPO Date
Sep 24, 1998

Highlights

Market Cap
$41.87B
Enterprise Value
$47.81B
EPS (TTM)
$4.36
PE Ratio
20.87
PEG Ratio
1.13
Total Revenue (TTM)
$11.10B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$7.93B
EBITDA (TTM)
$2.76B
Year Range
$58.71 - $101.15
Target Price
$96.54
ROA (TTM)
11.53%
ROE (TTM)
44.01%

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in eBay Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

eBay Inc. (EBAY) has returned 4.85% so far this year and 36.28% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, EBAY has achieved an annualized return of 15.70%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.


eBay Inc.

1D
3.42%
1M
0.51%
YTD
4.85%
6M
0.77%
1Y
36.28%
3Y*
29.42%
5Y*
9.50%
10Y*
15.70%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 24, 1998, EBAY's average daily return is +0.11%, while the average monthly return is +2.14%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.7 years.

Historically, 53% of months were positive and 47% were negative. The best month was Nov 1998 with a return of +137.7%, while the worst month was Jul 2015 at -53.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.

On a daily basis, EBAY closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 26, 1998 with a return of +46.4%, while the worst single day was Jul 20, 2015 at -56.9%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20264.73%-0.39%0.51%4.85%
20258.93%-4.06%5.09%0.63%7.78%1.76%23.22%-0.93%0.38%-10.60%2.18%5.21%42.75%
2024-5.85%15.12%12.23%-2.35%5.73%-0.92%3.52%6.77%10.17%-11.67%10.51%-2.12%44.78%
202319.36%-7.27%-2.78%4.64%-7.85%5.05%-0.40%1.17%-1.54%-11.02%5.18%6.36%7.65%
2022-9.67%-9.12%5.33%-9.33%-5.84%-14.38%16.70%-8.80%-16.59%8.23%14.63%-8.74%-36.46%
202112.46%0.16%8.54%-8.90%9.45%15.33%-2.85%12.77%-9.21%10.12%-11.84%-1.42%33.81%

Benchmark Metrics

eBay Inc. has an annualized alpha of 18.41%, beta of 1.19, and R² of 0.21 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 25, 1998.

  • This stock captured 184.88% of S&P 500 Index gains and 130.08% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
  • R² of 0.21 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
18.41%
Beta
1.19
0.21
Upside Capture
184.88%
Downside Capture
130.08%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

EBAY ranks 71 for risk / return — better than 71% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.


EBAY Risk / Return Rank: 7171
Overall Rank
EBAY Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7373
Sharpe Ratio Rank
EBAY Sortino Ratio Rank: 6767
Sortino Ratio Rank
EBAY Omega Ratio Rank: 7171
Omega Ratio Rank
EBAY Calmar Ratio Rank: 7474
Calmar Ratio Rank
EBAY Martin Ratio Rank: 7171
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for eBay Inc. (EBAY) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


EBAYBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.98

0.90

+0.08

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.50

1.39

+0.11

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.23

1.21

+0.02

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.81

1.40

+0.41

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

3.84

6.61

-2.77

Explore EBAY risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

eBay Inc. provided a 1.30% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.18 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 6 consecutive years.


1.00%1.20%1.40%1.60%1.80%2.00%2.20%$0.00$0.20$0.40$0.60$0.80$1.00$1.202019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM2025202420232022202120202019
Dividend$1.18$1.16$1.08$1.00$0.88$0.72$0.64$0.56

Dividend yield

1.30%1.33%1.74%2.29%2.12%1.08%1.27%1.55%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for eBay Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.31$0.31
2025$0.00$0.00$0.29$0.00$0.29$0.00$0.00$0.29$0.00$0.00$0.29$0.00$1.16
2024$0.00$0.00$0.27$0.00$0.27$0.00$0.00$0.27$0.00$0.00$0.27$0.00$1.08
2023$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$1.00
2022$0.00$0.00$0.22$0.00$0.22$0.00$0.00$0.22$0.00$0.00$0.22$0.00$0.88
2021$0.00$0.18$0.00$0.00$0.18$0.00$0.00$0.18$0.00$0.00$0.18$0.00$0.72

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

eBay Inc. has a dividend yield of 1.30%, which signifies it pays a smaller percentage of its stock price in dividends to its shareholders compared to other companies in the market.

Payout Ratio

eBay Inc. has a payout ratio of 26.14%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that eBay Inc. strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the eBay Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the eBay Inc. was 82.56%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1255 trading sessions.

The current eBay Inc. drawdown is 8.77%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-82.56%Dec 31, 20041053Mar 9, 20091255Mar 4, 20142308
-77.07%Mar 27, 2000188Dec 20, 2000751Dec 19, 2003939
-66.8%Jul 20, 2015142Feb 9, 20161304Apr 15, 20211446
-64.77%Apr 30, 199967Aug 4, 1999156Mar 16, 2000223
-53.58%Oct 25, 2021236Sep 30, 2022669Jun 3, 2025905

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of eBay Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how eBay Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Internet Retail industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for EBAY, comparing it with other companies in the Internet Retail industry. Currently, EBAY has a P/E ratio of 20.9. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for EBAY compared to other companies in the Internet Retail industry. EBAY currently has a PEG ratio of 1.1. This PEG ratio is higher than the industry average, which may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for EBAY relative to other companies in the Internet Retail industry. Currently, EBAY has a P/S ratio of 3.8. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for EBAY in comparison with other companies in the Internet Retail industry. Currently, EBAY has a P/B value of 9.1. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items