Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.15
eBay Inc. (EBAY) Dividend History
Income profile from 2019 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.3%
Payout Ratio
26.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
7 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
26.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
7 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.3% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.3%
Trailing DPS$1.15
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout26.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout36.7%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak7 years
3Y CAGR9.6%
5Y CAGR12.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.3%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield6.1%
Total Shareholder Yield7.4%
1Y Total Return42.1%
5Y Total Return63.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)8.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$16,33410Y ago$40,71420Y ago$57,473
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (8 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
eBay Inc. distributes 26.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 36.7%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
EBAY has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 9.6% and 5-year CAGR of 12.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, EBAY returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.3% dividend yield, 6.1% buyback yield, 7.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.3% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 63.3%, with dividends contributing 8.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $40,714 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$4.97
Avg/Payment$0.2485
Latest Change+6.9%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026Latest | $0.3100 | ↑ +6.9% | 1.30% | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.2900 | — | 1.40% | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.2900 | — | 1.26% | Sep 12, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.2900 | — | 1.53% | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.2900 | ↑ +7.4% | 1.69% | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | $0.2700 | — | 1.71% | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $0.2700 | — | 1.79% | Sep 13, 2024 |
| May 31, 2024 | $0.2700 | — | 1.92% | Jun 14, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: General Online Marketplaces
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.3%
#4 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
26.1% payout
Streak
7Y
12.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
7.4%
#5 of 6
Annual Dividend History
30 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.31 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.6% |
| 2025 | $1.16 | 7.4% | 4 | $4.34 | 26.7% | 3.74x | 2.3% |
| 2024 | $1.08 | 8.0% | 4 | $3.94 | 27.4% | 3.65x | 2.1% |
| 2023 | $1.00 | 13.6% | 4 | $5.19 | 19.3% | 5.19x | 1.9% |
| 2022 | $0.88 | 22.2% | 4 | $-2.28 | — | — | 1.7% |
| 2021 | $0.72 | 12.5% | 4 | $20.87 | 3.4% | 28.99x | 1.4% |
| 2020 | $0.64 | 14.3% | 4 | $7.89 | 8.1% | 12.33x | 1.2% |
| 2019 | $0.56 | — | 4 | $2.09 | 26.8% | 3.73x | 1.1% |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.55 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.95 | — | — | — |
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How much dividend does EBAY pay per share?
eBay Inc. (EBAY) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.15 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.3%. Payments are made Annual.
When is EBAY's next ex-dividend date?
EBAY's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. EBAY typically pays dividends Annual.
Is EBAY's dividend safe?
EBAY's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +26.1% and FCF payout ratio of +36.7%. The 7-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is EBAY a Dividend Payer?
Yes, eBay Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 7 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +12.6%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does EBAY pay dividends?
eBay Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.15 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 7+ years from 2019 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in EBAY grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in EBAY five years ago would be worth approximately $16,334 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is EBAY's yield on cost for long-term holders?
EBAY's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.3% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.