eBay Inc. (EBAY) Earnings History
Annual and quarterly earnings data from 1997 to 2025
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EPS Growth Rates (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of diluted earnings per share
CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) shows the annualized growth rate of EPS over the specified period. A higher CAGR indicates stronger earnings momentum.
Profitability Analysis
Margin trends over time
| Year | Gross Margin | Operating Margin | Net Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 71.5% | 20.5% | 18.3% |
| 2024 | 72.0% | 22.5% | 19.2% |
| 2023 | 72.0% | 19.2% | 27.4% |
| 2022 | 72.6% | 24.0% | -13.0% |
| 2021 | 74.6% | 28.1% | 130.6% |
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eBay Inc. (EBAY) Earnings Overview
As of February 28, 2026, eBay Inc. (EBAY) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $2.03B, reflecting +0.1% year-over-year growth. The company earned $4.42 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 0.2%.
Looking at the long-term picture, EBAY's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at -11.3%, signaling declining earnings. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $13.61B in fiscal 2021.
eBay Inc. maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 0.7%, operating margin of 0.2%, and net margin of 0.2%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to industry peers including BABA ($123.35B net income, 0.1% margin), AMZN ($77.67B net income, 0.1% margin), PDD ($102.27B net income, 0.3% margin), EBAY has outperformed on profitability metrics. Compare EBAY vs BABA →
Peer Comparison
Earnings metrics vs industry competitors
Historical Data
29 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.03B | +2.8% | $2.28B | $4.34 | 18.3% | 20.5% |
| 2024 | $1.98B | -28.6% | $2.32B | $3.94 | 19.2% | 22.5% |
| 2023 | $2.77B | +318.0% | $1.94B | $5.19 | 27.4% | 19.2% |
| 2022 | -$1.27B | -109.3% | $2.35B | $-2.28 | -13.0% | 24.0% |
| 2021 | $13.61B | +140.1% | $2.92B | $20.87 | 130.6% | 28.1% |
| 2020 | $5.67B | +217.3% | $2.64B | $7.89 | 63.7% | 29.6% |
| 2019 | $1.79B | -29.4% | $1.77B | $2.09 | 24.0% | 23.8% |
| 2018 | $2.53B | +348.8% | $1.75B | $2.55 | 29.2% | 20.3% |
| 2017 | -$1.02B | -114.0% | $2.26B | $-0.95 | -10.2% | 22.8% |
| 2016 | $7.27B | +321.2% | $2.33B | $6.35 | 78.1% | 25.0% |
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Start ComparisonFrequently Asked Questions
Is EBAY growing earnings?
EBAY EPS of $4.42 reflects slowing growth at +0.1%, below the 5-year CAGR of -11.3%. TTM net income is $2.0B. Expansion rate has moderated.
What are EBAY's profit margins?
eBay Inc. net margin is +0.2%, with operating margin at +0.2%. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures.
How consistent are EBAY's earnings?
EBAY earnings data spans 1997-2025. The current earnings trend is +0.1% YoY. Historical data enables comparison across business cycles.