eBay Inc. (EBAY) Earnings History
Earnings Pressure29 years of earnings data (1997–2025) · 5-year EPS trend is negative
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eBay Inc. (EBAY) Earnings Overview
As of September 23, 2026, eBay Inc. (EBAY) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $2.22B, reflecting +10.2% year-over-year growth. The company earned $4.86 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 18.3%.
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 industry-leading profitability with a gross margin of 71.5%, operating margin of 20.5%, and net margin of 18.3%. This margin structure demonstrates strong pricing power and operational efficiency. View revenue history →
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EBAY Historical Earnings Data (1997–2025)
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% |
| 2015 | $1.73B | +3650.0% | $2.20B | $1.42 | 20.1% | 25.6% |
| 2014 | $46M | -98.4% | $2.48B | $0.04 | 0.5% | 28.2% |
| 2013 | $2.86B | +9.5% | $2.45B | $2.18 | 34.6% | 29.7% |
| 2012 | $2.61B | -19.2% | $2.89B | $1.99 | 18.5% | 20.5% |
| 2011 | $3.23B | +79.3% | $2.37B | $2.46 | 27.7% | 20.4% |
| 2010 | $1.80B | -24.6% | $2.05B | $1.36 | 19.7% | 22.4% |
| 2009 | $2.39B | +34.3% | $1.49B | $1.83 | 27.4% | 17.1% |
| 2008 | $1.78B | +411.0% | $2.12B | $1.36 | 20.8% | 24.9% |
| 2007 | $348M | -69.1% | $613M | $0.25 | 4.5% | 8.0% |
| 2006 | $1.13B | +4.0% | $1.42B | $0.79 | 18.9% | 23.8% |
| 2005 | $1.08B | +39.0% | $1.44B | $0.78 | 23.8% | 31.7% |
| 2004 | $778M | +76.2% | $1.06B | $0.57 | 23.8% | 32.4% |
| 2003 | $442M | +76.8% | $629M | $0.34 | 20.4% | 29.1% |
| 2002 | $250M | +176.3% | $354M | $0.21 | 20.6% | 29.2% |
| 2001 | $90M | +87.3% | $140M | $0.08 | 12.1% | 18.8% |
| 2000 | $48M | +404.8% | $37M | $0.04 | 11.2% | 8.5% |
| 1999 | $10M | +31.1% | $986,000 | $0.01 | 4.3% | 0.4% |
| 1998 | $7M | +2.8% | $13M | $0.00 | 8.5% | 14.9% |
| 1997 | $7M | - | $10M | $0.01 | 17.1% | 24.4% |
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EBAY — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying EBAY stock.
What is EBAY earnings per share (EPS)?
EBAY trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $4.86, reflecting +10.2% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is -11.3%. Complete EPS history from 1997 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is eBay Inc.'s net income?
eBay Inc. (EBAY) trailing twelve-month net income is $2.2B as of 2025. Earnings grew +10.2% year-over-year. eBay Inc. has been profitable for 3 consecutive years.
Is EBAY profitable?
Yes, EBAY is profitable with a TTM net income of $2.2B and a net profit margin of +18.3%. eBay Inc. has generated profits for 3 consecutive years.
What is EBAY's earnings growth rate?
EBAY compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: +10.2%, 3-Year: N/A, 5-Year: -11.3%, 10-Year: +11.8%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1997 to 2025.
What are EBAY's profit margins?
eBay Inc. net profit margin is +18.3%, operating margin is +20.5%, and gross margin is +71.5%. Above-average net margins reflect strong pricing power and competitive moat. Return on Equity is +41.6%.
Is EBAY growing earnings?
EBAY is growing earnings steadily. YoY EPS growth of +10.2% is consistent with the 5-year CAGR of -11.3%. TTM net income is $2.2B.
What was EBAY's best earnings year?
eBay Inc.'s highest annual net income on record is $13.6B, achieved in fiscal year 2021. Earnings history on this page spans 1997 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were EBAY's earnings last quarter?
EBAY's most recent reported quarter was Q2 2026. Net income was $550M with diluted EPS of $1.21. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.