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eBay (EBAY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$103.41 -2.45 (-2.31%)
As of 09/4/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

eBay - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
2
Hold
17
Buy
15

Based on 34 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for eBay in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 34 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 17 have given a hold rating, 14 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for EBAY.

Consensus Price Target

$117.24
13.38% Upside
According to the 34 analysts' twelve-month price targets for eBay, the average price target is $117.24. The highest price target for EBAY is $145.00, while the lowest price target for EBAY is $88.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 13.38% from the current price of $103.41.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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EBAY Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/6/25 to 9/6/26
1 Month Ago
8/7/25 to 8/7/26
3 Months Ago
6/8/25 to 6/8/26
1 Year Ago
9/6/24 to 9/6/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
14 Buy rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
Hold
17 Hold rating(s)
17 Hold rating(s)
19 Hold rating(s)
17 Hold rating(s)
Sell
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$117.24$116.69$107.84$78.89
Forecasted Upside13.38% Upside4.20% Upside-0.55% Downside-14.86% Downside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldHold

EBAY Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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EBAY Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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eBay Stock vs. The Competition

TypeeBayConsumer Discretionary CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.41
2.20
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside13.38% Upside202.83% Upside14.03% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/25/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 DowngradeBuy (B+)Buy (B)
8/20/2026
Wedbush logo
Wedbush
5 of 5 stars
Ygal Arounian
Not Rated
Boost TargetOutperform$135.00 ➝ $137.00+30.97%
8/20/2026
Scott Devitt
Not Rated
Initiated CoverageBuy$120.00+16.91%
8/13/2026Boost TargetBuy$127.00 ➝ $130.00+27.06%
8/11/2026Boost TargetNeutral$107.00 ➝ $120.00+12.62%
8/7/2026Reiterated RatingNeutral
8/7/2026UpgradeHoldBuy$133.00+20.76%
8/6/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$127.00+18.40%
8/6/2026Set Target$126.00+15.63%
8/6/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$115.00 ➝ $133.00+19.42%
8/6/2026Boost TargetBuy$115.00 ➝ $134.00+20.31%
8/6/2026Set Target$145.00+30.19%
8/6/2026Set Target$110.00-1.03%
8/6/2026Boost TargetOverweight$114.00 ➝ $123.00+10.66%
8/6/2026Set Target$145.00+30.45%
8/6/2026Boost TargetHold$105.00 ➝ $115.00+6.50%
8/6/2026Lower TargetNeutral$110.00 ➝ $106.00-4.63%
8/6/2026Boost TargetBuy$122.00 ➝ $135.00+21.46%
8/4/2026DowngradeOutperformMarket Perform
8/3/2026 Reiterated RatingMarket Perform$115.00+0.87%
8/3/2026DowngradeEqual WeightUnderweight$105.00 ➝ $92.00-19.31%
6/25/2026 Boost TargetBuy$102.00 ➝ $126.00+15.37%
5/26/2026 Lower TargetNeutral$113.00 ➝ $111.00-4.37%
5/13/2026 Boost TargetNeutral$100.00 ➝ $115.00+2.34%
5/11/2026 Boost Target$90.00 ➝ $114.00+6.23%
5/5/2026 Boost TargetNeutral$97.00 ➝ $110.00+3.16%
5/4/2026 Set Target$124.00+11.84%
5/1/2026Boost TargetHold$87.00 ➝ $88.00-13.17%
4/30/2026 Set Target$98.00-4.43%
4/30/2026 Set Target$96.00-6.38%
4/30/2026Boost TargetNeutral$88.00 ➝ $100.00+0.08%
4/30/2026Boost TargetNeutral$87.00 ➝ $100.00-3.36%
4/21/2026Boost TargetNeutral$102.00 ➝ $110.00+2.69%
10/20/2025 Boost TargetBuy$94.00 ➝ $96.00+4.34%
6/5/2025UpgradeModerate Buy
5/1/2025Boost TargetHold$62.00 ➝ $64.00-4.91%

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Should I Buy eBay Stock? EBAY Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, September 3, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these eBay pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

eBay
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in eBay Inc.:

  • eBay Inc. recently reported strong second-quarter financial results, beating analyst expectations with earnings per share of $1.60 against a consensus estimate of $1.50, while revenue of $3.13 billion exceeded the $3.01 billion forecast, demonstrating robust top-line growth of 14.8% year-over-year.
  • The company's valuation remains attractive relative to its growth, trading at a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.32, which is below the broader market average, while the stock is currently priced at $105.86, offering a potential entry point below the 52-week high of $119.31.
  • Institutional interest in the stock has surged, with major investors like Nykredit A S establishing a new position of 2,299,627 shares valued at approximately $257 million, signaling confidence in the company's long-term trajectory and market position.
  • eBay Inc. provides a steady income stream for shareholders through its dividend policy, offering a yield of 1.16% with a recent quarterly payout of $0.31 per share, supported by a conservative dividend payout ratio of 25.67% that leaves ample room for future growth.
  • The company is expanding its brand presence and market reach through high-profile initiatives such as the "Endless Runway: The Archive" retrospective and auction, which leverages its platform to engage collectors and drive traffic in the fashion and collectibles sectors.

eBay
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in eBay Inc. for these reasons:

  • There is significant insider selling activity, with executives including CEO Jamie Iannone and SVP Mazen Rawashdeh selling thousands of shares in recent months, such as Iannone's sale of 11,110 shares in August 2026, which may indicate a lack of confidence in near-term stock appreciation.
  • The stock carries a high beta of 1.34, meaning it is more volatile than the overall market and may experience larger price swings during periods of economic uncertainty or market corrections.
  • The consensus rating from sell-side analysts remains a "Hold" with an average price target of $117.24, suggesting that while the stock has room to grow, analysts are not currently recommending aggressive accumulation or a "Buy" stance.
  • Short interest has increased in recent months, with shares shorted rising to 15.78 million as of August 2026, indicating that a portion of the market is betting against the stock's performance.
  • The company faces operational and regulatory challenges, such as the recent decision to ban airbags from its marketplace due to safety risks, which could impact seller sentiment and platform utility in specific product categories.

EBAY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 34 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for eBay is $117.24, with a high forecast of $145.00 and a low forecast of $88.00.

34 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for eBay in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 17 hold ratings, 14 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" EBAY shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in EBAY, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, eBay's stock has a predicted upside of 13.38% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, eBay's stock had 3 upgrades and 3 downgrades by analysts.

Analysts like eBay more than other "consumer discretionary" companies. The consensus rating score for eBay is 2.41 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer discretionary" companies is 2.20. Learn more on how EBAY compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for eBay analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 8/25/2026.
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