Nykredit A S Invests $192.65 Million in eBay Inc. $EBAY

Key Points

• Nykredit A S acquired 1.72 million eBay shares worth approximately $192.7 million, making eBay 0.6% of its portfolio. Institutional investors collectively own 87.48% of the company.
• eBay exceeded quarterly expectations, reporting $1.60 in EPS versus $1.50 expected and $3.13 billion in revenue, up 14.8% year over year. The company also announced a quarterly dividend of $0.31, equivalent to a 1.1% annualized yield.
• Analysts maintain a consensus “Hold” rating with an average price target of $117.24, compared with the stock’s reported opening price of $112.90. Insiders sold shares worth approximately $3.7 million over the past three months.

Nykredit A S bought a new position in eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:EBAY - Free Report) during the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm bought 1,723,962 shares of the e-commerce company's stock, valued at approximately $192,653,000. eBay makes up 0.6% of Nykredit A S's investment portfolio, making the stock its 27th largest holding. Nykredit A S owned approximately 0.39% of eBay at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the company. BlackRock Inc. bought a new position in shares of eBay in the second quarter valued at $4,406,897,000. Legal & General Group Plc bought a new stake in shares of eBay during the second quarter worth about $506,653,000. Bank of America Corp DE acquired a new stake in shares of eBay in the 2nd quarter worth about $405,182,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp acquired a new stake in shares of eBay in the 2nd quarter worth about $282,479,000. Finally, Altshuler Shaham Ltd lifted its position in eBay by 4,452,655.3% in the 4th quarter. Altshuler Shaham Ltd now owns 2,092,795 shares of the e-commerce company's stock valued at $182,282,000 after acquiring an additional 2,092,748 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 87.48% of the company's stock.

eBay Stock Up 3.4%

EBAY stock opened at $112.90 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $50.24 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.37, a P/E/G ratio of 2.90 and a beta of 1.34. The company has a current ratio of 1.02, a quick ratio of 1.02 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.10. The stock's fifty day simple moving average is $108.25 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $105.13. eBay Inc. has a 1-year low of $78.03 and a 1-year high of $119.31.

eBay (NASDAQ:EBAY - Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The e-commerce company reported $1.60 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.50 by $0.10. The company had revenue of $3.13 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $3.01 billion. eBay had a return on equity of 47.88% and a net margin of 18.50%.The business's revenue for the quarter was up 14.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $1.37 EPS. eBay has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 1.360-1.420 EPS. Analysts expect that eBay Inc. will post 4.86 EPS for the current year.

eBay Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, September 11th. Shareholders of record on Friday, August 28th were paid a $0.31 dividend. This represents a $1.24 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.1%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, August 28th. eBay's payout ratio is presently 25.67%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities analysts have issued reports on EBAY shares. Barclays lifted their price target on eBay from $114.00 to $123.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research note on Thursday, August 6th. President Capital raised their target price on eBay from $102.00 to $126.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a report on Thursday, June 25th. Truist Financial lifted their target price on eBay from $105.00 to $115.00 and gave the company a "hold" rating in a research report on Thursday, August 6th. UBS Group upped their price target on eBay from $107.00 to $120.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a report on Tuesday, August 11th. Finally, Arete Research lowered their price target on eBay from $113.00 to $111.00 and set a "neutral" rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, May 26th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have assigned a Buy rating, seventeen have issued a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $117.24.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, SVP Jordan Sweetnam sold 1,014 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, August 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $101.39, for a total value of $102,809.46. Following the transaction, the senior vice president owned 35,546 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,604,008.94. This represents a 2.77% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CEO Jamie Iannone sold 11,110 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, August 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $108.55, for a total value of $1,205,990.50. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 253,211 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $27,486,054.05. This trade represents a 4.20% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold a total of 34,344 shares of company stock valued at $3,705,005 over the last three months. Insiders own 0.67% of the company's stock.

eBay News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting eBay this week:

• Positive Sentiment: eBay Live is partnering with the Toronto International Film Festival, expanding the company’s live-commerce strategy and potentially increasing engagement around entertainment and collectible merchandise. eBay Live partners with Toronto International Film Festival
• Positive Sentiment: eBay’s “Endless Runway” vintage-fashion events at New York Fashion Week are positioning the platform as a destination for designer resale and circular fashion, which could support brand visibility and higher-value transactions. eBay's Endless Runway Puts Vintage Fashion at NYFW's Center
• Positive Sentiment: eBay UK announced a second round of grants for young entrepreneurs, including 20 grants of £10,000. The program may help attract and retain small-business sellers, although the direct financial impact is likely limited. eBay UK launches second round of grants
• Neutral Sentiment: GameStop’s reported multibillion-dollar stake in eBay remains a focus for investors. The holding could create strategic opportunities or shareholder pressure, but the articles do not establish a specific transaction or near-term earnings effect. GameStop's eBay stake remains in focus
• Neutral Sentiment: MyCardFlow launched card-listing software for eBay sellers, while eBay also promoted tools for valuing Pokémon cards. These developments may improve seller and collector activity but appear unlikely to materially change near-term results. MyCardFlow launches card listing software
• Negative Sentiment: A market commentary titled “3 Reasons to Sell EBAY” presents a bearish view, likely reflecting concerns about valuation, growth durability, or competitive risks. It may limit upside after the stock’s strong run, though it is analyst commentary rather than a company announcement. 3 Reasons to Sell EBAY and 1 Stock to Buy Instead

eBay Company Profile

eBay Inc NASDAQ: EBAY operates a global online marketplace that connects buyers and sellers. Its platform supports the sale of new, used, refurbished and collectible products across categories including electronics, apparel, footwear, home and garden, automotive parts, accessories and trading cards.

The company generates revenue primarily through seller fees and related services, including payments, advertising and shipping solutions. eBay also offers specialized experiences such as eBay Motors and authentication programs designed to help verify eligible luxury goods, sneakers, watches, handbags and collectibles.

Founded in 1995 by Pierre Omidyar, eBay serves customers and sellers in markets around the world.

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