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eBay (EBAY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$107.90 +0.07 (+0.06%)
Closing price 09/25/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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$108.23 +0.33 (+0.30%)
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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

$115.12
6.69% Upside
According to the 34 analysts' twelve-month price targets for eBay, the average price target is $115.12. The highest price target for EBAY is $145.00, while the lowest price target for EBAY is $75.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 6.69% from the current price of $107.90.
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
9/26/25 to 9/26/26
1 Month Ago
8/27/25 to 8/27/26
3 Months Ago
6/28/25 to 6/28/26
1 Year Ago
9/26/24 to 9/26/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 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)
10 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$115.12$117.24$108.61$79.75
Forecasted Upside6.69% Upside14.64% Upside0.54% Upside-12.50% 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

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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 Upside6.69% Upside199.09% Upside19.20% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/24/2026
Arete Research logo
Arete Research
5 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetNeutral$113.00 ➝ $111.00+1.75%
9/21/2026
John Colantuoni
John Colantuoni
1 of 5 stars
Lower TargetUnderperform$80.00 ➝ $75.00-31.25%
9/11/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeBuy (B) ➝ Buy (B+)
8/20/2026Boost TargetOutperform$135.00 ➝ $137.00+30.97%
8/20/2026Initiated 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
8/7/2026UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$133.00+20.76%
8/6/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$127.00+18.40%
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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%
8/6/2026Boost 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%
8/4/2026DowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform
8/3/2026 Reiterated RatingMarket Perform$115.00+0.87%
8/3/2026DowngradeEqual Weight ➝ Underweight$105.00 ➝ $92.00-19.31%
6/25/2026 Boost TargetBuy$102.00 ➝ $126.00+15.37%
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 24, 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 financial performance for the second quarter of 2026, with revenue of $3.13 billion, which exceeded the consensus estimate of $3.01 billion and represented a 14.8% year-over-year increase. This growth was accompanied by an earnings per share of $1.60, beating the analyst consensus of $1.50, indicating that the company is effectively converting its revenue growth into profit while maintaining a net margin of 18.50%.
  • The company is expanding its authentication initiatives across high-value categories such as trading cards, sneakers, and ancient coins. By verifying the authenticity of these items, eBay Inc. is likely to increase buyer confidence and reduce fraud, which can drive higher transaction volumes and allow the platform to capture a larger share of the growing collectibles market where trust is a primary barrier to entry.
  • GameStop holds a significant stake in eBay Inc., owning approximately 43.4 million shares valued near $4.9 billion as of August 2026. This substantial ownership position creates strategic optionality for eBay Inc. shareholders, as it keeps the possibility of a future acquisition or strategic partnership alive, potentially providing a premium valuation catalyst for the stock.
  • Several institutional investors have recently increased their positions in the stock, signaling confidence in the company's long-term trajectory. For example, QRG Capital Management Inc. grew its stake by 10.5% in the second quarter, and IPG Investment Advisors LLC boosted its position by 549.2%, suggesting that professional money managers are accumulating shares in anticipation of continued growth.
  • With the current stock price at $107.83, eBay Inc. trades at a P/E ratio of 22.33, which is reasonable given its recent revenue growth of 14.8% and strong earnings beats. The stock is also trading above its 200-day moving average of $105.66, indicating positive medium-term momentum that may attract momentum-focused investors looking for companies with improving fundamentals.

eBay
Bear Case

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

  • Jefferies Financial Group recently lowered its price target on eBay Inc. from $80.00 to $75.00 and assigned an "underperform" rating, indicating a potential downside of over 30% from the current price. This bearish outlook from a major brokerage suggests that some analysts believe the stock is overvalued relative to its future earnings potential, which could weigh on investor sentiment.
  • Insiders have been consistently selling shares, with CEO Jamie Iannone selling 11,110 shares in September 2026 and SVP Jordan Sweetnam selling 1,014 shares in August 2026. While these sales may be part of pre-arranged trading plans, the sustained reduction in insider ownership, with insiders owning only 0.67% of the company, can be interpreted as a lack of confidence in the stock's near-term upside by those closest to the company.
  • eBay Inc. has banned the sale of airbags due to concerns over faulty and counterfeit components. While this move enhances platform safety and reputation, it removes a category of listings and sales from the marketplace, which could modestly reduce overall marketplace activity and revenue in the automotive parts segment, a key area of the company's broadline retail operations.
  • The company faces intensifying competition from other e-commerce giants, as evidenced by Amazon launching new seller tools to manage orders across eBay, Walmart, and Shopify. This "seller wars" dynamic suggests that eBay Inc. may need to offer more incentives to retain merchants, potentially squeezing its margins as it competes for the same pool of sellers and buyers in a crowded digital marketplace.
  • Short interest in eBay Inc. has been increasing, with shares shorted rising to 18,180,321 as of September 2026, up from 18,018,529 in the previous month. This growing short interest indicates that a significant number of traders are betting against the stock, which could lead to increased volatility and downward pressure on the share price if the bearish sentiment continues to build.

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 $115.12, with a high forecast of $145.00 and a low forecast of $75.00.

34 Wall Street equities research 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 equities research 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 6.69% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, eBay's stock had 4 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 2.19. 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 9/24/2026.
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