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eBay (EBAY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$111.84 -1.06 (-0.94%)
Closing price 09/18/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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$112.50 +0.66 (+0.59%)
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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

$117.24
4.83% 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 4.83% from the current price of $111.84.
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
9/19/25 to 9/19/26
1 Month Ago
8/20/25 to 8/20/26
3 Months Ago
6/21/25 to 6/21/26
1 Year Ago
9/19/24 to 9/19/25
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$117.24$117.18$107.84$79.75
Forecasted Upside4.83% Upside12.02% Upside-0.37% Downside-12.47% 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
2.19
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside4.83% Upside188.04% Upside18.44% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/11/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeBuy (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 Tuesday, September 15, 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 compared to a consensus estimate of $1.50, while revenue grew 14.8% year over year to $3.13 billion, demonstrating robust operational momentum and profitability with a net margin of 18.50%.
  • The stock is currently trading at $108.03, which is below the average analyst price target of $117.24, suggesting potential upside for investors as the consensus rating remains a Hold with several firms, including Argus and BMO Capital Markets, recently raising their price targets to $133.00 and $145.00 respectively.
  • Market commentary increasingly views eBay Inc. as a stronger investment compared to competitor GameStop, citing eBay's established marketplace model and profitability, especially as GameStop's revenue declined nearly 20% year over year, which may reduce takeover-related uncertainty and stabilize the broader retail sector.
  • eBay Inc. has launched a major international fashion campaign to support activity in a key marketplace category, aiming to increase buyer and seller engagement during Fashion Month, which could drive transaction volume and strengthen its position in the high-growth fashion segment.
  • The company maintains a consistent dividend policy, having recently paid a quarterly dividend of $0.31 per share, which represents an annualized yield of approximately 1.15%, providing income stability for investors while the stock has outperformed the Dow over the past year.

eBay
Bear Case

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

  • CEO Jamie Iannone has engaged in significant insider selling, recently selling approximately $2.3 million worth of shares in early September 2026, which represents about 5% of his prior holdings, a move that can weigh on investor sentiment despite being executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
  • eBay Inc. faces ongoing product-safety and compliance risks, highlighted by the recent ban on airbag sales after regulators linked another death to a counterfeit inflator, which limits future exposure in that category but underscores potential liability and increased costs for counterfeit control and marketplace oversight.
  • Speculation surrounding Ryan Cohen and GameStop remains a source of uncertainty, with reports suggesting GameStop may reconsider a potential bid for eBay, creating a cloud of strategic ambiguity that could distract from operational focus or lead to volatile market reactions without a confirmed transaction.
  • Short interest in eBay Inc. has increased in recent months, with shares shorted rising to approximately 18 million as of late August 2026, indicating that a portion of the market is betting against the stock's future performance, which can create downward pressure on the share price.
  • While the stock has risen significantly, it is currently trading near its 50-day moving average of $108.68 and below its 52-week high of $119.31, suggesting that recent momentum may be stalling and that the stock could face resistance from investors who are cautious about valuations after a strong run.

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 research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for eBay in the last year. 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 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 4.83% 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 2.20. 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 9/11/2026.
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