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eBay Inc. reports news about its global online marketplace, which connects buyers and sellers through commerce categories that include fashion, recommerce, consumer-to-consumer selling and automotive listings. Company updates commonly cover gross merchandise volume, revenue, operating margins, marketplace activity, advertising and transaction-based monetization, and capital returns through dividends and share repurchases.
Recurring developments also include seller and buyer experience initiatives, resale integrations with commerce and payments partners, curated marketplace programs, digital showroom launches, governance matters, shareholder voting topics and capital-structure disclosures. The company’s news flow reflects both operating performance and the evolution of its marketplace model across domestic and international commerce.
eBay (Nasdaq: EBAY) reported second quarter 2026 revenue of $3.1 billion, up 15% year over year (14% FX-neutral), and GMV of $22.4 billion, also up 15%. GAAP net income from continuing operations was $552 million ($1.21 per diluted share), while non-GAAP net income was $727 million ($1.60 per share). GAAP and non-GAAP operating margins were 21.6% and 28.5%, respectively.
Advertising revenue reached $596 million, with first-party ads up 25% as reported. eBay generated $549 million in operating cash flow and $326 million in free cash flow, and returned $448 million to shareholders via $310 million of buybacks and $138 million of dividends.
On July 30, 2026, eBay closed its Depop acquisition for $1.4 billion in cash (including preliminary adjustments). For Q3 2026, eBay guides revenue to $3.07–$3.12 billion, GMV to $22.0–$22.4 billion, and diluted GAAP and non-GAAP EPS to $0.94–$0.99 and $1.36–$1.42, respectively. The board declared a Q3 cash dividend of $0.31 per share.
Etsy (NYSE: ETSY) has completed the previously announced sale of Depop, its community-powered fashion resale marketplace, to eBay (Nasdaq: EBAY) for approximately $1.4 billion in cash. This figure reflects the original $1.2 billion purchase price plus about $200 million of net purchase price adjustments and interest, with net cash proceeds still subject to certain post-closing adjustments.
According to Etsy, the deal closed after satisfaction of closing conditions, including required regulatory approvals. The company plans to use the proceeds for general corporate purposes consistent with its April 29 capital allocation strategy, which referenced accelerating its share repurchase program and focusing on long-term growth of the core Etsy marketplace.
eBay (Nasdaq: EBAY) announced it has completed the acquisition of Depop, a consumer-to-consumer fashion marketplace focused on Gen Z and Millennial users. The deal supports eBay’s fashion strategy in a category that generates more than $10 billion in annual GMV for the company.
According to eBay, Depop has built a fast-growing, community-driven resale platform with accessibly priced fashion and a highly engaged user base, which the company views as a strong complement to its existing C2C commerce proposition. Depop will operate as a complementary business, keeping its distinct brand, platform, customer experience, and culture while leveraging eBay’s global scale, including shipping, personalization, compliance, and trusted services. eBay reported it enabled nearly $80 billion of gross merchandise volume in 2025, highlighting the scale into which Depop is being integrated.
eBay (Nasdaq: EBAY) announced that its Board of Directors has rejected GameStop's unsolicited, non-binding acquisition proposal after a detailed review with financial and legal advisors.
The Board found the proposal "neither credible nor attractive," citing eBay's standalone prospects, uncertainty around GameStop's financing, potential leverage and operational risks, leadership structure concerns, valuation implications, and GameStop's governance and executive incentives. eBay's Board reaffirmed confidence in the company's current strategy, long-term growth outlook, and ongoing capital returns to shareholders.
Hertz Car Sales (HTZ) launched a dedicated digital showroom on eBay, listing more than 8,000 Hertz Certified near-new vehicles. Listings use eBay Secure Purchase with payment, financing, registration, transport options and up to $100,000 Vehicle Purchase Protection. Certified cars include a 12-month/12,000-mile limited warranty and a 7-day buy-back guarantee.
The move expands Hertz’s retail channel reach, targets in-market shoppers on a major marketplace, and offers an end-to-end online purchase experience for near-new inventory.
eBay (Nasdaq: EBAY) confirmed receipt of an unsolicited, non-binding acquisition proposal from GameStop on May 4, 2026. The eBay Board, with financial and legal advisors, will review the proposal focusing on value to eBay shareholders, including the offered GameStop stock consideration.
Shareholders are advised to take no action at this time; the company cited its full year 2025 results and recent first quarter 2026 earnings as context and does not intend to comment further until the Board finishes its review.
GameStop (NYSE: GME) submitted a non-binding proposal to acquire eBay (NASDAQ: EBAY) for $125.00 per share, payable 50% cash / 50% GameStop stock. Aggregate undiluted equity value is ~$55.5 billion. GameStop holds a ~5% economic stake and will file a Schedule 13D and HSR notice.
GameStop plans ~$2.0 billion of annualized cost reductions within 12 months and projects eBay GAAP EPS rising from $4.26 to $7.79 in year one on cost saves. Funding cited: ~$9.4B cash/liquid investments and a TD Securities letter for up to $20B.
eBay (Nasdaq: EBAY) reported Q1 2026 results with revenue $3.1B (+19% as-reported; +17% FX-neutral) and GMV $22.2B (+18% as-reported; +14% FX-neutral). GAAP EPS was $1.12 and non-GAAP EPS was $1.66. Operating cash flow was $970M and free cash flow $898M. The company returned $639M to shareholders and announced a definitive agreement to acquire Depop for approximately $1.2B.
eBay provided Q2 2026 guidance: revenue $2.97–$3.03B, GMV $21.3–$21.7B, GAAP EPS $1.09–$1.14, non-GAAP EPS $1.46–$1.51.
eBay (NASDAQ:EBAY) launched The NYC Edit on March 26, 2026, an editorial guide showcasing what 10 New York tastemakers are buying and selling on eBay.
The initiative highlights vintage and in-demand fashion, links to curator storefronts at ebay.com/nycedit, and includes an in-person market in April. eBay cites 135 million active users, >$10 billion fashion GMV in 2025, and 10% U.S. fashion GMV growth year-over-year in 2025.
Klarna (EBAY partnership) expanded its embedded resell integration with eBay to six new markets: Australia, Belgium, Canada, Ireland, Poland and Switzerland. Eligible purchases in the Klarna app can be listed on eBay in a few taps with images and descriptions auto-filled from purchase data.
Since launch in December 2024, Klarna users have created more than one million eBay listings via the app, with strong engagement in automotive parts, accessories and fashion, supporting growth in circular commerce.