eBay details 2026 annual shareholder voting results
eBay Inc. reported the voting results from its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 17, 2026.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
eBay Inc. reported the voting results from its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 17, 2026. Stockholders elected all 11 director nominees to serve until the 2027 annual meeting, with each nominee receiving more votes for than against.
Stockholders also ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, and approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers. A stockholder proposal to change the ownership requirement for calling a special stockholder meeting did not receive sufficient support and was not approved.
8-K Event Classification
Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
1 item
Item 5.07
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Governance
Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.
Key Figures
Votes for auditor ratification: 351,593,877 votes
Votes against auditor ratification: 49,885,553 votes
Say-on-pay votes for: 323,495,796 votes
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8 metrics
Votes for auditor ratification
351,593,877 votes
Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for FY ending Dec 31, 2026
Votes against auditor ratification
49,885,553 votes
Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Say-on-pay votes for
323,495,796 votes
Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation
Say-on-pay votes against
43,613,799 votes
Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation
Special meeting proposal votes for
156,901,312 votes
Stockholder proposal on special stockholder meeting threshold
Special meeting proposal votes against
210,071,641 votes
Stockholder proposal on special stockholder meeting threshold
Broker non-votes
34,215,587 votes
Reported on director, say-on-pay, and special meeting proposals
Example director votes for
366,875,756 votes
Votes for director nominee Aparna Chennapragada
Key Terms
broker non-votes, independent auditors, advisory basis, named executive officers, +2 more
6 terms
broker non-votes financial
"Broker Non-Votes 343,443,215 ... 409,326 ... 34,215,587"
Broker non-votes occur when a brokerage firm is unable to vote on a shareholder’s behalf during a company election or decision because the shareholder has not given specific voting instructions, and the broker is not allowed or chooses not to vote on certain matters. They are important because they can affect the outcome of votes, especially when the results are close, by effectively reducing the total number of votes cast.
independent auditors financial
"ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent auditors"
Independent auditors are outside, licensed accountants who examine a company’s books, records and internal controls and issue an objective opinion on whether the financial statements accurately reflect the business’s financial position. Investors treat their report like a neutral inspector’s stamp — it increases trust, makes financial results easier to compare, and alerts readers if there are errors, omissions or other problems that could affect investment decisions.
advisory basis financial
"The approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers"
named executive officers financial
"the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers"
Named executive officers are the senior company leaders whose names, roles and compensation are singled out in required regulatory filings; this typically includes the chief executive, chief financial officer and the next highest‑paid senior officers. Investors treat this list like a team roster — it shows who makes key decisions, how they are paid and whether incentives align with shareholder interests, so changes or pay patterns can signal governance quality, risk or strategic shifts.
stockholder proposal financial
"The stockholder proposal regarding the Company’s special stockholder meeting threshold"
special stockholder meeting threshold financial
"stockholder proposal regarding the Company’s special stockholder meeting threshold"
FAQ
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What did eBay (EBAY) announce in its June 2026 Form 8-K?
eBay reported results of its 2026 Annual Meeting votes. Stockholders elected 11 directors, ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers as auditor, approved executive pay on an advisory basis, and rejected a stockholder proposal to change the special meeting ownership threshold.
Were all eBay (EBAY) director nominees elected at the 2026 Annual Meeting?
Yes, all 11 eBay director nominees were elected. Each received more votes for than against, with for votes generally in the mid-300 million range, and a consistent level of broker non-votes reported across all director elections.
Did eBay (EBAY) stockholders ratify PricewaterhouseCoopers as auditor for 2026?
Yes, stockholders ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as eBay’s independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 351,593,877 votes for, 49,885,553 against, and 804,521 abstentions recorded in the vote tally.
How did eBay (EBAY) stockholders vote on executive compensation in 2026?
Stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, eBay’s named executive officer compensation. The vote results were 323,495,796 for, 43,613,799 against, and 958,769 abstentions, with 34,215,587 broker non-votes reported for this say-on-pay proposal.
What happened to the eBay (EBAY) stockholder proposal on special meeting thresholds?
The stockholder proposal to change the ownership requirement for calling a special stockholder meeting was not approved. It received 156,901,312 votes for, 210,071,641 against, 1,095,411 abstentions, and 34,215,587 broker non-votes at the 2026 Annual Meeting.
How many broker non-votes were reported for eBay (EBAY) director elections?
Each director election showed 34,215,587 broker non-votes. This same broker non-vote figure also appeared in the results for the advisory vote on executive compensation and the stockholder proposal on the special stockholder meeting threshold.
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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 17, 2026
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Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
At the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of eBay Inc. (the “Company”) held on June 17, 2026 (the “2026 Annual Meeting”), the Company’s stockholders voted on the following four proposals:
1.The election of 11 director nominees named in the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 30, 2026 (the “Proxy Statement”), each to serve as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) until the Company’s 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (Proposal 1);
2.The ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent auditors for the Company’s fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 (Proposal 2);
3.The approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers (Proposal 3); and
4.The stockholder proposal regarding the Company’s special stockholder meeting threshold (Proposal 4).
The following is a summary of the matters voted on at the meeting.
1.Proposal 1 – Election of Directors. Each of the 11 director nominees named in the Proxy Statement was elected to serve until the Company’s 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The voting results were as follows:
Director Name | Votes For | Votes Against | Abstentions | Broker Non-Votes | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Adriane M. Brown | 343,443,215 | 24,215,823 | 409,326 | 34,215,587 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Aparna Chennapragada | 366,875,756 | 769,999 | 422,609 | 34,215,587 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
E. Carol Hayles | 356,573,412 | 11,057,318 | 437,634 | 34,215,587 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Jamie Iannone | 366,644,103 | 1,088,928 | 335,333 | 34,215,587 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Shripriya Mahesh | 366,834,238 | 806,962 | 427,164 | 34,215,587 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
William D. Nash | 362,217,047 | 5,422,632 | 428,685 | 34,215,587 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Paul S. Pressler | 356,893,045 | 10,724,977 | 450,342 | 34,215,587 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Zane C. Rowe | 366,495,335 | 922,658 | 650,371 | 34,215,587 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Brian H. Sharples | 366,593,541 | 1,042,260 | 432,563 | 34,215,587 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Mohak Shroff | 366,300,802 | 1,336,332 | 431,230 | 34,215,587 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Perry M. Traquina | 362,256,872 | 5,363,124 | 448,368 | 34,215,587 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2.Proposal 2 – Ratification of Appointment of Independent Auditors. The Company’s stockholders ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent auditors for the Company’s fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The voting results were as follows:
Votes For | Votes Against | Abstentions | Broker Non-Votes | |||||||||||||||||
| 351,593,877 | 49,885,553 | 804,521 | N/A | |||||||||||||||||
3.Proposal 3 – Advisory Vote to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation. The Company’s stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers. The voting results were as follows:
Votes For | Votes Against | Abstentions | Broker Non-Votes | |||||||||||||||||
| 323,495,796 | 43,613,799 | 958,769 | 34,215,587 | |||||||||||||||||
4.Proposal 4 – Stockholder Proposal Regarding the Company’s Special Stockholder Meeting Threshold. The Company’s stockholders did not approve the stockholder proposal regarding the ownership requirement for stockholders to call a special meeting. The voting results were as follows:
Votes For | Votes Against | Abstentions | Broker Non-Votes | |||||||||||||||||
| 156,901,312 | 210,071,641 | 1,095,411 | 34,215,587 | |||||||||||||||||
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| eBay Inc. | ||||||||
| (Registrant) | ||||||||
| Date: June 18, 2026 | /s/ Samantha Wellington | |||||||
| Name: Samantha Wellington | ||||||||
| Title: Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary | ||||||||