eBay’s stock price target has been increased to $95.00 by analysts at Wedbush, reflecting a positive outlook for the e-commerce company. This adjustment, announced in a research note to investors, represents an increase from the previous target of $90.00 and suggests a potential upside of 16.84% from eBay’s current trading price.
In addition to Wedbush’s revision, other financial institutions have also raised their target prices for eBay. On Thursday, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft increased its target from $96.00 to $100.00, while UBS Group set a target price of $95.00. Earlier in September, President Capital upgraded eBay from a “neutral” to a “buy” rating, raising its target price significantly from $74.00 to $103.00. Furthermore, Barclays increased its target from $92.00 to $105.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating. On October 24, Citizens JMP also upgraded its rating to “outperform,” setting a target of $115.00.
Analysts’ evaluations indicate a spectrum of confidence in eBay’s performance. Currently, one analyst has assigned a “Strong Buy” rating, fifteen have rated it as a “Buy,” eighteen have issued a “Hold,” and two have designated it as a “Sell.” According to data from MarketBeat, eBay holds an average rating of “Hold” with an average price target of $93.74.
Current Stock Performance and Financial Metrics
As of the latest trading session, eBay’s stock opened at $81.31, reflecting a decrease of 2.9%. The company has a market capitalization of $37.16 billion and operates with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 17.68. The stock has shown volatility over the past year, with a low of $56.33 and a high of $101.15.
eBay recently reported its quarterly earnings, revealing earnings per share (EPS) of $1.36, surpassing analysts’ expectations of $1.33 by $0.03. The company’s revenue for the quarter reached $2.82 billion, exceeding anticipated figures of $2.73 billion. This marked a 9.5% increase in revenue compared to the previous year. For the fiscal year 2025, eBay has projected EPS guidance between $4.090 and $4.140, with the fourth quarter guidance set at $1.310 to $1.360.
Insider Trading and Institutional Investments
Recent insider trading activity has seen significant share sales. On September 18, Cornelius Boone, a senior vice president, sold 4,439 shares at an average price of $89.53, totaling approximately $397,423. Following this transaction, Boone retained 93,392 shares, valued at around $8.36 million. Another senior vice president, Mazen Rawashdeh, sold 1,910 shares on September 17, with a total transaction value of $170,582. These sales represent decreases of 4.54% and 33.31% in their respective holdings.
Institutional investors have also been adjusting their stakes in eBay. Procyon Advisors LLC increased its holdings by 100.7% in the second quarter, now owning 30,789 shares worth $2.29 million. The Teacher Retirement System of Texas augmented its position by 2.0%, holding 171,040 shares valued at approximately $12.74 million. Other notable investors include Optas LLC, which raised its holdings by 99.0%, and Aberdeen Group plc, which increased its stake by 6.3% during the same quarter.
Overall, 87.48% of eBay’s stock is held by hedge funds and institutional investors, reflecting strong institutional interest in the company as it navigates a competitive e-commerce landscape.
eBay continues to adapt to market dynamics, and with optimistic projections from various analysts, it remains a focal point for investors looking at the evolving e-commerce sector.
