EBITDA for eBay (EBAY)
According to eBay's latest reported financial statements, the company's current EBITDA (TTM) is $2.85B USD. EBITDA stands for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. It is a common proxy for operating cash generation that strips out non-cash charges (depreciation and amortization) and capital structure effects (interest, taxes). Useful for comparing companies with different leverage and asset bases — see operating income and net income for fully GAAP figures.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
EBAY
Currently viewingEBITDASwitch metric
TTM (last 4 quarters)
$2.85B
YoY change
-0.3%
5Y CAGR
-7.6%
Peak year (2011)
$4.88B
Cumulative EBITDA
$63.17B
EBITDA history chart for eBay (EBAY) from 1997 to 2025
EBITDA history table for eBay (EBAY) from 1997 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | EBITDA | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.85B | -0.3% | ||
| 2024 | $2.86B | -34.6% | ||
| 2023 | $4.37B | -573.3% | ||
| 2022 | -$924.00M | -179.0% | ||
| 2021 | $1.17B | -72.4% | ||
| 2020 | $4.23B | +65.1% | ||
| 2019 | $2.56B | -20.6% | ||
| 2018 | $3.23B | -0.5% | ||
| 2017 | $3.24B | -28.9% | ||
| 2016 | $4.56B | +40.8% | ||
| 2015 | $3.24B | -2.1% | ||
| 2014 | $3.31B | -0.6% | ||
| 2013 | $3.33B | -23.5% | ||
| 2012 | $4.35B | -10.8% | ||
| 2011 | $4.88B | +70.2% | ||
| 2010 | $2.86B | +24.2% | ||
| 2009 | $2.31B | -18.9% | ||
| 2008 | $2.84B | +134.1% | ||
| 2007 | $1.21B | -38.3% | ||
| 2006 | $1.97B | +8.1% | ||
| 2005 | $1.82B | +38.0% | ||
| 2004 | $1.32B | +67.3% | ||
| 2003 | $788.24M | +83.0% | ||
| 2002 | $430.77M | +87.2% | ||
| 2001 | $230.16M | +181.6% | ||
| 2000 | $81.73M | +208.3% | ||
| 1999 | $26.51M | +32.5% | ||
| 1998 | $20.00M | +72.4% | ||
| 1997 | $11.60M | — |
EBITDA values are taken from eBay's reported income statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
In 2025, eBay (EBAY) EBITDA totalled $2.85B – edged down 0.3% year-over-year.
Through 2020–2025 (5 years), eBay EBITDA delivered a -7.6% annualised rate; with a net decline across the window.
eBay EBITDA peaked at $4.88B in 2011; the latest annual figure is $2.85B in 2025 (41.5% below peak).
The highest annual EBITDA of $4.88B was reported in 2011. The lowest in the available history was -$924.00M in 2022.
eBay (EBAY) sits 9th of 8 Consumer Cyclical peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $19.46B.
eBay EBITDA by Year
eBay EBITDA 2025: $2.85B
eBay EBITDA in 2025 was $2.85B, edged down 0.3% below 2024.
eBay EBITDA 2024: $2.86B
eBay EBITDA in 2024 was $2.86B, plunged 34.6% below 2023.
eBay EBITDA 2023: $4.37B
eBay EBITDA in 2023 was $4.37B, plunged 573.3% below 2022.
eBay EBITDA 2022: -$924.00M
eBay EBITDA in 2022 was -$924.00M, plunged 179.0% below 2021. This figure represents the lowest annual value in the available history.
eBay EBITDA 2021: $1.17B
eBay EBITDA in 2021 was $1.17B.
See more financial history for eBay (EBAY).
Sector peers — EBITDA
Companies in the same sector as eBay, ranked by their latest EBITDA.
| Company | EBITDA | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) | $182.67B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) | $165.34B | Consumer Cyclical |
| PDD Holdings Inc. (PDD) | $92.05B | Consumer Cyclical |
| The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) | $24.29B | Consumer Cyclical |
| McDonald's Corporation (MCD) | $14.64B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) | $11.76B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) | $9.22B | Consumer Cyclical |
| The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX) | $8.55B | Consumer Cyclical |
Frequently asked questions
What is eBay's EBITDA?
- Latest reported EBITDA for eBay (EBAY) is $2.85B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has eBay EBITDA changed year-over-year?
- eBay (EBAY) EBITDA changed -0.3% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of eBay EBITDA?
- eBay (EBAY) EBITDA compound annual growth rate is -7.6% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did eBay EBITDA hit its highest annual value?
- eBay EBITDA reached its highest annual value of $4.88B in 2011.
What was eBay EBITDA in 2024?
- eBay (EBAY) EBITDA in 2024 was $2.86B.
What was eBay EBITDA in 2025?
- eBay (EBAY) EBITDA in 2025 was $2.85B.
Metrics overview
Pick a metric for charts, filings, and peers — each row shows the latest TTM or annual value with year-over-year change.
Explore more
EBAY Overview
Company profile, financial tools, and key metrics
EBAY Revenue Counter
Earns $351.98 every second. See per minute, hour, and day.
EBAY Earnings Counter
Earns $64.40 per second net profit. See per minute, hour, and day.
EBAY Economic Scale
Exceeds Mauritania's GDP. Compare with world economies.
EBAY What If Invested
What if you had invested $1,000? See historical returns from any date.
EBAY How It Makes Money
Discover visual breakdown of $11.10B in revenue — where it comes from and where it goes.
EBAY Stock Seasonality
Best and worst months to invest. Historical monthly returns heatmap.
EBAY Price Target Scenarios
Model bear, base, and bull cases with EPS growth and exit P/E — pre-filled from analysts and history.
EBAY Daily Price Character
Explosive · 50.4% historical win rate (green days). Streaks & record days.
EBAY Buybacks
6.13% TTM buyback yield. Shareholder yield & SBC comparison.
EBAY Stock Split History
5 splits on record. Dates, ratios, and cumulative multiple.
EBAY Dividend Profile
Yield: 1.14%. Safety: 5/7. See full history.
EBAY Dividend Calculator
How much dividend income would $1,000 have earned? Calculate from any date.
EBAY Dividend Forecast
Project future income with DRIP, growth assumptions, and optional monthly contributions.