NASDAQ$EBAY
eBay · Q4 2024 earnings
Q4 2024 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations
Briefing
eBay reported modest revenue growth and increased GMV in Q4 2024.
eBay delivered steady financial performance in Q4 2024, with revenue reaching $2.6 billion, reflecting a 1% year-over-year increase. GMV rose to $19.3 billion, up 4% YoY, driven by strong marketplace activity. The company posted GAAP EPS of $1.40 and Non-GAAP EPS of $1.25. Free cash flow stood at $560 million. eBay returned $1.0 billion to shareholders through buybacks and dividends while expanding its AI-powered listing tools and payment options.
- Revenue grew 1% YoY to $2.6 billion, meeting expectations.
- GMV increased 4% YoY to $19.3 billion, marking three consecutive quarters of growth.
- GAAP net income reached $680 million, with an operating margin of 21.1%.
- Returned $1.0 billion to shareholders, including $900 million in share repurchases.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
eBay · Revenue · Quarterly
$2.58B
Revenue by segment
eBay · $366M total across 1 segment · Q3 2023
- Total Advertising$366M—100.0%
Forward guidance
eBay expects Q1 2025 revenue between $2.52 billion and $2.56 billion, with GMV projected to range from $18.3 billion to $18.6 billion. Non-GAAP EPS is forecasted between $1.32 and $1.36, with continued investment in AI-powered selling tools and payment integrations.
Tailwinds
- Revenue guidance for Q1 2025 set between $2.52B and $2.56B.
- GMV expected to be between $18.3B and $18.6B, continuing growth momentum.
- Non-GAAP EPS forecasted between $1.32 and $1.36.
- Expansion of AI-powered bulk listing tools to more categories.
- New partnerships with Klarna and Riverty to enhance payment options.
Headwinds
- Revenue growth remains modest at 1% YoY.
- Macroeconomic headwinds could impact consumer spending.
- Increased competition from other online marketplaces.
- Rising operational expenses could pressure margins.
- Regulatory uncertainties in international markets may impact future growth.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2024
-0.4%
Avg return
Earnings day
-0.7%
Avg return
5 days after
+0.5%
Avg return
30 days after
45%
33 / 73 earnings
Positive
+14.3%
Q4 2017
Best reaction
-13.2%
Q4 2015
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +0.8% | +1.4% | +5.3% | |
| Q4 2025 | -3.2% | +3.8% | +8.3% | |
| Q3 2025 | -9.9% | -17.9% | -16.8% | |
| Q2 2025 | -0.0% | +0.9% | -1.2% | |
| Q1 2025 | -0.7% | +3.2% | +7.4% | |
| Q4 2024 | -8.2% | -3.6% | -2.9% | |
| Q3 2024 | -8.4% | -4.0% | +0.8% | |
| Q2 2024 | +1.5% | -1.3% | +6.7% | |
| Q1 2024 | -4.2% | -4.2% | +5.2% | |
| Q4 2023 | +9.1% | +9.5% | +20.3% | |
| Q3 2023 | -1.0% | -1.3% | +2.8% | |
| Q2 2023 | -9.6% | -7.9% | -9.8% | |
| Q1 2023 | +3.5% | +3.7% | +0.8% | |
| Q4 2022 | -5.3% | -4.4% | -10.9% | |
| Q3 2022 | -2.5% | +1.9% | +13.5% | |
| Q2 2022 | -1.2% | -1.7% | -8.9% | |
| Q1 2022 | -10.1% | -7.9% | -11.9% | |
| Q4 2021 | +0.5% | -1.0% | +4.1% | |
| Q3 2021 | -7.8% | -2.8% | -7.7% | |
| Q2 2021 | +2.3% | +11.8% | +7.8% | |
| Q1 2021 | -9.1% | -5.8% | -1.3% | |
| Q4 2020 | +6.6% | +11.4% | -6.2% | |
| Q3 2020 | -8.0% | -10.6% | -4.1% | |
| Q2 2020 | -4.7% | -3.4% | -1.6% | |
| Q1 2020 | +1.9% | +1.9% | +16.5% | |
| Q4 2019 | -2.5% | -5.4% | -1.2% | |
| Q3 2019 | -8.5% | -7.7% | -9.8% | |
| Q2 2019 | -0.4% | +1.9% | +0.3% | |
| Q1 2019 | +6.6% | +6.1% | -0.6% | |
| Q4 2018 | +0.2% | +0.9% | +9.2% | |
| Q3 2018 | +8.2% | +11.4% | +10.1% | |
| Q2 2018 | -9.8% | -10.6% | -10.1% | |
| Q1 2018 | -6.1% | -8.0% | -7.9% | |
| Q4 2017 | +14.3% | +4.9% | +6.3% | |
| Q3 2017 | -0.5% | -1.8% | -5.1% | |
| Q2 2017 | -1.3% | -2.0% | -6.2% | |
| Q1 2017 | -4.4% | -5.8% | -0.6% | |
| Q4 2016 | +5.8% | +7.3% | +13.6% | |
| Q3 2016 | -8.3% | -7.6% | -9.3% | |
| Q2 2016 | +12.9% | +15.8% | +15.6% | |
| Q1 2016 | +4.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -13.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +12.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +4.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +4.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +6.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -5.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +0.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -3.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -4.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -5.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -7.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +3.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +5.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +12.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +12.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +2.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -0.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -1.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +9.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +1.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2009 | +1.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -2.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2007 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2008 | -2.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | -2.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2008 | -0.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | -0.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | -0.8% | — | — |
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