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eBay ended virtually flat on July 24th after a volatile intraday session: shares plummeted as much as 3.7% to $105.25 in pre-market trading following Meta's launch of a new 'Seller' application for Facebook Marketplace, raising competitive concerns around eBay's core marketplace platform, but staged a dramatic rebound by regular market close to finish at $109.39, virtually erasing morning losses. The intraday rebound was fueled by GameStop's continued accumulation of eBay shares to a 10% stake and formal launch of a takeover bid, creating structural change expectations. From a valuation perspective, eBay trades 25.6% higher year-to-date and sits 8.3% below its May 2026 peak of $119.31, occupying a mid-range position; Q1 2026 fundamentals proved sturdy with operating revenue up 19.5% year-over-year to $3.09 billion, earnings per share up 7.1% to $1.12, and ROE reaching an impressive 45.4%, reflecting strong profitability, though the current 23.8x P/E multiple suggests valuations are already fairly priced in.
eBay declined roughly 1.5% today with sequential weakness across pre-market, regular, and post-market sessions, touching an intraday low of $107.54 before sliding further to $108.00 in after-hours trading. The primary driver is GameStop's continued push to acquire the company at its 10% accumulated stake, with CEO Ryan Cohen declaring 'we're coming for eBay one way or another,' while the board has rejected preliminary takeover proposals. This standoff amplifies governance risks. On the positive side, eBay's acquisition of Depop (via Etsy) secured CMA approval in the UK, with closure targeted for July 30. Financially, Q1 2026 posted $3.09 billion in revenue (+19.5% YoY) and $1.12 EPS, though the latter declined sequentially from Q4's $1.1358. Year-to-date gains of 25.57% have moderated to 8.37% below the 52-week high of $119.31, with a PE of 23.75 pricing in cautious sentiment regarding growth sustainability amid uncertainty.
eBay shares declined 1.85% to $110.95, pressured by profit-taking and ongoing uncertainty from GameStop's acquisition pursuit. The stock initially gained to $113.79 in pre-market trading but reversed sharply during regular hours with a 1.83% intraday decline, reflecting investor concern over GameStop's CEO Ryan Cohen's insistence that he's 'coming for eBay one way or another' after raising his stake to 10%. While Baird raised its price target to $125 and the company secured UK CMA clearance for its $1.2 billion Depop acquisition, Q1 revenue growth of 19.5% year-over-year to $3.089 billion has largely been priced in. Having surged 27.44% year-to-date and trading just 7% below its 52-week peak of $119.31, the stock faces limited upside without resolution of the GameStop standoff, which remains the primary source of valuation risk.
eBay edged down 0.94% to $113.12, pressured by GameStop's elevation of its stake to 10% combined with renewed pursuit of acquisition. Recent catalysts including Baird's $125 price target and CMA approval of the $1.2 billion Depop acquisition appear fully priced in, triggering profit-taking. Q1 earnings showed revenue of $3.089 billion up 19.5% year-over-year, though net profit of $512 million grew only 2.61% YoY, signaling momentum deceleration; earnings per share of $1.12 rose 7.1% YoY. Valuation metrics—PE at 24.56x and PB at 11.38x—remain elevated at a $501.92 billion market cap. GameStop's activist stance presents both opportunity and uncertainty regarding strategic transformation.
eBay surged about 1.9% to $114.19 today, driven by GameStop building a 10% stake with acquisition intentions and analyst price-target raises. Intraday momentum carried the stock to $114.19, with post-market gains reaching $114.88 for the session high. Q1 revenue hit $3.089B with 19.5% year-over-year growth, while EPS of $1.12 increased 7.1% YoY, demonstrating solid operational performance. Key catalysts include UK CMA approval for the Depop divestiture (closing expected July 30) and Baird's upgraded price target to $125. Year-to-date gains stand at 31.16%, positioning the stock near the 52-week high of $119.31, just 4.29% below. The valuation of 24.8x P/E is considered mid-range.
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BREAKING: Gamestop is looking to buy Ebay, as per the WSJ.
Gamestop is currently worth $11B. Ebay is worth $46B.Ryan Cohen has diluted in the past to raise cash, but this would need some strategic financing. Do you think this makes sense?Source: amit
