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eBay (EBAY) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
eBay gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since Feb 27, 2024. Of 6 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance 6 times (100%). Revenue: 6 of 6, on average +3.3% against the guided midpoint. Its releases raised guidance once and lowered it 0 times.
Revenue
Met or beat 6 of 6 periods (6 above, 0 within, 0 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | $3.1B–$3.1B (Aug 5, 2026) | $3.2B | above the range | +3.6% |
| Q2 2026 | $3.0B–$3.0B (Apr 29, 2026) | $3.1B | above the range | +4.5% |
| Q1 2026 | $3.0B–$3.0B (Feb 18, 2026) | $3.1B | above the range | +2.1% |
| Q3 2025 | $2.7B–$2.7B (Jul 30, 2025) | $2.8B | above the range | +3.9% |
| Q2 2025 | $2.6B–$2.7B (Apr 30, 2025) | $2.7B | above the range | +4.0% |
| Q1 2025 | $2.5B–$2.6B (Feb 26, 2025) | $2.6B | above the range | +1.8% |
| Q3 2024 | $2.5B–$2.6B (Jul 31, 2024) | — | — | — |
| Q2 2024 | $2.5B–$2.5B (May 1, 2024) | — | — | — |
| Q1 2024 | $2.5B–$2.5B (Feb 27, 2024) | — | — | — |
Adjusted revenue
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | $3.1B–$3.1B (Aug 5, 2026) | — | — | — |
GAAP EPS
This line is not in the statements Filing Flows reads, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $4.26–$4.31 (Oct 28, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q4 2026 | $0.82–$0.87 (Oct 28, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q3 2026 | $0.94–$0.99 (Aug 5, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q2 2026 | $1.09–$1.14 (Apr 29, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q1 2026 | $1.14–$1.20 (Feb 18, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q3 2025 | $0.97–$1.02 (Jul 30, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q2 2025 | $0.87–$0.94 (Apr 30, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q1 2025 | $0.98–$1.02 (Feb 26, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q3 2024 | $0.82–$0.87 (Jul 31, 2024) | — | — | — |
| Q2 2024 | $0.76–$0.81 (May 1, 2024) | — | — | — |
Adjusted EPS
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $6.25–$6.30 (Oct 28, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q4 2026 | $1.48–$1.53 (Oct 28, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q3 2026 | $1.36–$1.42 (Aug 5, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q2 2026 | $1.46–$1.51 (Apr 29, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q1 2026 | $1.53–$1.59 (Feb 18, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q3 2025 | $1.29–$1.34 (Jul 30, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q2 2025 | $1.24–$1.31 (Apr 30, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q1 2025 | $1.32–$1.36 (Feb 26, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q3 2024 | $1.15–$1.20 (Jul 31, 2024) | — | — | — |
| Q2 2024 | $1.10–$1.15 (May 1, 2024) | — | — | — |
The latest quarter
eBay, Q3 2026: revenue $3.2B (+14% year over year), operating margin 19.2%, net earnings $497M, operating cash flow $875M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does eBay beat its guidance?
eBay gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since Feb 27, 2024. Of 6 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance 6 times (100%). Revenue: 6 of 6, on average +3.3% against the guided midpoint.
How often does eBay raise guidance?
Its earnings releases raised guidance once and lowered it 0 times since Feb 27, 2024.
Each guided period is held to the last guidance given before its figures were reported; a single figure counts as in line within 1% (0.25 pts for a rate). Reported figures are GAAP, from the company's filings; adjusted guidance shows its moves only.