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eBay (EBAY) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026
eBay (EBAY) reported revenue of $3.2B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +14% from a year earlier and +2% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 19.2%, net earnings $497M (15.5% of revenue).
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.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.2B | +2% | +14% |
| Gross profit | $2.3B | +0.7% | +14% |
| Operating profit | $616M | -9% | +8% |
| Net earnings | $497M | -10% | -21% |
| Operating cash flow | $875M | +67% | +2% |
| Free cash flow | $749M | — | — |
What changed
Revenue was $3.2B in Q3 2026, up 14% year over year and up 2% from the previous quarter. Marketplace revenues was the largest line at 81% of revenue. Marketplace revenues added $0.30B year over year (up 13%), 79% of the total change.
Gross margin was 72.3%, up 0.5 points from Q3 2025. Operating profit was $0.62B, a 19.2% margin (down 1.0 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q3 2025, 12% reached operating profit, below the 20% margin then. Operating expenses grew 17% against revenue growth of 14%. The fastest-growing cost line was Sales & marketing (+23%). Net earnings were $0.50B, down 21% year over year. The effective tax rate was 17.3%.
Operating cash flow was $0.88B (up 2% year over year), 176% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.12B of depreciation and amortization and $0.17B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $0.09B. After purchases of property and equipment ($0.13B), free cash flow as the company reports it was $0.75B.
Questions
What was eBay's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
eBay (EBAY) reported revenue of $3.2B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +14% from a year earlier and +2% from the quarter before.
Was eBay profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $616M (19.2% of revenue) and net earnings $497M.
Source: eBay 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.