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Global Payments vs eBay: GPN and EBAY compared
Global Payments is the larger company: $3.3B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $3.2B for eBay (Q3 2026). Global Payments is growing faster (+64% against +14% a year earlier). eBay is more profitable, with an operating margin of 19.2% against 7.4%.
Where the money goes: GPN and EBAY
Global Payments (GPN) · Q3 2026
Global Payments, Q3 2026: revenue $3.3B (+64% year over year), operating margin 7.4%, net earnings $281M, operating cash flow −$161M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
eBay (EBAY) · Q3 2026
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.
| Global Payments (GPN) | eBay (EBAY) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $3.3B | $3.2B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +64% | +14% |
| Gross margin | — | 72.3% |
| Operating margin | 7.4% | 19.2% |
| Net earnings | $281M | $497M |
| Net margin | 8.5% | 15.5% |
| Operating cash flow | −$161M | $875M |
| Free cash flow | — | $749M |
| Market value | $25.9B | $55.3B |
| P/E | — | 26.6× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $107.91 | $126.74 |
Where the revenue comes from
eBay
- Marketplace revenues: $2.6B (81%)
- Advertising revenues: $607M (19%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Global Payments or eBay?
Global Payments is the larger company: $3.3B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $3.2B for eBay (Q3 2026).
Is Global Payments or eBay growing faster?
Global Payments is growing faster (+64% against +14% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Global Payments or eBay?
eBay is more profitable, with an operating margin of 19.2% against 7.4%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026; 10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.