EBAY

eBay is expected to report Q3 2026 earnings on October 28 with consensus estimates of $1.42 EPS (up 4.4% YoY) and $3.13B in revenue (up 11.1% YoY). However, recent analyst revisions suggest a negative Earnings ESP of -0.82%, indicating bearish sentiment despite the company's strong historical track record of beating estimates. The stock carries a Zacks Rank #2, making it difficult to predict an earnings beat.

eBay has delivered strong returns over the past decade, with a $1,000 investment from October 2016 growing to $3,694.38 by October 2026, outperforming the S&P 500. The company operates a diversified online marketplace with revenue streams from transaction fees, advertising, and financial services.

Recent acquisitions like Depop expand its reach in the C2C and fashion markets. However, eBay faces headwinds from intense competition, rising operational costs, and global economic weakness.

CarGurus (CARG) and eBay (EBAY) are compared as potential value investments in the Internet-Commerce sector. CarGurus holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) with a Value grade of B, featuring a forward P/E of 11.00 and PEG ratio of 0.85, indicating improving earnings outlook. eBay holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) with a Value grade of D, featuring a forward P/E of 18.38 and PEG ratio of 2.37. Based on valuation metrics, CarGurus is identified as the superior value option.