SAN JOSE, CA – Revenue at eBay Inc. for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 hit $3.1 billion, up 19%. “eBay’s first quarter results marked a strong start to the year,” said Jamie Iannone, CEO at eBay via April 29 press release. “We accelerated GMV growth and delivered performance ahead of expectations. Our Focus Categories, C2C and recommerce strategic priorities are driving broad-based momentum, and strengthening our position as the marketplace of choice for enthusiasts.”
“Our strong first quarter results, characterized by robust GMV and revenue growth, along with healthy earnings, reflect the powerful operating leverage inherent in our business,” said Peggy Alford, CFO at eBay. “We remain committed to disciplined execution of our strategic priorities while continuing to allocate capital thoughtfully to drive long-term value and significant returns for our shareholders.”
First Quarter 2026 Highlights
- eBay announced a definitive agreement to acquire Depop, a leading consumer-to-consumer (“C2C”) fashion marketplace, from Etsy, which would deepen eBay’s reach with younger, fashion-forward consumers and expand its presence in one of the most dynamic areas of resale.
- The company expanded eBay Live, its interactive live-stream shopping experience, to France, Italy and Canada, growing seller reach and deepening buyer engagement.
- eBay launched “The 30/30 Collection” on eBay Live, a Pokémon Day auction that showcased 30 years of iconic cards and memorabilia from top sellers, boosting engagement in one of the marketplace’s most popular Focus Categories.
- Goldin, an eBay company, reached an all-time quarterly GMV record in the first quarter, facilitated by a record-breaking $16.5 million sale of a PSA 10 Pikachu Illustrator card.