If you'd invested in eBay Inc. (EBAY): performance and returns
Looking for eBay Inc.'s share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would eBay Inc. have returned?
This calculator shows how much eBay Inc. stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in eBay Inc.
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,804 | +80% |
| 3 years ago | $2,695 | +169% |
| 5 years ago | $2,224 | +122% |
| 10 years ago | $4,067 | +307% |
| since inception (1998) | $76,662 | +7566% |
Return by year (eBay Inc.)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +28% | $1,283 (+28%) |
| 2025 | +41% | $1,804 (+80%) |
| 2024 | +42% | $2,562 (+156%) |
| 2023 | +5% | $2,695 (+169%) |
| 2022 | -38% | $1,680 (+68%) |
| 2021 | +32% | $2,224 (+122%) |
| 2020 | +39% | $3,095 (+209%) |
| 2019 | +29% | $3,981 (+298%) |
| 2018 | -26% | $2,961 (+196%) |
| 2017 | +27% | $3,764 (+276%) |
| 2016 | +8% | $4,067 (+307%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does EBAY return?
$1,000 invested in eBay Inc. 10 years ago would be worth $4,067 today, i.e. +15%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was EBAY's best/worst year?
Best year: 2024 (+42%). Worst year: 2022 (-38%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in EBAY since inception be worth?
Since 1998, $1,000 would have become $76,662 (+7566%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do eBay Inc.'s returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If eBay Inc. pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is eBay Inc.'s average annual return (ROI)?
eBay Inc.'s return on investment is about +15%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.