About

eBay Inc., stylized as ebay, is an American multinational e-commerce company based in San Jose, California. Founded by Pierre Omidyar in September 1995, it operates online marketplaces and websites in 190 markets worldwide, allowing users to buy or sell items via online auctions or "buy it now" instant sales, charging commissions to sellers. In 2023, eBay handled $73 billion in transactions and reported US$10.3 billion in revenue for 2024, with a take rate of 13.81%. The company boasts 132 million yearly active buyers globally and is listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market, being a component of the S&P 500.