EBAY Dividend History & Analysis | 1.8% Yield

EBAY has a dividend yield of 1.8% and paid 1.18 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.84%

Payout Ratio 21.4%

Growth Rate CAGR 5y 12.66%

Consistency Lifetime 100.0%

Yield on Cost 5y 2.23%

Payout FCF 37.0%

Streak Years 7

Dividend Rating 68.17%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Dividend Growth Year over Year

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield

Total Return 12m: 44.8%

Total Return 5y: 72.9%

Top Dividend Payers in Broadline Retail

Top 1 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group

Symbol	Market Cap USD	Dividend Yield TTM	Yield on Cost 5y
DDS	9,194 M	4.63%	5.69%

Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group

Symbol	Market Cap USD	Growth Rate	Consistency
BABA	325,380 M	42.1%	100%
MNSO	5,262 M	41.0%	100%
M	4,858 M	24.8%	92.6%
VIPS	8,100 M	11.6%	100%
DDS	9,194 M	18.6%	93.3%

Quality Dividend Peers in Broadline Retail

DDS

Dillard's
4.63% Yield

EBAY Dividend History: Last 29 Payments (USD) as of March 2026

Ex-Dividend Date	Record Date	Payment Date	Period	Dividend per Share	Dividend Growth Rate QoQ	Payout Yield
2026-03-06	2026-03-06	2026-03-20	Quarterly	0.31	6.9%	0.33%
2025-11-28	2025-11-28	2025-12-12	Quarterly	0.29	0%	0.35%
2025-08-29	2025-08-29	2025-09-12	Quarterly	0.29	0%	0.31%
2025-05-30	2025-05-30	2025-06-13	Quarterly	0.29	0%	0.4%
2025-03-14	2025-03-14	2025-03-28	Quarterly	0.29	7.4%	0.45%
2024-11-29	2024-11-29	2024-12-13	Quarterly	0.27	0%	0.42%
2024-08-30	2024-08-30	2024-09-13	Quarterly	0.27	0%	0.46%
2024-05-31	2024-05-31	2024-06-14	Quarterly	0.27	0%	0.51%
2024-03-08	2024-03-11	2024-03-25	Quarterly	0.27	8%	0.53%
2023-11-30	2023-12-01	2023-12-15	Quarterly	0.25	0%	0.61%
2023-08-31	2023-09-01	2023-09-15	Quarterly	0.25	0%	0.56%
2023-05-31	2023-06-01	2023-06-16	Quarterly	0.25	0%	0.58%
2023-03-09	2023-03-10	2023-03-24	Quarterly	0.25	13.6%	0.57%
2022-11-30	2022-12-01	2022-12-16	Quarterly	0.22	0%	0.5%
2022-08-31	2022-09-01	2022-09-16	Quarterly	0.22	0%	0.49%
2022-05-31	2022-06-01	2022-06-17	Quarterly	0.22	0%	0.45%
2022-03-09	2022-03-10	2022-03-18	Quarterly	0.22	22.2%	0.41%
2021-11-30	2021-12-01	2021-12-17	Quarterly	0.18	0%	0.26%
2021-08-31	2021-09-01	2021-09-17	Quarterly	0.18	0%	0.23%
2021-05-28	2021-06-01	2021-06-18	Quarterly	0.18	0%	0.3%
2021-02-26	2021-03-01	2021-03-19	Quarterly	0.18	12.5%	N/A
2020-11-30	2020-12-01	2020-12-18	Quarterly	0.16	0%	N/A
2020-08-31	2020-09-01	2020-09-18	Quarterly	0.16	0%	N/A
2020-05-29	2020-06-01	2020-06-19	Quarterly	0.16	0%	N/A
2020-02-28	2020-03-02	2020-03-20	Quarterly	0.16	14.3%	N/A
2019-11-29	2019-12-02	2019-12-20	Quarterly	0.14	0%	N/A
2019-08-30	2019-09-03	2019-09-20	Quarterly	0.14	0%	N/A
2019-05-30	2019-06-01	2019-06-20	Quarterly	0.14	0%	N/A
2019-02-28	2019-03-01	2019-03-20	Other	0.14	0%	N/A

EBAY Dividend FAQ

eBay Inc. operates online marketplace platforms facilitating connections between buyers and sellers globally. Its primary platform is ebay.com, complemented by mobile applications.

What is the Dividend Yield of EBAY?

As of March 2026, EBAY`s dividend yield is 1.84%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.18 USD by the current share price of 91.68.

Does EBAY pay a dividend?

As of March 2026, EBAY paid a dividend of 1.18 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-06 and the payout was 0.31 USD.

How often does EBAY pay dividends?

EBAY pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, EBAY has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-06.

EBAY dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for EBAY for the next 4 payments are between 0.307 (-1.0%) and 0.318 (+2.6%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will EBAY pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.31 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-06. The next Ex-Dividend date for eBay (EBAY) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for EBAY?

The next Ex-Dividend date for eBay (EBAY) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of EBAY?

EBAY's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 12.7% per year.
Strong growth: EBAY's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of EBAY?

EBAY's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.23%. If you bought EBAY's shares at 52.84 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.18 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.23% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of EBAY?

EBAY Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: eBay has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does EBAY have a good Dividend Yield?

EBAY`s 1.84% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of EBAY?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of EBAY is 21.4%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of EBAY?

EBAY`s Overall Dividend Rating is 68.17%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

EBAY Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in EBAY's Outstanding Shares?

eBay's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 6.04% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has EBAY ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jul 20, 2015 with a ratio of 2376:1000.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2.38 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year	Number of Shares	Annual Growth Rate
1998	1,520,752,000
1999	1,902,816,000	+25.12%
2000	1,057,116,000	-44.44%
2001	1,113,328,000	+5.32%
2002	1,254,632,000	+12.69%
2003	1,305,002,000	+4.01%
2004	1,343,442,000	+2.95%
2005	1,406,309,000	+4.68%
2006	1,366,915,000	-2.8%
2007	1,333,791,000	-2.42%
2008	1,283,810,000	-3.75%
2009	1,301,248,000	+1.36%
2010	1,297,278,000	-0.31%
2011	1,308,467,000	+0.86%
2012	1,318,000,000	+0.73%
2013	1,310,000,000	-0.61%
2014	1,241,000,000	-5.27%
2015	1,204,000,000	-2.98%
2016	1,119,000,000	-7.06%
2017	1,035,000,000	-7.51%
2018	950,000,000	-8.21%
2019	812,000,000	-14.53%
2020	697,000,000	-14.16%
2021	606,000,000	-13.06%
2022	544,000,000	-10.23%
2023	521,000,000	-4.23%
2024	501,000,000	-3.84%
2025	460,000,000	-8.18%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF: Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR): Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency: Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost: Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak: Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating: Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-03-13 03:37