UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 | |||||
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2025
OR
| TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 | |||||
For the transition period from _______ to _______
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐
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As of April 28, 2025, there were 461 million shares of the registrant’s common stock, $0.001 par value, outstanding, which is the only class of common or voting stock of the registrant issued.
eBay Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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| PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION | ||||||||
| PART II: OTHER INFORMATION | ||||||||
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including statements that involve expectations, plans or intentions (including, but not limited to, those relating to future business, future results of operations or financial condition, inflationary pressure, impacts of tariffs and trade policy, foreign exchange rate volatility and geopolitical events, new or planned features or services, or management strategies). You can generally identify these forward-looking statements by words such as “aim,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “commit,” “continue,” “could,” “design,” “develop,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “future,” “goal,” “intend,” “likely,” “maintain,” “may,” “ongoing,” “opportunity,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “pursue,” “probable,” “remain,” “seek,” “should,” “strategy,” “strive,” “target,” “will,” “would” and other similar expressions. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in our forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others:
•fluctuations in, and our ability to predict, our results of operations and cash flows;
•our ability to convert visits into sales for our sellers, attract and retain sellers and buyers, and execute on our business strategy;
•our ability to compete in the markets in which we participate;
•our ability to generate revenue from our foreign operations and expand in international markets;
•the impact of inflationary pressure, changing tariff policy, fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, elevated interest rates, geopolitical events such as the ongoing wars in Ukraine and in the Middle East, terrorist activities, and public health events;
•our ability to keep pace with rapid technological developments or continue to innovate and create new initiatives to provide new programs, products and services;
•our ability to operate and continuously develop our payments system and financial services offerings;
•the impact of new and evolving domestic and foreign government laws, regulations, rules and standards that affect us, our business and/or our industry, including the impact of potential changes in tariffs or sanctions and escalating trade wars;
•our reliance on third-party providers;
•our ability to protect or enforce our intellectual property rights;
•our ability to deal effectively with fraudulent activities on our Marketplace platforms;
•the impact of any security breaches, cyberattacks or system failures and resulting interruptions;
•our ability to attract, retain and develop highly skilled employees;
•our ability to identify, complete and integrate suitable acquisitions and other strategic transactions needed to meet our goals;
•our ability to accomplish or accurately track and report results related to our environmental, sustainability, and similar goals;
•current and potential litigation and regulatory and government inquiries, investigations and disputes involving us or our industry;
•our ability to generate sufficient cash flow to service our indebtedness;
•the impact of evolving sales and other tax regimes in various jurisdictions and anticipated tax liabilities; and
•the success of our recent and potential acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, strategic partnerships and strategic investments.
A more complete description of these risks and uncertainties is included in “Part I — Item 1A: Risk Factors” of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 (the “2024 Form 10-K”), as well as in our condensed consolidated financial statements, related notes, and the other information appearing elsewhere in this report and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). We do not intend, and undertake no obligation, to update any of our forward-looking statements after the date of this report to reflect actual results or future events or circumstances. Given these risks and uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.
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WEBSITE DISCLOSURES
We use our website (www.ebayinc.com) to announce material non-public information to the public and to comply with our disclosure obligations under Regulation Fair Disclosure (“Reg FD”). We also use our website to communicate with the public about our Company, our services and other matters. Our SEC filings, press releases and recent public conference calls and webcasts can also be found on our website. The information we post on our website could be deemed to be material information under Reg FD. We encourage investors and others interested in our Company to review the information we post on our website. Information contained in or accessible through our website is not a part of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
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PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1: Financial Statements (unaudited)
Index
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eBay Inc.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
| March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | ||||||||||
| (In millions, except par value) | |||||||||||
| (Unaudited) | |||||||||||
| ASSETS | |||||||||||
| Current assets: | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Short-term investments | |||||||||||
| Customer accounts and funds receivable | |||||||||||
| Other current assets | |||||||||||
| Total current assets | |||||||||||
| Long-term investments | |||||||||||
| Property and equipment, net | |||||||||||
| Goodwill | |||||||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | |||||||||||
| Deferred tax assets | |||||||||||
| Other assets | |||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | $ | |||||||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |||||||||||
| Current liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Short-term debt | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Accounts payable | |||||||||||
| Customer accounts and funds payable | |||||||||||
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | |||||||||||
| Income taxes payable | |||||||||||
| Total current liabilities | |||||||||||
| Operating lease liabilities | |||||||||||
| Deferred tax liabilities | |||||||||||
| Long-term debt | |||||||||||
| Other liabilities | |||||||||||
| Total liabilities | |||||||||||
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 10) | |||||||||||
| Stockholders’ equity: | |||||||||||
Common stock, $ | |||||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | |||||||||||
Treasury stock at cost, | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Retained earnings | |||||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | |||||||||||
| Total stockholders’ equity | |||||||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | $ | |||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||
| (In millions, except per share amounts) | |||||||||||
| (Unaudited) | |||||||||||
| Net revenues | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Cost of net revenues | |||||||||||
| Gross profit | |||||||||||
| Operating expenses: | |||||||||||
| Sales and marketing | |||||||||||
| Product development | |||||||||||
| General and administrative | |||||||||||
| Provision for transaction losses | |||||||||||
| Amortization of acquired intangible assets | |||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | |||||||||||
| Income from operations | |||||||||||
Interest and other: | |||||||||||
| Loss on equity investments and warrant, net | ( | ( | |||||||||
Interest expense | ( | ( | |||||||||
Interest income and other, net | |||||||||||
Income from continuing operations before income taxes | |||||||||||
Income tax provision | ( | ( | |||||||||
Income from continuing operations | |||||||||||
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes | ( | ( | |||||||||
Net income | $ | $ | |||||||||
Income per share - basic: | |||||||||||
| Continuing operations | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Discontinued operations | |||||||||||
Net income per share - basic | $ | $ | |||||||||
Income per share - diluted: | |||||||||||
| Continuing operations | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Discontinued operations | |||||||||||
Net income per share - diluted | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Weighted-average shares: | |||||||||||
| Basic | |||||||||||
| Diluted | |||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||
| (In millions) | |||||||||||
| (Unaudited) | |||||||||||
Net income | $ | $ | |||||||||
Other comprehensive loss, net of reclassification adjustments: | |||||||||||
Foreign currency translation gains (losses) | ( | ||||||||||
Unrealized gains on investments, net | |||||||||||
Tax expense on unrealized gains on investments, net | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Unrealized gains (losses) on hedging activities, net | ( | ||||||||||
| Tax benefit (expense) on unrealized gains (losses) on hedging activities, net | ( | ||||||||||
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax | ( | ( | |||||||||
Comprehensive income | $ | $ | |||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||
| (In millions, except per share amounts) | |||||||||||
| (Unaudited) | |||||||||||
| Common stock: | |||||||||||
| Balance, beginning of period | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Common stock issued | — | — | |||||||||
| Common stock repurchased | — | — | |||||||||
| Balance, end of period | |||||||||||
| Additional paid-in-capital: | |||||||||||
| Balance, beginning of period | |||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | |||||||||||
| Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock units and awards | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Other | |||||||||||
| Balance, end of period | |||||||||||
| Treasury stock at cost: | |||||||||||
| Balance, beginning of period | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Common stock repurchased | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Balance, end of period | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Retained earnings: | |||||||||||
| Balance, beginning of period | |||||||||||
Net income | |||||||||||
| Dividends and dividend equivalents declared | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Balance, end of period | |||||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income: | |||||||||||
| Balance, beginning of period | |||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | ( | ||||||||||
Change in unrealized gains on investments | |||||||||||
| Change in unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments | ( | ||||||||||
| Tax benefit (provision) on above items | ( | ||||||||||
| Balance, end of period | |||||||||||
| Total stockholders’ equity | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Dividends and dividend equivalents declared per share or restricted stock unit | $ | $ | |||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||
| (In millions) | |||||||||||
| (Unaudited) | |||||||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | |||||||||||
Net income | $ | $ | |||||||||
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes | |||||||||||
| Adjustments: | |||||||||||
| Provision for transaction losses | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | |||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | |||||||||||
| Deferred income taxes | |||||||||||
| Change in fair value of warrant | ( | ||||||||||
| Change in fair value of equity investment in Adevinta | |||||||||||
Loss on investments and other, net | |||||||||||
| Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisition effects | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | |||||||||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | |||||||||||
| Purchases of property and equipment | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Purchases of investments | ( | ( | |||||||||
Maturities of investments | |||||||||||
Acquisitions and other | ( | ||||||||||
| Net cash provided by investing activities | |||||||||||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | |||||||||||
| Repurchases of common stock | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Payments for taxes related to net share settlements of restricted stock units and awards | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Payments for dividends | ( | ( | |||||||||
Repayment of senior notes | ( | ||||||||||
Proceeds from issuance of commercial paper | |||||||||||
Repayment of commercial paper | ( | ||||||||||
| Net funds receivable and payable activity | ( | ||||||||||
| Other | ( | ||||||||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | ( | ( | |||||||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | ( | ||||||||||
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | |||||||||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period | |||||||||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period | $ | $ | |||||||||
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS—(Continued)
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||
| (In millions) | |||||||||||
| (Unaudited) | |||||||||||
| Supplemental cash flow disclosures: | |||||||||||
| Cash paid for: | |||||||||||
| Interest | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Income taxes | $ | $ | |||||||||
The following table reconciles cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash as reported in the condensed consolidated balance sheet to the total of the same amounts presented in the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows as of the dates indicated:
| March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||
| (In millions) | |||||||||||
| (Unaudited) | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | $ | |||||||||
Customer accounts (including restricted cash of $ | |||||||||||
Restricted cash included in other current assets | |||||||||||
Restricted cash included in other assets | |||||||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | $ | $ | |||||||||
(1)As of March 31, 2025, “Customer accounts and funds receivable” in our condensed consolidated balance sheet includes $30 million of fixed-income investments with original maturities greater than three months when purchased that are excluded from “Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash.”
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Note 1 — The Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
The Company
eBay Inc. is a global commerce leader that connects people and builds communities to create economic opportunity for all. Our technology empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world, providing everyone the opportunity to grow and thrive. Our Marketplace platforms, including our online marketplace located at www.ebay.com and its localized counterparts, our off-platform marketplaces and our suite of mobile apps, together, create one of the world's largest and most vibrant marketplaces for discovering great value and unique selection.
When we refer to “we,” “our,” “us,” the “Company” or “eBay” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we mean the current Delaware corporation (eBay Inc.) and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless otherwise expressly stated or the context otherwise requires.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates, including but not limited to those related to provisions for transaction losses, legal contingencies, income taxes, revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, investments, including Level 3 investments, derivatives, including warrants, and the recoverability of goodwill and intangible assets. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation
The accompanying financial statements are consolidated and include the financial statements of eBay Inc. and our wholly and majority-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. A qualitative approach is applied to assess the consolidation requirement for variable interest entities. Generally, investments in entities where we hold at least a 20% ownership interest and have the ability to exercise significant influence, but not control, over the investee are accounted for using the equity method of accounting, including those in which the fair value option has been elected.
For equity method investments, our share of the investees’ results of operations is included in “Interest income and other, net” and investment balances are included in “Long-term investments.” For equity method investments under the fair value option, the change in fair value of the investment is included in “Loss on equity investments and warrant, net” and investment balances are included in “Long-term investments.” Investments in entities where we hold less than a 20% ownership interest are generally accounted for as equity investments to be measured at fair value, under an election, or at cost if it does not have readily determinable fair value, in which case the carrying value would be adjusted upon the occurrence of an observable price change in an orderly transaction for identical or similar instruments or impairment. For investments in entities where we hold less than a 20% ownership, the change in fair value of the investment is included in “Loss on equity investments and warrant, net” and investment balances are included in “Long-term investments.”
These condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 (the “2024 Form 10-K”). We have evaluated all subsequent events through the date these condensed consolidated financial statements were issued. In the opinion of management, these condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, which are necessary for the fair statement of the condensed consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows for these interim periods.
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Significant Accounting Policies
There were no significant changes to our significant accounting policies disclosed in “Note 1 — The Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” in our 2024 Form 10-K.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2023-07—Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures. The guidance is intended to improve reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses enabling investors to better understand an entity’s overall performance and assess potential future cash flows. In addition, the amendments enhance interim disclosure requirements, clarify circumstances in which an entity can disclose multiple segment measures of profit or loss, provide new segment disclosure requirements for entities with a single reportable segment, and contain other disclosure requirements. The standard is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2023 and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. We adopted this guidance in the fourth quarter of 2024 with no material impact in our condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
In 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-08—Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Crypto Assets (Subtopic 350-60): Accounting for and Disclosure of Crypto Assets. The guidance addresses the accounting and disclosure requirements for certain crypto assets and requires entities to subsequently measure certain crypto assets at fair value, with changes in fair value recognized in net income in each reporting period. In addition, entities are required to provide additional disclosures about the holdings of certain crypto assets. The standard is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2024, including interim reporting periods within those fiscal years. We adopted this guidance in the first quarter of 2025 with no material impact in our condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
In 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09—Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. The guidance is intended to further standardize income tax disclosures primarily related to the presentation of the effective tax rate reconciliation and income taxes paid information in our financial statements and disclosures. The standard is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2024. We are evaluating the effect that this standard may have on our condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
In 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03—Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses. The guidance is intended to improve disclosures about expenses and address requests from investors for more transparent expense information through disaggregation of relevant expense captions in the notes to the financial statements. The standard is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim reporting periods within annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027. We are evaluating the effect that this standard may have on our condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
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Note 2 — Net Income Per Share
Basic net income per share is computed by dividing net income for the period by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share is computed by dividing net income for the period by the weighted average number of shares of common stock and potentially dilutive common stock outstanding during the period. The dilutive effect of outstanding options and equity incentive awards is reflected in diluted net income per share by application of the treasury stock method. The calculation of diluted net income per share excludes all anti-dilutive shares of common stock.
The following table presents the computation of basic and diluted net income per share for the periods indicated (in millions, except per share amounts):
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||
| Numerator: | |||||||||||
Income from continuing operations | $ | $ | |||||||||
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes | ( | ( | |||||||||
Net income | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Denominator: | |||||||||||
| Weighted average shares of common stock - basic | |||||||||||
| Dilutive effect of equity incentive awards | |||||||||||
| Weighted average shares of common stock - diluted | |||||||||||
Income per share - basic: | |||||||||||
| Continuing operations | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Discontinued operations | |||||||||||
Net income per share - basic | $ | $ | |||||||||
Income per share - diluted: | |||||||||||
| Continuing operations | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Discontinued operations | |||||||||||
Net income per share - diluted | $ | $ | |||||||||
Common stock equivalents excluded from income per diluted share because their effect would have been anti-dilutive | |||||||||||
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Note 3 — Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill
The following table presents goodwill activity for the period indicated (in millions):
| December 31, 2024 | Goodwill Acquired | Adjustments | March 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Goodwill | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
Goodwill acquired during the three months ended March 31, 2025 relates to the acquisition of Caramel, an end-to-end online automotive transaction solution provider. The adjustments to goodwill for the three months ended March 31, 2025 were primarily due to foreign currency translation.
Intangible Assets
Intangible assets are reported within “Other assets” in our condensed consolidated balance sheets. The following table presents components of identifiable intangible assets as of the dates indicated (in millions, except years):
| March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross Carrying Amount | Accumulated Amortization | Net Carrying Amount | Weighted Average Useful Life (Years) | Gross Carrying Amount | Accumulated Amortization | Net Carrying Amount | Weighted Average Useful Life (Years) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intangible assets: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Customer lists and user base | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Marketing related | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed technologies | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| All other | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amortization expense for intangible assets was $12 million and $8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
The following table presents expected future intangible asset amortization as of the date indicated (in millions):
| March 31, 2025 | ||||||||
| Remaining 2025 | $ | |||||||
| 2026 | ||||||||
| 2027 | ||||||||
| 2028 | ||||||||
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Thereafter | ||||||||
| Total | $ | |||||||
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Note 4 — Segments
We have one reportable segment, which reflects how the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”), the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, reviews and assesses performance of the business. The CODM assesses the performance of the Company and decides how to allocate resources based on consolidated net income reported in the condensed consolidated statement of income. The CODM uses consolidated net income in deciding whether to reinvest profits into certain parts of the business or return a portion of such profits to shareholders through dividends and stock repurchases. Significant expense categories regularly provided to and reviewed by the CODM are those presented in the condensed consolidated statement of income. The measure of segment assets is reported on the condensed consolidated balance sheet as total assets, although the CODM does not evaluate asset information for purposes of allocating resources or evaluating performance.
Net Revenues
The following table summarizes net revenues by activity for the periods indicated (in millions):
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||
Marketplace revenues | $ | $ | |||||||||
Advertising revenues | |||||||||||
Total net revenues | $ | $ | |||||||||
Net Revenues by Geography
Net revenues, inclusive of the effects of foreign exchange during each period, are attributed to the United States and international geographies primarily based upon the country in which the seller is located.
The following table summarizes the allocation of net revenues based on geography for the periods indicated (in millions):
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||
United States | $ | $ | |||||||||
| United Kingdom | |||||||||||
| China | |||||||||||
| Germany | |||||||||||
| Rest of world | |||||||||||
| Total net revenues | $ | $ | |||||||||
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Note 5 — Investments
The following tables summarize the unrealized gains and losses and estimated fair value of our investments classified as available-for-sale debt securities as of the dates indicated (in millions):
| March 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross Amortized Cost | Gross Unrealized Gains | Gross Unrealized Losses | Estimated Fair Value | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Short-term investments: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate debt securities | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
Government and agency securities (1) | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Long-term investments: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate debt securities | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
| Government and agency securities | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
(1)As of March 31, 2025, “Customer accounts and funds receivable” in our condensed consolidated balance sheet includes $30 million of fixed-income investments with original maturities greater than three months when purchased, which are disclosed as “Short-term investments” in these notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.
| December 31, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross Amortized Cost | Gross Unrealized Gains | Gross Unrealized Losses | Estimated Fair Value | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Short-term investments: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate debt securities | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
| Government and agency securities | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Long-term investments: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate debt securities | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
| Government and agency securities | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
Our fixed-income investments consist of predominantly investment grade corporate debt securities and government and agency securities. The corporate debt and government and agency securities that we invest in are generally deemed to be low risk based on their credit ratings from major rating agencies.
The longer the duration of these securities, the more susceptible they are to changes in market interest rates and bond yields. As interest rates increase, those securities purchased at a lower yield show a mark-to-market unrealized loss. The unrealized losses are due primarily to changes in credit spreads and interest rates. We regularly review investment securities for other-than-temporary impairment using both qualitative and quantitative criteria. Investments classified as available-for-sale debt securities are carried at fair value with changes reflected in our condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income. Where there is an intention or a requirement to sell an impaired available-for-sale debt security, the entire impairment is recognized in earnings with a corresponding adjustment to the amortized cost basis of the security. From time to time, we sell available-for-sale debt securities in an unrealized loss position and recognize an immaterial loss.
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We regularly review investment securities for credit impairment using both qualitative and quantitative criteria. In making this assessment, we consider the extent to which fair value is less than amortized cost, any changes to the rating of the security by a rating agency, any adverse conditions specifically related to the security, among other factors. If this assessment indicates that a credit loss exists, the present value of cash flows expected to be collected from the security are compared to the amortized cost basis of the security. If the present value of cash flows expected to be collected is less than the amortized cost basis, a credit loss exists and an allowance for credit losses will be recognized through “Interest income and other, net” for the credit loss, limited by the amount that the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis. Any impairment that has not been recognized through an allowance for credit losses is recognized in our condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income. We did not recognize any credit-related impairment through an allowance for credit losses as of March 31, 2025 or December 31, 2024.
Investment securities in a continuous loss position for less than 12 months had an estimated fair value of $2,927 million and unrealized losses of $2 million as of March 31, 2025 compared to an estimated fair value of $1,665 million and unrealized losses of $4 million as of December 31, 2024. Investment securities in a continuous loss position for greater than 12 months had an estimated fair value of $329 million and unrealized losses of $5 million as of March 31, 2025 compared to an estimated fair value of $361 million and unrealized losses of $8 million as of December 31, 2024. Refer to “Note 14 — Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income” for amounts reclassified to earnings from unrealized gains and losses.
The following table presents estimated fair values of our short-term and long-term investments classified as available-for-sale debt securities by date of contractual maturity as of the date indicated (in millions):
| March 31, 2025 | |||||
| One year or less | $ | ||||
One year through two years | |||||
| Two years through three years | |||||
| Three years through four years | |||||
| Four years through five years | |||||
Thereafter | |||||
| Total | $ | ||||
Equity Investments
The following table summarizes our equity investments as of the dates indicated (in millions):
| Balance Sheet Location | March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||||||||||||
Equity investments without readily determinable fair values | Long-term investments | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Equity investments under the equity method of accounting | Long-term investments | ||||||||||||||||
Equity investments under the fair value option | Long-term investments | ||||||||||||||||
| Total equity investments | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||
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Equity investments without readily determinable fair values
Equity investments without readily determinable fair values are non-marketable equity securities, which are investments in privately-held companies for which we do not exercise significant influence and are accounted for under the measurement alternative. Under the measurement alternative, the carrying value is measured at cost minus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or similar investment of the same issuer. Changes in value and impairments of equity investments without readily determinable fair values are recognized in “Loss on equity investments and warrant, net” in our condensed consolidated statement of income. Equity investments without readily determinable fair values are presented within “Long-term investments” in our condensed consolidated balance sheet.
Equity investment in Aurelia
In the second quarter of 2024, we completed the sale of (1) 227 million Adevinta ASA (“Adevinta”) shares in exchange for $2.4 billion in cash and (2) 177 million Adevinta shares in exchange for 177 million shares of a new entity, Aurelia Netherlands TopCo B.V. (“Aurelia”). The newly acquired investment in Aurelia was valued at $1.9 billion and represented approximately 18.3 % ownership of the outstanding equity.
Concurrently, we granted Aurelia UK Feederco Limited, the buyer of our previously owned Adevinta shares, a six-month option to purchase a portion of our Aurelia shares (the “Aurelia Option”). In the fourth quarter of 2024, the Aurelia Option was exercised, upon which we sold 97 million shares in Aurelia in exchange for $1.0 billion in cash. The remaining investment represented 8.3 % of the outstanding equity of Aurelia.
In the first quarter of 2025, Aurelia implemented a recapitalization in connection with the creation of a management incentive plan. Prior to the recapitalization, we only held common shares in Aurelia. Subsequent to the recapitalization, we now hold both common and preferred shares in Aurelia. The recapitalization did not impact our ownership as we continue to own approximately 8.3 % of the outstanding preferred and common shares of Aurelia.
The carrying value of our remaining investment in Aurelia was $867
Prior to the sale of Adevinta shares discussed above, we held a 33 % equity interest in Adevinta. At the initial recognition of this equity investment in Adevinta, we elected the fair value option where subsequent changes in fair value were recognized in “Loss on equity investments and warrant, net” in the condensed consolidated statement of income. Refer to “Note 7 — Fair Value Measurement of Assets and Liabilities” for more information.
For the three months ended March 31, 2024, unrealized losses of $234 million were recognized in “Loss on equity investments and warrant, net” in our condensed consolidated statement of income related to the change in fair value of the investment in Adevinta.
Other equity investments without readily determinable fair values
Certain other individually immaterial equity investments aggregating to $136 million as of March 31, 2025 and $144 million as of December 31, 2024 are accounted for under the measurement alternative. The change in value of our other equity investments without readily determinable fair values for each of the three-month periods ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 was immaterial both individually and in the aggregate.
Equity investments under the equity method of accounting
We account for certain other individually immaterial equity investments through which we exercise significant influence but do not have control over the investee under the equity method. Our condensed consolidated statement of income includes, as a component of “Interest income and other, net,” our share of the net income or loss of the investee. Equity method investments are presented within “Long-term investments” in our condensed consolidated balance sheet. Our share of the net income or loss of equity method investments for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 was immaterial both individually and in the aggregate.
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Equity investments under the fair value option
Equity investment in Gmarket
In the fourth quarter of 2024, we sold our remaining stake in Gmarket Global LLC (“Gmarket”) valued at $323 million in exchange for $322 million in cash, net of transaction costs. Prior to the sale of shares, we held 19.99 % of the equity interest in Gmarket, over which we were able to exercise significant influence based on the terms of the securities purchase agreement, and through our board representation. At the initial recognition of this equity investment in Gmarket, we elected the fair value option where subsequent changes in fair value were recognized in “Loss on equity investments and warrant, net” in the condensed consolidated statement of income. Refer to “Note 7 — Fair Value Measurement of Assets and Liabilities” for more information.
For the three months ended March 31, 2024, unrealized losses of $6 million were recognized in “Loss on equity investments and warrant, net” in our condensed consolidated statement of income related to the change in fair value of the investment in Gmarket.
Other investments under the fair value option
Certain other individually immaterial equity investments aggregating to $60 million as of March 31, 2025 and $54 million as of December 31, 2024 are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share and therefore, have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. Refer to “Note 7 — Fair Value Measurement of Assets and Liabilities” for more information.
Gains and losses on equity investments
The following table summarizes unrealized gains and losses on equity investments for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 as presented within “Loss on equity investments and warrant, net” for the periods indicated (in millions):
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||
Net losses recognized during the period on equity investments | $ | ( | $ | ( | |||||||
Less: Net gains recognized on equity investments sold during the period | |||||||||||
Total unrealized losses on equity investments held, end of period | $ | ( | $ | ( | |||||||
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Note 6 — Derivative Instruments
Our primary objective in holding derivatives is to reduce the volatility of earnings and cash flows associated with changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. These hedging contracts reduce, but do not entirely eliminate, the impact of adverse foreign exchange rate and interest rate movements. We do not use any of our derivative instruments for trading purposes.
We use foreign currency exchange contracts to reduce the volatility of cash flows related to forecasted revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities, including intercompany balances denominated in foreign currencies. These contracts are generally one month to one year in duration but with maturities up to 24 months. The objective of the foreign exchange contracts is to ensure that ultimately the U.S. dollar-equivalent cash flows are not adversely affected by changes in the applicable U.S. dollar/foreign currency exchange rate. We evaluate the effectiveness of our foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges on a quarterly basis.
Cash Flow Hedges
For derivative instruments that are designated as cash flow hedges, the derivative’s gain or loss is initially reported as a component of “Accumulated other comprehensive income” (“AOCI”) and subsequently reclassified into earnings in the same period the forecasted hedged transaction affects earnings. Derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges must be de-designated as hedges when it is probable that the forecasted hedged transaction will not occur in the initially identified time period or within a subsequent two-month time period. Unrealized gains and losses in AOCI associated with such derivative instruments are immediately reclassified into earnings. As of March 31, 2025, we have estimated that $24 million of net derivative losses related to our foreign exchange cash flow hedges and $8 million of net derivative gains related to our interest rate cash flow hedges included in AOCI will be reclassified into earnings within the next 12 months. We classify cash flows related to our cash flow hedges as operating activities in our condensed consolidated statement of cash flows.
Non-Designated Hedges
Our derivatives not designated as hedging instruments consist of foreign currency forward contracts that we primarily use to hedge monetary assets or liabilities, including intercompany balances and equity investments denominated in non-functional currencies. The gains and losses on our derivatives not designated as hedging instruments are recognized in “Interest income and other, net,” which are offset by the foreign currency gains and losses on the related assets and liabilities that are also recognized in “Interest income and other, net.” We classify cash flows related to our non-designated hedging instruments in the same line item as the cash flows of the related assets or liabilities, which is generally within operating activities in our condensed consolidated statement of cash flows.
Warrant
We were previously party to a warrant agreement that we entered into in conjunction with a commercial agreement with Adyen N.V. (“Adyen”) that, subject to meeting certain conditions, entitled us to acquire a fixed number of shares up to 5 % of Adyen’s fully diluted share capital at a specific date. The warrant had a term of seven years and vested in a series of four tranches, at a specified price per share (fixed for the first two tranches) upon meeting processing volume milestone targets on a calendar year basis. When a relevant milestone was reached, the warrant became exercisable with respect to the corresponding tranche of warrant shares.
The warrant was accounted for as a derivative under ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging. Changes in the fair value of the warrant were recognized in “Loss on equity investments and warrant, net” in our condensed consolidated statement of income. The day-one value attributable to the other side of the warrant, which was recognized as a deferred credit, was reported within “Accrued expenses and other current liabilities” in our condensed consolidated balance sheet and was amortized over the life of the initial commercial arrangement. See “Note 7 — Fair Value Measurements” for information about the fair value measurement of the warrant.
In the fourth quarter of 2024, we met the processing volume milestone required to vest in the second tranche of our warrant and upon vesting, we exercised the option to purchase shares of Adyen. As of December 31, 2024,
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the probability of meeting the processing volume milestone targets for remaining two tranches of the Adyen warrant was zero. The warrant expired on January 31, 2025.
Fair Value of Derivative Contracts
| Balance Sheet Location | March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||||||||||||
| Derivative Assets: | |||||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges | Other current assets | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange contracts not designated as hedging instruments | Other current assets | ||||||||||||||||
| Interest rate contracts designated as cash flow hedges | Other current assets | ||||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges | Other assets | ||||||||||||||||
Other | Other assets | ||||||||||||||||
| Total derivative assets | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||
| Derivative Liabilities: | |||||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges | Other current liabilities | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange contracts not designated as hedging instruments | Other current liabilities | ||||||||||||||||
| Total derivative liabilities | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||
| Total fair value of derivative instruments | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||
Under the master netting agreements with the respective counterparties to our derivative contracts, subject to applicable requirements, we are allowed to net settle transactions of the same type with a single net amount payable by one party to the other. However, we have elected to present the derivative assets and derivative liabilities on a gross basis in our condensed consolidated balance sheet. As of March 31, 2025, the potential effect of rights of set-off associated with the foreign exchange contracts would be an offset to both assets and liabilities by $11 37 million and net derivative liabilities of $5 million. As of March 31, 2025, there was no potential effect of rights of set-off associated with the interest rate contracts as there were no liability positions.
Effect of Derivative Contracts on Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
The following tables present the activity of derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges gross of tax as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, and the impact of these derivative contracts on AOCI as of the dates indicated (in millions):
| December 31, 2024 | Amount of Loss Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income | Less: Amount of Gain Reclassified From AOCI to Earnings | March 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||||
| Interest rate contracts designated as cash flow hedges | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
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| December 31, 2023 | Amount of Gain Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income | Less: Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified From AOCI to Earnings | March 31, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | $ | ( | ||||||||||||||||
| Interest rate contracts designated as cash flow hedges | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | $ | |||||||||||||||||
Effect of Derivative Contracts on Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
The following table summarizes the total gain (loss) recognized in the condensed consolidated statement of income from our foreign exchange derivative contracts by location for the periods indicated (in millions):
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||
| $ | $ | ( | |||||||||
Gain from foreign exchange contracts not designated as hedging instruments recognized in interest income and other, net | |||||||||||
| Total gain (loss) recognized from foreign exchange derivative contracts in the condensed consolidated statement of income | $ | $ | ( | ||||||||
The following table summarizes the total gain recognized in the condensed consolidated statement of income from our interest rate derivative contracts by location for the periods indicated (in millions):
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||
Gain from interest rate contracts designated as cash flow hedges recognized in interest expense | $ | $ | |||||||||
Gain from interest rate contracts designated as fair value hedges recognized in interest expense | |||||||||||
| $ | $ | ||||||||||
The following table summarizes the total gain recognized in the condensed consolidated statement of income due to changes in the fair value of the warrant for the periods indicated (in millions):
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||
Gain attributable to changes in the fair value of warrant recognized in loss on equity investments and warrant, net | $ | $ | |||||||||
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Notional Amounts of Derivative Contracts
Derivative transactions are measured in terms of the notional amount, but this amount is not recognized in our condensed consolidated balance sheet and is not, when viewed in isolation, a meaningful measure of the risk profile of the instruments. The notional amount is generally not exchanged, but is used only as the basis on which the value of foreign exchange payments under these contracts are determined. The following table presents the notional amounts of our outstanding derivatives as of the dates indicated (in millions):
| March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | ||||||||||
| Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Foreign exchange contracts not designated as hedging instruments | |||||||||||
| Interest rate contracts designated as cash flow hedges | |||||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | |||||||||
Credit Risk
Our derivatives expose us to credit risk to the extent that the counterparties may be unable to meet the terms of the arrangement. We seek to mitigate such risk by limiting our counterparties to, and by spreading the risk across, major financial institutions. In addition, the potential risk of loss with any one counterparty resulting from this type of credit risk is monitored on an ongoing basis.
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Note 7 — Fair Value Measurement of Assets and Liabilities
The following tables present our financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of the dates indicated (in millions):
| March 31, 2025 | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Assets: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Restricted cash included in other assets | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Total long-term investments | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total financial assets | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Liabilities: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Derivatives | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
(1)As of March 31, 2025, “Customer accounts and funds receivable” in our condensed consolidated balance sheet includes $30 million of fixed-income investments with original maturities greater than three months when purchased, which are disclosed as “Short-term investments” in these notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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| December 31, 2024 | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Assets: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Total long-term investments | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total financial assets | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Liabilities: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Derivatives | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
Our financial assets and liabilities are valued using market prices on both active markets (Level 1), less active markets (Level 2) and little or no market activity (Level 3). Level 1 instrument valuations are obtained from real-time quotes for transactions in active exchange markets involving identical assets. Level 2 instrument valuations are obtained from readily available pricing sources for comparable instruments, identical instruments in less active markets, or models using market observable inputs. Level 3 instrument valuations typically reflect management’s estimate of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. We did not have any transfers of financial instruments between valuation levels for the three months ended March 31, 2025.
Other financial instruments, including accounts receivable, funds receivable, accounts payable and funds payable, are carried at cost, which approximates their fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments.
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Fair value measurement of derivative instruments
The majority of our derivative instruments are valued using pricing models that take into account the contract terms as well as multiple inputs where applicable, such as equity prices, interest rate yield curves, option volatility and currency rates.
The Adyen warrant, which was accounted for as a derivative instrument, was valued using a Black-Scholes model. Key assumptions used in the valuation included risk-free interest rates; Adyen’s common stock price, equity volatility and common stock outstanding; exercise price; and details specific to the warrant. The value was also probability adjusted for management’s assumptions with respect to vesting of the remaining tranches which were each subject to meeting processing volume milestone targets. In the fourth quarter of 2024, we met the processing volume milestone required to vest in the second tranche of the Adyen warrant. As of December 31, 2024, the probability of meeting the processing volume milestone requirements for the remaining two tranches of the Adyen warrant was zero. The Adyen warrant expired on January 31, 2025.
The following table presents a reconciliation of the opening to closing balance of the Adyen warrant measured using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) as of the dates indicated (in millions):
| December 31, 2024 | |||||
Opening balance at January 1, 2024 | $ | ||||
| Change in fair value | |||||
| Exercise of options under warrant | ( | ||||
Closing balance at December 31, 2024 | $ | ||||
Refer to “Note 6 — Derivative Instruments” for further details on our derivative instruments.
Fair value measurement of equity investments
Our equity investment in Adevinta was accounted for under the fair value option and classified within Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy as the fair value was measured based on Adevinta’s closing stock price and prevailing foreign exchange rate at each balance sheet date. In the second quarter 2024, we sold our remaining stake in Adevinta.
Our equity investment in Gmarket was accounted for under the fair value option and classified within Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy as valuation of the investment reflected management’s estimate of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset. In the fourth quarter of 2024, we sold our remaining stake in Gmarket.
The following table presents a reconciliation of the opening to closing balance of the equity investment in Gmarket measured using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) as of the dates indicated (in millions):
| December 31, 2024 | |||||
Opening balance at January 1, 2024 | $ | ||||
| Change in fair value | ( | ||||
Fair value of shares sold | ( | ||||
Closing balance at December 31, 2024 | $ | ||||
Certain other immaterial equity investments under the fair value option aggregating to $60 million as of March 31, 2025 and $54 million as of December 31, 2024 are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share and therefore, have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy.
Refer to “Note 5 — Investments” for further details about our equity investments.
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Note 8 — Supplemental Consolidated Financial Information
Contract Balances
Timing of revenue recognition may differ from the timing of invoicing to customers. Accounts receivable represents amounts invoiced and revenue recognized prior to invoicing when we have satisfied our performance obligation and have the unconditional right to payment. The allowance for doubtful accounts and authorized credits is estimated based upon our assessment of various factors including historical experience, the age of the accounts receivable balances, current economic conditions reasonable and supportable forecasts, and other factors that may affect our customers’ ability to pay.
The following table presents allowance for doubtful accounts and authorized credits activity for the period indicated (in millions):
| December 31, 2024 | Charged/Credited to Net Income | Charges Utilized/Write-offs | March 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Allowance for doubtful accounts | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
Allowance for authorized credits | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
Deferred revenue consists of fees received related to unsatisfied performance obligations at the end of the period. Due to the generally short-term duration of contracts, the majority of the performance obligations are satisfied in the following reporting period. The amount of revenue recognized for the three months ended March 31, 2025 that was included in the deferred revenue balance at the beginning of the period was $25 million. The amount of revenue recognized for the three months ended March 31, 2024 that was included in the deferred revenue balance at the beginning of the period was $28 million.
Customer accounts and funds receivable
| March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | ||||||||||
| (In millions) | |||||||||||
Customer accounts (1) | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Funds receivable | |||||||||||
| Customer accounts and funds receivable | $ | $ | |||||||||
(1)As of March 31, 2025, “Customer accounts and funds receivable” in our condensed consolidated balance sheet includes $30 million of fixed-income investments with original maturities greater than three months when purchased, which are disclosed as “Short-term investments” in these notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.
Other current assets
| March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | ||||||||||
| (In millions) | |||||||||||
Restricted cash | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Prepaid expenses | |||||||||||
| Income and other tax receivable | |||||||||||
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| Short-term derivative assets | |||||||||||
| Other | |||||||||||
| Other current assets | $ | $ | |||||||||
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Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
| March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | ||||||||||
| (In millions) | |||||||||||
Accrued sales and use tax and VAT | $ | $ | |||||||||
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| Transaction loss reserve | |||||||||||
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| Deferred revenue | |||||||||||
| Other | |||||||||||
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | $ | $ | |||||||||
Loss on equity investments and warrant, net
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||
| (In millions) | |||||||||||
| Unrealized change in fair value of equity investment in Adevinta | $ | $ | ( | ||||||||
Unrealized change in fair value of equity investment in Gmarket | ( | ||||||||||
| Change in fair value of warrant | |||||||||||
Loss on other investments | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Total loss on equity investments and warrant, net | $ | ( | $ | ( | |||||||
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Note 9 — Debt
The following table summarizes the carrying value of our outstanding debt as of the dates indicated (in millions, except percentages):
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| Less: Current portion of long-term debt | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Total Debt | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Senior Notes
In March 2025, we repaid the $800 million aggregate principal amount of our previously outstanding 1.900 % senior notes due 2025 on the date of maturity. Cash paid related to the repayment was classified as a financing activity in our condensed consolidated statement of cash flows.
In August 2024, we repaid the $750 million aggregate principal amount of our previously outstanding 3.450 % senior notes on the date of maturity.
We may redeem some or all of the notes of each series at any time and from time to time prior to their maturity, generally at a make-whole redemption price, plus accrued and unpaid interest.
If a change of control triggering event (as defined in the applicable series of notes) occurs with respect to the 5.900 % notes due 2025, the 1.400 % notes due 2026, the 3.600 % notes due 2027, the 5.950 % notes due 2027, the 2.700 % notes due 2030, the 2.600 % notes due 2031, the 6.300 % notes due 2032, the 4.000 % notes due 2042, or the 3.650 % notes due 2051, we must, subject to certain exceptions, offer to repurchase all of the notes of the applicable series at a price equal to 101 % of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest.
The indenture pursuant to which the senior notes were issued includes customary covenants that, among other things and subject to exceptions, limit our ability to incur, assume or guarantee debt secured by liens on specified assets or enter into sale and lease-back transactions with respect to specified properties, and also includes customary events of default with customary grace periods in certain circumstances, including payment defaults and bankruptcy-related defaults.
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The effective interest rates for our senior notes include the interest payable, the amortization of debt issuance costs and the amortization of any original issue discount and premium on these senior notes. Interest on these senior notes is payable either quarterly or semiannually. Interest expense associated with these senior notes, including amortization of debt issuance costs, was $57 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to $65 million during the same period in 2024. As of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the estimated fair value of these senior notes, using Level 2 inputs, was $5.6 billion and $6.3 billion, respectively.
Commercial Paper
We have a commercial paper program pursuant to which we may issue commercial paper notes in an aggregate principal amount at maturity of up to $1.5 billion outstanding at any time with maturities of up to 397 days from the date of issue. During the three months ended March 31, 2025, we repaid the $450 million aggregate principal amount of the previously outstanding commercial paper notes on the dates of maturity and issued $575 million aggregate principal amount of commercial paper notes, of which $360 million aggregate principal amount had original maturities less than 90 days and $215 million aggregate principal amount had original maturities greater than 90 days. As of March 31, 2025, we had $575 million aggregate principal amount of commercial paper notes outstanding with a weighted average interest rate of 4.61 % per annum and a weighted average remaining term of 73 days. As of December 31, 2024, we had $450 million aggregate principal amount commercial paper notes outstanding. Cash proceeds related to the issuance of commercial paper and cash used to repay commercial paper were classified as financing activities in our condensed consolidated statement of cash flows.
Credit Agreement
We have a credit agreement that provides for an unsecured $2.0 billion five-year revolving credit facility. We may also, subject to the agreement of the applicable lenders, increase the commitments under the revolving credit facility by up to $1.0 billion. Funds borrowed under the credit agreement may be used for working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions and other general corporate purposes and will bear interest at either (i) a customary forward-looking term rate based on the secured overnight financing rate published by CME Group for the relevant interest period plus an adjustment of 0.1 % or (ii) a customary base rate formula, plus a margin (based on our public debt ratings) ranging from 0 % to 0.375 %.
As of March 31, 2025, no borrowings were outstanding under our $2.0 billion credit agreement. However, as described above, we have an up to $1.5 billion commercial paper program and are required to maintain available borrowing capacity under our credit agreement in order to repay commercial paper borrowings in the event we are unable to repay those borrowings from other sources when they become due, in an aggregate amount of $1.5 billion. As of March 31, 2025, we had $575 million aggregate principal amount of commercial paper notes outstanding; therefore, $1.4 billion of borrowing capacity was available for other purposes permitted by the credit agreement, subject to customary conditions to borrowing. The credit agreement includes a covenant limiting our consolidated leverage ratio to no more than 4.0 :1.0, subject to, upon the occurrence of a qualified material acquisition, if so elected by us, a step-up to 4.5 :1.0 for the four fiscal quarters completed following such qualified material acquisition. The credit agreement includes customary events of default, with corresponding grace periods in certain circumstances, including payment defaults, cross-defaults and bankruptcy-related defaults. In addition, the credit agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, including restrictions regarding the incurrence of liens and subsidiary indebtedness, in each case, subject to customary exceptions. The credit agreement also contains customary representations and warranties.
We were in compliance with all financial covenants in our outstanding debt instruments for the three months ended March 31, 2025.
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Note 10 — Commitments and Contingencies
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of March 31, 2025, we had no off-balance sheet arrangements that have, or are reasonably likely to have, a current or future material effect on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.
Litigation and Other Legal Matters
We are involved in legal and regulatory proceedings on an ongoing basis. If we believe that a loss arising from such matters is probable and can be reasonably estimated, we accrue the estimated liability in our financial statements. If only a range of estimated losses can be determined, we accrue an amount within the range that, in our judgment, reflects the most likely outcome; if none of the estimates within that range is a better estimate than any other amount, we accrue the low end of the range. For those proceedings in which an unfavorable outcome is reasonably possible but not probable, we have disclosed an estimate of the reasonably possible loss or range of losses or we have concluded that an estimate of the reasonably possible loss or range of losses arising directly from the proceeding (i.e., monetary damages or amounts paid in judgment or settlement) is not material. If we cannot estimate the probable or reasonably possible loss or range of losses arising from a proceeding, we have disclosed that fact. In assessing the materiality of a proceeding, we evaluate, among other factors, the amount of monetary damages claimed, as well as the potential impact of non-monetary remedies sought by plaintiffs (e.g., injunctive relief) that may require us to change our business practices in a manner that could have a material adverse impact on our business. Legal fees are expensed as incurred.
On January 31, 2024, the Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Department of Justice (the “DOJ”) and the Company entered into a settlement agreement (the “DEA Settlement Agreement”), which fully resolved DOJ’s allegations of noncompliance arising under the Controlled Substances Act. Pursuant to the DEA Settlement Agreement, the Company paid $59 million and agreed to implement enhanced processes regarding its monitoring and reporting of listings that violate the Company’s policies.
In January 2024, the Company also entered into a deferred prosecution agreement (the “DPA”) with the United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts (the “U.S. Attorney”) regarding potential criminal liability of the Company arising from the stalking and harassment in 2019 of the editor and publisher of Ecommercebytes, a website that publishes ecommerce news and information. Six former Company employees and one former contractor have pleaded guilty to crimes arising from the conduct. Pursuant to the terms of the DPA, the U.S. Attorney filed a six-count criminal Information in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts in January 2024 and agreed to defer any prosecution of the Company on those counts. Additionally, during the three-year term of the DPA, the Company is subject to an independent compliance monitor to assess its compliance program and, where appropriate, to modify that program. If the Company successfully meets its obligations under the DPA, after three years , the DPA will expire, and the U.S. Attorney has agreed to dismiss the criminal Information against the Company. The editor and publisher also have a pending civil action against the Company arising from the above-described conduct.
On September 27, 2023, the U.S. Department of Justice (the “DOJ”), on behalf of the Environmental Protection Agency (collectively, the “Government”), filed a civil complaint in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York (the “District Court”) alleging that we are liable for the sale of regulated or illicit products manufactured and sold by third parties who listed such products on the Marketplace platforms in a manner that evaded and/or was designed to evade detection in violation of the Clean Air Act, Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act and the Toxic Substances Control Act. On September 30, 2024, the District Court issued an order dismissing the Government’s claims in their entirety. During the third quarter of 2024, we released amounts previously accrued for estimated losses in connection with the Government’s claims, for which we previously believed a loss was probable. On November 26, 2024, the Government filed a Notice of Appeal with the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit (the “Second Circuit”), seeking review of the District Court’s decision. On April 24, 2025, the Government filed a motion to voluntarily dismiss its appeal of the District Court’s decision. On April 25, 2025, the Second Circuit granted the Government’s motion and the appeal was dismissed.
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Amounts accrued for legal and regulatory proceedings for which we believe a loss is probable were not material as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024. We have concluded, based on currently available information, that reasonably possible losses arising directly from the proceedings (i.e., monetary damages or amounts paid in judgment or settlement) in excess of our recognized accruals are also not material. However, legal and regulatory proceedings are inherently unpredictable and subject to uncertainties. If one or more matters were resolved against us in a reporting period for amounts in excess of management’s expectations, the impact on our operating results or financial condition for that reporting period could be material.
Indemnification Provisions
We entered into a separation and distribution agreement and various other agreements with PayPal to govern the separation and relationship of the two companies. These agreements provide for specific indemnity and liability obligations and could lead to disputes between us and PayPal, which may be significant. In addition, the indemnity rights we have against PayPal under the agreements may not be sufficient to protect us and our indemnity obligations to PayPal may be significant.
In addition, we have entered into indemnification agreements with each of our directors and executive officers and with certain other officers. These agreements require us to indemnify such individuals, to the fullest extent permitted by Delaware law, for certain liabilities to which they may become subject as a result of their affiliation with us.
In the ordinary course of business, we have included limited indemnification provisions in certain of our agreements with parties with which we have commercial relations, including our standard marketing, promotions and application programming interface license agreements. Under these contracts, we may indemnify, hold harmless and agree to reimburse the indemnified party for losses suffered or incurred by the indemnified party in connection with claims by a third party with respect to intellectual property infringement, including to our trademarks, logos and proprietary software, and other branding elements, such as domain names, to the extent that such are applicable to our performance under the subject agreement. In certain cases, we have agreed to provide indemnification for gross negligence, willful misconduct, fraud and breach of representations, warranties and applicable law. It is not possible to determine the maximum potential loss under these indemnification provisions due to our limited history of prior indemnification claims and the unique facts and circumstances involved in each particular provision. To date, losses recognized in our condensed consolidated statement of income in connection with our indemnification provisions have not been material, either individually or collectively.
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Note 11 — Stockholders’ Equity
Stock Repurchase Program
Our stock repurchase programs are intended to programmatically offset the impact of dilution from our equity compensation programs and, subject to market conditions and other factors, to make opportunistic and programmatic repurchases of our common stock to reduce our outstanding share count and return value to stockholders. Any share repurchases under our stock repurchase programs may be made through open market transactions, block trades, privately negotiated transactions (including accelerated share repurchase transactions) or other means at times and in such amounts as management deems appropriate and will be funded from our working capital or other financing alternatives. Our stock repurchase programs may be limited or terminated at any time without prior notice. The timing and actual number of shares repurchased will depend on a variety of factors, including corporate and regulatory requirements, price and other market conditions and management’s determination as to the appropriate use of our cash.
The following table summarizes stock repurchase activity under our stock repurchase programs for the period indicated (in millions, except per share amounts):
Shares Repurchased (1) | Average Price per Share (2) | Value of Shares Repurchased (2) | Remaining Amount Authorized | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance as of January 1, 2025 | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Repurchase of shares of common stock | $ | $ | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance as of March 31, 2025 | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(1)These repurchased shares of common stock were recognized as treasury stock and were accounted for under the cost method. None of the repurchased shares of common stock have been retired.
(2)Excludes broker commissions and excise tax accruals.
Dividends
During the three months ended March 31, 2025, we paid a total of $134 million in cash dividends compared to $139 million paid during the same period in 2024. In April 2025, our Board of Directors (our “Board”) declared a cash dividend of $0.29 per share of common stock to be paid on June 13, 2025 to stockholders of record as of May 30, 2025.
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Note 12 — Employee Benefit Plans
Restricted Stock Unit Activity
The following table presents restricted stock unit (“RSU”) activity under our equity incentive plans for the period indicated (in millions):
| Units | |||||
| Outstanding as of January 1, 2025 | |||||
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| Vested | ( | ||||
| Outstanding as of March 31, 2025 | |||||
The weighted average grant date fair value for RSUs awarded for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was $64.00 per share.
Stock-Based Compensation Expense
The following table presents the impact on our results of continuing operations of recording stock-based compensation expense for the periods indicated (in millions):
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||
| Cost of net revenues | $ | $ | |||||||||
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| Total stock-based compensation expense | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Capitalized in product development | $ | $ | |||||||||
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Note 13 — Income Taxes
We are subject to both direct and indirect taxation in the United States and various states and foreign jurisdictions. We are under examination by certain tax authorities for the 2010 to 2022 tax years. We believe that adequate amounts have been reserved for any adjustments that may ultimately result from these or other examinations. The material jurisdictions where we are subject to potential examination by tax authorities for tax years after 2009 include, among others, the United States (Federal and California), Germany, India, Israel, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
The timing of the resolution and/or closure of audits is highly uncertain. Given the number of years remaining subject to examination and the number of matters being examined, we are unable to estimate the full range of possible adjustments to the balance of gross unrecognized tax benefits. We expect the gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits to be reduced within the next 12 months by at least $170 million.
We have recognized the tax consequences of all foreign unremitted earnings and management has no specific plans to indefinitely reinvest the unremitted earnings of our foreign subsidiaries as of the balance sheet date. As of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, $292
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Note 14 — Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
The following tables summarize the changes in AOCI for the periods indicated (in millions):
| Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments | Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments | Foreign Currency Translation | Estimated Tax (Expense) Benefit | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance as of December 31, 2024 | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Less: Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance as of March 31, 2025 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments | Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments | Foreign Currency Translation | Estimated Tax (Expense) Benefit | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance as of December 31, 2023 | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Less: Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance as of March 31, 2024 | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||
The following table summarizes the reclassifications out of AOCI for the periods indicated (in millions):
| Details about AOCI Components | Affected Line Item in the Statement of Income | Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified From AOCI | ||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange contracts | Net revenues | $ | $ | ( | ||||||||||||||||
| Interest rate contracts | Interest income and other, net | |||||||||||||||||||
| Income from continuing operations before income taxes | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax provision | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total reclassifications for the period | Net income | $ | $ | ( | ||||||||||||||||
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Note 15 — Restructuring
The following table summarizes restructuring reserve activity for the period indicated (in millions):
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||
| Accrued liability, beginning of period | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Payments | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Adjustments | ( | ||||||||||
| Accrued liability, end of period | $ | $ | |||||||||
During the fourth quarter of 2023, management approved plans to drive operational improvement that included the reduction of workforce that resulted in a pre-tax charge of $99 million. The reduction was substantially completed in the second quarter of 2024.
For the three months ended March 31, 2024, the adjustments to restructuring charges are recognized in “General and administrative” expenses in our condensed consolidated statement of income.
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ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
You should read the following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes included in this report. This section of this Form 10-Q generally discusses items relating to the three-month periods ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 and comparisons between the respective periods.
OVERVIEW
Unless otherwise expressly stated or the context otherwise requires, when we refer to “we,” “our,” “us,” “eBay” or the “Company” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we mean eBay Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.
Business
eBay Inc. is a global commerce leader that connects people and builds communities to create economic opportunity for all. Our technology empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world, providing everyone the opportunity to grow and thrive. Our Marketplace platforms, including our online marketplace located at www.ebay.com and its localized counterparts, our off-platform marketplaces and our suite of mobile apps, together, create one of the world's largest and most vibrant marketplaces for discovering great value and unique selection.
Gross Merchandise Volume (“GMV”) grew during the first quarter of 2025 as we executed on our strategy across Focus Categories, country-specific investments, and horizontal initiatives. GMV growth was partially offset by pressure in discretionary spending across most of our largest markets primarily resulting from geopolitical events, inflationary pressure, foreign exchange rate volatility, elevated interest rates, and lower consumer confidence.
FX-Neutral Presentation
In addition to presenting net revenues in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), we also present foreign exchange neutral (“FX-Neutral”) net revenues to supplement our results of operations presented in accordance with GAAP and to enhance investors’ understanding of our global business performance by excluding the positive or negative year-over-year impact of foreign currency movements on reported net revenues. We define FX-Neutral net revenues as GAAP net revenues minus the exchange rate effect, which we calculate by applying prior period foreign currency exchange rates to current year transactional currency amounts, excluding hedging activity. We believe presenting FX-Neutral net revenues provides useful information to both management and investors by isolating the effects of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations that may not be indicative of our core operating results. In addition, as we have historically reported certain FX-Neutral results to investors, we believe that continuing to include these FX-Neutral measures provides consistency in our financial reporting. FX-Neutral net revenues are non-GAAP financial measures that are not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles and may be calculated differently than other “FX-Neutral,” “constant currency,” or similarly titled measures used by other companies. FX-Neutral net revenues are not presented as an alternative to GAAP net revenues and should only be used to evaluate our results of operations in conjunction with GAAP net revenues.
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Quarter Highlights
Net revenues increased 1% to $2,585 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to $2,556 million during the same period in 2024. Operating margin decreased to 23.8% compared to 24.7% during the same period in 2024.
We generated cash flow from continuing operating activities of $787 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to $615 million in the same period in 2024.
We repurchased $625 million of common stock and paid $134 million in cash dividends.
In January 2025, we repaid the $450 million aggregate principal amount of the previously outstanding commercial paper notes on the dates of maturity, and in March 2025, we issued $575 million of commercial paper notes.
In March 2025, we repaid the $800 million aggregate principal amount of our previously outstanding 1.900% senior notes due 2025 on the date of maturity.
In April 2025, our Board of Directors (our “Board”) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.29 per share of common stock to be paid on June 13, 2025 to stockholders of record as of May 30, 2025.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
We have one reportable segment, which reflects how our chief operating decision maker (“CODM”), our President and Chief Executive Officer, reviews and assesses performance of the business. This reportable segment includes our online marketplace located at www.ebay.com and its localized counterparts, our off-platform marketplaces and our suite of mobile apps. The accounting policies of this segment are the same as those described in “Note 1 — The Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” in our condensed consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this report.
Net Revenues
We generate revenues from the following activities:
Marketplace revenues primarily consist of commissions related to the connection service including final value fees, listing fees, feature fees, and foreign exchange fees. Marketplace revenues also include store subscription fees, shipping fees, and certain other fees. Marketplace revenues are reduced by customer incentive programs, including discounts, coupons, and rewards.
Advertising revenues primarily consist of fees charged to sellers to promote their listings on our Marketplace platforms, as well as third-party advertising fees.
The following table presents net revenues for the periods indicated (in millions, except percentages):
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | % Change | |||||||||||||||
Marketplace revenues (1) | $ | 2,143 | $ | 2,172 | (1) | % | |||||||||||
Advertising revenues (1) | 442 | 384 | 15 | % | |||||||||||||
Net revenues | $ | 2,585 | $ | 2,556 | 1 | % | |||||||||||
(1)Beginning January 1, 2025, we began classifying certain immaterial revenues previously reported as Marketplace revenues as Advertising revenues. Amounts reported for the three months ended March 31, 2025 reflect this updated basis of presentation. Under this updated basis of presentation, Marketplace and Advertising revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2024 would have been $2,160 million and $396 million, respectively.
Seasonality
We expect volume on our Marketplace platforms to trend with general consumer buying patterns. Seasonal trends in net revenues have been influenced by macroeconomic conditions, foreign exchange rate fluctuations, as well as the introduction and scaling of new products and initiatives. The following table presents our total net revenues and the sequential quarterly movements of these net revenues for the periods indicated (in millions, except percentages):
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| March 31 | June 30 | September 30 | December 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net revenues | $ | 2,510 | $ | 2,540 | $ | 2,500 | $ | 2,562 | |||||||||||||||
| % change from prior quarter | — | % | 1 | % | (2) | % | 2 | % | |||||||||||||||
2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net revenues | $ | 2,556 | $ | 2,572 | $ | 2,576 | $ | 2,579 | |||||||||||||||
| % change from prior quarter | — | % | 1 | % | — | % | — | % | |||||||||||||||
2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net revenues | $ | 2,585 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||||||||||
| % change from prior quarter | — | % | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Net Revenues by Geography
Revenues are attributed to the United States and international geographies primarily based upon the country in which the customer is located. The following table presents net revenues by geography for the periods indicated (in millions, except percentages):
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | % Change | |||||||||||||||
United States | $ | 1,346 | $ | 1,302 | 3 | % | |||||||||||
| Percentage of net revenues | 52 | % | 51 | % | |||||||||||||
| International | 1,239 | 1,254 | (1) | % | |||||||||||||
| Percentage of net revenues | 48 | % | 49 | % | |||||||||||||
Net revenues (1)(2) | $ | 2,585 | $ | 2,556 | 1 | % | |||||||||||
(1)Net revenues included $8 million of hedging gains for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to $10 million of hedging losses during the same period in 2024.
(2)Foreign currency movements relative to the U.S. dollar had an unfavorable impact of $21 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to a favorable impact of $14 million during the same period in 2024. The effect of foreign currency exchange rate movements for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the same period in 2024 was primarily attributable to the strengthening of the U.S. dollar against the euro and other major currencies.
Our Marketplace platforms operate globally, resulting in certain revenues that are denominated in foreign currencies, primarily the British pound and euro. Year-over-year appreciation or depreciation of the U.S. dollar may have a material impact to our financial results as we have experienced and may continue to experience elevated foreign currency volatility in the future, including as a result of tariffs and related global trade announcements. Through our hedging programs, we actively monitor foreign currency volatility and attempt to mitigate significant movements. As shown in the table above, we generate approximately half of our net revenues internationally. Therefore, we are subject to the risks related to conducting business in foreign countries as discussed in “Part I — Item 1A: Risk Factors” of the 2024 Form 10-K.
Key Operating Metrics
Gross Merchandise Volume (“GMV”) and take rate are significant factors that we believe affect our net revenues.
GMV consists of the total value of all paid transactions between users on our Marketplace platforms during the applicable period inclusive of shipping fees and taxes. We believe that GMV provides a useful measure of the overall volume of paid transactions that flow through our Marketplace platforms in a given period.
FX-Neutral GMV is defined as GMV minus the exchange rate effect, which we calculate by applying prior period foreign currency exchange rates to current year transactional currency amounts.
Take rate is defined as net revenues divided by GMV and represents net revenue as a percentage of overall volume on our Marketplace platforms. We believe that take rate provides a useful measure of our ability to monetize volume through services on our Marketplace platforms in a given period. We use take rate to identify key revenue drivers.
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The following table presents net revenues and our key operating metrics of GMV and take rate for the periods indicated. The following table also presents a reconciliation of FX-Neutral net revenues and FX-Neutral GMV (each as defined above) to our reported net revenues and GMV for the periods indicated (in millions, except percentages):
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | % Change | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
As Reported (1) | Exchange Rate Effect | FX-Neutral | As Reported | As Reported | FX-Neutral | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Revenues | $ | 2,585 | $ | (21) | $ | 2,606 | $ | 2,556 | 1 | % | 2 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| GMV | $ | 18,753 | $ | (239) | $ | 18,992 | $ | 18,623 | 1 | % | 2 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Take rate | 13.78 | % | 13.72 | % | 0.06 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(1)Net revenues included $8 million of hedging gains for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to $10 million of hedging losses during the same period in 2024.
The increase in net revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the same period in 2024 was primarily due to higher GMV and the expansion of promoted listings products, partially offset by changes to fee structure in certain markets.
GMV grew for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the same period in 2024 as we executed on our strategy across Focus Categories, country-specific investments, and horizontal initiatives. GMV growth was partially offset by pressure in discretionary spending across most of our largest markets primarily resulting from geopolitical events, inflationary pressure, foreign exchange rate volatility, elevated interest rates, and lower consumer confidence.
Focus Categories GMV grew in aggregate, faster than the remainder of our marketplace, primarily driven by Trading Cards, Motors Parts & Accessories (“P&A”), Luxury goods, Refurbished, and Apparel. In the United States, our strategic investments and partnerships in Collectibles, including Trading Cards, resulted in improved conversion and was a key contributor to growth. In the United Kingdom and Germany, we continued to experience challenging macroeconomic conditions and lower consumer confidence, with offsetting growth in P&A and consumer-to-consumer volume. Cross-border trade was a key driver of International GMV growth, led by exports from Greater China and Japan into our major markets. Cross-border trade was also a significant contributor to growth in Focus Categories, particularly P&A.
Cost of Net Revenues
Cost of net revenues represents costs associated with customer support, site operations and payment processing. Significant components of these costs primarily consist of employee compensation (including stock-based compensation), contractor costs, facilities costs, depreciation of equipment and amortization expense, bank transaction fees, credit card interchange and assessment fees, authentication costs, shipping costs and indirect tax expenses. The following table presents cost of net revenues for the periods indicated (in millions, except percentages):
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | % Change | |||||||||||||||
Cost of net revenues (1)(2) | $ | 723 | $ | 700 | 3 | % | |||||||||||
| Percentage of net revenues | 28 | % | 27 | % | |||||||||||||
(1)Cost of net revenues were net of immaterial hedging activity for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
(2)Foreign currency movements relative to the U.S. dollar had a favorable impact of $5 million on cost of net revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to an unfavorable impact of $3 million during the same period in 2024.
The increase in cost of net revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the same period in 2024 was primarily due to an $18 million increase in depreciation expense due to the prior year benefit related to the change in useful lives of our servers and networking equipment and a $14 million increase in cost of
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promoted listings products, partially offset by a $10 million decrease in payment processing costs driven by rate improvements.
Operating Expenses
The following table presents operating expenses for the periods indicated (in millions, except percentages):
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | % Change | |||||||||||||||
| Sales and marketing | $ | 536 | $ | 541 | (1) | % | |||||||||||
| Percentage of net revenues | 21 | % | 21 | % | |||||||||||||
| Product development | 362 | 351 | 3 | % | |||||||||||||
| Percentage of net revenues | 14 | % | 14 | % | |||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 261 | 238 | 10 | % | |||||||||||||
| Percentage of net revenues | 10 | % | 9 | % | |||||||||||||
| Provision for transaction losses | 81 | 91 | (11) | % | |||||||||||||
| Percentage of net revenues | 3 | % | 4 | % | |||||||||||||
| Amortization of acquired intangible assets | 6 | 4 | 46 | % | |||||||||||||
Total operating expenses (1) | $ | 1,246 | $ | 1,225 | 2 | % | |||||||||||
(1)Foreign currency movements relative to the U.S. dollar had a favorable impact of $12 million on operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to an unfavorable impact of $4 million during the same period in 2024.
Sales and Marketing
Sales and marketing expenses primarily consist of marketing program costs, employee compensation (including stock-based compensation), certain user coupons and rewards, contractor costs, facilities costs and depreciation on equipment. Marketing program costs represent traffic acquisition costs in various channels such as paid search, affiliates marketing and display advertising, as well as brand campaigns and buyer/seller communications.
The decrease in sales and marketing expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the same period in 2024 was primarily due to the favorable impact of foreign currency movements.
Product Development
Product development expenses primarily consist of employee compensation (including stock-based compensation), contractor costs, facilities costs and depreciation on equipment. Product development expenses are net of required capitalization of major platform and other product development efforts, including the development and maintenance of our technology platform. Our top technology priorities include improving seller tools and buyer experiences across our Marketplace platforms powered by intelligent computing at scale.
The increase in product development expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the same period in 2024 was primarily due to an increase in employee-related costs as we continue to invest in strategic areas such Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) to make our marketplace more efficient and intuitive.
Capitalized internal use and platform development costs were $28 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to $29 million during the same period in 2024. These costs are primarily reflected as a cost of net revenues when amortized in future periods.
General and Administrative
General and administrative expenses primarily consist of employee compensation (including stock-based compensation), contractor costs, facilities costs, depreciation of equipment, legal expenses, restructuring, insurance premiums and professional fees. Our legal expenses, including those related to various ongoing legal proceedings, may fluctuate substantially from period to period.
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The increase in general and administrative expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the same period in 2024 was primarily due to various individually immaterial items, including restructuring and legal accrual releases during the first quarter of 2024 and increased donations to the eBay foundation.
Provision for Transaction Losses
Provision for transaction losses consists primarily of losses resulting from our buyer protection programs, chargebacks for unauthorized credit card use, and merchant related chargebacks due to non-delivery of goods or services. We expect our provision for transaction losses to fluctuate depending on many factors, including changes to our protection programs and macroeconomic conditions.
The decrease in provision for transaction losses for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the same period in 2024 was primarily due to favorable fluctuations in buyer and seller fraud and recovery rates.
Loss on equity investments and warrant, net
Loss on equity investments and warrant, net primarily consists of gains and losses related to our various types of equity investments, including our equity investments in Adevinta ASA (“Adevinta”) and Gmarket Global LLC (“Gmarket”), and gains and losses due to changes in fair value of the warrant received from Adyen N.V. (“Adyen”). The following table presents Loss on equity investments and warrant, net for the periods indicated (in millions, except percentages):
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | % Change | |||||||||||||||
| Unrealized change in fair value of equity investment in Adevinta | $ | — | $ | (234) | ** | ||||||||||||
Unrealized change in fair value of equity investment in Gmarket | — | (6) | ** | ||||||||||||||
| Change in fair value of warrant | — | 149 | ** | ||||||||||||||
Loss on other investments | (2) | (6) | (67) | % | |||||||||||||
| Total loss on equity investments and warrant, net | $ | (2) | $ | (97) | (98) | % | |||||||||||
| Percentage of net revenues | 0 | % | (4) | % | |||||||||||||
** Not meaningful
The change in Loss on equity investments and warrant, net for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the same period in 2024 was primarily driven by the changes in fair value of our equity investments and the warrant. Refer to “Note 5 — Investments” for further details about our equity investments and “Note 6 — Derivative Instruments” for further details about the warrant.
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Interest Expense, Interest Income and Other, Net
Interest expense primarily consists of interest charges on amounts borrowed, commitment fees on unborrowed amounts under our credit agreement and interest expense on our outstanding debt securities and commercial paper, as applicable. Interest income and other, net primarily consists of interest earned on cash, cash equivalents, investments and customer accounts, gains and losses on foreign exchange transactions and transaction costs of acquisitions. The following table presents interest expense and interest income and other, net for the periods indicated (in millions, except percentages):
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | % Change | |||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | $ | (61) | $ | (66) | (8) | % | |||||||||||
| Percentage of net revenues | (2) | % | (3) | % | |||||||||||||
| Interest income | $ | 77 | $ | 61 | 26 | % | |||||||||||
| Foreign exchange and other | 4 | 7 | (43) | % | |||||||||||||
Total interest income and other, net | $ | 81 | $ | 68 | 19 | % | |||||||||||
| Percentage of net revenues | 3 | % | 3 | % | |||||||||||||
Interest expense decreased for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the same period in 2024 primarily due to a lower average notional amount of outstanding debt.
Interest income increased for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the same period in 2024 primarily due to a higher average notional amount of fixed-income investments.
Income Tax Provision
The following table presents provision for income taxes and the effective tax rate for the periods indicated (in millions, except percentages):
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||
Income tax provision | $ | 129 | $ | 97 | |||||||
| Effective tax rate | 20.4 | % | 18.1 | % | |||||||
The increase in our effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the same period in 2024 was primarily due to a California court ruling related to apportionment of dividends during the first quarter of 2024, partially offset by an increase of excess benefits on stock-based compensation.
We are regularly under examination by tax authorities both domestically and internationally. We believe that adequate amounts have been reserved for any adjustments that may ultimately result from these examinations, although there are inherent uncertainties in these examinations. Due to the ongoing tax examinations, it is generally impractical to determine the amount and timing of these adjustments. However, we expect several tax examinations to close within the next 12 months. See “Note 13 — Income Taxes” to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this report for more information on estimated settlements within the next 12 months.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash Flows
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||
| (In millions) | |||||||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in): | |||||||||||
| Continuing operating activities | $ | 787 | $ | 615 | |||||||
| Continuing investing activities | 1,312 | 250 | |||||||||
| Continuing financing activities | (1,248) | (686) | |||||||||
| Effect of exchange rates on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | 19 | (11) | |||||||||
| Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | $ | 870 | $ | 168 | |||||||
Continuing Operating Activities
Our operating cash flows arise primarily from cash received from our customers on our Marketplace platforms offset by cash payments for sales and marketing, employee compensation and payment processing expenses.
Cash provided by continuing operating activities of $787 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared $615 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was primarily attributable to working capital movements.
Continuing Investing Activities
Cash provided by continuing investing activities of $1.3 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was primarily attributable to proceeds of $4.6 billion from the maturities of investments, partially offset by cash paid for investments of $3.0 billion and property and equipment of $143 million.
Continuing Financing Activities
Cash used in continuing financing activities of $1.2 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was primarily attributable to the repayment of the $800 million aggregate principal amount of our previously outstanding 1.900% senior notes due 2025, $615 million paid to repurchase common stock, the $441 million repayment of commercial paper, and $134 million paid in cash dividends, partially offset by proceeds of $568 million from the issuance of commercial paper.
The positive effect of exchange rate movements on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the 2024 was due to the weakening of the U.S. dollar against other currencies.
Liquidity and Capital Resource Requirements
As of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, we had assets classified as cash and cash equivalents as well as short-term and long-term non-equity investments, in an aggregate amount of $6.2 billion and $7.2 billion, respectively. These amounts do not include cash held on behalf of customers related to marketplace activity of $997 million and $763 million, respectively, which are recognized separately within “Customer accounts and funds receivable” with a corresponding liability within “Customer accounts and funds payable” in our condensed consolidated balance sheet. These amounts also do not include restricted cash related to safeguarding customer funds, our global sabbatical program, and other compensation arrangements held in escrow totaling $158 million and $90 million, respectively. We believe these assets together with cash expected to be generated from operations, borrowings available under our credit agreement and commercial paper program, and our access to capital markets, will be sufficient to satisfy our material cash requirements over the next 12 months and for the foreseeable future.
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Geopolitical events, inflationary pressure, foreign exchange rate volatility, elevated interest rates, increased tariff rates and unpredictable global trade policy developments and global economic uncertainty have caused material disruptions in both the United States and international financial markets and economies and are uncertain in duration. The impact of these events has increased, and may continue to increase, our borrowing costs and other costs of capital and otherwise adversely affect our business, results of operations, financial condition and liquidity. The future impact of these events cannot be predicted with certainty and we cannot assure that we will have access to external financing at times and on terms we consider acceptable, or at all, or that we will not experience other liquidity issues going forward.
We have certain fixed contractual obligations and commitments that include future estimated payments for general operating purposes. Changes in our business needs, contractual cancellation provisions, fluctuating interest rates, and other factors may result in actual payments differing from the estimates. We cannot provide certainty regarding the timing and amounts of these payments. The following sections summarizes our fixed contractual obligations and commitments.
Senior Notes
In March 2025, we repaid the $800 million aggregate principal amount of our previously outstanding 1.900% senior notes due 2025 on the date of maturity.
As of March 31, 2025, we had fixed-rate senior notes outstanding with an aggregate principal amount of $6.2 billion, with $425 million payable within 12 months. The net proceeds from the issuances of these senior notes are used for general corporate purposes, including, among other things, capital expenditures, share repurchases, repayment of indebtedness and possible acquisitions.
Commercial Paper
We have a commercial paper program pursuant to which we may issue commercial paper notes in an aggregate principal amount at maturity of up to $1.5 billion outstanding at any time with maturities of up to 397 days from the date of issue. During the three months ended March 31, 2025, we repaid the $450 million aggregate principal amount of the previously outstanding commercial paper notes on the dates of maturity and issued $575 million aggregate principal amount of commercial paper notes, of which, $360 million aggregate principal amount had original maturities less than 90 days and $215 million aggregate principal amount had original maturities greater than 90 days. As of March 31, 2025, we had $575 million aggregate principal amount of commercial paper notes outstanding with a weighted average interest rate of 4.61% per annum, and a weighted average remaining term of 73 days.
Credit Agreement
We have a credit agreement that provides for an unsecured $2.0 billion five-year revolving credit facility. We may also, subject to the agreement of the applicable lenders, increase the commitments under the revolving credit facility by up to $1.0 billion. Funds borrowed under the credit agreement may be used for working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions and other general corporate purposes and will bear interest at either (i) a customary forward-looking term rate based on the secured overnight financing rate published by CME Group for the relevant interest period plus an adjustment of 0.1% or (ii) a customary base rate formula, plus a margin (based on our public debt ratings) ranging from 0% to 0.375%. The covenants of the credit agreement are discussed in “Note 9 — Debt” to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this report. As of March 31, 2025, we had $575 million aggregate principal amount of commercial paper notes outstanding; therefore, $1.4 billion of borrowing capacity was available for other purposes permitted by the credit agreement.
Income Taxes
The timing of the resolution and/or closure of audits is highly uncertain. Given the number of years remaining subject to examination and the number of matters being examined, we are unable to estimate the full range of possible adjustments to the balance of gross unrecognized tax benefits. We expect the gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits to be reduced within the next 12 months by at least $170 million.
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As of March 31, 2025, our assets classified as cash and cash equivalents as well as short-term and long-term non-equity investments included assets held in certain of our foreign operations totaling $1.9 billion. As we repatriate these funds to the United States, we will be required to pay income taxes in certain U.S. states and applicable foreign withholding taxes on those amounts during the period when such repatriation occurs. We have accrued deferred taxes for the tax effect of repatriating the funds to the United States. For additional details related to our income taxes, please see “Income Tax Provision” in our Results of Operations above and “Note 13 — Income Taxes” to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this report.
Stock Repurchases
Our stock repurchase programs are intended to programmatically offset the impact of dilution from our equity compensation programs and, subject to market conditions and other factors, to make opportunistic and programmatic repurchases of our common stock to reduce our outstanding share count and return value to stockholders. Any share repurchases under our stock repurchase programs will be funded from our working capital or other financing alternatives.
We expect to continue making opportunistic and programmatic repurchases of our common stock, subject to market conditions and other uncertainties. However, our stock repurchase programs may be limited or terminated at any time without prior notice. The timing and actual number of shares repurchased will depend on a variety of factors, including corporate and regulatory requirements, price and other market conditions and management’s determination as to the appropriate use of our cash.
For the three months ended March 31, 2025, we repurchased $625 million of our common stock under our stock repurchase program. As of March 31, 2025, a total of $2.7 billion remained available for future repurchases of our common stock. See “Note 11 — Stockholders’ Equity” to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this report for more information about our stock repurchase program.
Dividends
During the three months ended March 31, 2025, we paid a total of $134 million in cash dividends compared to $139 million paid during the same period in 2024. In April 2025, our Board declared a cash dividend of $0.29 per share of common stock to be paid on June 13, 2025 to stockholders of record as of May 30, 2025.
Other Capital Resource Requirements
We actively monitor all counterparties that hold our cash and cash equivalents and non-equity investments, focusing primarily on the safety of principal and secondarily on improving yield on these assets. We diversify our cash and cash equivalents and investments among various counterparties in order to reduce our exposure should any one of these counterparties fail or encounter difficulties. To date, we have not experienced any material loss or lack of access to our invested cash, cash equivalents or short-term investments; however, we can provide no assurances that access to our invested cash, cash equivalents or short-term investments will not be impacted by adverse conditions in the financial markets, including, without limitation, as a result of the impact of geopolitical events, inflationary pressure and foreign exchange rate volatility. At any point in time we have funds in our operating accounts and customer accounts that are deposited and invested with third party financial institutions.
We have entered into various indemnification agreements and, in the ordinary course of business, we have included limited indemnification provisions in certain of our agreements with parties with which we have commercial relations. It is not possible to determine the maximum potential loss under these various indemnification provisions due to our limited history of prior indemnification claims and the unique facts and circumstances involved in each particular provision. To date, losses recognized in our consolidated statement of income in connection with our indemnification provisions have not been significant, either individually or collectively. See “Note 10 — Commitments and Contingencies” to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this report for more information about our indemnification provisions.
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Item 3: Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Interest Rate Risk
We are exposed to interest rate risk relating to our investments and outstanding debt. In addition, adverse economic conditions and events (including volatility or distress in the equity and/or debt or credit markets) may impact regional and global financial markets. These events and conditions could cause us to write down our assets or investments. We seek to reduce earnings volatility that may result from adverse economic conditions and events or changes in interest rates.
The primary objective of our investment activities is to preserve principal while at the same time improving yields without significantly increasing risk. To achieve this objective, we maintain our cash equivalents, customer accounts and short-term and long-term investments in a variety of asset types, including bank deposits, government bonds and corporate debt securities. As of March 31, 2025, approximately 47% of our total cash and investments were held in “Cash and cash equivalents” and “Customer accounts.” As such, changes in interest rates will impact interest income. As discussed below, the fair market values of our fixed-rate securities may be adversely affected due to a rise in interest rates, and we may suffer losses in principal if we are forced to sell securities that have declined in market value due to changes in interest rates.
As of March 31, 2025, the balance of our corporate debt and government bond securities was $3.2 billion, which represented approximately 38% of our total cash and investments. Investments in both fixed-rate and floating-rate interest-earning instruments carry varying degrees of interest rate risk. The fair market value of our fixed-rate investment securities may be adversely impacted due to a rise in interest rates. In general, fixed-rate securities with longer maturities are subject to greater interest rate risk than those with shorter maturities. While floating rate securities generally are subject to less interest rate risk than fixed-rate securities, floating-rate securities may produce less income than expected if interest rates decrease and may also suffer a decline in market value if interest rates increase. Due in part to these factors, our investment income may fall short of expectations or we may suffer losses in principal if we sell securities that have declined in market value due to changes in interest rates. A hypothetical 1% (100 basis point) increase in interest rates would have resulted in a decrease in the fair value of our investments of $35 million and $49 million as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.
Further changes in interest rates will impact “Interest expense” on any borrowings under our revolving credit facility, which bear interest at floating rates, and the interest rate on any commercial paper borrowings we make and any debt securities we may issue in the future and, accordingly, will impact interest expense. For additional details related to our debt, see “Note 9 — Debt” to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this report.
Equity Price Risk
Equity investments
Our equity investments are primarily investments in privately-held companies. Our consolidated results of operations include, as a component of “Interest income and other, net,” our share of the net income or loss of the equity investments accounted for under the equity method of accounting, and as a component of “Loss on equity investments and warrant, net,” the change in fair value of the equity investments accounted for under the fair value option. Equity investments without readily determinable fair values are accounted for at cost, less impairment and adjusted for subsequent observable price changes obtained from orderly transactions for identical or similar investments issued by the same investee. Such changes in the basis of the equity investment are recognized in “Loss on equity investments and warrant, net.”
As of March 31, 2025, our equity investments totaled $1.1 billion, which represented approximately 13% of our total cash and investments.
For additional details related to these investments, please see “Note 5 — Investments” to our condensed consolidated financial statements included in this report.
Foreign Currency Risk
Our Marketplace platforms operate globally, resulting in certain revenues and costs that are denominated in
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foreign currencies, primarily the British pound and euro, subjecting us to foreign currency risk, which may adversely impact our financial results. We transact business in various foreign currencies and have significant international revenues as well as costs. In addition, we charge our international subsidiaries for their use of intellectual property and technology and for certain corporate services we provide. Our cash flow and results of operations that are exposed to foreign exchange rate fluctuations may differ materially from expectations and we may record significant gains or losses due to foreign currency fluctuations and related hedging activities.
We have a foreign exchange exposure management program designed to identify material foreign currency exposures, manage these exposures and reduce the potential effects of currency fluctuations in our reported condensed consolidated statement of cash flows and results of operations through the purchase of foreign currency exchange contracts. The effectiveness of the program and resulting usage of foreign exchange derivative contracts is at times limited by our ability to achieve cash flow hedge accounting. For additional details related to our derivative instruments, please see “Note 6 — Derivative Instruments” to our condensed consolidated financial statements included in this report.
We use foreign exchange derivative contracts to help protect our forecasted U.S. dollar-equivalent earnings from adverse changes in foreign currency exchange rates. These hedging contracts reduce, but do not entirely eliminate, the impact of adverse currency exchange rate movements. Most of these contracts are designated as cash flow hedges for accounting purposes. For qualifying cash flow hedges, the derivative’s gain or loss is initially reported as a component of “Accumulated other comprehensive income” and subsequently reclassified into earnings in the same period the forecasted transaction affects earnings. For contracts not designated as cash flow hedges for accounting purposes, the derivative’s gain or loss is recognized immediately in earnings in our condensed consolidated statement of income. However, only certain revenue and costs are eligible for cash flow hedge accounting.
The following table illustrates the fair values of outstanding foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges and foreign exchange contracts not designated for hedge accounting and the before-tax effect on fair values of a hypothetical adverse change in the foreign exchange rates that existed as of March 31, 2025. The sensitivity for foreign currency contracts is based on a 20% adverse change in foreign exchange rates, against relevant functional currencies.
Fair Value Asset (Liability) | Fair Value Sensitivity | ||||||||||
| (In millions) | |||||||||||
| Foreign exchange contracts - Cash flow hedges | $ | 23 | $ | (110) | |||||||
| Foreign exchange contracts - Not designated for hedge accounting | $ | 9 | $ | (72) | |||||||
Since our risk management programs are highly effective, the potential loss in value described above would be largely offset by changes in the value of the underlying exposure.
We also use foreign exchange contracts to offset the foreign exchange risk on our assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of our subsidiaries. These contracts reduce, but do not entirely eliminate, the impact of currency exchange rate movements on our assets and liabilities. The foreign currency gains and losses on the assets and liabilities are recognized in “Interest income and other, net,” which are offset by the gains and losses on the foreign exchange contracts.
We considered the historical trends in currency exchange rates and determined that it was reasonably possible that adverse changes in exchange rates of 20% for all currencies could be experienced in the near term. Taking into consideration the offsetting effect of foreign exchange forwards in place, these changes would have resulted in an immaterial adverse impact on income before income taxes as of March 31, 2025.
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Item 4: Controls and Procedures
(a) Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures. Based on the evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act) required by Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b), our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2025.
(b) Changes in internal controls. There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f)) identified in connection with the evaluation required by Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(d) or 15d-15(d) that occurred during our most recently completed fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II: OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1: Legal Proceedings
The information set forth under “Note 10 — Commitments and Contingencies — Litigation and Other Legal Matters” to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 1A: Risk Factors
We are subject to various risks and uncertainties that may affect our business, results of operations and financial condition including, not limited to, those described in “Part I — Item 1A: Risk Factors” in the 2024 Form 10-K. Current global economic and geopolitical events and conditions may amplify many of these risks. These risks are not the only risks that may affect us. Additional risks that we are not aware of or do not believe are material at the time of this filing may also become important factors that adversely affect our business. There have been no material changes to the Company’s risk factors from those disclosed in the 2024 Form 10-K.
Item 2: Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Stock repurchase activity for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was as follows:
| Period Ended | Total Number of Shares Purchased | Average Price Paid per Share (2) | Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Programs | Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet be Purchased Under the Programs (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| January 31, 2025 | 3,275,414 | $ | 65.29 | 3,275,414 | $ | 3,084,627,085 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| February 28, 2025 | 2,979,994 | $ | 68.17 | 2,979,994 | $ | 2,881,472,809 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| March 31, 2025 | 3,125,620 | $ | 66.55 | 3,125,620 | $ | 2,673,472,809 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 9,381,028 | 9,381,028 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
(1)Our stock repurchase program is intended to programmatically offset the impact of dilution from our equity compensation programs and, subject to market conditions and other factors, to make opportunistic and programmatic repurchases of our common stock to reduce our outstanding share count and return value to stockholders. Any share repurchases under our stock repurchase program may be made through open market transactions, block trades, privately negotiated transactions (including accelerated share repurchase transactions) or other means at times and in such amounts as management deems appropriate and will be funded from our working capital or other financing alternatives.
For the three months ended March 31, 2025, we repurchased $625 million of our common stock under our stock repurchase program. As of March 31, 2025, a total of $2.7 billion remained available for future repurchases of our common stock.
We expect, subject to market conditions and other uncertainties, to continue making opportunistic and programmatic repurchases of our common stock. However, our stock repurchase program may be limited or terminated at any time without prior notice. The timing and actual number of shares repurchased will depend on a variety of factors, including corporate and regulatory requirements, price and other market conditions and management’s determination as to the appropriate use of our cash.
(2)Excludes broker commissions and excise tax accruals.
Item 3: Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Not applicable.
Item 4: Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
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Item 5: Other Information
On March 7, 2025 , Jamie Iannone , our President and Chief Executive Officer , adopted a written trading plan intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Exchange Act (a “10b5-1 Plan”), which is designed to be in effect until February 11, 2026 , subject to customary exceptions. His 10b5-1 Plan provides for potential sales from time to time of a portion of his shares of eBay common stock, up to a maximum of 130,000 shares in the aggregate.
On March 7, 2025 , Cornelius Boone , our Senior Vice President, Chief People Officer , adopted a 10b5-1 Plan that is designed to be in effect until September 30, 2025 , subject to customary exceptions. His 10b5-1 Plan provides for potential sales from time to time of a portion of his shares of eBay common stock, including shares that he could receive upon the future vesting of certain outstanding equity awards, net of any shares withheld by us to satisfy applicable taxes. The number of shares to be withheld, and the number of shares available to be sold pursuant to Mr. Boone’s 10b5-1 Plan, can only be determined upon the occurrence of future vesting events. For purposes of this disclosure, without subtracting any shares to be withheld upon future vesting events, the maximum aggregate number of shares to be sold pursuant to Mr. Boone’s 10b5-1 Plan is 7,969 .
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Item 6: Exhibits
The information required by this Item is set forth in the Index to Exhibits of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
| Exhibit Number | Filed or furnished with this 10-Q | Description | ||||||||||||
| 3.01 | ||||||||||||||
| 3.02 | ||||||||||||||
| 10.01+ | X | |||||||||||||
| 10.02+ | X | |||||||||||||
| 10.03+ | X | |||||||||||||
| 10.04+ | X | |||||||||||||
| 10.05+ | X | |||||||||||||
| 31.01 | X | |||||||||||||
| 31.02 | X | |||||||||||||
| 32.01 | X | |||||||||||||
| 32.02 | X | |||||||||||||
| 101 | X | The following materials from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2025 were formatted in Inline XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet, (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income, (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity and (v) Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. The instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document. | ||||||||||||
| 104 | X | Cover Page Interactive Data File - the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document and included in Exhibit 101. | ||||||||||||
+ Indicates a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| eBay Inc. | |||||||||||
| Principal Executive Officer: | |||||||||||
| By: | /s/ Jamie Iannone | ||||||||||
| Jamie Iannone | |||||||||||
| Chief Executive Officer and Director | |||||||||||
| Date: | May 1, 2025 | ||||||||||
| Principal Financial Officer: | |||||||||||
| By: | /s/ Steve Priest | ||||||||||
| Steve Priest | |||||||||||
| Chief Financial Officer | |||||||||||
| Date: | May 1, 2025 | ||||||||||
| Principal Accounting Officer: | |||||||||||
| By: | /s/ Rebecca Spencer | ||||||||||
| Rebecca Spencer | |||||||||||
| Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer | |||||||||||
| Date: | May 1, 2025 | ||||||||||
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