Operating
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Investments
eBay Gain (Loss) on Sale of Investments increased by 24.0% to $31M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 1650.0%, from -$2M to $31M. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Gain (Loss) on Sale of Investments shows a downward trend with a -53.0% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 29, 2026
How to read this metric
Gains indicate successful capital allocation or asset appreciation, while losses suggest poor investment performance.
Detailed definition
This reflects the realized gains or losses resulting from the divestiture of equity stakes, securities, or other investm...
Peer comparison
Common for companies with large investment portfolios or strategic venture arms.
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operating_gain_loss_on_sale_of_investmentsHistorical Data
18 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $43M | $0 | $120M | -$6M | -$1M | $0 | -$14M | -$10M | -$34M | -$44M | $95M | -$11M | -$127M | -$2M | $5M | -$11M | $25M | $31M |
| QoQ Change | — | -100.0% | — | -105.0% | +83.3% | +100.0% | — | +28.6% | -240.0% | -29.4% | +315.9% | -111.6% | <-999% | +98.4% | +350.0% | -320.0% | +327.3% | +24.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -102.3% | — | -111.7% | -66.7% | <-999% | — | +778.6% | -10.0% | -273.5% | +81.8% | +103.9% | — | — | >999% |
Range-$127M – $120M
CAGR-7.4%
Avg YoY Growth-125.0%
Median YoY Growth-38.3%
Current Streak2 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is eBay's gain (loss) on sale of investments?
- eBay (EBAY) reported gain (loss) on sale of investments of $31M in Q1 2026.
- How has eBay's gain (loss) on sale of investments changed year-over-year?
- eBay's gain (loss) on sale of investments increased by 1650.0% year-over-year, from -$2M to $31M.
- What is the long-term trend for eBay's gain (loss) on sale of investments?
- Over 3 years (2021 to 2025), eBay's gain (loss) on sale of investments has grown at a -53.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $164M to $17M.
- What does gain (loss) on sale of investments mean?
- The profit or loss made from selling investment assets.