Earnings Per Share

Shares (Diluted)

eBay Shares (Diluted) decreased by 2.1% to 457M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 3.8%, from 475M to 457M. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionEarnings Per Share
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase relative to basic shares indicates a higher reliance on equity-based compensation or convertible debt financing.

Detailed definition

Weighted-average shares outstanding (diluted) includes the total number of basic common shares plus all additional share...

Peer comparison

Commonly compared against basic shares to determine the 'dilution overhang' present in a company's capital structure.

Metric ID: weighted_shares_diluted

Historical Data

16 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q1 '26
Value685M658M606M587M556M548M541M537M532M519M507M494M475M470M467M457M
QoQ Change-3.9%-7.9%-3.1%-5.3%-1.4%-1.3%-0.7%-0.9%-2.4%-2.3%-2.6%-3.8%-1.1%-0.6%-2.1%
YoY Change-18.8%-16.7%-7.8%-3.4%-2.9%-4.1%-5.6%-7.1%-8.5%-7.3%-5.5%-3.8%
Range457M685M
CAGR-10.2%
Avg YoY Growth-7.6%
Median YoY Growth-6.4%
Current Streak15+ quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is eBay's shares (diluted)?
eBay (EBAY) reported shares (diluted) of 457M in Q1 2026.
How has eBay's shares (diluted) changed year-over-year?
eBay's shares (diluted) decreased by 3.8% year-over-year, from 475M to 457M.
What does shares (diluted) mean?
The total number of shares that would exist if all 'potential' shares, like employee stock options, were converted into real stock.