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Business Insider
10-05-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
eBay upgraded to Buy from Neutral at Daiwa
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CNBC
08-05-2025
- Business
- CNBC
Best Stocks: The unique internet retailer that's cheap, trending higher and a possible trade war winner
(This is The Best Stocks in the Market , brought to you by Josh Brown and Sean Russo of Ritholtz Wealth Management.) Josh: You know who's not raising prices on their customers? eBay . The trade war should have next to no impact on their business and it may even make the site a more desirable shopping location. More on that in a moment. First, here's a one-year chart of eBay, which just hit the Best Stocks in the Market list this week: Best Stock Spotlight: eBay Inc (EBAY) Josh: EBay is a slow grower, but it's been incredibly consistent and resilient in both good economic conditions and bad. When times are good, people are buying more merchandise. When the economy softens, there is an increase in people wanting (or needing) to sell things. As you can see in the chart below, eBay is now approaching multi-year highs: Sean: EBay is the 6th best performer in the consumer discretionary sector this year, up 13%, outperforming 89% of sector constituents in 2025. EBAY trades at a trailing 17x price-to-earnings ratio and a forward 12x price to earnings, making it one of the cheapest consumer discretionary stocks within the S & P 500. While EBAY trades at these valuations, the consumer discretionary sector trades at a 20x P/E, EBAY's industry classification (internet retail) trades at a 23x P/E, and the S & P 500 in its entirety trades at a 24x trailing PE, according to YCharts data. Ebay has been assigned a discount relative to its peers due to its slow growth. EBAY hasn't reported double digit revenue growth YoY since Q2 of 2021. However, it has reported 9 straight quarters of single digit, positive revenue growth YoY. EBAY is a consistent, mature tech platform with a big U.S. bias in terms of its revenue and costs. EBAY reported earnings at the end of April, beating on the top and bottom lines. On that earnings call, the CEO Jamie Iannone had some encouraging things to say about their ability to navigate tariffs, via Quartr: "Our Greater China to U.S. quarter makes up about 5% of total GMV for us. And China overall is a little less than 10%. But about 3/4 of that business of the 5% coming from China to the U.S. is forward deployed to the end markets. So it's already subject to tariffs and so wouldn't be subject to any changes in de minimis based on the cost of the items. On the other half of the inventory or the 1 quarter that's not forward deployed, about 50% of that uses a shipping solution that we've helped create, which is called SpeedPAK. And what that does is it really incorporates all of the tariff complexity and customs complexity right into the shipping solution." The CEO here is explaining that the trade corridor from Greater China to the U.S. represents about 5% of eBay's total Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV), and all of China accounts for a little less than 10% of GMV for EBAY. Of the 5% GMV from China to the U.S., about three-quarters is "forward deployed," meaning the inventory is already in the U.S. and has already been subject to tariffs, the buyer/seller doesn't have to worry about those costs. Therefore, this portion would not be affected by any future changes to the "de minimis" threshold — the value below which imports are exempt from certain tariffs. And for the remaining one-quarter of China-to-U.S. inventory that is not "forward deployed", about half uses eBay's SpeedPAK shipping solution. SpeedPAK is designed to handle the complexities of tariffs and customs, making the process smoother for sellers and buyers. Amazon doesn't report gross unit volume, but looking at revenue on a geographic basis, China accounts for 21% of total revenues while EBAY's revenues from China account for 11% of revenue, according to Quartr. In sum, most of eBay's China-to-U.S. shipments are already compliant with current tariff rules, and for the rest, eBay has solutions in place to manage customs and tariff complexities. EBAY's price is reflecting durability - EBAY is now 13% below all time highs, and climbing. The stock has been forming support along its rising 50 day moving average, while remaining a value stock in a growing sector. Risk Management Josh: Look for the rising 200-day moving average to act as support as it has the whole way up. EBAY quickly broke below its 200-day moving average on April 6, responding to the tariff announcements but recovered overnight. As long as the price is above that level, EBAY is risk on. 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Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
3 Dawdling Stocks with Questionable Fundamentals
Low-volatility stocks may offer stability, but that often comes at the cost of slower growth and the upside potential of more dynamic companies. Choosing the wrong investments can cause you to fall behind, which is why we started StockStory - to separate the winners from the losers. Keeping that in mind, here are three low-volatility stocks to avoid and some better opportunities instead. Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.45 Originally known as the first online auction site, eBay (NASDAQ:EBAY) is one of the world's largest online marketplaces. Why Does EBAY Fall Short? Increasing competition is redirecting attention to other platforms as it failed to grow its active buyers over the last two years Anticipated sales growth of 4.1% for the next year implies demand will be shaky Expenses have increased as a percentage of revenue over the last few years as its EBITDA margin fell by 5.7 percentage points eBay is trading at $68.60 per share, or 9.9x forward EV/EBITDA. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why EBAY doesn't pass our bar. Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.74 A classic American staple founded in 1901, Hanesbrands (NYSE: HBI) is a clothing company known for its array of basic apparel including innerwear and activewear. Why Do We Think HBI Will Underperform? Weak constant currency growth over the past two years indicates challenges in maintaining its market share Performance over the past five years shows each sale was less profitable as its earnings per share dropped by 22.5% annually, worse than its revenue Diminishing returns on capital from an already low starting point show that neither management's prior nor current bets are going as planned At $4.82 per share, Hanesbrands trades at 8.7x forward P/E. To fully understand why you should be careful with HBI, check out our full research report (it's free). Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.94 The first third-party MRO approved by the FAA for Safety Management System Requirements, AAR (NYSE:AIR) is a provider of aircraft maintenance services Why Do We Think Twice About AIR? Sales trends were unexciting over the last five years as its 3.9% annual growth was below the typical industrials company Lacking free cash flow generation means it has few chances to reinvest for growth, repurchase shares, or distribute capital Low returns on capital reflect management's struggle to allocate funds effectively AAR's stock price of $56.76 implies a valuation ratio of 13.1x forward P/E. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including AIR in your portfolio, it's free. The market surged in 2024 and reached record highs after Donald Trump's presidential victory in November, but questions about new economic policies are adding much uncertainty for 2025. While the crowd speculates what might happen next, we're homing in on the companies that can succeed regardless of the political or macroeconomic environment. Put yourself in the driver's seat and build a durable portfolio by checking out our Top 5 Growth Stocks for this month. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 175% over the last five years. Stocks that made our list in 2019 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+2,183% between December 2019 and December 2024) as well as under-the-radar businesses like Sterling Infrastructure (+1,096% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today for free. Sign in to access your portfolio
Scottish Sun
03-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
eBay makes big AI change to its app leaving buyers and sellers baffled
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) EBAY has made a huge change to the way customers list items using its app which will affect buyers and sellers. The secondhand platform has introduced a feature that uses AI to create a listing description for you. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 eBay has made a change to its product descriptions for customers Credit: eBay To use it simply click 'use AI description'. It will generate text describing your item, which you can then make edits to or use as inspiration to write your own listing. Ebay said the feature will make it quick and easy to list items, which will help you save time and sell items faster. But sellers in the eBay community have complained that they are struggling to opt out of the feature and control what buyers may be shown when looking at their items. Others have said that they can only see the AI summaries on some items but not others. The change has prompted fears that items could be listed incorrectly, which could lead to an increase in demands for returns or refunds. One buyer said: 'I would like to know if anyone knows if there's an opt out because it can make some listings challenging if working on phone!' Another said: 'On the app, some of my listings now have the description highlights summarized with with a paragraph they created, then the link to See Full Descriptions. 'Not all of my listings have this (maybe just the newer ones??) Is there a way for me to turn this off or opt out?' Users also raised concerns about AI descriptions when they were first phased in last year. One said: 'Sellers - stop using 'AI' nonsense for descriptions, you are losing sales…. 'It might seem an easy option but I won't buy from sellers who use the lazy option for descriptions, it's sometimes completely wrong or just nonsense and does not tell me want I want to know to make a buying decision so I don't. 'I want real descriptions of the item not made up ones by a machine!' Ebay was approached for comment. How to spot valuable items COMMENTS by Consumer Editor, Alice Grahns: It's easy to check if items in your attic are valuable. As a first step, go on eBay to check what other similar pieces, if not the same, have sold for recently. Simply search for your item, filter by 'sold listings' and toggle by the highest value. This will give you an idea of how much others are willing to pay for it. The method can be used for everything ranging from rare coins and notes to stamps, old toys, books and vinyl records - just to mention a few examples. For coins, online tools from change experts like Coin Hunter are also helpful to see how much it could be worth. Plus, you can refer to Change Checker's latest scarcity index update to see which coins are topping the charts. For especially valuable items, you may want to enlist the help of experts or auction houses. Do your research first though and be aware of any fees for evaluating your stuff. As a rule of thumb, rarity and condition are key factors in determining the value of any item. You're never guaranteed to make a mint, however. What other changes has eBay introduced? The sell with AI feature is the latest update in a series of changes eBay has introduced. Last month the secondhand platform updated its delivery options for all its buyers and sellers. From April 15 private sellers on eBay can only list items on the platform using the Simple Delivery shipping method. The change meant that sellers can no longer arrange their own shipping and must pay for the item to be delivered via eBay. The update made it harder for sellers to choose the courier they want to use to deliver items to their buyer. The service was also applied to eligible listings from April 7. But last week eBay made a major change to the policy, just days after it was introduced. The secondhand website quietly updated its terms to allow items under £10 in some sub categories to retain the custom postage option. Previously there were few exemptions, including for Authenticity Guarantee, bulky objects and items that are £10 or under that weigh 100g or less. The secondhand website has since expanded its exemptions. A page on its website reads: 'Simple Delivery will be optional for items priced £10 and under, letter-sized, and in certain sub-categories within the following areas.' The list includes more than 30 categories including antiques, books, cameras, coins, furniture and stamps. Simple Delivery also changed when sellers receive their profit after they have posted an item. For tracked deliveries, funds are released two days after the carrier confirms delivery. If there is no successful delivery scan then the funds are available eight days after the order date as long as the item was shipped within three days. If not, it defaults to 14 days. 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The Sun
03-05-2025
- The Sun
eBay makes big AI change to its app leaving buyers and sellers baffled
EBAY has made a huge change to the way customers list items using its app which will affect buyers and sellers. The secondhand platform has introduced a feature that uses AI to create a listing description for you. 1 To use it simply click 'use AI description'. It will generate text describing your item, which you can then make edits to or use as inspiration to write your own listing. Ebay said the feature will make it quick and easy to list items, which will help you save time and sell items faster. But sellers in the eBay community have complained that they are struggling to opt out of the feature and control what buyers may be shown when looking at their items. Others have said that they can only see the AI summaries on some items but not others. The change has prompted fears that items could be listed incorrectly, which could lead to an increase in demands for returns or refunds. One buyer said: 'I would like to know if anyone knows if there's an opt out because it can make some listings challenging if working on phone!' Another said: 'On the app, some of my listings now have the description highlights summarized with with a paragraph they created, then the link to See Full Descriptions. 'Not all of my listings have this (maybe just the newer ones??) Is there a way for me to turn this off or opt out?' Users also raised concerns about AI descriptions when they were first phased in last year. One said: 'Sellers - stop using 'AI' nonsense for descriptions, you are losing sales…. 'It might seem an easy option but I won't buy from sellers who use the lazy option for descriptions, it's sometimes completely wrong or just nonsense and does not tell me want I want to know to make a buying decision so I don't. 'I want real descriptions of the item not made up ones by a machine!' Ebay was approached for comment. How to spot valuable items COMMENTS by Consumer Editor, Alice Grahns: It's easy to check if items in your attic are valuable. As a first step, go on eBay to check what other similar pieces, if not the same, have sold for recently. Simply search for your item, filter by 'sold listings' and toggle by the highest value. This will give you an idea of how much others are willing to pay for it. The method can be used for everything ranging from rare coins and notes to stamps, old toys, books and vinyl records - just to mention a few examples. For coins, online tools from change experts like Coin Hunter are also helpful to see how much it could be worth. Plus, you can refer to Change Checker's latest scarcity index update to see which coins are topping the charts. For especially valuable items, you may want to enlist the help of experts or auction houses. Do your research first though and be aware of any fees for evaluating your stuff. As a rule of thumb, rarity and condition are key factors in determining the value of any item. You're never guaranteed to make a mint, however. What other changes has eBay introduced? The sell with AI feature is the latest update in a series of changes eBay has introduced. Last month the secondhand platform updated its delivery options for all its buyers and sellers. From April 15 private sellers on eBay can only list items on the platform using the Simple Delivery shipping method. The change meant that sellers can no longer arrange their own shipping and must pay for the item to be delivered via eBay. The update made it harder for sellers to choose the courier they want to use to deliver items to their buyer. The service was also applied to eligible listings from April 7. But last week eBay made a major change to the policy, just days after it was introduced. The secondhand website quietly updated its terms to allow items under £10 in some sub categories to retain the custom postage option. Previously there were few exemptions, including for Authenticity Guarantee, bulky objects and items that are £10 or under that weigh 100g or less. The secondhand website has since expanded its exemptions. A page on its website reads: 'Simple Delivery will be optional for items priced £10 and under, letter-sized, and in certain sub-categories within the following areas.' The list includes more than 30 categories including antiques, books, cameras, coins, furniture and stamps. Simple Delivery also changed when sellers receive their profit after they have posted an item. For tracked deliveries, funds are released two days after the carrier confirms delivery. If there is no successful delivery scan then the funds are available eight days after the order date as long as the item was shipped within three days. If not, it defaults to 14 days.
