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EBay operates one of the largest e-commerce marketplaces in the world, with $75 billion in 2024 gross merchandise volume rendering the firm a top 10 global e-commerce company. It generates revenue from listing fees, advertising, revenue-sharing arrangements with service providers, and managed payments, with its platform connecting more than 130 million buyers and roughly 20 million sellers across almost 190 global markets at the end of 2024. EBay generates just north of 50% of its GMV in international markets, with a large presence in the UK, Germany, and Australia.

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Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>JMP Securities raised Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) price target from $250 to $285. JMP Securities analyst Andrew Boone maintained a Market Outperform rating. Amazon shares closed at $222.54 on Wednesday. See how other analysts view this stock.</li>
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<li>Baird raised eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>) price target from $75 to $80. Baird analyst Colin Sebastian maintained an Outperform rating. eBay shares closed at $76.32 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Baird analyst Colin Sebastian maintains eBay (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $75 to $80.

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eBay's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NYSE">EBAY</a>) short percent of float has fallen 18.99% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 23.65 million shares sold short, which is 5.93% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.37 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>eBay Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751659223_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for eBay has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing eBay's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, eBay's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 10.96%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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How Is The Market Feeling About eBay?

Across the recent three months, 23 analysts have shared their insights on eBay (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">16</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $68.3, a high estimate of $79.00, and a low estimate of $54.00. This upward trend is evident, with the current average reflecting a 3.28% increase from the previous average price target of $66.13.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751292015_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive eBay. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<td>Ken Gawrelski</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$66.00</td>
<td>$63.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Scott Devitt</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Doug Anmuth</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$66.00</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shyam Patil</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nathan Feather</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$74.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Deepak Mathivanan</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$69.00</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Doug Anmuth</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Blackledge</td>
<td>TD Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$64.00</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Kelley</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
<td>$61.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Youssef Squali</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ross Sandler</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$77.00</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Ken Gawrelski</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$63.00</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Thomas Champion</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$74.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Mahaney</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$69.00</td>
<td>$63.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Colin Sebastian</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bernie McTernan</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kunal Madhukar</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$73.00</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ygal Arounian</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$79.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Kelley</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$61.00</td>
<td>$63.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nikhil Devnani</td>
<td>Bernstein</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nathan Feather</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$71.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Doug Anmuth</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ken Gawrelski</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
<td>$64.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to eBay. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of eBay compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of eBay's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of eBay's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EBAY/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on eBay analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into eBay's Background</h2>
EBay operates one of the largest e-commerce marketplaces in the world, with $75 billion in 2024 gross merchandise volume rendering the firm a top 10 global e-commerce company. It generates revenue from listing fees, advertising, revenue-sharing arrangements with service providers, and managed payments, with its platform connecting more than 130 million buyers and roughly 20 million sellers across almost 190 global markets at the end of 2024. EBay generates just north of 50% of its GMV in international markets, with a large presence in the UK, Germany, and Australia.
<h3>eBay: A Financial Overview</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is below the industry average, suggesting that it is relatively smaller compared to peers. This could be due to various factors, including perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Revenue Growth: eBay's remarkable performance in 3M is evident. As of 31 March, 2025, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 1.13%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 19.46%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): eBay's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 9.95%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): eBay's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 2.63%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: eBay's debt-to-equity ratio is notably higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 1.45, the company relies more heavily on borrowed funds, indicating a higher level of financial risk.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
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<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$36.9K</td>
<td>42.3K</td>
<td>101.2K</td>
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<td>XPEV</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>$454.9K</td>
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<td>GM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$185.0K</td>
<td>10.5K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
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<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$33.4K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
<td>594</td>
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<td>EBAY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$101.5K</td>
<td>577</td>
<td>350</td>
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<td>JD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/03/25</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$27.1K</td>
<td>32</td>
<td>300</td>
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<td>DKS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$25.2K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
<td>227</td>
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<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
<td>$29.2K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>220</td>
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<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$27.8K</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>219</td>
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<td>MCD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$27.9K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>105</td>
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These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 2 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 185 contract(s) at a $330.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.9K, with a price of $198.0 per contract. There were 42332 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 101291 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For XPEV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 30 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 4999 contract(s) at a $18.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $454.9K, with a price of $91.0 per contract. There were 24986 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5047 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 2 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $185.0K, with a price of $185.0 per contract. There were 10568 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2062 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CVNA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 212 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.4K, with a price of $1670.0 per contract. There were 3708 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 594 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding EBAY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 275 day(s) on March 20, 2026. Parties traded 350 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $101.5K, with a price of $290.0 per contract. There were 577 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 350 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding JD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 15 day(s) on July 3, 2025. Parties traded 150 contract(s) at a $31.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.1K, with a price of $181.0 per contract. There were 32 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 300 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DKS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKS#NYSE">DKS</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 93 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 70 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.2K, with a price of $360.0 per contract. There were 4140 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 227 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $9.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.2K, with a price of $1464.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 220 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 184 day(s) on December 19, 2025. Parties traded 52 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.8K, with a price of $535.0 per contract. There were 20 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 219 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MCD (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 93 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 12 contract(s) at a $310.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.9K, with a price of $2330.0 per contract. There were 1080 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 105 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Consumer Discretionary Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$77.0K</td>
<td>35.9K</td>
<td>66.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LCID</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$1.50</td>
<td>$840.0K</td>
<td>34.1K</td>
<td>40.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$391.4K</td>
<td>14.4K</td>
<td>5.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$340.0K</td>
<td>546</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$32.6K</td>
<td>14.4K</td>
<td>723</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DKNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$44.5K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>694</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$61.2K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>231</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VIK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$31.0K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>207</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAVA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$39.9K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td>202</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EBAY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$77.50</td>
<td>$30.8K</td>
<td>132</td>
<td>195</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 4 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $330.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $77.0K, with a price of $770.0 per contract. There were 35963 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 66035 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LCID (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 214 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 40000 contract(s) at a $1.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $840.0K, with a price of $21.0 per contract. There were 34114 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 40005 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For VFC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFC#NYSE">VFC</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 578 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 3994 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $391.4K, with a price of $98.0 per contract. There were 14440 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5252 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 32 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $340.0K, with a price of $340.0 per contract. There were 546 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2294 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 95 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 25 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.6K, with a price of $1298.0 per contract. There were 14412 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 723 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 367 day(s) on June 18, 2026. Parties traded 89 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.5K, with a price of $500.0 per contract. There were 2879 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 694 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 4 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 43 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $61.2K, with a price of $1425.0 per contract. There were 1041 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 231 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For VIK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VIK#NYSE">VIK</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 4 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.0K, with a price of $310.0 per contract. There were 1009 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 207 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CAVA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAVA#NYSE">CAVA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 214 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $125.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.9K, with a price of $200.0 per contract. There were 3945 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 202 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding EBAY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 60 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 70 contract(s) at a $77.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.8K, with a price of $440.0 per contract. There were 132 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 195 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

CAVA

DKNG

LCID

<h3 class="wp-block-heading">New On The Block</h3>
Bankers say these biscuits are worth billions. The $1.5 billion asking price for Bojangles, the fried chicken and biscuit fast-food chain, is about triple what private equity firms Durational Capital Management and TJC paid in 2019—just four years after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/15/05/5492635/bojangles-prices-ipo-at-19-high-end-of-range">the chain went public</a>.
According <a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/deals/bojangles-is-exploring-a-sale-while-the-fried-chicken-market-is-hot-5cc6fb9e?mod=e2tw">to</a> the Wall Street Journal, both strategic restaurant operators and private equity buyers are interested.
The North Carolina–based fast-casual brand has been expanding thanks to U.S. chicken chain sales spiking 9% last year. 
The potential sale comes amid a broader M&amp;A wave in the restaurant industry. Recent deals include Roark Capital's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/large-cap/25/06/45829771/heres-how-daves-hot-chicken-went-from-humble-beginnings-to-a-billion-dollar-food-empire">acquisition of</a> Dave's Hot Chicken, Blackstone's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/11/42167861/blackstone-takes-a-bite-out-of-jersey-mikes-with-8-billion-investment">stake in</a> Jersey Mike's, and Sycamore Partners' purchase of Playa Bowls. 
Meanwhile, Apollo (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APO#NYSE">APO</a>) and Irth Capital have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/25/06/45908298/papa-johns-takeover-rumors-swirl-but-doubts-are-creeping-in">made a $2 billion bid</a> for Papa John's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PZZA#NASDAQ">PZZA</a>). Coincidentally, Irth's co-founder previously led the Bojangles buyout at Durational.
Also for sale:
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>South Korean retailer Homeplus; The <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-13/mbk-seeks-buyer-for-struggling-korean-supermarket-chain-homeplus?srnd=phx-deals&amp;sref=TBDibEcD">seller</a> is MBK Partners, Bloomberg reports.</li>
<li>Texas-based Healix Infusion Care, a portfolio company of TA Associates, <a href="https://www.axios.com/pro/health-tech-deals/2025/06/12/ta-associates-healix-infusion-care-sale">per</a> Axios.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Updates From The Block</h3>
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45919069/meta-invests-in-scale-ai-at-29-billion-valuation-taps-ceo-alexandr-wang-to-drive-internal-ai-push-as-part-of-deepening-partnership">acquired a 49% stake</a> in Scale AI, a startup that values the company at more than $29 billion. The $14.8 billion all-cash transaction marks Meta's largest investment in a company since its $19 billion acquisition of WhatsApp a decade ago. As part of the agreement, Scale AI CEO Alexandr Wang will join Meta, although Meta will hold only non-voting stock and forgo governance rights such as board representation, veto power, or drag-along rights. These structural decisions are widely viewed as a strategy to avoid triggering antitrust concerns at a time when regulatory scrutiny of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/big-tech">Big Tech remains high</a>.</li>
</ul>
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Advent International is in exclusive talks to acquire Air Wick maker Essential Home, the consumer goods unit of Reckitt (LSE: RKT), Reuters <a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/reckitt-talks-exclusively-advent-essential-home-sale-sources-say-2025-06-11/">reports</a>. </li>
</ul>
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Craneware (LSE: CRW), a British enterprise software firm, rejected a £938.4 million offer from Bain Capital, calling the private equity firm&#8217;s offer a lowball. The £26.50 per share bid was a 38% premium—but apparently not enough to impress. </li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Off The Block</h3>
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>After over two years of corporate tug-of-war, Walt Disney Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) has finally bought out Comcast's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>) one-third stake in Hulu. According to Variety, Disney managed to haggle the price down. Instead of shelling out the full $27.5 billion valuation Comcast wanted, Disney — which had about $5.852 billion in cash on hand for the quarter ending March 31 — will pay about $9 billion for the stake. This includes an extra $438.7 million recently agreed upon after arbitration.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Bankruptcy Block</h3>
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Auto parts supplier Marelli Holdings Co., which serves major automakers like Nissan and Stellantis (Jeep), has <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/auto-supplier-marelli-files-for-bankruptcy-to-hand-lenders-control-ed401dda?gaa_at=eafs&amp;gaa_n=ASWzDAjPClGFpuU2kdlfILXFqkzYYLEbGSGEDi8wU1vCxDz-KDhuumjVHnQd2E3iGdA%3D&amp;gaa_ts=684c436c&amp;gaa_sig=GZX70VBs_FQJP-fMVXsnMyK8bwQpKg8SiPUs7IOdakriGJ3Dhr774aDbj60rWEAo5-LRilaHNhgaQDPINOS7UQ%3D%3D">filed</a> for bankruptcy protection due to years of losses, a heavy debt load, and worsening conditions tied to Trump-era tariffs. The company, formed in 2019 through a KKR-led merger of Fiat Chrysler&#8217;s parts unit and a Japanese supplier, employs over 40,000 people globally.CEO David Slump said Marelli was already weakened by Covid-related supply chain disruptions when its financial position deteriorated further in March due to tariffs that hit import/export-dependent businesses like theirs especially hard. The firm, burdened with nearly $5 billion in debt, was also hurt by the prolonged semiconductor shortage. Despite the filing, Marelli plans to continue operating under a restructuring deal backed by over $1 billion in new financing.</li>
</ul>
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Sunnova Energy International Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOVA#NASDAQ">NOVA</a>), one of the largest rooftop solar companies in the U.S., has received court approval to begin using a $90 million bankruptcy loan to keep operating while it looks to sell its business under Chapter 11. Judge Alfredo Perez approved an initial $15 million draw, with the rest pending future approval. Earlier this week, a Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-19/oaktree-buys-up-position-in-sunnova-debt-ahead-of-talks">report</a> suggested Oaktree Capital Management has been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44423358/sunnova-energy-nova-stock-is-volatile-whats-going-on">buying up debt in the company</a>.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Notes From The Block</h3>
Benzinga sat down with 28-year-old financial advisor Luke Lloyd, founder of the newly launched Lloyd Financial Group. Formerly a wealth advisor at Strategic Wealth Partners, where he helped manage $1.5 billion in client assets, Lloyd brings a sharp eye for macroeconomic trends, individual stock analysis, and deal-making dynamics. 
Now running his own RIA firm, he's focused on delivering personalized, strategic investment guidance with a deep understanding of today's fast-moving financial landscape, including hot takes on M&amp;A:
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Benzinga: Where do you think the most consolidation is going to happen this year and next?</h3>
Lloyd: It&#8217;s going to be where all the money&#8217;s at. It&#8217;s going to be big tech. Take Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Alphabet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and add up all their cash accounts. If these tech giants are collecting 5% of their cash on interest, and interest rates drop at all, they will go out there and buy everything they can buy. I also think the most divesting will also happen in tech. These big corporations are too inefficient. They&#8217;re too big. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">BZ: What should they do?</h3>
Lloyd: The most efficient way is to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/18/02/11119830/6-analysts-react-to-the-paypal-ebay-split">do something like</a> eBay (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>) and PayPal (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>) did. There are all these ways you can break up your company and actually make more money and add more shareholder value. These guys can write $2 billion checks to these small, mid-cap companies and not even feel a single thing. They&#8217;re making more on their interest, on their cash accounts, than they are writing those checks. Divesting the big parts of tech will also happen, probably in the next couple of years. I&#8217;m not saying it will happen this year, but in the next couple of years — I talked about this on Fox Business, probably six months ago — Apple will get broken up to focus on growth areas, like AI. Apple is behind the eight-ball with AI compared to others. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">BZ: That&#8217;s something that Senator Bernie Sanders would like to <a href="https://www.politico.com/story/2019/07/16/bernie-sanders-facebook-google-amazon-1416786">hear</a>.</h3>
Lloyd: I&#8217;m not saying the government&#8217;s going to do it. I&#8217;m saying I think it&#8217;s in the company&#8217;s best interest. Corporations themselves should want to break up in some ways because they make more money and become more efficient. If they can lean up certain sectors and areas, they can actually be able to deliver more shareholder value.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">BZ: We&#8217;re not hearing much of that conversation from big tech.</h3>
Lloyd: I&#8217;m not either. I just hope it happens to add more shareholder value. I think they&#8217;re too fat and fluffy, and I think that it&#8217;s definitely possible and something that could happen that I&#8217;m keeping an eye on.
Check back soon for our whole conversation with Lloyd; <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/25/06/45822510/deal-dispatch-tv-stations-for-sale-this-buyer-wants-seconds-on-pasta">For last week&#8217;s edition of the Deal Dispatch, click here</a>.
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Wedbush analyst Scott Devitt reiterates eBay (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>) with a Neutral and maintains $72 price target.

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Wedbush Reiterates Neutral on eBay, Maintains $72 Price Target

eBay's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NYSE">EBAY</a>) short percent of float has risen 18.53% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 24.97 million shares sold short, which is 6.14% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.65 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>eBay Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749578430_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for eBay has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing eBay's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, eBay's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 11.12%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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In the last three months, 21 analysts have published ratings on eBay (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>), offering a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">14</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">11</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $68.24, along with a high estimate of $79.00 and a low estimate of $54.00. Marking an increase of 3.39%, the current average surpasses the previous average price target of $66.00. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749063640_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
The perception of eBay by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Doug Anmuth</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$66.00</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shyam Patil</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nathan Feather</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$74.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Deepak Mathivanan</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$69.00</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Doug Anmuth</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Blackledge</td>
<td>TD Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$64.00</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Kelley</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
<td>$61.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Youssef Squali</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ross Sandler</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$77.00</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ken Gawrelski</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$63.00</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Thomas Champion</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$74.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Mahaney</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$69.00</td>
<td>$63.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Colin Sebastian</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bernie McTernan</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kunal Madhukar</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$73.00</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ygal Arounian</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$79.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Kelley</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$61.00</td>
<td>$63.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nikhil Devnani</td>
<td>Bernstein</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nathan Feather</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$71.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Doug Anmuth</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ken Gawrelski</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
<td>$64.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to eBay. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of eBay compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of eBay's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into eBay's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EBAY/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on eBay analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into eBay's Background</h2>
EBay operates one of the largest e-commerce marketplaces in the world, with $75 billion in 2024 gross merchandise volume rendering the firm a top 10 global e-commerce company. It generates revenue from listing fees, advertising, revenue-sharing arrangements with service providers, and managed payments, with its platform connecting more than 130 million buyers and roughly 20 million sellers across almost 190 global markets at the end of 2024. EBay generates just north of 50% of its GMV in international markets, with a large presence in the UK, Germany, and Australia.
<h3>eBay: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining eBay's financials over 3M reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 1.13% as of 31 March, 2025, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: eBay's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 19.46%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): eBay's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 9.95%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 2.63%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45, eBay faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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A Glimpse Into The Expert Outlook On eBay Through 21 Analysts

JP Morgan analyst Doug Anmuth maintains eBay (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $60 to $66.

JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on eBay, Raises Price Target to $66

In the current session, the stock is trading at $75.00, after a 0.63% increase. Over the past month, eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>) stock increased by 7.87%, and in the past year, by 43.18%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are optimistic but others are more likely to look into the price-to-earnings ratio to see if the stock might be overvalued.

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748970019_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Evaluating eBay P/E in Comparison to Its Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 43.77 in the Broadline Retail industry, eBay Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 17.92. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748970020_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

Intraday Update

Markets

A Look Into eBay Inc's Price Over Earnings

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/23/25</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$77.1K</td>
<td>21.7K</td>
<td>128.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/23/25</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$37.8K</td>
<td>36.2K</td>
<td>15.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LCID</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/30/25</td>
<td>$3.00</td>
<td>$25.8K</td>
<td>10.6K</td>
<td>14.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ETSY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$25.0K</td>
<td>28.0K</td>
<td>5.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAVA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$32.9K</td>
<td>668</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$99.8K</td>
<td>31.4K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NIO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/21/25</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$46.1K</td>
<td>8.8K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EBAY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$72.50</td>
<td>$49.0K</td>
<td>911</td>
<td>135</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WEN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$30.2K</td>
<td>491</td>
<td>110</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FIVE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$39.2K</td>
<td>80</td>
<td>90</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 3 day(s) on May 23, 2025. This event was a transfer of 78 contract(s) at a $350.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $77.1K, with a price of $985.0 per contract. There were 21780 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 128182 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on May 23, 2025. This event was a transfer of 700 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.8K, with a price of $54.0 per contract. There were 36275 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 15084 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LCID (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 10 day(s) on May 30, 2025. Parties traded 1832 contract(s) at a $3.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 24 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.8K, with a price of $14.0 per contract. There were 10654 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 14013 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ETSY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETSY#NASDAQ">ETSY</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 31 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.0K, with a price of $125.0 per contract. There were 28020 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5708 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CAVA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAVA#NYSE">CAVA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 31 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 70 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.9K, with a price of $470.0 per contract. There were 668 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2405 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 31 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 497 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $99.8K, with a price of $201.0 per contract. There were 31497 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2341 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NIO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 185 day(s) on November 21, 2025. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $5.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 49 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.1K, with a price of $46.0 per contract. There were 8826 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1019 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding EBAY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 122 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $72.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.0K, with a price of $490.0 per contract. There were 911 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 135 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WEN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WEN#NASDAQ">WEN</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 241 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 110 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.2K, with a price of $275.0 per contract. There were 491 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 110 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FIVE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIVE#NASDAQ">FIVE</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 59 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 36 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.2K, with a price of $1092.0 per contract. There were 80 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 90 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Live On CNBC, Josh Brown Hosts Segment Titled "Josh: eBay Breakout Is Here"

eBay's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NYSE">EBAY</a>) short percent of float has fallen 6.33% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 21.05 million shares sold short, which is 5.18% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.52 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>eBay Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747681231_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for eBay has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing eBay's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, eBay's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 10.60%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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How Do Investors Really Feel About eBay?

Live On CNBC, Josh Brown Hosts Segment Titled "Josh's Best Stock: eBay"

Disclosed on May 6, Jamie Iannone, President and CEO at eBay (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>), executed a substantial insider sell as per the latest SEC filing.
What Happened: A Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001065088/000112760225013505//Archives/edgar/data/1065088/000112760225013505/0001127602-25-013505-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Tuesday outlined that Iannone executed a sale of 20,000 shares of eBay with a total value of $1,377,900.
Monitoring the market, eBay's shares down by 0.23% at $70.2 during Wednesday's morning.
<h3>Discovering eBay: A Closer Look</h3>
EBay operates one of the largest e-commerce marketplaces in the world, with $75 billion in 2024 gross merchandise volume rendering the firm a top 10 global e-commerce company. It generates revenue from listing fees, advertising, revenue-sharing arrangements with service providers, and managed payments, with its platform connecting more than 130 million buyers and roughly 20 million sellers across almost 190 global markets at the end of 2024. EBay generates just north of 50% of its GMV in international markets, with a large presence in the UK, Germany, and Australia.
<h3>Key Indicators: eBay's Financial Health</h3>
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, eBay showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 1.13% as of 31 March, 2025. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Navigating Financial Profits:
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Gross Margin: The company excels with a remarkable gross margin of 72.03%, indicating superior cost efficiency and profitability compared to its industry peers.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): eBay's EPS is below the industry average. The company faced challenges with a current EPS of 1.08. This suggests a potential decline in earnings.
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Debt Management: eBay's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 1.45. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: With a lower-than-average P/E ratio of 16.91, the stock indicates an attractive valuation, potentially presenting a buying opportunity.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: A higher-than-average P/S ratio of 3.34 suggests overvaluation in the eyes of investors, considering sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): The company's EV/EBITDA ratio 11.77 is below the industry average, indicating that it may be relatively undervalued compared to peers.
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Market Capitalization Analysis: Below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a smaller scale relative to peers. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
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<h3>The Impact of Insider Transactions on Investments</h3>
Emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive approach, considering insider transactions is valuable, but it's crucial to evaluate them in conjunction with other investment factors.
In legal terms, an "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner of more than ten percent of a company's equity securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This can include executives in the c-suite and large hedge funds. These insiders are required to let the public know of their transactions via a Form 4 filing, which must be filed within two business days of the transaction.
When a company insider makes a new purchase, that is an indication that they expect the stock to rise.
Insider sells, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean that the seller thinks the stock will go down. 
<h3>The Insider's Guide to Important Transaction Codes</h3>
In the domain of transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> frequently turn their focus to those taking place in the open market, as meticulously outlined in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Insider Trades

Jamie Iannone Takes Money Off The Table, Sells $1.38M In eBay Stock

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>BMO Capital cut Block, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XYZ#NYSE">XYZ</a>) price target from $80 to $58. BMO Capital analyst Rufus Hone downgraded the stock from Outperform to Market Perform. Block shares closed at $46.53 on Friday. See how other analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/XYZ/analyst-ratings">view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Susquehanna raised the price target for eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>) from $65 to $70. Susquehanna analyst Shyam Patil maintained a Neutral rating. eBay shares closed at $68.60 on Friday. See how other analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EBAY/analyst-ratings">view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo raised Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IR#NYSE">IR</a>) price target from $80 to $86. Wells Fargo analyst Joseph O&#8217;Dea maintained an Overweight rating. Ingersoll Rand shares closed at $76.73 on Friday. See how other <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/IR/analyst-ratings">analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods slashed the price target for WesBanco, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSBC#NASDAQ">WSBC</a>) from $43 to $40. Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Catherine Mealor maintained an Outperform rating. WesBanco shares closed at $30.42 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WSBC/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>BMO Capital raised the price target for McDonald&#8217;s Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) from $340 to $345. BMO Capital analyst Andrew Strelzik reiterated an Outperform rating. McDonald&#8217;s shares closed at $311.96 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MCD/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Cantor Fitzgerald cut Onto Innovation Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONTO#NYSE">ONTO</a>) price target from $250 to $135. Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Matthew Prisco downgraded the stock from Overweight to Neutral. Onto Innovation shares settled at $127.10 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ONTO/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>JP Morgan cut The Wendy&#8217;s Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WEN#NASDAQ">WEN</a>) price target from $17 to $15. JP Morgan analyst John Ivankoe upgraded the stock from Neutral to Overweight. Wendy&#8217;s shares closed at $12.55 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WEN/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Jefferies cut Parsons Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSN#NYSE">PSN</a>) price target from $75 to $65. Jefferies analyst Sheila Kahyaoglu downgraded the stock from Buy to Hold. Parsons shares closed at $62.81 on Friday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PSN/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Canaccord Genuity raised the price target for Worthington Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WOR#NYSE">WOR</a>) from $54 to $67. Canaccord Genuity analyst Brian McNamara upgraded the stock from Hold to Buy. Worthington shares settled at $51.99 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/wor/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Rosenblatt cut Datadog, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DDOG#NASDAQ">DDOG</a>) price target from $160 to $150. Rosenblatt analyst Blair Abernethy maintained a Buy rating. Datadog shares closed at $105.00 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ddog/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Susquehanna analyst Shyam Patil maintains eBay (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $65 to $70.

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