EBay's (EBAY) gross merchandise volume growth is more sustainable than what the market expects, with the company posting high-single-digit growth for three straight quarters and showing "meaningful" growth in three of its five over-$10 billion categories, Morgan Stanley said in a note Thursday.
The brokerage said it also sees upside growth drivers like eBay Live, vehicles, and artificial intelligence initiatives like Magical listing.
The deal to acquire Depop was a surprise, the brokerage said, even as it noted that eBay is a logical home for Depop with clear revenue, and potentially cost, synergies.
Morgan Stanley said a mid-single-digit growth is sustainable for eBay as it raised its GMV estimates by 3% and 4% for 2026 and 2027, respectively. Adjusted earnings before interest and taxes estimates were also increased by 2% and 3% for 2026 and 2027, respectively.
Morgan Stanley raised its price target to $119 from $112, and maintained its overweight rating on the stock.
Shares of eBay were up 5% in recent trading Thursday.
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