Ebay Owns The English Language

No. ebay's stock hasn't gone up significantly since it's last major increase in 2003 during which I bought stock at about $28/share (followed by a second investment at $40/share after which it tanked and has stayed down ever since). In fact, following it's two for one split in Feb 03, it's gone down in value. And, it gives no dividends under the guise of "needed for capital investments". As an investment in recent years, it leaves a lot to be desired. eBay Stock Report . Happy was the day I sold it on a spike late last year, lost "only" about 20%, still watch ebay's stock reports to keep from regretting my decision to sell. No regrets yet.

Sorry, that percentage was earnings. In 1999, the split adjusted price was as low as $1.22. But the price now is still high for the earnings. But the company is just fine. Eventually, the earnings will catch up the to price, or the price will drop to match the earnings.