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Founded in 1995, eBay operates one of the world's largest online marketplaces, connecting buyers and sellers across more than 190 markets. In 2025, the firm generated $11.1 billion in revenue on nearly $80 billion of gross merchandise volume, serving 135 million active buyers and 18 million active sellers (users who closed at least one transaction in the past year). The firm monetizes its marketplace primarily through transaction fees and advertising, with 52% of revenue derived from the US and the remainder from international markets. In a bid to expand its reach among Generation Z and in the recommerce sector, eBay announced the $1.2 billion acquisition of fashion resale app Depop from Etsy in early 2026.
View stockFounded in 1983, Costco Wholesale now operates a global chain of membership-based warehouse clubs, delivering high-quality goods and services at consistently low prices. As of its most recent fiscal year, Costco operated approximately 940 warehouses, serving more than 84 million members across its three geographic segments: Costco US (approximately 73% of total revenue), Costco Canada (13%), and Costco International (14%).Costco's core value proposition—quality products at unbeatable prices—has yielded consistently strong member renewal rates (92% in the US and Canada and nearly 90% internationally). About 55% of Costco's fiscal 2025 revenue came from its grocery offerings, and another 25% from general merchandise.
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Stock name | eBay | Costco |
|---|---|---|
Last price | $112.19 | $946.92 |
Currency | USD | USD |
| $50B | $420B | |
| 23.11 | 45.66 | |
| $4.85 | $20.76 | |
| 1.34 | 0.87 | |
| $1.22 | $5.54 | |
| 1.11% | 0.62% | |
Sector | Consumer Essentials | Consumer Essentials |
Employees | 12,300 | 355,000 |
Ticker | $EBAY | $COST |
Primary listing | NASDAQ | NASDAQ |
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