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Options update 1-22-08: eBay volatility up into EPS and Outlook

Posted Jan 22nd 2008 8:35AM by Paul Foster (RSS feed)
Filed under: Management, Hewlett-Packard (HPQ), eBay (EBAY), Options

eBay (NASDAQ: EBAY) is recently trading at $26.55 in pre-open trading, below its close of $28.33. EBAY is expected to report EPS of 41 cents on February 23, according to Thomson First Call. The Wall Street Journal reported CEO Meg Whitman plans to retire, according to sources. Thomas Weisel says, "All eyes on the 2008 pricing structure." EBAY February option implied volatility of 58 is above its 26-week average of 38 according to Track Data, suggesting larger risk.

Options Update is provided by Stock Specialist Paul Foster of theflyonthewall.com

Options update 12-31-07: eBay February volatility elevated into EPS & Outlook

Posted Dec 31st 2007 9:45AM by Paul Foster (RSS feed)
Filed under: eBay (EBAY), Options

eBay (NASDAQ: EBAY) closed at $33.78 Friday.

Deutsche Banc has a Sell rating on EBAY. According to Deutsche Banc says, the declining US listings, deteriorating demand trends and potential increased investments in 2008, could place significant pressure on profits in 2008.

Thedeal.com says: "One way or another, it appears CEO Meg Whitman is on the way out." Whitman joined EBAY in 1998. Years ago Whitman's said she would leave EBAY after eight to ten years.

EBAY is expected to report EPS on January 23rd.

EBAY January option implied volatility is at 33, February is at 44. EBAY average volatility over the last 26-weeks is 37 according to Track Data, suggesting larger EPS risk.

Options Update is provided by Stock Specialist Paul Foster of theflyonthewall.com

eBay after the bell 05-04-06: Meg promises much, investors unimpressed

Posted May 4th 2006 7:33PM by Sarah Gilbert (RSS feed)
Filed under: After the bell, Conventions and conferences, eBay (EBAY)

ebay chart 05-04-06The big news today from eBay's analyst day was that Meg Whitman was promising: now, with even more revenue growth! Her presentation, and that of the other executives from eBay proper, PayPal and Skype, were really great. Evidently, either (a) you investors weren't watching or (b) without the analysts to tell you if it was good, you weren't ready to pull the trigger. After all, if a company talks to the analysts through market close, how can they affect the market? The stock was down a teeny bit, six cents, to $34.11, on a bit better-than-average volume.

Well. If you were online with me, you were armed with more info (you know, to toot my own horn, and all). I filled you in about eBay's view of their craigslist investment; how they planned to create synergies with Skype; how proud was the company of their 7% of worldwide long distance minutes; how PayPal will soon let you buy used books at your neighbor's yard sale with your mobile phone; and how $3 billion in cash was withdrawn from ATMs via PayPal debit cards. If I had to pick one thing I came away from those hours of watching Meg & team present (I mean, something substantial... I could go on forever about fashion choices but this isn't the style blog) it was that they really believe in their vision and they are fantastic at describing it. I was feeling a little scared off by the stock's rich price, but after listening to Meg, Bob, and the Skype and PayPal execs tell me about how they're going to change the world? Boy do I want to be along for the ride.

Continue reading eBay after the bell 05-04-06: Meg promises much, investors unimpressed

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