eBay Inc. Reports Strong Third Quarter 2011 Results

Net Income up Double Digits Year over Year on Record $3 Billion Revenue Quarter

Global ecommerce and online payments leader eBay Inc. (Nasdaq:EBAY) reported that revenue for the third quarter ended September 30, 2011, increased 32% to $3.0 billion, compared to the same period of 2010. The company reported third quarter net income on a GAAP basis of $490.5 million, or $0.37 per diluted share, and non-GAAP net income of $628.2 million, or $0.48 per diluted share. The year-over-year increase in third quarter GAAP and non-GAAP earnings per diluted share was driven primarily by strong top-line growth, partially offset by continued investment in key strategic initiatives and the impact of acquisitions.

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