eBay Inc (EBAY)

Days of inventory on hand (DOH)

		Dec 31, 2024	Sep 30, 2024	Jun 30, 2024	Mar 31, 2024	Dec 31, 2023	Sep 30, 2023	Jun 30, 2023	Mar 31, 2023	Dec 31, 2022	Sep 30, 2022	Jun 30, 2022	Mar 31, 2022	Dec 31, 2021	Sep 30, 2021	Jun 30, 2021	Mar 31, 2021	Dec 31, 2020	Sep 30, 2020	Jun 30, 2020	Mar 31, 2020
Inventory turnover		—	15.50	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	1.72	1.77	1.92	1.80	1.83	—	—
DOH	days	—	23.55	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	212.40	206.61	190.56	202.72	198.99	—	—

December 31, 2024 calculation

DOH = 365 ÷ Inventory turnover
= 365 ÷ —
= —

The days of inventory on hand (DOH) for eBay Inc have shown some fluctuations over the years.

- In September 2020, the DOH was 198.99 days, indicating that the company held inventory for nearly 199 days on average.
- By December 2020, the DOH increased to 202.72 days, suggesting a slight increase in inventory holding period.
- In March 2021, the DOH decreased to 190.56 days, implying a shorter period of holding inventory compared to the previous quarter.
- Subsequently, in June and September 2021, the DOH increased to 206.61 days and 212.40 days, respectively, reflecting an increase in the average days of holding inventory.
- However, from September 2021 to September 2024, there is no specific data available except for September 2024, where the DOH decreased significantly to 23.55 days. This sharp decline indicates a potential improvement in managing and turning over inventory more efficiently.

Overall, the trend in DOH for eBay Inc suggests fluctuations in inventory management efficiency, with periods of both increases and decreases in the days of inventory on hand. The significant decrease in DOH in September 2024 could indicate enhanced inventory turnover strategies or adjustments in the company's inventory management practices.