Robert Olstein's EBAY Position Overview
Robert Olstein (via Olstein Capital Management, L.P.) currently holds 22,000 shares of eBay Inc. (EBAY) worth $2 M, representing 0.38% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 50 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Robert Olstein has maintained a long-term strategic position in EBAY, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2013, adding 73,656 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2015, reducing 169,144 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Robert Olstein's eBay (EBAY) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly eBay (EBAY) Trades by Robert Olstein
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +323,138 | Add 0.00% | 323,136 | $21.77 |
| Q4 2013 | +73,656 | Add 22.79% | 396,792 | $23.09 |
| Q1 2014 | -73,656 | Reduce 18.56% | 323,136 | $23.25 |
| Q2 2014 | +66,528 | Add 20.59% | 389,664 | $21.07 |
| Q4 2014 | +11,880 | Add 3.05% | 401,544 | $23.62 |
| Q1 2015 | -59,400 | Reduce 14.79% | 342,144 | $24.28 |
| Q3 2015 | -169,144 | Reduce 49.44% | 173,000 | $24.44 |
| Q4 2015 | +43,000 | Add 24.86% | 216,000 | $27.48 |
| Q1 2016 | +50,000 | Add 23.15% | 266,000 | $23.86 |
| Q2 2016 | +11,000 | Add 4.14% | 277,000 | $23.41 |
| Q3 2016 | +10,000 | Add 3.61% | 287,000 | $32.90 |
| Q4 2016 | +71,000 | Add 24.74% | 358,000 | $29.69 |
| Q1 2017 | -46,801 | Reduce 13.07% | 311,199 | $33.57 |
| Q2 2017 | -48,199 | Reduce 15.49% | 263,000 | $34.92 |
| Q3 2017 | -60,000 | Reduce 22.81% | 203,000 | $38.46 |
| Q4 2017 | +7,000 | Add 3.45% | 210,000 | $37.74 |
| Q1 2018 | -11,000 | Reduce 5.24% | 199,000 | $40.24 |
| Q2 2018 | +26,000 | Add 13.07% | 225,000 | $36.26 |
| Q3 2018 | +30,000 | Add 13.33% | 255,000 | $33.02 |
| Q4 2018 | +15,200 | Add 5.96% | 270,200 | $28.07 |
| Q1 2019 | -79,200 | Reduce 29.31% | 191,000 | $37.14 |
| Q2 2019 | -24,000 | Reduce 12.57% | 167,000 | $39.50 |
| Q3 2019 | -8,700 | Reduce 5.21% | 158,300 | $38.98 |
| Q4 2019 | +51,700 | Add 32.66% | 210,000 | $36.11 |
| Q1 2020 | -3,000 | Reduce 1.43% | 207,000 | $30.06 |
| Q2 2020 | -78,000 | Reduce 37.68% | 129,000 | $52.45 |
| Q3 2020 | +7,000 | Add 5.43% | 136,000 | $52.10 |
| Q4 2020 | +66,000 | Add 48.53% | 202,000 | $50.25 |
| Q1 2021 | +24,000 | Add 11.88% | 226,000 | $61.24 |
| Q2 2021 | -12,000 | Reduce 5.31% | 214,000 | $70.21 |
| Q3 2021 | -68,000 | Reduce 31.78% | 146,000 | $69.67 |
| Q4 2021 | -3,000 | Reduce 2.05% | 143,000 | $66.50 |
| Q1 2022 | +22,000 | Add 15.38% | 165,000 | $57.26 |
| Q2 2022 | -16,000 | Reduce 9.70% | 149,000 | $41.67 |
| Q3 2022 | +24,000 | Add 16.11% | 173,000 | $36.81 |
| Q4 2022 | +13,000 | Add 7.51% | 186,000 | $41.47 |
| Q1 2023 | +25,000 | Add 13.44% | 211,000 | $44.37 |
| Q2 2023 | -13,000 | Reduce 6.16% | 198,000 | $44.69 |
| Q4 2023 | -34,000 | Reduce 17.17% | 164,000 | $43.62 |
| Q1 2024 | -52,216 | Reduce 31.84% | 111,784 | $52.78 |
| Q2 2024 | -9,784 | Reduce 8.75% | 102,000 | $53.72 |
| Q3 2024 | -36,000 | Reduce 35.29% | 66,000 | $65.11 |
| Q4 2024 | +7,000 | Add 10.61% | 73,000 | $61.95 |
| Q1 2025 | -33,000 | Reduce 45.21% | 40,000 | $67.72 |
| Q2 2025 | -2,000 | Reduce 5.00% | 38,000 | $74.45 |
| Q3 2025 | -16,000 | Reduce 42.11% | 22,000 | $90.95 |
Robert Olstein's eBay Investment FAQs
Robert Olstein first purchased eBay Inc. (EBAY) in Q2 2013, acquiring 323,136 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Robert Olstein has held eBay Inc. (EBAY) for 50 quarters since Q2 2013.
Robert Olstein's largest addition to eBay Inc. (EBAY) was in Q2 2013, adding 323,136 shares worth $7.03 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Robert Olstein's firm, Olstein Capital Management, L.P., owns 22,000 shares of eBay Inc. (EBAY), valued at approximately $2 M.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, eBay Inc. (EBAY) represents approximately 0.38% of Robert Olstein's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Robert Olstein's peak holding in eBay Inc. (EBAY) was 401,544 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2014.