The Collectibles Market Can Push eBay Stock Higher

Collectibles are driving overall revenue growth for eBay, which has helped it outperform the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite year to date.

New tools and features have boosted buyer trust and made it easier for sellers to offer collectibles at optimal price points.

Goldin has become a go-to platform for selling high-end collectibles, further expanding eBay's reach in the niche.

Pokémon cards, vinyl toys, and sports jerseys are some of the hot collectibles that have taken the internet by storm in recent years. Some people spend thousands of dollars on collectible items, while others watch from the sidelines, wondering how much money their old stuff could sell for.

eBay (NASDAQ: EBAY) has carved a large slice of the collectibles market for itself and looks poised to build on its position. A focus on collectibles is one reason eBay stock has outperformed the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite year to date, a trend that may continue for the rest of 2026.

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The international expansion of eBay Live is relatively new, but it has already translated into higher user engagement and rising sales. eBay Live is a livestreaming component of eBay that helps people find quality products, and sales of collectibles were a major growth driver.

eBay touted its "unique inventory of curated collectibles and memorabilia" when explaining how eBay Live impacted its business, with events like the World Cup attracting more shoppers. The livestreaming platform's gross merchandise volume grew eightfold year over year across its seven markets.