EBAY INC, 10-K filed on 2/23/2023
Annual Report
v3.22.4
Cover Page - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Feb. 21, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Cover [Abstract]      
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Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2022    
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Entity File Number 001-37713    
Entity Registrant Name eBay Inc.    
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE    
Entity Tax Identification Number 77-0430924    
Entity Address, Address Line One 2025 Hamilton Avenue    
Entity Address, City or Town San Jose    
Entity Address, State or Province CA    
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 95125    
City Area Code 408    
Local Phone Number 376-7108    
Title of 12(b) Security Common stock    
Entity Trading Symbol EBAY    
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filer No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes    
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Entity Public Float     $ 22,856,350,223
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   536,880,282  
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Audit Information
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Audit Information [Abstract]  
Auditor Name PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Auditor Location San Jose, California
Auditor Firm ID 238
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Current assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,154 $ 1,379
Short-term investments 2,625 5,944
Equity investment in Adevinta 2,692 0
Customer accounts and funds receivable 763 681
Other current assets 1,056 1,107
Total current assets 9,290 9,111
Long-term investments 1,797 2,575
Property and equipment, net 1,238 1,236
Goodwill 4,262 4,178
Operating lease right-of-use assets 513 289
Deferred tax assets 3,169 3,255
Equity investment in Adevinta 0 5,391
Other assets 581 591
Total assets 20,850 26,626
Current liabilities:    
Short-term debt 1,150 1,355
Accounts payable 261 262
Customer accounts and funds payable 768 707
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 1,866 1,927
Income taxes payable 226 371
Total current liabilities 4,271 4,622
Operating lease liabilities 418 200
Deferred tax liabilities 2,245 3,116
Long-term debt 7,721 7,727
Other liabilities 1,042 1,183
Total liabilities 15,697 16,848
Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)
Stockholders’ equity:    
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 3,580 shares authorized; 539 and 594 shares outstanding 2 2
Additional paid-in capital 17,279 16,659
Treasury stock at cost, 1,186 and 1,121 shares (46,702) (43,371)
Retained earnings 34,315 36,090
Accumulated other comprehensive income 259 398
Total stockholders’ equity 5,153 9,778
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 20,850 $ 26,626
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (Parentheticals) - $ / shares
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]    
Common stock - par value (in usd per share) $ 0.001 $ 0.001
Common stock - shares authorized 3,580,000,000 3,580,000,000
Common stock - shares outstanding 539,000,000 594,000,000
Treasury stock - shares 1,186,000,000 1,121,000,000
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Income Statement [Abstract]      
Net revenues $ 9,795 $ 10,420 $ 8,894
Cost of net revenues 2,680 2,650 1,797
Gross profit 7,115 7,770 7,097
Operating expenses:      
Sales and marketing 2,136 2,170 2,091
Product development 1,330 1,325 1,028
General and administrative 963 921 985
Provision for transaction losses 332 422 330
Amortization of acquired intangible assets 4 9 27
Total operating expenses 4,765 4,847 4,461
Income from operations 2,350 2,923 2,636
Gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net (3,786) (2,365) 1,007
Interest and other, net (165) (160) (298)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes (1,601) 398 3,345
Income tax benefit (provision) 327 (146) (858)
Income (loss) from continuing operations (1,274) 252 2,487
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes 5 13,356 3,180
Net income (loss) $ (1,269) $ 13,608 $ 5,667
Income (loss) per share - basic:      
Continuing operations (in usd per share) $ (2.28) $ 0.39 $ 3.50
Discontinued operations (in usd per share) 0.01 20.48 4.48
Net income per share - basic (in usd per share) (2.27) 20.87 7.98
Income (loss) per share - diluted:      
Continuing operations (in usd per share) (2.28) 0.38 3.46
Discontinued operations (in usd per share) 0.01 20.16 4.43
Net income per share - diluted (in usd per share) $ (2.27) $ 20.54 $ 7.89
Weighted average shares:      
Basic (in shares) 558 652 710
Diluted (in shares) 558 663 718
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]      
Net income (loss) $ (1,269) $ 13,608 $ 5,667
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of reclassification adjustments:      
Foreign currency translation adjustment (106) (326) 291
Unrealized gains (losses) on investments, net (91) (12) 0
Tax benefit (expense) on unrealized gains (losses) on investments, net 20 3 0
Unrealized gains (losses) on hedging activities, net 49 150 (76)
Tax benefit (expense) on unrealized gains (losses) on hedging activities, net (11) (33) 17
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (139) (218) 232
Comprehensive income (loss) $ (1,408) $ 13,390 $ 5,899
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
Total
Common stock:
Additional paid-in-capital:
Treasury stock at cost:
Retained earnings:
Accumulated other comprehensive income:
Balance, beginning of year at Dec. 31, 2019   $ 2 $ 16,126 $ (31,396) $ 17,754 $ 384
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Common stock issued   0        
Common stock repurchased   0 0 (5,119)    
Common stock and stock-based awards issued     89      
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock awards and units     (175)      
Stock-based compensation     463      
Other     (6)      
Net income (loss) $ 5,667       5,667  
Dividends and dividend equivalents declared         (460)  
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 0         0
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments           (76)
Foreign currency translation adjustment           291
Tax benefit (provision) on above items           17
Balance, end of year at Dec. 31, 2020 $ 3,561 $ 2 16,497 (36,515) 22,961 616
Common stock, beginning of year (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2019   796        
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Common stock issued (in shares)   12        
Common stock repurchased (in shares)   (124)        
Common stock, end of period (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2020   684        
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Dividends and dividend equivalents declared per share or restricted stock unit (in usd per share) $ 0.64          
Common stock issued   $ 0        
Common stock repurchased   0 (188) (6,856)    
Common stock and stock-based awards issued     93      
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock awards and units     (236)      
Stock-based compensation     497      
Other     (4)      
Net income (loss) $ 13,608       13,608  
Dividends and dividend equivalents declared         (479)  
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments (12)         (12)
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments           150
Foreign currency translation adjustment           (326)
Tax benefit (provision) on above items           (30)
Balance, end of year at Dec. 31, 2021 $ 9,778 $ 2 16,659 (43,371) 36,090 398
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Common stock issued (in shares)   10        
Common stock repurchased (in shares)   (100)        
Common stock, end of period (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2021 594 594        
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Dividends and dividend equivalents declared per share or restricted stock unit (in usd per share) $ 0.72          
Common stock issued   $ 0        
Common stock repurchased $ (3,143) 0 188 (3,331)    
Common stock and stock-based awards issued     87      
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock awards and units     (160)      
Stock-based compensation     494      
Other     11      
Net income (loss) (1,269)       (1,269)  
Dividends and dividend equivalents declared         (506)  
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments (91)         (91)
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments           49
Foreign currency translation adjustment           (106)
Tax benefit (provision) on above items           9
Balance, end of year at Dec. 31, 2022 $ 5,153 $ 2 $ 17,279 $ (46,702) $ 34,315 $ 259
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Common stock issued (in shares)   10        
Common stock repurchased (in shares) (62) (65)        
Common stock, end of period (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022 539 539        
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Dividends and dividend equivalents declared per share or restricted stock unit (in usd per share) $ 0.88          
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Cash flows from operating activities:      
Net income (loss) $ (1,269,000) $ 13,608,000 $ 5,667,000
(Income) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes (5,000) (13,356,000) (3,180,000)
Adjustments:      
Provision for transaction losses 332,000 422,000 330,000
Depreciation and amortization 442,000 502,000 583,000
Stock-based compensation 494,000 477,000 417,000
Loss (gain) on investments and other, net 21,000 (159,000) 2,000
Deferred income taxes (780,000) (680,000) 414,000
Change in fair value of warrant 230,000 (354,000) (770,000)
Loss on extinguishment of debt 0 10,000 0
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisition effects      
Other current assets (33,000) 236,000 (646,000)
Other non-current assets 20,000 188,000 141,000
Accounts payable 6,000 9,000 69,000
Accrued expenses and other liabilities (410,000) (552,000) 189,000
Income taxes payable and other tax liabilities 40,000 (15,000) 27,000
Net cash provided by continuing operating activities 2,627,000 3,093,000 3,004,000
Net cash used in discontinued operating activities (373,000) (436,000) (585,000)
Net cash provided by operating activities 2,254,000 2,657,000 2,419,000
Cash flows from investing activities:      
Purchases of property and equipment (449,000) (444,000) (463,000)
Purchases of investments (18,534,000) (22,161,000) (32,887,000)
Maturities and sales of investments 20,626,000 18,770,000 33,129,000
Proceeds from sale of shares in Adevinta 8,000 2,325,000 0
Acquisition of TCGplayer, net of cash acquired (208,000) 0 0
Settlement of foreign exchange derivative instruments in equity investments 0 85,000 0
Exercise of options under warrant 0 (110,000) 0
Other (71,000) 4,000 42,000
Net cash provided by (used in) continuing investing activities 2,459,000 (1,417,000) (179,000)
Net cash provided by discontinued investing activities 2,000 5,080,000 3,973,000
Net cash provided by investing activities 2,461,000 3,663,000 3,794,000
Cash flows from financing activities:      
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 87,000 93,000 90,000
Repurchases of common stock (3,143,000) (7,055,000) (5,137,000)
Payments for taxes related to net share settlements of restricted stock units and awards (160,000) (236,000) (175,000)
Payments for dividends (489,000) (466,000) (447,000)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt, net 1,143,000 2,478,000 1,765,000
Repayment of debt (1,355,000) (1,156,000) (1,771,000)
Net funds receivable and payable activity 125,000 (208,000) 0
Other 0 (7,000) (5,000)
Net cash used in continuing financing activities (3,792,000) (6,557,000) (5,680,000)
Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued financing activities 0 25,000 (12,000)
Net cash used in financing activities (3,792,000) (6,532,000) (5,692,000)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (57,000) 24,000 77,000
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 866,000 (188,000) 598,000
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 1,406,000 1,594,000 996,000
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period 2,272,000 1,406,000 1,594,000
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of continuing operations at end of period 2,272,000 1,406,000 1,238,000
Cash paid for:      
Interest 244,000 253,000 271,000
Income taxes 540,000 929,000 493,000
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale      
Cash flows from financing activities:      
Less: Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of discontinued operations 0 0 356,000
Adevinta      
Adjustments:      
Change in fair value of equity investment 2,691,000 3,070,000 0
Noncash investing activities:      
Equity investment   10,776,000  
GMarket      
Adjustments:      
Change in fair value of equity investment 294,000 3,000 0
Noncash investing activities:      
Equity investment   728,000  
Kakao Bank      
Adjustments:      
Change in fair value of equity investment 293,000 (486,000) (239,000)
Cash flows from investing activities:      
Total cash consideration from sale of equity securities 287,000 114,000 0
Adyen      
Adjustments:      
Change in fair value of equity investment 261,000 10,000 0
Cash flows from investing activities:      
Total cash consideration from sale of equity securities 800,000 0 0
Paytm Mall      
Adjustments:      
Loss on impairment of equity investment in Paytm Mall $ 0 $ 160,000 $ 0
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The Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
The Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies The Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
The Company

eBay Inc. is a global commerce leader, which includes our Marketplace platforms. Founded in 1995 in San Jose, California, eBay is one of the world’s largest and most vibrant marketplaces for discovering great value and unique selection. Collectively, we connect millions of buyers and sellers around the world, empowering people and creating opportunity for all. Our technologies and services are designed to give buyers choice and a breadth of relevant inventory and to enable sellers worldwide to organize and offer their inventory for sale, virtually anytime and anywhere. 

When we refer to “we,” “our,” “us,” the “Company” or “eBay” in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, we mean the current Delaware corporation (eBay Inc.) and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless otherwise expressly stated or the context otherwise requires.

In 2021, we completed sale of 80.01% of the outstanding equity interests of eBay Korea LLC, a limited liability company incorporated under the laws of Korea and a wholly owned subsidiary of eBay KTA (“eBay Korea”) to E-mart Inc. and one of its wholly owned subsidiaries (together, “Emart”), pursuant to the terms and conditions of the securities purchase agreement, in exchange for approximately $3.0 billion of gross cash proceeds as of the transaction close date, subject to certain adjustments. Upon completion of the sale, we retained 19.99% of the outstanding equity interests of the new entity, Gmarket Global LLC (“Gmarket”), which is accounted for under the fair value option. Our equity investment in Gmarket was valued at $728 million as of the transaction close date.

In 2021, we completed the previously announced transfer of our Classifieds business to Adevinta ASA (“Adevinta”) for $2.5 billion in cash, subject to certain adjustments, and approximately 540 million shares in Adevinta which represented an equity interest of 44%. Together, the total consideration received under the definitive agreement was valued at approximately $13.3 billion, based on the closing trading price of Adevinta’s outstanding shares on the Oslo Stock Exchange on June 24, 2021. The equity interest received is accounted for under the fair value option. Our equity investment in Adevinta was valued at $10.8 billion as of the transaction close date. In November 2021, we completed the previously announced sale of approximately 135 million of our voting shares in Adevinta to Astinlux Finco S.à r.l. (“Permira”), inclusive of the option exercised by Permira to purchase additional voting shares, for total cash consideration of approximately $2.3 billion. At the close of the sale inclusive of the option exercised, our ownership in Adevinta was reduced to 33%. Following the sale in November 2021, our equity investment in Adevinta was reported in the long-term assets section on the consolidated balance sheet to reflect our contractual requirement to retain at least 25% of the total number of issued and outstanding equity securities of Adevinta until October 14, 2023, subject to certain exceptions specified in the agreement. As of December 31, 2022, our equity investment in Adevinta is reported in the short-term assets section on the consolidated balance sheet since our contractual requirement ends within twelve months of the balance sheet date.

The results of our eBay Korea and Classifieds businesses have been presented as discontinued operations in our consolidated statement of income for all periods presented through the respective transaction close dates as the transactions represented a strategic shift in our business that had a major effect on our operations and financial results. See “Note 4 — Discontinued Operations” for additional information.

In 2019, we entered into a stock purchase agreement with an affiliate of viagogo to sell our StubHub business. The sale of our StubHub business was completed on February 13, 2020. Beginning in the first quarter of 2020, StubHub’s financial results for periods prior to the sale have been reflected in our consolidated statement of income as discontinued operations. See “Note 4 — Discontinued Operations” for additional information.
Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates, including those related to provisions for transaction losses, legal contingencies, income taxes, revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, investments, goodwill and the recoverability of intangible assets. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation

The accompanying financial statements are consolidated and include the financial statements of eBay Inc., our wholly and majority-owned subsidiaries and variable interest entities (“VIE”) where we are the primary beneficiary. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Minority interests are recorded as a noncontrolling interest. A qualitative approach is applied to assess the consolidation requirement for VIEs. Generally, investments in entities where we hold at least a 20% ownership interest and have the ability to exercise significant influence, but not control, over the investee are accounted for using the equity method of accounting, including those in which the fair value option has been elected.

For equity method investments, our share of the investees’ results of operations is included in gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net and this investment balance is included in long-term investments. For equity investments under the fair value option, the change in fair value of the investment is included in gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net and this investment balance is included in long-term investments, other than our equity interest in Adevinta which is included in short-term investments. Investments in entities where we hold less than a 20% ownership interest are generally accounted for as equity investments to be measured at fair value or, under an election, at cost if it does not have readily determinable fair value, in which case the carrying value would be adjusted upon the occurrence of an observable price change in an orderly transaction for identical or similar instruments or impairment.

Upon the transfer of our Classifieds business to Adevinta in 2021, shares in Adevinta were included as part of total consideration received under the definitive agreement. The equity interest in Adevinta is accounted for under the fair value option. Additionally, upon completion of the sale of 80.01% of the outstanding equity interests of eBay Korea to Emart in 2021, we retained 19.99% of the outstanding equity interests of the new entity, Gmarket, which is accounted for under the fair value option. Subsequent changes in fair value for these equity investments are included in gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net on our consolidated statement of income.

Significant Accounting Policies

Revenue recognition
We recognize revenue when we transfer control of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which we expect to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. Revenue is recognized net of any taxes collected, which are subsequently remitted to governmental authorities.
Our net revenues primarily include final value fees, feature fees, including fees to promote listings and listing fees from sellers on our platforms. Our net revenues also include store subscription and other fees often from large enterprise sellers as well revenues from the sale of advertisements and revenue sharing arrangements. Our net revenues are reduced by incentives, including discounts, coupons and rewards, provided to our customers.
We identified one performance obligation to sellers on our Marketplace platform, which is to connect buyers and sellers on our secure and trusted Marketplace platforms, including payment processing activities. Final value fees are recognized when an item is sold on a Marketplace platform, satisfying this performance obligation. There may be additional services available to Marketplace sellers, mainly to promote or feature listings, that are not distinct within the context of the contract. Accordingly, fees for these additional services are recognized when the single performance obligation is satisfied. Promoted listing fees, feature fees and listing fees are recognized when an item is sold, or when the contract expires.
Store subscription and other nonstandard listing contracts may contain multiple performance obligations, including discounts on future services. Determining whether performance obligations should be accounted for separately or combined may require significant judgment. The transaction price is allocated to each performance obligation based on its stand-alone selling price (“SSP”). In instances where SSP is not directly observable, we generally estimate selling prices based on when they are sold to customers of a similar nature and geography. These estimates are generally based on pricing strategies, market factors, strategic objectives and observable inputs. Store subscription revenues are recognized over the subscription period, and discounts offered through store subscription or nonstandard listing contracts are recognized when the options are exercised or when the options expire.
Further, to drive traffic to our platforms, we provide incentives to buyers and sellers in various forms including discounts on fees, discounts on items sold, coupons and rewards. Evaluating whether a promotion or incentive is a payment to a customer may require significant judgment. Promotions and incentives which are consideration payable to a customer are recognized as a reduction of revenue at the later of when revenue is recognized or when we pay or promise to pay the incentive. Promotions and incentives to most buyers on our Marketplace platforms, to whom we have no performance obligation, are recognized as sales and marketing expense. In addition, we may provide credits to customers when we refund certain fees. Credits are accounted for as variable consideration at contract inception when estimating the amount of revenue to be recognized when a performance obligation is satisfied to the extent that it is probable that a significant reversal of revenue will not occur and updated as additional information becomes available.

Advertising revenue is derived principally from the sale of online advertisements which are based on “impressions” (i.e., the number of times that an advertisement appears in pages viewed by users of our platforms) or “clicks” (which are generated each time users on our platforms click through our advertisements to an advertiser’s designated website) delivered to advertisers. We use the output method and apply the practical expedient to recognize advertising revenue in the amount to which we have a right to invoice. For contracts with target advertising commitments with rebates, estimated payout is accounted for as a variable consideration to the extent it is probable that a significant reversal of revenue will not occur.

Revenues related to revenue sharing arrangements are recognized based on whether we are the principal and are responsible for fulfilling the promise to provide the specified services or whether we are an agent arranging for those services to be provided by our partners. Determining whether we are a principal or agent in these contracts may require significant judgment. If we are the principal, we recognize revenue in the gross amount of consideration received from the customer, whereas if we are an agent, we recognize revenue net of the consideration due to our partners at a point in time when the services are provided. Our most significant revenue share arrangements are with shipping service providers. We are primarily acting as an agent in these contracts and revenues are recognized at a point in time when we have satisfied our promise of connecting the shipping service provider to our customer.

Internal use software and platform development costs

Direct costs incurred to develop software for internal use and platform development costs are capitalized and amortized over an estimated useful life of one to five years. During the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, we capitalized costs, primarily related to labor and stock-based compensation, of $130 million and $127 million, respectively. Amortization of previously capitalized amounts was $129 million, $133 million and $139 million for 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Costs related to the design or maintenance of internal use software and platform development are expensed as incurred.

Advertising expense

We expense the costs of producing advertisements at the time production occurs and expense the cost of communicating advertisements in the period during which the advertising space or airtime is used, in each case as sales and marketing expense. Internet advertising expenses are recognized based on the terms of the individual agreements, which are generally over the greater of the ratio of the number of impressions delivered over the total number of contracted impressions, on a pay-per-click basis, or on a straight-line basis over the term of the contract. Advertising expense totaled $1.2 billion, $1.1 billion and $1.1 billion for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
Stock-based compensation

We have equity incentive plans under which we grant equity awards, including stock options, restricted stock units (“RSUs”), total shareholder return performance stock units (“TSR PSUs”), performance-based restricted stock units, and performance share units, to our directors, officers and employees. We primarily issue RSUs. We determine compensation expense associated with RSUs based on the fair value of our common stock on the date of grant. We determine compensation expense associated with stock options based on the estimated grant date fair value method using the Black-Scholes valuation model. We generally recognize compensation expense using a straight-line amortization method over the respective vesting period for awards that are ultimately expected to vest. Accordingly, stock-based compensation expense for 2022, 2021 and 2020 has been reduced for estimated forfeitures. When estimating forfeitures, we consider voluntary termination behaviors as well as trends of actual option forfeitures. We recognize a benefit or provision from stock-based compensation in earnings as a component of income tax expense to the extent that an incremental tax benefit or deficiency is realized by following the ordering provisions of the tax law.

Provision for transaction losses

Provision for transaction losses consists primarily of losses resulting from our buyer protection programs, payment misuse including chargebacks for unauthorized credit card use and merchant related chargebacks due to non-delivery of goods or services and account takeovers.

Provision for transaction losses represent our estimate of actual losses based on our historical experience and many other factors including changes to our protection programs, the impact of regulatory changes as well as macroeconomic conditions.

Provision for credit losses

Provision for credit losses consist of bad debt expense associated with our accounts receivable balance. These losses are recorded in provision for transaction losses in our consolidated statement of income.

We are exposed to credit losses primarily through our receivables from sellers or advertisers. We develop estimates to reflect the risk of credit loss which are based on historical loss trends adjusted for asset specific attributes, current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts of the economic conditions that will exist through the contractual life of the financial asset. Our receivables are recovered over a period of 0-180 days, therefore, forecasted changes to economic conditions are not expected to have a significant effect on the estimate of the allowance for doubtful accounts, except in extraordinary circumstances. We write off the asset when it is no longer deemed collectible or when it goes past due 180 days whichever is earlier, with certain limited exceptions. We monitor our ongoing credit exposure through an active review of collection trends. Our activities include monitoring the timeliness of payment collection, managing dispute resolution and performing timely account reconciliations. We may employ collection agencies to pursue recovery of defaulted receivables.

Customer accounts and funds receivable

These balances represent payments in transit and cash received and held by financial institutions and payment processors associated with marketplace activity and awaiting settlement or are installment collections from financial institutions.

We are exposed to credit losses from customer accounts and funds receivable balances held by third party financial institutions. We assess these balances for credit loss based on a review of the average period for which the funds are held, credit ratings of the financial institutions and by assessing the probability of default and loss given default models. At December 31, 2022 and 2021, we did not record any credit-related loss.
Payment processor advances

Payment processor advances represent amounts prefunded to and held by payment processors in order to fund outflows in the normal course of the transaction lifecycle, including but not limited to payment processor fees, seller account payouts, and incentives such as coupons or gift cards. Payment processor advances are recorded within other current assets in our consolidated balance sheet. Other accounts are used to collect and remit indirect taxes from the buyer to the local tax authorities and to transfer shipping label proceeds from the seller to the relevant shipping service providers. Generally, changes in balances that impact the determination of net income, such as payment processor fees and incentives are presented within operating activities in our consolidated statement of cash flows. Changes in balances that pertain solely to payment intermediation activities (e.g. seller pay-out services) are presented within financing activities in our consolidated statement of cash flows.

Customer accounts and funds payable

These balances primarily represent the Company’s liability towards its customers to settle the funds from the completed transactions on the platform associated with marketplace activity.

Income taxes

Significant judgment is required in determining our tax expense and in evaluating our tax positions, including evaluating uncertainties and the complexity of taxes on foreign earnings. We review our tax positions quarterly and adjust the balances as new information becomes available. Tax positions are evaluated for potential reserves for uncertainty based on the estimated probability of sustaining the position under examination. Our income tax rate is affected by the tax rates that apply to our foreign earnings including U.S. minimum taxes on foreign earnings. The deferred tax benefit derived from the amortization of our intellectual property is based on the fair value, which has been agreed with foreign tax authorities. The deferred tax benefit may from time to time change based on changes in tax rates. 

We account for income taxes using an asset and liability approach, which requires the recognition of taxes payable or refundable for the current year and deferred tax liabilities and assets for the future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in our financial statements or tax returns. The measurement of current and deferred tax assets and liabilities is based on provisions of enacted tax laws; the effects of future changes in tax laws or rates are not anticipated. If necessary, the measurement of deferred tax assets is reduced by the amount of any tax benefits that are not expected to be realized based on available evidence.

We report a liability for unrecognized tax benefits resulting from uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. We recognize interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense.

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

Cash and cash equivalents are short-term, highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less when purchased, which may include bank deposits, U.S. Treasury securities, time deposits, and certificates of deposit.

We consider cash to be restricted when withdrawal or general use is legally restricted. Our restricted cash balance is held in interest bearing accounts for letters of credit related to our global sabbatical program and for certain amounts related to other compensation arrangements held in escrow.

Investments

Short-term investments are primarily comprised of corporate debt securities, commercial paper and government and agency securities. Short-term investments are investments with original maturities of less than one year when purchased, are classified as available-for-sale and are reported at fair value using the specific identification method. Short-term investments also include equity securities with readily determinable fair values that can be sold in active markets.
Long-term investments are primarily comprised of corporate debt securities, government and agency securities, equity investments under the fair value option (other than our equity interest in Adevinta which is included in short-term investments), equity investments under the equity method of accounting and equity investments without readily determinable fair values. Debt securities are classified as available-for-sale and are reported at fair value using the specific identification method.

Unrealized gains and losses on our available-for-sale debt securities are excluded from earnings and reported as a component of other comprehensive income (loss), net of related estimated income tax provisions or benefits. We periodically assess our portfolio of debt investments for impairment. For debt securities in an unrealized loss position, this assessment first takes into account our intent to sell, or whether it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either of these criteria are met, the debt security’s amortized cost basis is written down to fair value through interest and other, net. For debt securities in an unrealized loss position that do not meet the aforementioned criteria, we assess whether the decline in fair value has resulted from credit losses or other factors. In making this assessment, we consider the extent to which fair value is less than amortized cost, any changes to the rating of the security by a rating agency, and any adverse conditions specifically related to the security, among other factors. If this assessment indicates that a credit loss may exist, the present value of cash flows expected to be collected from the security are compared to the amortized cost basis of the security. If the present value of cash flows expected to be collected is less than the amortized cost basis, a credit loss exists and an allowance for credit losses will be recorded through interest and other, net, limited by the amount that the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis. Any additional impairment not recorded through an allowance for credit losses is recognized in other comprehensive income. Changes in the allowance for credit losses are recorded as provision for (or reversal of) credit loss expense. Losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectability of an available-for-sale security is confirmed or when either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met. These changes are recorded in gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net.

Our equity investments include equity investments with readily determinable fair values, equity investments without readily determinable fair values and equity investments under the equity method of accounting, including those in which the fair value option has been elected. Our equity investment in Adevinta is described in a separate section under “Equity investment in Adevinta” in this Note.

Equity investments with readily determinable fair values are investments in publicly-traded companies for which we do not exercise significant influence and are measured at fair value based on the respective closing stock price and prevailing foreign exchange rate, as applicable, at the period end date. Equity investments with readily determinable fair values are classified within Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy as the valuation can be obtained from real time quotes in active markets. Subsequent changes in fair value are recognized in gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net.

Equity investments without readily determinable fair values are non-marketable equity securities, which are investments in privately-held companies for which we do not exercise significant influence and are accounted for under the measurement alternative. Under the measurement alternative, the carrying value is measured at cost minus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer. We perform a qualitative fair value assessment on a quarterly basis over our equity investments without readily determinable fair values to identify any changes in basis or impairments. Equity investments without readily determinable fair values are considered impaired when there is an indication that the fair value of our interest is less than the carrying amount. Changes in value and impairments of equity investments without readily determinable fair values are recognized in gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net.

We account for equity investments through which we exercise significant influence but do not have control over the investee under the equity method or under the fair value option. For equity method investments, our consolidated results of operations include, as a component of gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net, our share of the net income or loss of the equity investments accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Our share of equity method investees’ results of operations was not material for any period presented. We perform a qualitative impairment assessment on a quarterly basis over our equity method investments. Equity method investments are considered impaired when there is an indication of an other-than-temporary decline in value below
the carrying amount. Impairments and any other adjustments to equity method investments are recorded in gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net.

Equity investments under the fair value option are measured at fair value based on a quarterly valuation analysis or using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient. Equity investments measured at fair value based on a quarterly valuation analysis are classified within Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy, as the valuation reflects management’s estimate of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the equity investment. Equity investments measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient are not classified in the fair value hierarchy. Subsequent changes in fair value are recognized in gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net.

We describe our accounting policy for our equity investment in Adevinta in a separate section under “Equity investment in Adevinta.”

Refer to “Note 7 — Investments” and “Note 9 — Fair Value Measurement of Assets and Liabilities” for additional details.

Equity investment in Adevinta

At the initial recognition of our equity investment in Adevinta on June 24, 2021, we elected the fair value option where subsequent changes in fair value are recognized in gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net in the consolidated statement of income. We report the investment at fair value within equity investment in Adevinta in our consolidated balance sheet. The investment is classified within Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy as the valuation can be obtained from real time quotes in active markets. The fair value of the equity investment is measured based on Adevinta’s closing stock price and prevailing foreign exchange rate. We believe the fair value option election creates more transparency of the current value of our shares in the equity investment for Adevinta.

Refer to “Note 7 — Investments” and “Note 9 — Fair Value Measurement of Assets and Liabilities” for additional details.

Leases

We determine if an arrangement is a lease or contains a lease at inception. Operating lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of the remaining lease payments, discounted using the discount rate for the lease at the commencement date. As the rate implicit in the lease is not readily determinable for our operating leases, we generally use an incremental borrowing rate based on information available at the commencement date to determine the present value of future lease payments. Operating right-of-use (“ROU”) assets are generally recognized based on the amount of the initial measurement of the lease liability. Our leases have remaining lease terms of up to nine years, some of which include options to extend the leases for up to five years, and some of which include options to terminate the leases within one year. Lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. We account for lease and non-lease components as a single lease component for our data center leases. Lease and non-lease components for all other leases are accounted for separately.

Operating leases are included in operating lease right-of-use assets, other current liabilities and operating lease liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets.

Property and equipment

Property and equipment are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation for equipment, buildings and leasehold improvements commences once they are ready for our intended use. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, generally, one to three years for computer equipment and software, up to thirty years for buildings and building improvements, the shorter of five years or the term of the lease for leasehold improvements and three years for furniture, fixtures and vehicles. Land is not depreciated.
Goodwill and intangible assets

Goodwill is tested for impairment at a minimum on an annual basis at the reporting unit level. A qualitative assessment can be performed to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value. If the reporting unit does not pass the qualitative assessment, then the reporting unit’s carrying value is compared to its fair value. The fair value of the reporting unit is estimated using income and market approaches. Goodwill is considered impaired if the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value. The discounted cash flow method, a form of the income approach, uses expected future operating results and a market participant discount rate. The market approach uses comparable company prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions (either publicly traded entities or mergers and acquisitions) to develop pricing metrics to be applied to historical and expected future operating results of our reporting unit. Failure to achieve these expected results, changes in the discount rate or market pricing metrics may cause a future impairment of goodwill at the reporting unit. We conducted our annual impairment test of goodwill as of August 31, 2022 and 2021 and determined that no adjustment to the carrying value of goodwill for any reporting unit was required. 

Intangible assets consist of purchased customer lists and user base, marketing related, developed technologies and other intangible assets, including patents and contractual agreements. Intangible assets are amortized over the period of estimated benefit using the straight-line method and estimated useful lives ranging from three to seven years. No significant residual value is estimated for intangible assets.

Impairment of long-lived assets

We evaluate long-lived assets (including leases and intangible assets) for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of a long-lived asset may not be recoverable. An asset is considered impaired if its carrying amount exceeds the undiscounted future net cash flow the asset is expected to generate. In 2022, no impairment was recorded. In 2021 and 2020, we recorded immaterial impairment charges.

Foreign currency

Most of our foreign subsidiaries use the local currency of their respective countries as their functional currency. Assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars using exchange rates prevailing at the balance sheet date, while revenues and expenses are translated at average exchange rates during the year. Gains and losses resulting from the translation of our consolidated balance sheet are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income.

Gains and losses from foreign currency transactions are recognized as interest and other, net.

Derivative instruments

We use derivative financial instruments, primarily forwards, options and swaps, to hedge certain foreign currency and interest rate exposures. We may also use other derivative instruments not designated as hedges, such as forwards to hedge foreign currency balance sheet exposures. We do not use derivative financial instruments for trading purposes. 

We also entered into a warrant agreement in addition to a commercial agreement with Adyen that, subject to meeting certain conditions, entitles us to acquire a fixed number of shares up to 5% of Adyen’s fully diluted issued and outstanding share capital at a specific date. The warrant is accounted for as a derivative instrument under ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging.

See “Note 8 — Derivative Instruments” for a full description of our derivative instrument activities and related accounting policies.
Concentration of credit risk

Our cash, cash equivalents, accounts receivable, customer accounts and funds receivable, available-for-sale debt securities and derivative instruments are potentially subject to concentration of credit risk. Cash and cash equivalents are placed with financial institutions that management believes are of high credit quality. Our accounts receivable are derived from revenue earned from customers. In each of the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, no customer accounted for more than 10% of net revenues. Our derivative instruments expose us to credit risk to the extent that our counterparties may be unable to meet the terms of the agreements.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In 2019, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued new guidance to simplify the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions to the general principles and also simplification of areas such as franchise taxes, step-up in tax basis goodwill, separate entity financial statements and interim recognition of enactment of tax laws or rate changes. The standard is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2020, including interim reporting periods within those fiscal years. We adopted this guidance in the first quarter of 2021 with no material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In 2020, the FASB issued new guidance to decrease diversity in practice and increase comparability for the accounting of certain equity securities and investments under the equity method of accounting. The standard is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2020. We adopted this guidance in the first quarter of 2021 with no material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In 2021, the FASB issued new guidance to require the recognition and measurement of contract assets and contract liabilities from revenue contracts by an acquirer in a business combination. The new guidance clarifies that an acquirer should account for the related revenue contracts at the acquisition date as if it had originated the contracts in accordance with existing revenue guidance. The standard is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim reporting periods within those fiscal years. We adopted this guidance in the fourth quarter of 2022 with no material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In 2022, the FASB issued new guidance to expand the scope of financial assets that can be included in a closed portfolio hedged using the portfolio layer method to allow consistent accounting for similar hedges. The expanded scope permits the application of the same portfolio hedging method to both prepayable and nonprepayable financial assets. The standard is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim reporting periods within those fiscal years. We adopted this guidance in the fourth quarter of 2022 with no material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

In June 2022, the FASB issued new guidance to clarify the fair value measurement guidance for equity securities subject to contractual restrictions that prohibit the sale of an equity security. Further, the guidance introduces new disclosure requirements for equity securities subject to contractual sale restrictions that are measured at fair value. The standard will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2023, including interim reporting periods within those fiscal years. We do not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
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Net Income (Loss) Per Share
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Net Income (Loss) Per Share Net Income (Loss) Per Share
Basic net income (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) for the period by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) for the period by the weighted average number of shares of common stock and potentially dilutive common stock outstanding during the period. The dilutive effect of outstanding options and equity incentive awards is reflected in diluted net income (loss) per share by application of the treasury stock method. The calculation of diluted net income (loss) per share excludes all anti-dilutive common shares.

The following table presents the computation of basic and diluted net income (loss) per share (in millions, except per share amounts):
 Year Ended December 31,
 202220212020
Numerator:
Income (loss) from continuing operations$(1,274)$252 $2,487 
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes13,356 3,180 
Net income (loss)$(1,269)$13,608 $5,667 
Denominator:
Weighted average shares of common stock - basic558 652 710 
Dilutive effect of equity incentive awards— 11 
Weighted average shares of common stock - diluted558 663 718 
Income (loss) per share - basic:
Continuing operations$(2.28)$0.39 $3.50 
Discontinued operations0.01 20.48 4.48 
Net income (loss) per share - basic$(2.27)$20.87 $7.98 
Income (loss) per share - diluted:
Continuing operations$(2.28)$0.38 $3.46 
Discontinued operations0.01 20.16 4.43 
Net income (loss) per share - diluted$(2.27)$20.54 $7.89 
Common stock equivalents excluded from income (loss) per diluted share because their effect would have been anti-dilutive13 
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Business Combinations
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Business Combinations [Abstract]  
Business Combinations Business Combinations
Acquisition of TCGplayer

On October 31, 2022, we completed the acquisition of TCGplayer, a trusted marketplace for collectible card game enthusiasts, for $228 million. We believe the acquisition complements eBay’s focus category strategy, builds on its offerings to bring even more selection to enthusiasts and enhances the overall collecting experience for customers.

The following table presents the preliminary allocation of the aggregate purchase consideration (in millions):
TCGplayer
Goodwill$152 
Purchased intangible assets88 
Deferred taxes(12)
Total$228 

These allocations were prepared on a preliminary basis and changes to these allocations may occur as additional information becomes available. The fair values of the acquired intangible assets of $88 million are provisional pending receipt of the final valuations for those assets. We assigned the goodwill to our Marketplace segment. The goodwill recognized is primarily attributable to expected synergies and the assembled workforce of TCGplayer. We generally do not expect goodwill to be deductible for income tax purposes.

Our consolidated financial statements include the operating results of the acquired business from the date of acquisition. Separate operating results and pro forma results of operations for the acquisition above have not been presented as the effect of this acquisition is not material to our financial results.
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Discontinued Operations
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]  
Discontinued Operations Discontinued Operations
eBay Korea

In 2021, we completed the previously announced sale of 80.01% of the outstanding equity interests of eBay Korea to E-mart for approximately $3.0 billion of gross cash proceeds as of the transaction close date, subject to certain adjustments specified for indebtedness, cash, working capital, transaction expenses and certain taxes. The sale resulted in a pre-tax gain of $3.2 billion inclusive of a $81 million currency translation adjustment and a $44 million gain net of tax on the net investment hedge settled in the fourth quarter of 2021, as well as income tax expense of $369 million.

In addition, upon closing we entered into a transition service agreement with eBay Korea to support the operations of eBay Korea after the divestiture for immaterial fees. This agreement terminated during the third quarter of 2022.

Classifieds

In 2021, we completed the previously announced transfer of our Classifieds business to Adevinta for total consideration of $13.3 billion which included $2.5 billion in cash proceeds and approximately 540 million shares of Adevinta valued at $10.8 billion on the date of close and represented a 44% equity interest. The transfer resulted in a pre-tax gain of $12.5 billion and related income tax expense of $2.1 billion, both within income from discontinued operations.

In addition, upon closing we entered into a transition service agreement with Adevinta to support the operations of Classifieds after the divestiture for fees of $29 million. This agreement terminated during the second quarter of 2022 with the exception of Gumtree UK which terminated during the fourth quarter of 2022.

StubHub

In 2020, we completed the previously announced sale of our StubHub business to an affiliate of viagogo for $4.1 billion in proceeds ($3.2 billion, net of income taxes of approximately $0.9 billion) and a pre-tax gain of $3.9 billion within income from discontinued operations.

In addition, upon closing we entered into a transition service agreement with viagogo pursuant to which we provided services, including, but not limited to, business support services for StubHub after the divestiture. These agreements terminated in the fourth quarter of 2021. The related fees in 2021 were $34 million for support services prior to termination.

Discontinued operations

The following table presents financial results from discontinued operations, net of income taxes in our consolidated statement of income for the periods indicated (in millions):
 Year ended December 31,
 2022
2021 (1)(2)
2020 (3)
eBay Korea income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes$— $2,870 $55 
Classifieds income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes10,485 197 
StubHub income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes
— 2,930 
PayPal and Enterprise income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes— — (2)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes$$13,356 $3,180 
(1)Includes eBay Korea financial results through the transaction close on November 14, 2021 and the related gain on sale.
(2)Includes Classifieds financial results through the transaction close on June 24, 2021 and the related gain on sale.
(3)Includes StubHub financial results from January 1, 2020 to February 13, 2020 and the related gain on sale.
The following table presents cash flows for discontinued operations for the periods indicated (in millions):
 Year ended December 31,
 2022
2021 (1)(2)
2020 (3)
eBay Korea net cash provided by (used in) discontinued operating activities
$(370)$(25)$142 
Classifieds net cash provided by (used in) discontinued operating activities
(3)(411)328 
StubHub net cash provided by (used in) discontinued operating activities— — (1,055)
Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued operating activities$(373)$(436)$(585)
eBay Korea net cash provided by (used in) discontinued investing activities
$$2,611 $(40)
Classifieds net cash provided by (used in) discontinued investing activities
— 2,469 (54)
StubHub net cash provided by (used in) discontinued investing activities— — 4,067 
Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued investing activities $$5,080 $3,973 
eBay Korea net cash provided by (used in) discontinued financing activities
$— $25 $(10)
Classifieds net cash provided by (used in) discontinued financing activities
— — (2)
Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued financing activities$— $25 $(12)
(1)Includes eBay Korea financial results through the transaction close on November 14, 2021 and the related gain on sale.
(2)Includes Classifieds financial results through the transaction close on June 24, 2021 and the related gain on sale.
(3)Includes StubHub financial results from January 1, 2020 to February 13, 2020 and the related gain on sale.

eBay Korea

The financial results of eBay Korea are presented as income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes on our consolidated statement of income through November 14, 2021, when the sale of 80.01% of the outstanding equity interests of eBay Korea was completed. The following table presents the financial results of eBay Korea (in millions):
 Year ended December 31,
 2022
2021 (1)
2020
Net revenues$— $1,409 $1,377 
Cost of net revenues— 815 676 
Gross profit— 594 701 
Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing— 529 548 
Product development— 64 59 
General and administrative— 38 18 
Provision for transaction losses— — 
Total operating expenses— 631 626 
Income (loss) from operations of discontinued operations— (37)75 
Interest and other, net— — 
Pre-tax gain on sale— 3,240 — 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes— 3,205 75 
Income tax benefit (provision)— (335)(20)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes$— $2,870 $55 
(1)Includes eBay Korea financial results through the transaction close on November 14, 2021 and the related gain on sale.
Classifieds

The financial results of Classifieds are presented as income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes on our consolidated statement of income through June 24, 2021, when the transfer of Classifieds was completed. Each period presented below includes the impact of intercompany revenue agreements through June 24, 2021. The impact of these intercompany revenue agreements to net revenues and cost of net revenues was $5 million for the period from January 1, 2021 through June 24, 2021, and $14 million the year ended December 31, 2020. The continuing revenue and cash flows are not considered to be material.

The following table presents the financial results of Classifieds (in millions):
 Year ended December 31,
 2022
2021 (1)
2020
Net revenues$— $565 $980 
Cost of net revenues— 63 103 
Gross profit— 502 877 
Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing— 183 286 
Product development— 105 161 
General and administrative(7)76 124 
Provision for transaction losses— 17 
Amortization of acquired intangible assets— — 
Total operating expenses(7)366 594 
Income from operations of discontinued operations136 283 
Interest and other, net— — — 
Pre-tax gain on sale— 12,534 — 
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes12,670 283 
Income tax provision(2)(2,185)(86)
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes$$10,485 $197 
(1)Includes Classifieds financial results through the transaction close on June 24, 2021 and the related gain on sale.

StubHub

The financial results of StubHub are presented as income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes on our consolidated statement of income. The following table presents the financial results of StubHub (in millions):
 Year ended December 31,
 20222021
2020 (1)
Net revenues$— $— $100 
Cost of net revenues— — 31 
Gross profit— — 69 
Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing— — 51 
Product development— — 26 
General and administrative— 30 
Provision for transaction losses— — 
Amortization of acquired intangible assets— — 
Total operating expenses— 111 
Income (loss) from operations of discontinued operations— (1)(42)
Pre-tax gain on sale— 12 3,868 
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes— 11 3,826 
Income tax provision— (10)(896)
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes$— $$2,930 
(1)Includes StubHub financial results from January 1, 2020 to February 13, 2020 and the related gain on sale.
PayPal and EnterpriseFor the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, the discontinued operations activity related to our former PayPal and Enterprise businesses was immaterial.
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Goodwill and Intangible Assets
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill

The following table presents goodwill activity for the periods indicated (in millions):
 December 31,
2020
Goodwill
Acquired
 Adjustments December 31,
2021
Goodwill
Acquired
 Adjustments December 31,
2022
Goodwill$4,285 $22 $(129)$4,178 $202 $(118)$4,262 

Goodwill acquired during the year ended December 31, 2022 primarily related to the acquisition of TCGPlayer, see “Note 3 — Business Combinations” for additional information. The adjustments to goodwill during the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 were primarily due to foreign currency translation. There were no impairments to goodwill in 2022 and 2021.

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets are reported within other assets in our consolidated balance sheet. The following table presents components of identifiable intangible assets as of the dates indicated (in millions, except years):
 December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying AmountWeighted Average Useful Life (Years)Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying AmountWeighted Average Useful Life (Years)
Intangible assets:        
Customer lists and user base$190 $(190)$— 0$203 $(203)$— 0
Marketing related68 (53)15 757 (52)3
Developed technologies275 (177)98 5174 (174)— 0
All other159 (157)3159 (156)3
Total$692 $(577)$115  $593 $(585)$

Amortization expense for intangible assets was $9 million, $9 million and $28 million for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

The following table presents expected future intangible asset amortization as of the date indicated (in millions):
December 31, 2022
2023$26 
202425 
202522 
202619 
Thereafter23 
Total$115 
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Segments
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Segments Segments
We have one operating and reportable segment. Our reportable segment is Marketplace, which includes our online marketplace located at www.ebay.com, its localized counterparts and the eBay suite of mobile apps. Our management and our CODM review financial information presented on a consolidated basis for purposes of allocating resources and evaluating performance and do not evaluate using asset information.

During the first quarter of 2020, we classified the results of our previous StubHub segment as discontinued operations in our consolidated statement of income for all periods presented. In addition, during the third quarter of 2020, we classified the results of our Classifieds segment as discontinued operations in our consolidated statement of income for the periods presented. During the second quarter of 2021, we classified the results of our eBay Korea business which was part of our Marketplace segment as discontinued operations in our consolidated statement of income for the periods presented. See “Note 4 — Discontinued Operations” for additional information.

The accounting policies of our segment are the same as those described in “Note 1 — The Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.”

The following table summarizes the allocation of net revenues based on geography for the periods indicated (in millions): 
 Year Ended December 31,
 2022  2021  2020
Net revenues by geography:
U.S.$4,842   $5,048   $4,151 
United Kingdom1,579   1,913   1,678 
Germany1,023   1,249   1,106 
Rest of world2,351   2,210   1,959 
Total net revenues$9,795 $10,420 $8,894 

Net revenues, inclusive of the effects of foreign exchange during each period, are attributed to U.S. and international geographies primarily based upon the country in which the seller, platform that displays advertising, other service provider, or customer, as the case may be, is located. Long-lived assets attributed to the U.S. and international geographies are based upon the country in which the asset is located or owned.

The following table summarizes the allocation of long-lived tangible assets based on geography as of the dates indicated (in millions):
December 31,
20222021
Long-lived tangible assets by geography:
U.S.$1,656 $1,400 
International96 125 
Total long-lived tangible assets$1,752 $1,525 
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Investments
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Investments [Abstract]  
Investments Investments
The following tables summarize the unrealized gains and losses and estimated fair value of our investments classified as available-for-sale debt securities and restricted cash as of the dates indicated (in millions):
 December 31, 2022
 Gross
Amortized
Cost
  Gross
Unrealized
Gains
  Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 Estimated
Fair Value
Short-term investments:     
Restricted cash$36   $—   $—  $36 
Corporate debt securities2,355   —   (5) 2,350 
Government and agency securities141   —   (6) 135 
$2,532   $—   $(11) $2,521 
Long-term investments:     
Restricted cash$13 $— $— $13 
Corporate debt securities686   —   (40) 646 
Government and agency securities604   —   (47) 557 
$1,303   $—   $(87) $1,216 
 
 December 31, 2021
 Gross
Amortized
Cost
  Gross
Unrealized
Gains
  Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 Estimated
Fair Value
Short-term investments:     
Restricted cash$22   $—   $—  $22 
Corporate debt securities4,151     —  4,152 
Government and agency securities25   —   —  25 
$4,198 $$— $4,199 
Long-term investments:     
Corporate debt securities$954   $  $(5) $950 
Government and agency securities779   —   (2) 777 
$1,733   $  $(7) $1,727 

We consider cash to be restricted when withdrawal or general use is legally restricted. Restricted cash is held in interest bearing accounts for letters of credit related to our global sabbatical program and for certain amounts related to other compensation arrangements held in escrow. Our fixed-income investments consist of predominantly investment grade corporate debt securities and government and agency securities. The corporate debt and government and agency securities that we invest in are generally deemed to be low risk based on their credit ratings from the major rating agencies.

The longer the duration of these securities, the more susceptible they are to changes in market interest rates and bond yields. As interest rates increase, those securities purchased at a lower yield show a mark-to-market unrealized loss. The unrealized losses are due primarily to changes in credit spreads and interest rates. We regularly review investment securities for other-than-temporary impairment using both qualitative and quantitative criteria. Investments classified as available-for-sale debt securities are carried at fair value with changes reflected in other comprehensive income. Where there is an intention or a requirement to sell an impaired available-for-sale debt security, the entire impairment is recognized in earnings with a corresponding adjustment to the amortized cost basis of the security. From time to time, we sell available-for-sale debt securities in an unrealized loss position and recognize an immaterial loss.

We regularly review investment securities for credit impairment using both qualitative and quantitative criteria. In making this assessment, we consider the extent to which fair value is less than amortized cost, any changes to the rating of the security by a rating agency, any adverse conditions specifically related to the security, among other
factors. If this assessment indicates that a credit loss exists, the present value of cash flows expected to be collected from the security are compared to the amortized cost basis of the security. If the present value of cash flows expected to be collected is less than the amortized cost basis, a credit loss exists and an allowance for credit losses will be recorded through interest and other, net for the credit loss, limited by the amount that the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis. Any impairment that has not been recorded through an allowance for credit losses is recognized in other comprehensive income. We did not recognize any credit-related impairment through an allowance for credit losses as of December 31, 2022.

Investment securities in a continuous loss position for less than 12 months had an estimated fair value of $2.8 billion and unrealized losses of $32 million as of December 31, 2022, and an estimated fair value of $3.1 billion and an immaterial amount of unrealized losses as of December 31, 2021. Investment securities in a continuous loss position for greater than 12 months had an estimated fair value of $952 million and unrealized losses of $66 million as of December 31, 2022, and there were no investment securities in a continuous loss position for greater than 12 months as of December 31, 2021. Refer to “Note 18 — Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income” for amounts reclassified to earnings from unrealized gains and losses.
 
The following table presents estimated fair values of our short-term and long-term investments classified as available-for-sale debt securities and restricted cash by date of contractual maturity as of the date indicated (in millions): 
 December 31, 2022
One year or less (including restricted cash of $36)
$2,521 
One year through two years (including restricted cash of $13)
730 
Two years through three years357 
Three years through four years113 
Four years through five years16 
Thereafter— 
Total$3,737 

Equity Investments

The following table summarizes our equity investments as of the dates indicated (in millions):
December 31,
 Balance Sheet Location20222021
Equity investments with readily determinable fair valuesShort-term investments$104 $1,745 
Equity investment in AdevintaEquity investment in Adevinta2,692 5,391 
Equity investments under the fair value optionLong-term investments461 725 
Equity investments under the equity method of accountingLong-term investments34 38 
Equity investments without readily determinable fair valuesLong-term investments86 85 
Total equity investments$3,377 $7,984 

Equity investment in Adevinta

We account for equity investments through which we exercise significant influence but do not have control over the investee under the fair value option or under the equity method. Our equity investment in Adevinta is accounted for under the fair value option.
Upon completion of the transfer of our Classifieds business to Adevinta on June 24, 2021, we received an equity investment of 44% in Adevinta valued at $10.8 billion at the close of the transfer. On November 18, 2021, we completed the sale of approximately 135 million of our voting shares in Adevinta to Permira, inclusive of the option exercised by Permira to purchase additional voting shares, for total cash consideration of approximately $2.3 billion. Additionally, we recognized a gain on the settlement of a related non-designated foreign exchange instrument of $84 million in interest and other, net in the consolidated statement of income. At the close of the sale inclusive of the option exercised, our ownership in Adevinta was reduced to 33%. Following the sale in November 2021, our equity investment in Adevinta was reported in the long-term assets section on the consolidated balance sheet to reflect our contractual requirement to retain at least 25% of the total number of issued and outstanding equity securities of Adevinta until October 14, 2023, subject to certain exceptions specified in the agreement. As of December 31, 2022, our equity investment in Adevinta is reported in the short-term assets section on the consolidated balance sheet since our contractual requirement ends within twelve months of the balance sheet date.

At the initial recognition of our equity investment in Adevinta, we elected the fair value option where subsequent changes in fair value are recognized in earnings. The investment is classified within Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy as the valuation can be obtained from real time quotes in active markets. The fair value of the equity investment is measured based on Adevinta’s closing stock price and prevailing foreign exchange rate at each balance sheet date and the changes in fair value are reflected in gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net in the consolidated statement of income. We believe the fair value option election creates more transparency of the current value in the equity investment in Adevinta.

For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, unrealized losses of $2,693 million and $3,070 million, respectively, were recorded related to the change in fair value of the investment. During 2022, we sold a portion of our shares in Adevinta and recorded a realized gain on the change in fair value of shares sold of $2 million. During 2021, we sold a portion of our shares in Adevinta and recorded a realized gain on sale of $9 million which included an $88 million gain recognized for cash proceeds from the sale of shares offset by a $79 million loss on the change in fair value of shares sold. The fair value of the investment was $2,692 million and $5,391 million as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.

Equity investments with readily determinable fair values

Equity investments with readily determinable fair values are classified within Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy as the valuation can be obtained from real time quotes in active markets. These investments are reported within short-term investments in our consolidated balance sheet. Subsequent changes in fair value are reflected in gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net in the consolidated statement of income.

Equity investment in KakaoBank

In 2021, one of our equity investments, KakaoBank Corp. (“KakaoBank”), which previously did not have a readily determinable fair value, completed its initial public offering which resulted in this investment having a readily determinable fair value. The fair value of the equity investment is measured based on KakaoBank’s closing stock price and prevailing foreign exchange rate at each balance sheet date. For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, unrealized losses of $218 million and unrealized gains of $403 million, respectively, were recorded related to the change in fair value of the investment. During 2022, we sold a portion of our shares in KakaoBank for $287 million and recorded realized losses on the change in fair value of shares sold of $75 million. During 2021, we sold a portion of our shares in KakaoBank for $114 million and recorded realized gains on the change in fair value of shares sold of $83 million. The fair value of the investment was $104 million and $684 million as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.

Equity investment in Adyen

We entered into a warrant agreement in conjunction with a commercial agreement with Adyen that vests in a series of four tranches, at a specified price per share upon meeting processing volume milestone targets on a calendar year basis. When a relevant milestone is reached, the warrant becomes exercisable with respect to the corresponding tranche of warrant shares up until the warrant expiration date of January 31, 2025. In the fourth quarter of 2021, we met the processing volume milestone target to vest the first tranche of the warrant. Upon vesting of the first tranche, we exercised the option to purchase shares of Adyen valued at $1.1 billion in exchange
for approximately $110 million in cash. The fair value of the equity investment is measured based on Adyen’s closing stock price and prevailing foreign exchange rate at each balance sheet date.

During 2022, we sold the remainder of our shares in Adyen for $800 million and recorded realized losses of $143 million on the change in fair value of shares sold and unrealized losses of $118 million. As of December 31, 2021, the fair value of the investment was $1,061 million. Refer to “Note 8 — Derivative Instruments” for more information about the warrant.

Equity investments under the fair value option

We account for equity investments through which we exercise significant influence but do not have control over the investee under the fair value option or under the equity method. Certain of our equity investments under the fair value option are measured using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient, and have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. These investments are reported within long-term investments in our consolidated balance sheet, other than our equity interest in Adevinta which is included in short-term investments. Subsequent changes in fair value are recognized in gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net in the consolidated statement of income.

Equity investment in Gmarket

During 2021, we completed the previously announced sale of 80.01% of the outstanding equity interests of eBay Korea to Emart. Upon completion of the sale, we retained 19.99% of the outstanding equity interest of the new entity, Gmarket, over whom we are able to exercise significant influence based on the terms of the securities purchase agreement, including through our board representation.

At the initial recognition of our equity investment in Gmarket, we elected the fair value option where subsequent changes in fair value are recognized in gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net in the consolidated statement of income. We believe the fair value option election creates more transparency of the current value in the equity investment in Gmarket. Our retained investment in Gmarket is subject to a two year right held by Emart to purchase the remaining interest at the close price of the sale.

During 2022, unrealized losses of $294 million were recorded related to the change in fair value of our equity investment in Gmarket. As of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the fair value of the investment was $431 million and $725 million, respectively. Our equity investment in Gmarket is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy as the valuation reflects management’s estimate of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the equity investment. Refer to “Note 9 — Fair Value Measurement of Assets and Liabilities” for more information.

Other equity investments under the fair value option

During 2022, we purchased other immaterial equity investments which are accounted for under the fair value option and measured using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient. During 2022, unrealized losses of $13 million were recorded related to the change in fair value of equity investments under the fair value option. As of December 31, 2022, the aggregate fair value of these investments was $30 million.

Other equity method investments

We account for equity investments through which we exercise significant influence but do not have control over the investee under the fair value option or under equity method. For equity investments accounted for under the equity method, our consolidated results of operations include, as a component of gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net, our share of the net income or loss of the equity investments accounted for under the equity method of accounting. These investments are reported within long-term investments in our consolidated balance sheet. Our share of the net income or loss of equity method investments in 2022, 2021 and 2020 was immaterial.
Equity investments without readily determinable fair values

The following table summarizes the total carrying value related to equity investments without readily determinable fair values still held for the periods indicated (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
20222021
Carrying value, beginning of period$85 $539 
Additions11 
Upward adjustments for observable price changes— 41 
Downward adjustments for observable price changes and impairment(7)(170)
Transfers out from investments without readily determinable fair values— (312)
Foreign currency translation and other(3)(18)
Carrying value, end of period$86 $85 

In 2022, we recorded a downward adjustment for observable price change of $7 million to the carrying values of strategic investments accounted for as equity investments without readily determinable fair values. The downward adjustments were recorded in gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net on our consolidated statement of income.

In 2021, we recorded an upward adjustment for observable price change of $41 million and downward adjustments for impairment of $170 million to the carrying values of strategic investments accounted for as equity investments without readily determinable fair values. The downward adjustments for impairment included a $160 million impairment charge related to our equity investment in Paytm Mall, which resulted in no remaining carrying value for this equity investment. The upward and downward adjustments were recorded in gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net on our consolidated statement of income.

For such equity investments without readily determinable fair values still held at December 31, 2022, the cumulative upward adjustment for observable price changes was $41 million and cumulative downward adjustment for observable price changes and impairments was $298 million.

The following table summarizes unrealized gains and losses related to equity investments still held at December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020 presented within gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net for the periods indicated (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
 202220212020
Net gains/(losses) recognized during the period on equity investments$(4,152)$(2,716)$200 
Less: Net gains/(losses) recognized during the period on equity investments sold during the period (1)
(812)92 — 
Total unrealized gains/(losses) on equity investments still held at December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively
$(3,340)$(2,808)$200 
(1)Includes gains/(losses) realized on the change in fair value of the shares sold on the respective dates of sale.
Summarized financial information of equity investments under the equity method and fair value option

Equity investment in Adevinta

Adevinta’s financial information is prepared on the basis of International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”). We have made certain adjustments to Adevinta’s summarized financial information to address differences between IFRS and GAAP that materially impact the summarized financial information presented below. Any other differences between IFRS and GAAP did not have a material impact on Adevinta’s summarized financial information. The following tables present Adevinta’s summarized financial information on a one-quarter lag (in millions):
Twelve months ended
September 30, 2022
July 1, 2021(1) through
September 30, 2021
Revenue$1,742 $450 
Gross profit$571 $147 
Income (loss) from continuing operations$65 $
Net income (loss)$56 $
Net income (loss) attributable to Adevinta$49 $
(1)The prior period presented commenced on June 24, 2021 when we retained an equity investment in Adevinta upon completion of the transfer of our Classifieds business. However, Adevinta’s income statement activity for the stub period of June 24, 2021 to June 30, 2021 was excluded from the summarized income statement information as the impact was considered to be immaterial.
September 30, 2022September 30, 2021
Current assets$427 $613 
Noncurrent assets$13,281 $16,424 
Current liabilities$466 $679 
Noncurrent liabilities$3,124 $4,044 
Noncontrolling interests$13 $20 

Other equity investments accounted for under the equity method and fair value option

The following tables present summarized financial information of our equity investments accounted for under the equity method and the fair value option in the aggregate on a one-quarter lag. The tables below exclude the summarized financial information of our equity investment in Adevinta which is separately disclosed above.
Financial information of certain of these equity investments is prepared on the basis of local generally accepted accounting principles or IFRS. We have made certain adjustments as applicable to address differences between local generally accepted accounting principles or IFRS and US GAAP that materially impact the summarized financial information. Any other differences between US GAAP and local generally accepted accounting principles or IFRS did not have any material impact on the summarized financial information of the equity investments presented below in the aggregate. During the period in which we recognize an equity investment, the summarized financial information reflects activity from the date of recognition.
Twelve months ended September 30,
202220212020
(In millions)
Revenue$1,346 $41 $31 
Gross profit$478 $12 $10 
Income (loss) from continuing operations$(56)$$
Net income (loss)$(55)$$
September 30,
20222021
(In millions)
Current assets$856 $76 
Noncurrent assets$477 $20 
Current liabilities$709 $26 
Noncurrent liabilities$92 $
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Derivative Instruments
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Derivative Instruments Derivative Instruments
Our primary objective in holding derivatives is to reduce the volatility of earnings and cash flows associated with changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. These hedging contracts reduce, but do not entirely eliminate, the impact of adverse foreign exchange rate and interest rate movements. We do not use any of our derivative instruments for trading purposes.

We use foreign currency exchange contracts to reduce the volatility of cash flows related to forecasted revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities, including intercompany balances denominated in foreign currencies. These contracts are generally one month to one year in duration, but with maturities up to 24 months. The objective of the foreign exchange contracts is to ensure that ultimately the U.S. dollar-equivalent cash flows are not adversely affected by changes in the applicable U.S. dollar/foreign currency exchange rate. We evaluate the effectiveness of our foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow or net investment hedges on a quarterly basis.

In 2022, we entered into derivative instruments to hedge the variability of forecasted interest payments on anticipated debt issuance using forward-starting interest rate swaps. These interest rate swaps effectively fixed the benchmark interest rate and had the economic effect of hedging the variability of forecasted interest payments for up to 10 years on an anticipated debt issuance. Similar to other cash flow hedges, we recorded changes in the fair value of these interest rate swaps in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”) until the anticipated debt issuance. In November 2022, we issued $1.2 billion of senior unsecured notes, which consisted of notes maturing in 2025, 2027 and 2032. As a result, we terminated the interest rate swaps and the gain associated with the termination of approximately $25 million will be amortized to interest expense over the term of our notes due in November 2032.

Additionally in 2020, we entered into derivative instruments to hedge the variability of forecasted interest payments on anticipated debt issuance using forward-starting interest rate swaps. These interest rate swaps effectively fix the benchmark interest rate and have the economic effect of hedging the variability of forecasted interest payments for up to 10 years on an anticipated debt issuance. Similar to other cash flow hedges, we recorded changes in the fair value of these interest rate swaps in AOCI until the anticipated debt issuance. In May 2021, we issued $2.5 billion of senior unsecured notes, which consisted of notes maturing in 2026, 2031 and 2051. As a result, we terminated the interest rate swaps and the gain associated with the termination of approximately $45 million is amortized to interest expense over the terms of our notes due in May 2026 and May 2031.

During 2020, we began to hedge the variability of the cash flows in interest payments associated with our floating-rate debt using interest rate swaps. These interest rate swap agreements effectively convert our floating-rate debt that is based on London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) to a fixed-rate basis, reducing the impact of interest-rate changes on future interest expense. The total notional amount of these interest swaps was $400 million as of December 31, 2022 with terms calling for us to receive interest at a variable rate and to pay interest at a fixed rate. Our interest rate swap contracts have maturity dates in 2023. Similar to other cash flow hedges, we record changes in the fair value of these interest rate swaps in AOCI and their fair value will be amortized over the term of the debt to interest expense.
Cash Flow Hedges

For derivative instruments that are designated as cash flow hedges, the derivative’s gain or loss is initially reported as a component of AOCI and subsequently reclassified into earnings in the same period the forecasted hedged transaction affects earnings. Derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges must be de-designated as hedges when it is probable the forecasted hedged transaction will not occur in the initially identified time period or within a subsequent two-month time period. Unrealized gains and losses in AOCI associated with such derivative instruments are immediately reclassified into earnings. As of December 31, 2022, we have estimated that approximately $61 million of net derivative gains related to our foreign exchange cash flow hedges and $10 million net derivative gains related to our interest rate cash flow hedges included in accumulated other comprehensive income will be reclassified into earnings within the next 12 months. We classify cash flows related to our cash flow hedges as operating activities in our consolidated statement of cash flows.

Non-Designated Hedges

Our derivatives not designated as hedging instruments consist of foreign currency forward contracts that we primarily use to hedge monetary assets or liabilities, including intercompany balances and equity investments denominated in non-functional currencies. The gains and losses on our derivatives not designated as hedging instruments are recorded in interest and other, net, which are offset by the foreign currency gains and losses on the related assets and liabilities that are also recorded in interest and other, net. We classify cash flows related to our non-designated hedging instruments in the same line item as the cash flows of the related assets or liabilities, which is generally within operating activities in our consolidated statement of cash flows. Cash flows related to the settlement of non-designated hedging instruments related to equity investments are classified within investing activities in our consolidated statement of cash flows.

Warrant

We entered into a warrant agreement in conjunction with a commercial agreement with Adyen that, subject to meeting certain conditions, entitles us to acquire a fixed number of shares up to 5% of Adyen’s fully diluted issued and outstanding share capital at a specific date. The warrant has a term of seven years and vests in a series of four tranches, at a specified price per share (fixed for the first two tranches) upon meeting processing volume milestone targets on a calendar year basis. When or if a relevant milestone is reached, the warrant becomes exercisable with respect to the corresponding tranche of warrant shares up until the warrant expiration date of January 31, 2025. The maximum number of tranches that can vest in one calendar year is two.

In 2021, we met the processing volume milestone target to vest the first tranche of the warrant. Upon vesting of the first tranche, we exercised the option to purchase shares of Adyen valued at approximately $1.1 billion in exchange for approximately $110 million in cash. During 2022, we sold the remainder of our shares in Adyen for $800 million and recorded realized losses of $143 million on the change in fair value of shares sold in gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net on our consolidated statement of income. Refer to “Note 7 — Investments” for more information about our equity investments.
 
The warrant is accounted for as a derivative under ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging. We report the warrant at fair value within warrant asset in our consolidated balance sheets and changes in the fair value of the warrant are recognized in gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net in our consolidated statement of income. The day-one value attributable to the other side of the warrant, which was recorded as a deferred credit, is reported within other liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets and is amortized over the life of the commercial arrangement. See “Note 9 — Fair Value Measurements” for information about the fair value measurement of the warrant.
Fair Value of Derivative Contracts

The following table presents the fair values of our outstanding derivative instruments as of the dates indicated (in millions):
December 31,
 Balance Sheet Location20222021
Derivative Assets:
Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedgesOther current assets$89 $63 
Foreign exchange contracts not designated as hedging instrumentsOther current assets18 22 
Interest rate contracts designated as cash flow hedgesOther current assets— 
WarrantOther assets214 444 
Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedgesOther assets13 24 
Total derivative assets$336 $553 
Derivative Liabilities:
Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedgesOther current liabilities$12 $— 
Foreign exchange contracts not designated as hedging instrumentsOther current liabilities34 17 
Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedgesOther liabilities1— 
Total derivative liabilities$47 $17 
Total fair value of derivative instruments$289 $536 

Under the master netting agreements with the respective counterparties to our derivative contracts, subject to applicable requirements, we are allowed to net settle transactions of the same type with a single net amount payable by one party to the other. However, we have elected to present the derivative assets and derivative liabilities on a gross basis on our consolidated balance sheet. As of December 31, 2022, the potential effect of rights of set-off associated with the foreign exchange contracts would be an offset to both assets and liabilities by $41 million, resulting in net derivative assets of $79 million and $6 million net derivative liabilities. As of December 31, 2022, there is no effect of rights of set-off associated with the interest rate contracts, as there were only asset positions of $2 million.

Effect of Derivative Contracts on Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

The following tables present the activity of derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, and the impact of these derivative contracts on AOCI for the periods indicated (in millions):
 December 31, 2021Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive IncomeLess: Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified From AOCI to EarningsDecember 31, 2022
Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges$25 $165 $138 $52 
Interest rate contracts designated as cash flow hedges40 31 62 
Total$65 $196 $147 $114 
 December 31, 2020Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive IncomeLess: Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified From AOCI to EarningsDecember 31, 2021
Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges$(95)$59 $(61)$25 
Interest rate contracts designated as cash flow hedges10 32 40 
Total$(85)$91 $(59)$65 
Effect of Derivative Contracts on Consolidated Statement of Income

The following table summarizes the total gain (loss) recognized in the consolidated statement of income from our foreign exchange derivative contracts by location for the periods indicated (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
 202220212020
Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges recognized in net revenues$140 $(65)$15 
Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges recognized in cost of net revenues (2)— 
Foreign exchange contracts not designated as hedging instruments recognized in interest and other, net20 11 (18)
Total gain (loss) recognized from foreign exchange derivative contracts in the consolidated statement of income$158 $(50)$(3)

The following table summarizes the total gain (loss) recognized in the consolidated statement of income from our interest rate derivative contracts by location for the periods indicated (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
 202220212020
Gain (loss) from interest rate contracts designated as cash flow hedges recognized in interest and other, net— 
Total gain (loss) recognized from interest rate derivative contracts in the consolidated statement of income$$$— 

The following table summarizes the total gain recognized in the consolidated statement of income due to changes in the fair value of the warrant for the periods indicated (in millions): 
Year Ended December 31,
 202220212020
Gain (loss) attributable to changes in the fair value of warrant recognized in gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net$(230)$354 $770 

Notional Amounts of Derivative Contracts

Derivative transactions are measured in terms of the notional amount, but this amount is not recorded on the balance sheet and is not, when viewed in isolation, a meaningful measure of the risk profile of the instruments. The notional amount is generally not exchanged, but is used only as the basis on which the value of foreign exchange payments under these contracts are determined. The following table presents the notional amounts of our outstanding derivatives as of the dates indicated (in millions):
December 31,
20222021
Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges$1,741 $2,066 
Foreign exchange contracts not designated as hedging instruments2,181 3,159 
Interest rate contracts designated as cash flow hedges400 400 
Total$4,322 $5,625 
Credit Risk Our derivatives expose us to credit risk to the extent that the counterparties may be unable to meet the terms of the arrangement. We seek to mitigate such risk by limiting our counterparties to, and by spreading the risk across, major financial institutions. In addition, the potential risk of loss with any one counterparty resulting from this type of credit risk is monitored on an ongoing basis. To further limit credit risk, we also enter into collateral security arrangements related to certain interest rate derivative instruments whereby collateral is posted between counterparties if the fair value of the derivative instrument exceeds certain thresholds. Additional collateral would be required in the event of a significant credit downgrade by either party. We are not required to pledge, nor are we entitled to receive, collateral related to our foreign exchange derivative transactions.
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Fair Value Measurement of Assets and Liabilities
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair Value Measurement of Assets and Liabilities Fair Value Measurement of Assets and Liabilities
The following tables present our financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of the dates indicated (in millions):
December 31, 2022
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Assets:   
Cash and cash equivalents$2,154 $2,154 $— $— 
Short-term investments:
Restricted cash36 36 — — 
Corporate debt securities2,350 — 2,350 — 
Government and agency securities135 — 135 — 
Equity investments with readily determinable fair values104 104 — — 
Total short-term investments2,625 140 2,485 — 
Equity investment in Adevinta2,692 2,692 — — 
Derivatives336 — 122 214 
Long-term investments:
Restricted cash13 13 — — 
Corporate debt securities646 — 646 — 
Government and agency securities557 — 557 — 
Equity investment under the fair value option431 — — 431 
Total long-term investments1,647 13 1,203 431 
Total financial assets$9,454 $4,999 $3,810 $645 
Liabilities:
Other liabilities$14 $— $— $14 
Derivatives$47 $— $47 $— 
December 31, 2021
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Assets:   
Cash and cash equivalents$1,379 $1,379 $— $— 
Short-term investments:
Restricted cash22 22 — — 
Corporate debt securities4,152 — 4,152 — 
Government and agency securities25 — 25 — 
Equity investments with readily determinable fair values1,745 1,745 — — 
Total short-term investments5,944 1,767 4,177 — 
Equity investment in Adevinta5,391 5,391 — — 
Derivatives553 — 109 444 
Long-term investments:
Corporate debt securities950 — 950 — 
Government and agency securities777 — 777 — 
Equity investment under the fair value option725 — — 725 
Total long-term investments2,452 — 1,727 725 
Total financial assets$15,719 $8,537 $6,013 $1,169 
Liabilities:
Derivatives$17 $— $17 $— 

Our financial assets and liabilities are valued using market prices on both active markets (Level 1), less active markets (Level 2) and little or no market activity (Level 3). Level 1 instrument valuations are obtained from real-time quotes for transactions in active exchange markets involving identical assets. Level 2 instrument valuations are obtained from readily available pricing sources for comparable instruments, identical instruments in less active markets, or models using market observable inputs. Level 3 instrument valuations typically reflect management’s estimate of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. We did not have any transfers of financial instruments between valuation levels during 2022 or 2021.

Other financial instruments, including accounts receivable and accounts payable, are carried at cost, which approximates their fair value because of the short-term nature of these instruments.

Fair value measurement of derivative instruments

The majority of our derivative instruments are valued using pricing models that take into account the contract terms as well as multiple inputs where applicable, such as equity prices, interest rate yield curves, option volatility and currency rates. Our warrant, which is accounted for as a derivative instrument, is valued using a Black-Scholes model. Key assumptions used in the valuation include risk-free interest rates; Adyen’s common stock price, equity volatility and common stock outstanding; exercise price; and details specific to the warrant. The value is also probability adjusted for management’s assumptions with respect to vesting of the remaining three tranches which are each subject to meeting processing volume milestone targets. These assumptions and the probability of meeting processing volume milestone targets may have a significant impact on the value of the warrant. Refer to “Note 8 — Derivative Instruments” for further details on our derivative instruments.
The following table presents a reconciliation of the opening to closing balance of the warrant measured using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) as of the dates indicated (in millions):
December 31,
20222021
Opening balance at beginning of period$444 $1,051 
Exercise of options under warrant— (961)
Change in fair value(230)354 
Closing balance at end of period$214 $444 

The following table presents quantitative information about Level 3 significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the warrant as of December 31, 2022 (in millions, except percentages):
Fair value Valuation techniqueUnobservable Input
Range (weighted average)(1)
Warrant$214 Black-Scholes and Monte CarloProbability of vesting
0.0% - 55.0% (48.3%)
Equity volatility
(49%)
(1)Probability of vesting were weighted by the unadjusted value of the tranches. For volatility, the average represents the arithmetic average of the points within the range and is not weighted by the relative fair value or notional amount.
Fair value measurement of equity investments

Certain of our equity investments are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, including our equity investment in Adevinta, equity investments with readily determinable fair values and equity investment under the fair value option.

Our equity investment in Adevinta is accounted for under the fair value option and classified within Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy as the fair value is measured based on Adevinta’s closing stock price and prevailing foreign exchange rate at each balance sheet date. Our equity investments with readily determinable fair values are also classified within Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy as the valuation can be obtained from real time quotes in active markets.

Our equity investment in Gmarket was initially recognized on November 14, 2021 in connection with the sale of 80.01% of the outstanding equity interests of eBay Korea to Emart. This equity investment is accounted for under the fair value option and its initial valuation of $725 million was based on the sale price of eBay Korea. Our investment in Gmarket is subject to a two year right held by Emart from the date of disposal to purchase the remaining interest at or near the closing price of the sale.

The following table presents a reconciliation of the opening to closing balance of the equity investment in Gmarket measured using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) as of the dates indicated (in millions):
December 31,
2022
December 31,
2021 (1)
Opening balance at beginning of period$725 $— 
Recognition of equity investment— 728 
Change in fair value(294)(3)
Closing balance at end of period$431 $725 
(1) There were no indicators of a potential material change in fair value of the investment between the date of recognition and December 31, 2021. The fair value of the investment was $725 million as of December 31, 2021 due to foreign currency adjustments.
This investment is classified within Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy as valuation of the investment reflects management’s estimate of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset. The following table presents quantitative information about Level 3 significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the equity investment in Gmarket as of December 31, 2022 that may have a significant impact on the overall valuation (in millions):
Fair value Valuation technique
Unobservable Input (1)
Range
Equity investment in Gmarket$431 Market multiplesRevenue multiple — GPC method
1.1x — 2.0x
Revenue multiple — GMAC method
1.3x — 4.1x
(1) The primary unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of our equity investment in Gmarket under the fair value option, when using the Guideline Public Company (GPC) method and the Guideline Merged and Acquired Company (GMAC) method under the market multiple approach, are the respective revenue multiples. Significant increases (decreases) in the revenue multiples in isolation would result in significantly higher (lower) fair value measurement. The market multiples are derived from respective groups of guideline public companies and guideline merged and acquired companies.

Certain other immaterial equity investments under the fair value option aggregating to $30 million as of December 31, 2022 are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient, and have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy.

Refer to “Note 7 — Investments” for further details about our equity investments.
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Supplemental Consolidated Financial Information
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Balance Sheet Components [Abstract]  
Supplemental Consolidated Financial Information Supplemental Consolidated Financial Information
Contract Balances

Timing of revenue recognition may differ from the timing of invoicing to customers. Accounts receivable represents amounts invoiced and revenue recognized prior to invoicing when we have satisfied our performance obligation and have the unconditional right to payment. The allowance for doubtful accounts and authorized credits is estimated based upon our assessment of various factors including historical experience, the age of the accounts receivable balances, current economic conditions reasonable and supportable forecasts and other factors that may affect our customers’ ability to pay. The allowance for doubtful accounts and authorized credits was $42 million and $74 million as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. As of December 31, 2022, we reported allowances for doubtful accounts of $16 million reflecting a decrease of $26 million, net of write-offs of $42 million for the year ended December 31, 2022.

Deferred revenue consists of fees received related to unsatisfied performance obligations at the end of the period. Due to the generally short-term duration of contracts, the majority of the performance obligations are satisfied in the following reporting period. The amount of revenue recognized during the year ended December 31, 2022 that was included in the deferred revenue balance at the beginning of the period was $38 million. The amount of revenue recognized during the year ended December 31, 2021 that was included in the deferred revenue balance at the beginning of the period was $47 million.

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
 December 31,
2022 2021
(In millions)
Cash and cash equivalents$2,154 $1,379 
Customer accounts69 
Restricted cash included in short-term investments36 22 
Restricted cash included in long-term investments13 — 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$2,272 $1,406 

Customer accounts and funds receivable
December 31,
20222021
(In millions)
Cash and cash equivalents$69 $
Funds receivable694 676 
Customer accounts and funds receivable$763 $681 

Other Current Assets
 December 31,
2022 2021
(In millions)
Payment processor advances$336 $453 
Short-term derivative assets112 86 
Prepaid expenses120 114 
Income and other tax receivable122 108 
Accounts receivable, net90 98 
Other276 248 
Other current assets$1,056 $1,107 
Property and Equipment, Net
 December 31,
2022 2021
(In millions)
Computer equipment and software$4,903  $4,747 
Land and buildings, including building improvements792  779 
Leasehold improvements379  356 
Furniture and fixtures138  140 
Construction in progress and other141  77 
Property and equipment, gross6,353  6,099 
Accumulated depreciation(5,115) (4,863)
Property and equipment, net$1,238  $1,236 

Total depreciation expense on our property and equipment for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020 totaled $442 million, $485 million and $560 million, respectively.

Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities
 December 31,
2022 2021
(In millions)
Compensation and related benefits$426 $517 
Sales and use tax and VAT accruals346 396 
Advertising accruals229 172 
Operating lease liabilities131 150 
Transaction loss reserve101 116 
Uninvoiced general and administrative expenses111 95 
Accrued interest expense67 74 
Deferred revenue34 79 
Other421 328 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities$1,866 $1,927 
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Debt
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Debt Debt
The following table summarizes the carrying value of our outstanding debt (in millions, except percentages):
CouponAs ofEffectiveAs ofEffective
 RateDecember 31, 2022 Interest RateDecember 31, 2021 Interest Rate
Long-Term Debt
Floating Rate Notes:
Senior notes due 2023
LIBOR plus 0.87%
$400 3.786 %$400 1.100 %
Fixed Rate Notes:
Senior notes due 20223.800 %— 3.989 %750 3.989 %
Senior notes due 20222.600 %— 2.678 %605 2.678 %
Senior notes due 20232.750 %750 2.866 %750 2.866 %
Senior notes due 20243.450 %750 3.531 %750 3.531 %
Senior notes due 20251.900 %800 1.803 %800 1.803 %
Senior notes due 20255.900 %425 6.036 %— — %
Senior notes due 20261.400 %750 1.252 %750 1.252 %
Senior notes due 20273.600 %850 3.689 %850 3.689 %
Senior notes due 20275.950 %300 6.064 %— — %
Senior notes due 20302.700 %950 2.623 %950 2.623 %
Senior notes due 20312.600 %750 2.186 %750 2.186 %
Senior notes due 20326.300 %425 6.371 %— — %
Senior notes due 20424.000 %750 4.114 %750 4.114 %
Senior notes due 20513.650 %1,000 2.517 %1,000 2.517 %
Total senior notes8,900 9,105 
Hedge accounting fair value adjustments (1)
Unamortized premium/(discount) and debt issuance costs(34)(30)
Less: Current portion of long-term debt(1,150)(1,355)
Total long-term debt7,721 7,727 
Short-Term Debt
Current portion of long-term debt1,150 1,355 
Total short-term debt1,150 1,355 
Total Debt$8,871 $9,082 
(1)    Includes the fair value adjustments to debt associated with terminated interest rate swaps which are being recorded as a reduction to interest expense over the remaining term of the related notes.

Senior Notes

During the first quarter of 2022, we redeemed the $750 million aggregate principal amount of the 3.800% senior notes due 2022. Total cash consideration paid was $750 million as the redemption price was equal to 100% of the principal amount. In addition, we paid accrued and unpaid interest on the principal amount.

During the second quarter of 2022, we redeemed the $605 million aggregate principal amount of the 2.600% senior notes due 2022. Total cash consideration paid was $605 million, as the redemption price was equal to 100% of the principal amount. In addition, we paid accrued and unpaid interest on the principal amount.

In November 2022, we issued senior notes of $1.2 billion aggregate principal amount, which consisted of $425 million of 5.900% fixed rate notes due 2025, $300 million of 5.950% fixed rate notes due to 2027 and $425 million of 6.300% fixed rate notes due 2032.
In 2021, we redeemed the $750 million aggregate principal amount of the 6.000% senior notes due 2056. Total cash consideration paid was $750 million, as the redemption price was equal to 100% of the principal amount. In addition, we paid accrued and unpaid interest on the principal amount.

In 2021, we settled cash tender offers with holders of approximately 39% of the total outstanding $1 billion aggregate principal amount of the 2.600% senior fixed rate notes due 2022. Total cash consideration paid for these purchases was $405 million and the carrying amount of the notes was $395 million, resulting in a loss on extinguishment of $10 million (including immaterial fees and other costs associated with the tender), which was recorded in interest and other, net in our consolidated statement of income. In addition, we paid any accrued interest on the tendered notes up to, but not including the date of settlement.

In 2021, we issued senior notes, in an aggregate principal amount of $2.5 billion, which consisted of $750 million of 1.400% fixed rate notes due 2026, $750 million of 2.600% fixed rate notes due to 2031 and $1.0 billion of 3.650% fixed rate notes due 2051.

None of the floating rate notes are redeemable prior to maturity. We may redeem some or all of the other fixed rate notes of each series at any time and from time to time prior to their maturity, generally at a make-whole redemption price, plus accrued and unpaid interest.

If a change of control triggering event (as defined in the applicable senior notes) occurs with respect to the floating rate notes due 2023, the 2.750% fixed rate notes due 2023, the 1.900% fixed rate notes due 2025, the 5.900% fixed rate notes due 2025, the 1.400% fixed rate notes due 2026, the 3.600% fixed rate notes due 2027, the 5.950% fixed rate notes due 2027, the 2.700% fixed rate notes due 2030, the 2.600% fixed rate notes due 2031, the 6.300% fixed rate notes due 2032, or the 3.650% fixed rate notes due 2051, we must, subject to certain exceptions, offer to repurchase all of the notes of the applicable series at a price equal to 101% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest.

The indenture pursuant to which the senior notes were issued includes customary covenants that, among other things and subject to exceptions, limit our ability to incur, assume or guarantee debt secured by liens on specified assets or enter into sale and lease-back transactions with respect to specified properties, and also includes customary events of default with customary grace periods in certain circumstances, including payment defaults and bankruptcy-related defaults.

To help achieve our interest rate risk management objectives, during the second quarter of 2020, we entered into interest rate swap agreements that effectively converted $400 million of our LIBOR-based floating-rate debt to a fixed-rate basis. During the second quarter of 2022, we entered into derivative instruments to hedge the variability of forecasted interest payments on anticipated debt issuance using forward-starting interest rate swaps. In November 2022, we issued $1.2 billion of senior unsecured notes, which consisted of notes maturing in 2025, 2027 and 2032. As a result, we terminated the interest rate swaps and the gain associated with the termination of approximately $25 million will be amortized to interest expense over the term of our notes due in November 2032.

The effective interest rates for our senior notes include the interest payable, the amortization of debt issuance costs and the amortization of any original issue discount and premium on these senior notes. Interest on these senior notes is payable either quarterly or semiannually. Interest expense associated with these senior notes, including amortization of debt issuance costs, during the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020 was approximately $231 million, $257 million and $284 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, the estimated fair value of these senior notes, using Level 2 inputs, was approximately $8.0 billion and $9.5 billion, respectively.

Commercial Paper

We have a commercial paper program pursuant to which we may issue commercial paper notes in an aggregate principal amount at maturity of up to $1.5 billion outstanding at any time with maturities of up to 397 days from the date of issue. As of December 31, 2022, there were no commercial paper notes outstanding.
Credit Agreement

In March 2020, we entered into a credit agreement that provides for an unsecured $2 billion five-year credit facility. We may also, subject to the agreement of the applicable lenders, increase commitments under the revolving credit facility by up to $1 billion. Funds borrowed under the credit agreement may be used for working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions and other general corporate purposes.

As of December 31, 2022, no borrowings were outstanding under our $2 billion credit agreement. However, as described above, we have an up to $1.5 billion commercial paper program and are required to maintain available borrowing capacity under our credit agreement in order to repay commercial paper borrowings in the event we are unable to repay those borrowings from other sources when they become due, in an aggregate amount of $1.5 billion. As of December 31, 2022, no borrowings were outstanding under our commercial paper program; therefore, $2 billion of borrowing capacity was available for other purposes permitted by the credit agreement, subject to customary conditions to borrowing. The credit agreement includes a covenant limiting our consolidated leverage ratio to no more than 4.0:1.0, subject to, upon the occurrence of a qualified material acquisition, if so elected by us, a step-up to 4.5:1.0 for the four fiscal quarters completed following such qualified material acquisition. The credit agreement includes customary events of default, with corresponding grace periods in certain circumstances, including payment defaults, cross-defaults and bankruptcy-related defaults. In addition, the credit agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, including restrictions regarding the incurrence of liens and subsidiary indebtedness, in each case, subject to customary exceptions. The credit agreement also contains customary representations and warranties. 

We were in compliance with all financial covenants in our outstanding debt instruments for the period ended December 31, 2022.

Future Maturities

The following table presents expected future principal maturities as of the date indicated (in millions):
December 31, 2022
Fiscal Years:
2023$1,150 
2024750 
20251,225 
2026750 
20271,150 
Thereafter3,875 
Total future maturities$8,900 

In January 2023, the company redeemed the $750 million aggregate principal amount of the 2.750% senior notes due 2023. Total cash consideration paid was $750 million, as the redemption price was equal to 100% of the principal amount. In addition, we paid accrued and unpaid interest on the principal amount.

Additionally in January 2023, the company redeemed the $400 million aggregate principal amount of the floating rate senior notes due 2023. Total cash consideration paid was $400 million, as the redemption price was equal to 100% of the principal amount. In addition, we paid accrued and unpaid interest on the principal amount.
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Leases
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Leases [Abstract]  
Leases Leases
We have operating leases for office space, data centers and other corporate assets that we utilize under lease arrangements.

The following table presents a summary of leases by balance sheet location as of the dates indicated (in millions):
 December 31,
Balance Sheet Location20222021
Assets
OperatingOperating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets$513 $289 
Liabilities
Operating - currentAccrued expenses and other current liabilities$131 $150 
Operating - noncurrentOperating lease liabilities418 200 
Total lease liabilities$549 $350 


The following table presents components of lease expense for the periods indicated (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
Statement of Income Location202220212020
Operating lease costs (1)
Cost of net revenues, Sales and marketing, Product development and General and administrative expenses$132 $178 $160 
(1)Includes variable lease payments and sublease income that were immaterial for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020.

The following table presents the maturity of lease liabilities under our non-cancelable operating leases as of the date indicated (in millions):
December 31, 2022
2023$148 
2024115 
2025102 
202687 
202783 
Thereafter67 
Total lease payments602 
Less interest(53)
Present value of lease liabilities$549 

As of December 31, 2022, we have non-cancellable operating leases for office space and data centers that have not commenced with fixed lease payment obligations of $93 million, with $1 million payable within 12 months. We are not involved in the construction or design of underlying assets.

Rent expense for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020 totaled $144 million, $192 million and $176 million, respectively. Rent expense includes operating lease costs as well as expense for non-lease components such as common area maintenance.
The following table presents supplemental information related to our leases included in the consolidated balance sheet as of the dates indicated:
December 31,
20222021
Weighted average remaining lease term
Operating leases5.15 years3.11 years
Weighted average discount rate
Operating leases3.60 %2.06 %


The following table presents supplemental information related to our leases for the periods indicated (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
 202220212020
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases
$159 $165 $145 
ROU assets obtained in exchange for new lease obligations:
Operating leases$354 $38 $84 
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Commitments and Contingencies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

As of December 31, 2022, we had no off-balance sheet arrangements that have, or are reasonably likely to have, a current or future material effect on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.

We have a cash pooling arrangement with a financial institution for cash management purposes. This arrangement allows for cash withdrawals from the financial institution based upon our aggregate operating cash balances held within the same financial institution (“Aggregate Cash Deposits”). This arrangement also allows us to withdraw amounts exceeding the Aggregate Cash Deposits up to an agreed-upon limit. The net balance of the withdrawals and the Aggregate Cash Deposits are used by the financial institution as a basis for calculating our net interest expense or income under the arrangement. As of December 31, 2022, we had a total of $246 million in aggregate cash deposits, partially offset by $32 million in cash withdrawals, held within the financial institution under the cash pooling arrangement.

Litigation and Other Legal Matters
 
Overview

We are involved in legal and regulatory proceedings on an ongoing basis. Many of these proceedings are in early stages and may seek an indeterminate amount of damages. If we believe that a loss arising from such matters is probable and can be reasonably estimated, we accrue the estimated liability in our financial statements. If only a range of estimated losses can be determined, we accrue an amount within the range that, in our judgment, reflects the most likely outcome; if none of the estimates within that range is a better estimate than any other amount, we accrue the low end of the range. For those proceedings in which an unfavorable outcome is reasonably possible but not probable, we have disclosed an estimate of the reasonably possible loss or range of losses or we have concluded that an estimate of the reasonably possible loss or range of losses arising directly from the proceeding (i.e., monetary damages or amounts paid in judgment or settlement) is not material. If we cannot estimate the probable or reasonably possible loss or range of losses arising from a proceeding, we have disclosed that fact. In assessing the materiality of a proceeding, we evaluate, among other factors, the amount of monetary damages claimed, as well as the potential impact of non-monetary remedies sought by plaintiffs (e.g., injunctive relief) that may require us to change our business practices in a manner that could have a material adverse impact on our business. With respect to the matters disclosed in this Overview, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of losses that could potentially result from the application of such non-monetary remedies.

Amounts accrued for legal and regulatory proceedings for which we believe a loss is probable were not material for the year ended December 31, 2022. We have concluded, based on currently available information, that reasonably possible losses arising directly from the proceedings (i.e., monetary damages or amounts paid in judgment or settlement) in excess of our recorded accruals are also not material. However, legal and regulatory proceedings are inherently unpredictable and subject to significant uncertainties. If one or more matters were resolved against us in a reporting period for amounts in excess of management’s expectations, the impact on our operating results or financial condition for that reporting period could be material. Legal fees are expensed as incurred.
General Matters

Third parties have from time to time claimed, and others may claim in the future, that we have infringed their intellectual property rights. We are subject to patent disputes, and expect that we could be subject to additional patent infringement claims involving various aspects of our business as our products and services continue to expand in scope and complexity. Such claims may be brought directly or indirectly against us and/or against our customers (who may be entitled to contractual indemnification under their contracts with us), and we are subject to increased exposure to such claims as a result of our acquisitions and divestitures and in cases where we are entering new lines of business. We have in the past been forced to litigate such claims. We may also become more vulnerable to third-party claims as laws such as the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, the Lanham Act and the Communications Decency Act are interpreted by the courts, and as we expand the scope of our business (both in terms of the range of products and services that we offer and our geographical operations) and become subject to laws in jurisdictions where the underlying laws with respect to the potential liability of online intermediaries like ourselves are either unclear or less favorable. We believe that additional lawsuits alleging that we have violated patent, copyright or trademark laws will be filed against us. Intellectual property claims, whether meritorious or not, are time consuming and costly to defend and resolve, could require expensive changes in our methods of doing business or could require us to enter into costly royalty or licensing agreements on unfavorable terms.

From time to time, we are involved in other disputes or regulatory inquiries that arise in the ordinary course of business, including suits by our users (individually or as class actions) alleging, among other things, improper disclosure of our prices, rules or policies, that our practices, prices, rules, policies or customer/user agreements violate applicable law or that we have acted unfairly and/or not acted in conformity with such practices, prices, rules, policies or agreements. Further, the number and significance of these disputes and inquiries are increasing as the political and regulatory landscape changes and, as we have grown larger, our businesses have expanded in scope (both in terms of the range of products and services that we offer and our geographical operations) and our products and services have increased in complexity. Any claims or regulatory actions against us, whether meritorious or not, could be time consuming, result in costly litigation, damage awards (including statutory damages for certain causes of action in certain jurisdictions), injunctive relief or increased costs of doing business through adverse judgment or settlement, require us to change our business practices in expensive ways, require significant amounts of management time, result in the diversion of significant operational resources or otherwise harm our business.

From time to time, the Company receives subpoenas or requests for information from various government agencies, typically for potential misconduct by sellers on the Company’s Marketplace platforms. More recently, the Company has received subpoenas or requests for information from government agencies related to potential liability of the Company for products sold by sellers on the Marketplace platforms. The Company generally responds to government subpoenas and requests in the ordinary course of business and in a cooperative, thorough and timely manner. These responses sometimes require time and effort and can result in considerable costs being incurred by the Company.

In this regard, the Company has responded to inquiries from the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) regarding products sold on the Marketplace platforms alleged to violate certain laws and regulations, including regulations of the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and, separately, regulations of the Drug Enforcement Agency. The inquiries relate to whether and to what extent the Company should be liable for the sale of regulated or illicit products manufactured and sold by others who listed such products on Marketplace platforms in a manner that evaded and/or was designed to evade detection by the Company. With respect to the inquiries regarding EPA regulations, the EPA, DOJ and the Company have begun discussions relating to allegations of noncompliance arising under the Clean Air Act, among other alleged violations, which discussions include a potential settlement. If the Company is found to be liable for such activities on the Marketplace, it likely will be subject to monetary damages, changes in our business practices, or other remedies that could have a material adverse impact on our business.

The Company is also responding to inquiries from the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts regarding potential criminal liability of the Company arising from the stalking and harassment in 2019 of the editor and publisher of Ecommercebytes, a website that publishes ecommerce news and information. Six former Company employees and one former contractor have pleaded guilty to crimes arising from the conduct. The Company has begun discussions with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, which discussions include a potential settlement. We expect any
such settlement may include fines, other payments, and non-monetary remedies, such as additional remediation, compliance and reporting requirements. Although the Company has concluded that losses in the U.S. Attorney matter are probable, we are unable at this time to estimate the losses that may be incurred because the matter is still under investigation and involves open questions relevant to the Company’s potential liability for conduct of its former employees. The editor and publisher also have a pending civil action against the Company, which seeks unspecified damages arising from the above-described conduct.

In connection with the government matters and civil action described above, the Company to date has accrued for probable losses of approximately $64 million in the aggregate. Given the uncertainties involved, the ultimate resolution of these matters could result in additional losses that may be material to our financial results for a particular period, depending on, among other factors, the size of the loss or liability imposed and the level of our net income or loss for that period.

Indemnification Provisions

We entered into a separation and distribution agreement and various other agreements with PayPal to govern the separation and relationship of the two companies. These agreements provide for specific indemnity and liability obligations and could lead to disputes between us and PayPal, which may be significant. In addition, the indemnity rights we have against PayPal under the agreements may not be sufficient to protect us and our indemnity obligations to PayPal may be significant.

In addition, we have entered into indemnification agreements with each of our directors, executive officers and certain other officers. These agreements require us to indemnify such individuals, to the fullest extent permitted by Delaware law, for certain liabilities to which they may become subject as a result of their affiliation with us.
In the ordinary course of business, we have included limited indemnification provisions in certain of our agreements with parties with which we have commercial relations, including our standard marketing, promotions and application programming interface license agreements. Under these contracts, we generally indemnify, hold harmless and agree to reimburse the indemnified party for losses suffered or incurred by the indemnified party in connection with claims by a third party with respect to our domain names, trademarks, logos and other branding elements to the extent that such marks are applicable to our performance under the subject agreement. In certain cases, we have agreed to provide indemnification for intellectual property infringement. It is not possible to determine the maximum potential loss under these indemnification provisions due to our limited history of prior indemnification claims and the unique facts and circumstances involved in each particular provision. To date, losses recorded in our consolidated statement of income in connection with our indemnification provisions have not been significant, either individually or collectively.
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Stockholders' Equity
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Equity [Abstract]  
Stockholders' Equity Stockholders’ Equity
Preferred Stock

We are authorized, subject to limitations prescribed by Delaware law, to issue preferred stock in one or more series; to establish the number of shares included within each series; to fix the rights, preferences and privileges of the shares of each wholly unissued series and any related qualifications, limitations or restrictions; and to increase or decrease the number of shares of any series (but not below the number of shares of a series then outstanding) without any further vote or action by our stockholders. As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, there were 10 million shares of $0.001 par value preferred stock authorized for issuance, and no shares issued or outstanding.

Common Stock

Our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation authorizes us to issue 3.6 billion shares of common stock.

Stock Repurchase Programs

Our stock repurchase programs are intended to programmatically offset the impact of dilution from our equity compensation programs and, subject to market conditions and other factors, to make opportunistic and programmatic repurchases of our common stock to reduce our outstanding share count. Any share repurchases under our stock repurchase programs may be made through open market transactions, block trades, privately negotiated transactions (including accelerated share repurchase transactions) or other means at times and in such amounts as management deems appropriate and will be funded from our working capital or other financing alternatives. Our stock repurchase programs may be limited or terminated at any time without prior notice. The timing and actual number of shares repurchased will depend on a variety of factors, including corporate and regulatory requirements, price and other market conditions and management’s determination as to the appropriate use of our cash.

In February 2022, our Board authorized an additional $4.0 billion stock repurchase program with no expiration from the date of authorization.

On October 29, 2021, we entered into accelerated share repurchase agreements (the “2021 ASR Agreements”) with two financial institutions (each a “2021 ASR Counterparty”), as part of our share repurchase program. Under the 2021 ASR Agreements, we paid an aggregate amount of $2.5 billion to the 2021 ASR Counterparties and received an initial delivery of approximately 29.3 million shares of our common stock, which were recorded as a $2.1 billion increase to treasury stock. In December 2021, the 2021 ASR Agreement with one of the 2021 ASR Counterparties settled and resulted in a delivery of approximately 3.4 million additional shares of our common stock, which were recorded as a $188 million increase to treasury stock. The remaining $188 million was evaluated as an unsettled forward contract indexed to our own stock, classified within stockholders’ equity as of December 31, 2021.

In January 2022, the 2021 ASR Agreement with the remaining 2021 ASR Counterparty settled and resulted in a delivery of approximately 3.3 million additional shares of our common stock. The related forward contract was settled and recorded as a $188 million increase to treasury stock during 2022. In total under the 2021 ASR Agreements, approximately 36.0 million shares were repurchased at an average price per share of $69.43.
The following table summarizes repurchase activity under our stock repurchase programs during 2022 (in millions, except per share amounts):
Shares Repurchased (1)
Average Price per Share (2)
Value of Shares
Repurchased (2)
Remaining Amount Authorized
Balance as of January 1, 2022$1,991 
Authorization of additional plan in February 20224,000 
Repurchase of shares of common stock62 $51.45 $3,143 (3,143)
Accelerated share repurchases (3)
$— — 
Balance as of December 31, 2022$2,848 
(1)These repurchased shares of common stock were recorded as treasury stock and were accounted for under the cost method. None of the repurchased shares of common stock have been retired.
(2)Excludes broker commissions.
(3)As indicated above, in January 2022, the 2021 ASR Agreement with the remaining ASR Counterparty settled and resulted in delivery of approximately 3.3 million additional shares.

Dividends

The company paid a total of $489 million, $466 million and $447 million in cash dividends during the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively. In February 2023, we declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share of common stock to be paid on March 24, 2023 to stockholders of record as of March 10, 2023.
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Employee Benefit Plans
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense [Abstract]  
Employee Benefit Plans Employee Benefit Plans
Equity Incentive Plans

We have equity incentive plans under which we grant equity awards, including stock options, restricted stock units (“RSUs”), performance-based restricted stock units (“PBRSUs”), stock payment awards, performance share units and total shareholder return performance share units (“TSR PSUs”), to our directors, officers and employees. As of December 31, 2022, 755 million shares were authorized under our equity incentive plans and 27 million shares were available for future grant.

RSU awards granted to eligible employees under our equity incentive plans generally vest in annual or quarterly installments over a period of three to five years, are subject to the employees’ continuing service to us and do not have an expiration date.

In 2022, 2021 and 2020, certain executives were eligible to receive PBRSUs. PBRSU awards are subject to performance and time-based vesting requirements. The target number of shares subject to the PBRSU award are adjusted based on our business performance measured against the performance goals approved by the Compensation and Human Capital Committee at the beginning of the performance period. Generally, if the performance criteria are satisfied, one-half of the award vests in March following the end of the performance period and the other half of the award vests in March of the following year.

During 2020, our Chief Executive Officer was granted TSR PSUs with performance and time-based vesting requirements. The number of stock units ultimately received will depend on our total shareholder return relative to that of the S&P 500 index over two and three year measurement periods. The target number of shares will be divided into two tranches, with each tranche corresponding to 50% of the target shares. The first tranche vested in full on the second anniversary of the grant date and second tranche will vest on the third anniversary of the grant date.

Deferred Stock Units

Prior to December 31, 2016, we granted deferred stock units to each non-employee director (other than Mr. Omidyar) at the time of our annual meeting of stockholders and to new non-employee directors upon their election to the Board. Each deferred stock unit award granted to a new non-employee director upon election to the Board vests 25% one year from the date of grant, and at a rate of 2.08% per month thereafter. In addition, directors were permitted to elect to receive, in lieu of annual retainer and committee chair fees and at the time these fees would otherwise be payable, fully vested deferred stock units with an initial value equal to the amount based on the fair market value of common stock at the date of grant. Following termination of a non-employee director’s service on the Board, deferred stock units granted prior to August 1, 2013 are payable in stock or cash (at our election), while deferred stock units granted on or after August 1, 2013 are payable solely in stock. As of December 31, 2022, there were approximately 75,260 deferred stock units outstanding, which are included in our restricted stock unit activity below. As of December 31, 2016, we no longer grant deferred stock units.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

We have an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”) for all eligible employees. Under the plan, shares of our common stock may be purchased over an offering period with a maximum duration of two years at 85% of the lower of the fair market value on the first day of the applicable offering period or on the last day of the six-month purchase period. Employees may purchase shares having a value not exceeding 10% of their eligible compensation during an offering period. During 2022, 2021 and 2020, employees purchased approximately 2 million, 2 million and 3 million shares under this plan at average prices of $38.04, $38.93 and $25.93 per share, respectively. As of December 31, 2022, approximately 31 million shares of common stock were reserved for future issuance.

Stock Option Activity

Stock options granted in 2022 were not material. No stock options were granted in 2021 and 2020.
During 2022, 2021 and 2020, the aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised under our equity incentive plans was $2 million, $2 million and $15 million, respectively, determined as of the date of option exercise.

Restricted Stock Unit Activity

The following table presents RSU activity (including PBRSUs that have been earned) under our equity incentive plans as of and for the year ended December 31, 2022 (in millions, except per share amounts):
 UnitsWeighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value
(per share)
Outstanding as of January 1, 202220 $48.73 
Awarded and assumed15 $52.22 
Vested(10)$46.38 
Forfeited(4)$50.45 
Outstanding as of December 31, 202221 $52.29 
Expected to vest as of December 31, 202217 

During 2022, 2021 and 2020, the aggregate intrinsic value of RSUs vested under our equity incentive plans was $448 million, $697 million and $552 million, respectively.

Stock-Based Compensation Expense

The following table presents stock-based compensation expense from continuing operations for the periods indicated (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
 202220212020
Cost of net revenues$51 $47 $40 
Sales and marketing73 83 85 
Product development222 196 154 
General and administrative148 151 138 
Total stock-based compensation expense$494 $477 $417 
Capitalized in product development$14 $12 $14 

As of December 31, 2022, there was approximately $813 million of unearned stock-based compensation that will be expensed from 2023 through 2027. If there are any modifications or cancellations of the underlying unvested awards, we may be required to accelerate, increase or cancel all or a portion of the remaining unearned stock-based compensation expense. Future unearned stock-based compensation will increase to the extent we grant additional equity awards, change the mix of grants between stock options and restricted stock units or assume unvested equity awards in connection with acquisitions.

Employee Savings Plans
We have a defined contribution plan, which is qualified under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. Participating employees may contribute up to 50% of their eligible compensation, but not more than statutory limits. During the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, we contributed one dollar for each dollar a participant contributed, with a maximum contribution of 4% of each employee’s eligible compensation, subject to a maximum employer contribution of $12,200, $11,600 and $11,400 per employee for each period, respectively. Our non-U.S. employees are covered by various other savings plans. Total expense for these plans was $58 million, $54 million and $46 million for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
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Income Taxes
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes Income Taxes
The following table presents the components of income (loss) from continuing operations before taxes for the periods indicated (in millions):
 Year Ended December 31,
 2022  2021  2020
United States$123   $1,608   $1,167 
International(1,724)  (1,210)  2,178 
$(1,601)$398 $3,345 

The following table summarizes the income tax provision (benefit) for the periods indicated (in millions):
 Year Ended December 31,
 2022 2021 2020
Current:  
Federal$350  $472  $266 
State and local36  128  87 
Foreign67  228  91 
$453  $828  $444 
Deferred:  
Federal$(847) $(755) $(73)
State and local(50) (125) (8)
Foreign117  198  495 
(780) (682) 414 
$(327) $146  $858 

The following table presents a reconciliation of the difference between the actual provision for income taxes and the provision computed by applying the federal statutory rate of 21% to income (loss) before income taxes for the periods indicated (in millions):
 Year Ended December 31,
 2022 2021 2020
Provision (benefit) at statutory rate$(337) $84  $703 
Foreign income taxed at different rates 19  19 
Other taxes on foreign operations13 89 19 
Stock-based compensation17  (26) (4)
State taxes, net of federal benefit(14)  80 
Research and other tax credits(45) (39) (28)
Penalties11 — — 
Impact of tax rate change— (3)43 
Non-deductible executive compensation10 
Other17   17 
$(327)$146 $858 
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences of differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to be reversed. The following table summarizes significant deferred tax assets and liabilities as of the dates indicated (in millions):
 As of December 31,
 2022 2021
Deferred tax assets: 
Net operating loss, capital loss and credits$275  $191 
Accruals and allowances384  356 
Capitalized research expense181 — 
Stock-based compensation10  12 
Amortizable tax basis in intangibles3,064 3,174 
Net deferred tax assets3,914  3,733 
Valuation allowance(231) (136)
3,683  3,597 
Deferred tax liabilities: 
Outside basis differences(2,446)(3,136)
Acquisition-related intangibles(64) (37)
Depreciation and amortization(243) (202)
Net unrealized gain on investments(6)(84)
(2,759) (3,459)
$924  $138 

As of December 31, 2022, our federal, state and foreign net operating loss carryforwards for income tax purposes were approximately $51 million, $31 million and $512 million, respectively. The federal and state net operating loss carryforwards are subject to various limitations under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code and applicable state tax laws. If not utilized, the federal and state net operating loss carryforwards will begin to expire in 2024 and 2023, respectively. The carryforward periods on our foreign net operating loss carryforwards are as follows: $7 million do not expire and $505 million are subject to valuation allowance and begin to expire in 2023. As of December 31, 2022, state tax credit carryforwards for income tax purposes were approximately $179 million. Most of the state tax credits carry forward indefinitely.

As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, we maintained a valuation allowance with respect to certain of our deferred tax assets relating primarily to operating losses in certain non-U.S. jurisdictions and certain state tax credits and capital losses that we believe are not likely to be realized.

We have recognized the tax consequences of all foreign unremitted earnings and management has no specific plans to indefinitely reinvest the unremitted earnings of our foreign subsidiaries as of the balance sheet date. Accordingly, as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, $526 million and $697 million, respectively, of our liability for deemed repatriation of foreign earnings was included in other liabilities on our consolidated balance sheet. We have not provided for deferred taxes on outside basis differences in our investments in our foreign subsidiaries that are unrelated to unremitted earnings. These basis differences will be indefinitely reinvested. A determination of the unrecognized deferred taxes related to these other components of our outside basis difference is not practicable.

In connection with the transfer of our Classifieds business on June 24, 2021 we recorded $2.1 billion of income tax expense as part of income from discontinued operations, of which $1.7 billion was a deferred tax liability for the outside basis difference related to our receipt of Adevinta shares. Through the remainder of 2021 and 2022, the deferred tax liability decreased with the change in fair value of the Adevinta investment, which has been recorded in income (loss) from continuing operations following the transaction close date through December 31, 2022.
The following table presents changes in unrecognized tax benefits for the periods indicated (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
202220212020
Gross amounts of unrecognized tax benefits as of the beginning of the period$461 $420 $387 
Increases related to prior period tax positions30 
Decreases related to prior period tax positions(7)(5)(15)
Increases related to current period tax positions40 42 39 
Settlements(5)(2)(21)
Gross amounts of unrecognized tax benefits as of the end of the period$493 $461 $420 

As of December 31, 2022, gross amounts of unrecognized tax benefits of $493 million included $50 million of unrecognized tax benefits indemnified by PayPal. As of December 31, 2021, gross amounts of unrecognized tax benefits of $461 million included $50 million of unrecognized tax benefits indemnified by PayPal. If total unrecognized tax benefits were realized in a future period, it would result in a tax benefit of $331 million. Of this amount, approximately $46 million of unrecognized tax benefit is indemnified by PayPal and a corresponding receivable would be reduced upon a future realization. As of December 31, 2022, our liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits were included in other liabilities on our consolidated balance sheet.

We recognize interest and/or penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense. In 2022 and 2021, tax benefits of $9 million and $6 million, respectively, were included in tax expense for interest and penalties. The amount of interest and penalties accrued as of December 31, 2022 and 2021 was approximately $57 million and $46 million, respectively.
 
We are subject to both direct and indirect taxation in the U.S. and various states and foreign jurisdictions. We are under examination by certain tax authorities for the 2010 to 2021 tax years. We believe that adequate amounts have been reserved for any adjustments that may ultimately result from these or other examinations. The material jurisdictions where we are subject to potential examination by tax authorities for tax years after 2009 include, among others, the U.S. (Federal and California), Germany, India, Israel, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
 
Although the timing of the resolution and/or closure of audits is highly uncertain, it is reasonably possible that the balance of gross unrecognized tax benefits could significantly change in the next 12 months. However, given the number of years remaining subject to examination and the number of matters being examined, we are unable to estimate the full range of possible adjustments to the balance of gross unrecognized tax benefits.
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Gain (Loss) on Equity Investments and Warrant, net and Interest and Other, Net
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]  
Gain (Loss) on Equity Investments and Warrant, net and Interest and Other, Net Gain (Loss) on Equity Investments and Warrant, Net and Interest and Other, Net
The following table presents components of gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net for the periods indicated (in millions):
 Year Ended December 31,
 2022  2021  2020
Unrealized change in fair value of equity investment in Adevinta$(2,693)$(3,070)$— 
Unrealized change in fair value of equity investment in Adyen(118)(10)— 
Unrealized change in fair value of equity investment in Gmarket(294)(3)— 
Unrealized change in fair value of equity investment in KakaoBank(218)403 239 
Change in fair value of warrant(230)354 770 
Realized change in fair value of shares sold in Adevinta (1)
— 
Realized change in fair value of shares sold in Adyen(143)— — 
Realized change in fair value of shares sold in KakaoBank(75)83 — 
Impairment of equity investment in Paytm Mall— (160)— 
Gain (loss) on other investments (2)
(17)29 (2)
Total gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net$(3,786)  $(2,365)  $1,007 
(1)Gain (loss) on sale of shares in Adevinta included: (i) in 2022, a $2 million gain on the change in fair value of shares sold; (ii) in 2021, an $88 million gain recognized on the sale of the shares offset by a $79 million loss on the change in fair value of shares sold.
(2)Gain (loss) on other investments primarily included: (i) in 2022, primarily downward adjustments of $13 million recorded on equity investments under the fair value option and $7 million recorded on equity investments without readily determinable fair values; (i) in 2021, primarily a $41 million upward adjustment and a $10 million impairment recorded on equity investments without readily determinable fair values; (ii) in 2020, primarily a $40 million impairment recorded on an investment and a $37 million gain for the receipt of proceeds that were held in escrow related to a long-term investment that was sold in 2018.

The following table presents components of interest and other, net for the periods indicated (in millions):
 Year Ended December 31,
 202220212020
Interest income$73 $19 $38 
Interest expense(235)(269)(304)
Foreign exchange and other(3)90 (32)
Total interest and other, net$(165)$(160)$(298)
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Equity [Abstract]  
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
The following tables summarize the changes in AOCI for the periods indicated (in millions):
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Derivative InstrumentsUnrealized
Gains (Losses)
on Investments
Foreign
Currency
Translation
Estimated Tax (Expense) BenefitTotal
Balance as of December 31, 2021$65 $(7)$328 $12 $398 
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications196 (93)(106)31 28 
Less: Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI147 (2)— 22 167 
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)49 (91)(106)(139)
Balance as of December 31, 2022$114 $(98)$222 $21 $259 
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Derivative InstrumentsUnrealized
Gains (Losses)
on Investments
Foreign
Currency
Translation
Estimated Tax (Expense) BenefitTotal
Balance as of December 31, 2020$(85)$$654 $42 $616 
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications91 (11)(201)(17)(138)
Less: Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI(59)125 13 80 
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)150 (12)(326)(30)(218)
Balance as of December 31, 2021$65 $(7)$328 $12 $398 

The following table summarizes reclassifications out of AOCI for periods indicated (in millions):
Details about AOCI Components 
Affected Line Item in the Statement of Income
Amount of Gain (Loss)
Reclassified from AOCI for the
Year Ended December 31,
20222021
Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges
Foreign exchange contractsNet revenues$140 $(65)
Foreign exchange contractsCost of net revenues(2)
Interest rate contractsInterest and other, net
Total, from continuing operations before income taxes147 (59)
Income taxes22 13 
Total, from continuing operations net of income taxes169 (46)
Unrealized gains (losses) on investmentsInterest and other, net(2)
Total, before income taxes(2)
Income taxes— — 
Total, net of income taxes(2)
Foreign currency translationDiscontinued operations net of income taxes— 125 
Total reclassifications for the periodTotal, net of income taxes$167 $80 
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Restructuring
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Restructuring Restructuring
Restructuring reserve activity during 2022 was immaterial.

During the first quarter of 2021, management approved plans that included the reduction in workforce and other exit costs. The reduction was substantially completed in the first quarter of 2021 and resulted in a pre-tax charge of $35 million.

During the first quarter of 2020, we substantially completed the reduction in workforce that was approved by management during the fourth quarter of 2019. We incurred pre-tax restructuring charges of approximately $7 million primarily during the first quarter of 2020 in connection with the action taken in the fourth quarter of 2019 and made payments of approximately $34 million during 2020.
The restructuring charges incurred in 2022, 2021 and 2020 were included in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of income.
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Financial Statement Schedule
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]  
Financial Statement Schedule
FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE
The Financial Statement Schedule II — VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS for continuing operations as of and for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020.
Balance at Beginning of PeriodCharged/ Credited to Net IncomeCharged to Other AccountCharges Utilized/ Write-offsBalance at End of Period
(In millions)
Allowances for Doubtful Accounts
Year Ended December 31, 2020$81 $132 $— $(116)$97 
Year Ended December 31, 2021$97 $79 $— $(134)$42 
Year Ended December 31, 2022$42 $16 $— $(42)$16 
Allowance for Authorized Credits
Year Ended December 31, 2020$28 $11 $— $— $39 
Year Ended December 31, 2021$39 $(8)$— $$32 
Year Ended December 31, 2022$32 $(6)$— $— $26 
Allowance for Transaction Losses
Year Ended December 31, 2020$23 $198 $— $(189)$32 
Year Ended December 31, 2021$32 $343 $— $(287)$88 
Year Ended December 31, 2022$88 $316 $— $(334)$70 
Tax Valuation Allowance
Year Ended December 31, 2020$96 $53 $— $— $149 
Year Ended December 31, 2021$149 $$(12)$(7)$136 
Year Ended December 31, 2022$136 $97 $(2)$— $231 
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The Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates, including those related to provisions for transaction losses, legal contingencies, income taxes, revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, investments, goodwill and the recoverability of intangible assets. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation
Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation

The accompanying financial statements are consolidated and include the financial statements of eBay Inc., our wholly and majority-owned subsidiaries and variable interest entities (“VIE”) where we are the primary beneficiary. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Minority interests are recorded as a noncontrolling interest. A qualitative approach is applied to assess the consolidation requirement for VIEs. Generally, investments in entities where we hold at least a 20% ownership interest and have the ability to exercise significant influence, but not control, over the investee are accounted for using the equity method of accounting, including those in which the fair value option has been elected.

For equity method investments, our share of the investees’ results of operations is included in gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net and this investment balance is included in long-term investments. For equity investments under the fair value option, the change in fair value of the investment is included in gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net and this investment balance is included in long-term investments, other than our equity interest in Adevinta which is included in short-term investments. Investments in entities where we hold less than a 20% ownership interest are generally accounted for as equity investments to be measured at fair value or, under an election, at cost if it does not have readily determinable fair value, in which case the carrying value would be adjusted upon the occurrence of an observable price change in an orderly transaction for identical or similar instruments or impairment.

Upon the transfer of our Classifieds business to Adevinta in 2021, shares in Adevinta were included as part of total consideration received under the definitive agreement. The equity interest in Adevinta is accounted for under the fair value option. Additionally, upon completion of the sale of 80.01% of the outstanding equity interests of eBay Korea to Emart in 2021, we retained 19.99% of the outstanding equity interests of the new entity, Gmarket, which is accounted for under the fair value option. Subsequent changes in fair value for these equity investments are included in gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net on our consolidated statement of income.
Revenue recognition
Revenue recognition
We recognize revenue when we transfer control of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which we expect to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. Revenue is recognized net of any taxes collected, which are subsequently remitted to governmental authorities.
Our net revenues primarily include final value fees, feature fees, including fees to promote listings and listing fees from sellers on our platforms. Our net revenues also include store subscription and other fees often from large enterprise sellers as well revenues from the sale of advertisements and revenue sharing arrangements. Our net revenues are reduced by incentives, including discounts, coupons and rewards, provided to our customers.
We identified one performance obligation to sellers on our Marketplace platform, which is to connect buyers and sellers on our secure and trusted Marketplace platforms, including payment processing activities. Final value fees are recognized when an item is sold on a Marketplace platform, satisfying this performance obligation. There may be additional services available to Marketplace sellers, mainly to promote or feature listings, that are not distinct within the context of the contract. Accordingly, fees for these additional services are recognized when the single performance obligation is satisfied. Promoted listing fees, feature fees and listing fees are recognized when an item is sold, or when the contract expires.
Store subscription and other nonstandard listing contracts may contain multiple performance obligations, including discounts on future services. Determining whether performance obligations should be accounted for separately or combined may require significant judgment. The transaction price is allocated to each performance obligation based on its stand-alone selling price (“SSP”). In instances where SSP is not directly observable, we generally estimate selling prices based on when they are sold to customers of a similar nature and geography. These estimates are generally based on pricing strategies, market factors, strategic objectives and observable inputs. Store subscription revenues are recognized over the subscription period, and discounts offered through store subscription or nonstandard listing contracts are recognized when the options are exercised or when the options expire.
Further, to drive traffic to our platforms, we provide incentives to buyers and sellers in various forms including discounts on fees, discounts on items sold, coupons and rewards. Evaluating whether a promotion or incentive is a payment to a customer may require significant judgment. Promotions and incentives which are consideration payable to a customer are recognized as a reduction of revenue at the later of when revenue is recognized or when we pay or promise to pay the incentive. Promotions and incentives to most buyers on our Marketplace platforms, to whom we have no performance obligation, are recognized as sales and marketing expense. In addition, we may provide credits to customers when we refund certain fees. Credits are accounted for as variable consideration at contract inception when estimating the amount of revenue to be recognized when a performance obligation is satisfied to the extent that it is probable that a significant reversal of revenue will not occur and updated as additional information becomes available.

Advertising revenue is derived principally from the sale of online advertisements which are based on “impressions” (i.e., the number of times that an advertisement appears in pages viewed by users of our platforms) or “clicks” (which are generated each time users on our platforms click through our advertisements to an advertiser’s designated website) delivered to advertisers. We use the output method and apply the practical expedient to recognize advertising revenue in the amount to which we have a right to invoice. For contracts with target advertising commitments with rebates, estimated payout is accounted for as a variable consideration to the extent it is probable that a significant reversal of revenue will not occur.

Revenues related to revenue sharing arrangements are recognized based on whether we are the principal and are responsible for fulfilling the promise to provide the specified services or whether we are an agent arranging for those services to be provided by our partners. Determining whether we are a principal or agent in these contracts may require significant judgment. If we are the principal, we recognize revenue in the gross amount of consideration received from the customer, whereas if we are an agent, we recognize revenue net of the consideration due to our partners at a point in time when the services are provided. Our most significant revenue share arrangements are with shipping service providers. We are primarily acting as an agent in these contracts and revenues are recognized at a point in time when we have satisfied our promise of connecting the shipping service provider to our customer.
Internal use software and platform development costs Internal use software and platform development costs Direct costs incurred to develop software for internal use and platform development costs are capitalized and amortized over an estimated useful life of one to five years. During the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, we capitalized costs, primarily related to labor and stock-based compensation, of $130 million and $127 million, respectively. Amortization of previously capitalized amounts was $129 million, $133 million and $139 million for 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Costs related to the design or maintenance of internal use software and platform development are expensed as incurred.
Advertising expense Advertising expense We expense the costs of producing advertisements at the time production occurs and expense the cost of communicating advertisements in the period during which the advertising space or airtime is used, in each case as sales and marketing expense. Internet advertising expenses are recognized based on the terms of the individual agreements, which are generally over the greater of the ratio of the number of impressions delivered over the total number of contracted impressions, on a pay-per-click basis, or on a straight-line basis over the term of the contract.
Stock-based compensation Stock-based compensation We have equity incentive plans under which we grant equity awards, including stock options, restricted stock units (“RSUs”), total shareholder return performance stock units (“TSR PSUs”), performance-based restricted stock units, and performance share units, to our directors, officers and employees. We primarily issue RSUs. We determine compensation expense associated with RSUs based on the fair value of our common stock on the date of grant. We determine compensation expense associated with stock options based on the estimated grant date fair value method using the Black-Scholes valuation model. We generally recognize compensation expense using a straight-line amortization method over the respective vesting period for awards that are ultimately expected to vest. Accordingly, stock-based compensation expense for 2022, 2021 and 2020 has been reduced for estimated forfeitures. When estimating forfeitures, we consider voluntary termination behaviors as well as trends of actual option forfeitures. We recognize a benefit or provision from stock-based compensation in earnings as a component of income tax expense to the extent that an incremental tax benefit or deficiency is realized by following the ordering provisions of the tax law.
Provision for transaction losses
Provision for transaction losses

Provision for transaction losses consists primarily of losses resulting from our buyer protection programs, payment misuse including chargebacks for unauthorized credit card use and merchant related chargebacks due to non-delivery of goods or services and account takeovers.
Provision for transaction losses represent our estimate of actual losses based on our historical experience and many other factors including changes to our protection programs, the impact of regulatory changes as well as macroeconomic conditions.
Provision for credit losses and Customer accounts and funds receivable
Provision for credit losses

Provision for credit losses consist of bad debt expense associated with our accounts receivable balance. These losses are recorded in provision for transaction losses in our consolidated statement of income.

We are exposed to credit losses primarily through our receivables from sellers or advertisers. We develop estimates to reflect the risk of credit loss which are based on historical loss trends adjusted for asset specific attributes, current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts of the economic conditions that will exist through the contractual life of the financial asset. Our receivables are recovered over a period of 0-180 days, therefore, forecasted changes to economic conditions are not expected to have a significant effect on the estimate of the allowance for doubtful accounts, except in extraordinary circumstances. We write off the asset when it is no longer deemed collectible or when it goes past due 180 days whichever is earlier, with certain limited exceptions. We monitor our ongoing credit exposure through an active review of collection trends. Our activities include monitoring the timeliness of payment collection, managing dispute resolution and performing timely account reconciliations. We may employ collection agencies to pursue recovery of defaulted receivables.

Customer accounts and funds receivable

These balances represent payments in transit and cash received and held by financial institutions and payment processors associated with marketplace activity and awaiting settlement or are installment collections from financial institutions.
We are exposed to credit losses from customer accounts and funds receivable balances held by third party financial institutions. We assess these balances for credit loss based on a review of the average period for which the funds are held, credit ratings of the financial institutions and by assessing the probability of default and loss given default models.
Payment processor advances
Payment processor advances

Payment processor advances represent amounts prefunded to and held by payment processors in order to fund outflows in the normal course of the transaction lifecycle, including but not limited to payment processor fees, seller account payouts, and incentives such as coupons or gift cards. Payment processor advances are recorded within other current assets in our consolidated balance sheet. Other accounts are used to collect and remit indirect taxes from the buyer to the local tax authorities and to transfer shipping label proceeds from the seller to the relevant shipping service providers. Generally, changes in balances that impact the determination of net income, such as payment processor fees and incentives are presented within operating activities in our consolidated statement of cash flows. Changes in balances that pertain solely to payment intermediation activities (e.g. seller pay-out services) are presented within financing activities in our consolidated statement of cash flows.
Customer accounts and funds payable
Customer accounts and funds payable

These balances primarily represent the Company’s liability towards its customers to settle the funds from the completed transactions on the platform associated with marketplace activity.
Income taxes
Income taxes

Significant judgment is required in determining our tax expense and in evaluating our tax positions, including evaluating uncertainties and the complexity of taxes on foreign earnings. We review our tax positions quarterly and adjust the balances as new information becomes available. Tax positions are evaluated for potential reserves for uncertainty based on the estimated probability of sustaining the position under examination. Our income tax rate is affected by the tax rates that apply to our foreign earnings including U.S. minimum taxes on foreign earnings. The deferred tax benefit derived from the amortization of our intellectual property is based on the fair value, which has been agreed with foreign tax authorities. The deferred tax benefit may from time to time change based on changes in tax rates. 

We account for income taxes using an asset and liability approach, which requires the recognition of taxes payable or refundable for the current year and deferred tax liabilities and assets for the future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in our financial statements or tax returns. The measurement of current and deferred tax assets and liabilities is based on provisions of enacted tax laws; the effects of future changes in tax laws or rates are not anticipated. If necessary, the measurement of deferred tax assets is reduced by the amount of any tax benefits that are not expected to be realized based on available evidence.
We report a liability for unrecognized tax benefits resulting from uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. We recognize interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense.
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

Cash and cash equivalents are short-term, highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less when purchased, which may include bank deposits, U.S. Treasury securities, time deposits, and certificates of deposit.

We consider cash to be restricted when withdrawal or general use is legally restricted. Our restricted cash balance is held in interest bearing accounts for letters of credit related to our global sabbatical program and for certain amounts related to other compensation arrangements held in escrow.
Investments
Investments

Short-term investments are primarily comprised of corporate debt securities, commercial paper and government and agency securities. Short-term investments are investments with original maturities of less than one year when purchased, are classified as available-for-sale and are reported at fair value using the specific identification method. Short-term investments also include equity securities with readily determinable fair values that can be sold in active markets.
Long-term investments are primarily comprised of corporate debt securities, government and agency securities, equity investments under the fair value option (other than our equity interest in Adevinta which is included in short-term investments), equity investments under the equity method of accounting and equity investments without readily determinable fair values. Debt securities are classified as available-for-sale and are reported at fair value using the specific identification method.

Unrealized gains and losses on our available-for-sale debt securities are excluded from earnings and reported as a component of other comprehensive income (loss), net of related estimated income tax provisions or benefits. We periodically assess our portfolio of debt investments for impairment. For debt securities in an unrealized loss position, this assessment first takes into account our intent to sell, or whether it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either of these criteria are met, the debt security’s amortized cost basis is written down to fair value through interest and other, net. For debt securities in an unrealized loss position that do not meet the aforementioned criteria, we assess whether the decline in fair value has resulted from credit losses or other factors. In making this assessment, we consider the extent to which fair value is less than amortized cost, any changes to the rating of the security by a rating agency, and any adverse conditions specifically related to the security, among other factors. If this assessment indicates that a credit loss may exist, the present value of cash flows expected to be collected from the security are compared to the amortized cost basis of the security. If the present value of cash flows expected to be collected is less than the amortized cost basis, a credit loss exists and an allowance for credit losses will be recorded through interest and other, net, limited by the amount that the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis. Any additional impairment not recorded through an allowance for credit losses is recognized in other comprehensive income. Changes in the allowance for credit losses are recorded as provision for (or reversal of) credit loss expense. Losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectability of an available-for-sale security is confirmed or when either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met. These changes are recorded in gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net.

Our equity investments include equity investments with readily determinable fair values, equity investments without readily determinable fair values and equity investments under the equity method of accounting, including those in which the fair value option has been elected. Our equity investment in Adevinta is described in a separate section under “Equity investment in Adevinta” in this Note.

Equity investments with readily determinable fair values are investments in publicly-traded companies for which we do not exercise significant influence and are measured at fair value based on the respective closing stock price and prevailing foreign exchange rate, as applicable, at the period end date. Equity investments with readily determinable fair values are classified within Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy as the valuation can be obtained from real time quotes in active markets. Subsequent changes in fair value are recognized in gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net.

Equity investments without readily determinable fair values are non-marketable equity securities, which are investments in privately-held companies for which we do not exercise significant influence and are accounted for under the measurement alternative. Under the measurement alternative, the carrying value is measured at cost minus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer. We perform a qualitative fair value assessment on a quarterly basis over our equity investments without readily determinable fair values to identify any changes in basis or impairments. Equity investments without readily determinable fair values are considered impaired when there is an indication that the fair value of our interest is less than the carrying amount. Changes in value and impairments of equity investments without readily determinable fair values are recognized in gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net.

We account for equity investments through which we exercise significant influence but do not have control over the investee under the equity method or under the fair value option. For equity method investments, our consolidated results of operations include, as a component of gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net, our share of the net income or loss of the equity investments accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Our share of equity method investees’ results of operations was not material for any period presented. We perform a qualitative impairment assessment on a quarterly basis over our equity method investments. Equity method investments are considered impaired when there is an indication of an other-than-temporary decline in value below
the carrying amount. Impairments and any other adjustments to equity method investments are recorded in gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net.

Equity investments under the fair value option are measured at fair value based on a quarterly valuation analysis or using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient. Equity investments measured at fair value based on a quarterly valuation analysis are classified within Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy, as the valuation reflects management’s estimate of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the equity investment. Equity investments measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient are not classified in the fair value hierarchy. Subsequent changes in fair value are recognized in gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net.
Equity Investment in Adevinta
Equity investment in Adevinta

At the initial recognition of our equity investment in Adevinta on June 24, 2021, we elected the fair value option where subsequent changes in fair value are recognized in gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net in the consolidated statement of income. We report the investment at fair value within equity investment in Adevinta in our consolidated balance sheet. The investment is classified within Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy as the valuation can be obtained from real time quotes in active markets. The fair value of the equity investment is measured based on Adevinta’s closing stock price and prevailing foreign exchange rate. We believe the fair value option election creates more transparency of the current value of our shares in the equity investment for Adevinta.
Leases
Leases

We determine if an arrangement is a lease or contains a lease at inception. Operating lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of the remaining lease payments, discounted using the discount rate for the lease at the commencement date. As the rate implicit in the lease is not readily determinable for our operating leases, we generally use an incremental borrowing rate based on information available at the commencement date to determine the present value of future lease payments. Operating right-of-use (“ROU”) assets are generally recognized based on the amount of the initial measurement of the lease liability. Our leases have remaining lease terms of up to nine years, some of which include options to extend the leases for up to five years, and some of which include options to terminate the leases within one year. Lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. We account for lease and non-lease components as a single lease component for our data center leases. Lease and non-lease components for all other leases are accounted for separately.

Operating leases are included in operating lease right-of-use assets, other current liabilities and operating lease liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets.
Property and equipment Property and equipment Property and equipment are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation for equipment, buildings and leasehold improvements commences once they are ready for our intended use. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, generally, one to three years for computer equipment and software, up to thirty years for buildings and building improvements, the shorter of five years or the term of the lease for leasehold improvements and three years for furniture, fixtures and vehicles. Land is not depreciated.
Goodwill and intangible assets
Goodwill and intangible assets

Goodwill is tested for impairment at a minimum on an annual basis at the reporting unit level. A qualitative assessment can be performed to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value. If the reporting unit does not pass the qualitative assessment, then the reporting unit’s carrying value is compared to its fair value. The fair value of the reporting unit is estimated using income and market approaches. Goodwill is considered impaired if the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value. The discounted cash flow method, a form of the income approach, uses expected future operating results and a market participant discount rate. The market approach uses comparable company prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions (either publicly traded entities or mergers and acquisitions) to develop pricing metrics to be applied to historical and expected future operating results of our reporting unit. Failure to achieve these expected results, changes in the discount rate or market pricing metrics may cause a future impairment of goodwill at the reporting unit. We conducted our annual impairment test of goodwill as of August 31, 2022 and 2021 and determined that no adjustment to the carrying value of goodwill for any reporting unit was required. 

Intangible assets consist of purchased customer lists and user base, marketing related, developed technologies and other intangible assets, including patents and contractual agreements. Intangible assets are amortized over the period of estimated benefit using the straight-line method and estimated useful lives ranging from three to seven years. No significant residual value is estimated for intangible assets.
Impairment of long-lived assets Impairment of long-lived assets We evaluate long-lived assets (including leases and intangible assets) for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of a long-lived asset may not be recoverable. An asset is considered impaired if its carrying amount exceeds the undiscounted future net cash flow the asset is expected to generate.
Foreign currency
Foreign currency

Most of our foreign subsidiaries use the local currency of their respective countries as their functional currency. Assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars using exchange rates prevailing at the balance sheet date, while revenues and expenses are translated at average exchange rates during the year. Gains and losses resulting from the translation of our consolidated balance sheet are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income.
Gains and losses from foreign currency transactions are recognized as interest and other, net.
Derivative instruments
Derivative instruments

We use derivative financial instruments, primarily forwards, options and swaps, to hedge certain foreign currency and interest rate exposures. We may also use other derivative instruments not designated as hedges, such as forwards to hedge foreign currency balance sheet exposures. We do not use derivative financial instruments for trading purposes. 
We also entered into a warrant agreement in addition to a commercial agreement with Adyen that, subject to meeting certain conditions, entitles us to acquire a fixed number of shares up to 5% of Adyen’s fully diluted issued and outstanding share capital at a specific date. The warrant is accounted for as a derivative instrument under ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging.
Concentration of credit risk
Concentration of credit risk

Our cash, cash equivalents, accounts receivable, customer accounts and funds receivable, available-for-sale debt securities and derivative instruments are potentially subject to concentration of credit risk. Cash and cash equivalents are placed with financial institutions that management believes are of high credit quality. Our accounts receivable are derived from revenue earned from customers. In each of the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, no customer accounted for more than 10% of net revenues. Our derivative instruments expose us to credit risk to the extent that our counterparties may be unable to meet the terms of the agreements.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In 2019, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued new guidance to simplify the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions to the general principles and also simplification of areas such as franchise taxes, step-up in tax basis goodwill, separate entity financial statements and interim recognition of enactment of tax laws or rate changes. The standard is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2020, including interim reporting periods within those fiscal years. We adopted this guidance in the first quarter of 2021 with no material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In 2020, the FASB issued new guidance to decrease diversity in practice and increase comparability for the accounting of certain equity securities and investments under the equity method of accounting. The standard is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2020. We adopted this guidance in the first quarter of 2021 with no material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In 2021, the FASB issued new guidance to require the recognition and measurement of contract assets and contract liabilities from revenue contracts by an acquirer in a business combination. The new guidance clarifies that an acquirer should account for the related revenue contracts at the acquisition date as if it had originated the contracts in accordance with existing revenue guidance. The standard is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim reporting periods within those fiscal years. We adopted this guidance in the fourth quarter of 2022 with no material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In 2022, the FASB issued new guidance to expand the scope of financial assets that can be included in a closed portfolio hedged using the portfolio layer method to allow consistent accounting for similar hedges. The expanded scope permits the application of the same portfolio hedging method to both prepayable and nonprepayable financial assets. The standard is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim reporting periods within those fiscal years. We adopted this guidance in the fourth quarter of 2022 with no material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

In June 2022, the FASB issued new guidance to clarify the fair value measurement guidance for equity securities subject to contractual restrictions that prohibit the sale of an equity security. Further, the guidance introduces new disclosure requirements for equity securities subject to contractual sale restrictions that are measured at fair value. The standard will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2023, including interim reporting periods within those fiscal years. We do not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
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Net Income (Loss) Per Share (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Schedule of basic and diluted net income per share
The following table presents the computation of basic and diluted net income (loss) per share (in millions, except per share amounts):
 Year Ended December 31,
 202220212020
Numerator:
Income (loss) from continuing operations$(1,274)$252 $2,487 
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes13,356 3,180 
Net income (loss)$(1,269)$13,608 $5,667 
Denominator:
Weighted average shares of common stock - basic558 652 710 
Dilutive effect of equity incentive awards— 11 
Weighted average shares of common stock - diluted558 663 718 
Income (loss) per share - basic:
Continuing operations$(2.28)$0.39 $3.50 
Discontinued operations0.01 20.48 4.48 
Net income (loss) per share - basic$(2.27)$20.87 $7.98 
Income (loss) per share - diluted:
Continuing operations$(2.28)$0.38 $3.46 
Discontinued operations0.01 20.16 4.43 
Net income (loss) per share - diluted$(2.27)$20.54 $7.89 
Common stock equivalents excluded from income (loss) per diluted share because their effect would have been anti-dilutive13 
v3.22.4
Business Combinations (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Business Combinations [Abstract]  
Schedule of recognized identified assets acquired and liabilities assumed
The following table presents the preliminary allocation of the aggregate purchase consideration (in millions):
TCGplayer
Goodwill$152 
Purchased intangible assets88 
Deferred taxes(12)
Total$228 
v3.22.4
Discontinued Operations (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]  
Financial results of discontinued operations
Discontinued operations

The following table presents financial results from discontinued operations, net of income taxes in our consolidated statement of income for the periods indicated (in millions):
 Year ended December 31,
 2022
2021 (1)(2)
2020 (3)
eBay Korea income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes$— $2,870 $55 
Classifieds income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes10,485 197 
StubHub income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes
— 2,930 
PayPal and Enterprise income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes— — (2)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes$$13,356 $3,180 
(1)Includes eBay Korea financial results through the transaction close on November 14, 2021 and the related gain on sale.
(2)Includes Classifieds financial results through the transaction close on June 24, 2021 and the related gain on sale.
(3)Includes StubHub financial results from January 1, 2020 to February 13, 2020 and the related gain on sale.
The following table presents cash flows for discontinued operations for the periods indicated (in millions):
 Year ended December 31,
 2022
2021 (1)(2)
2020 (3)
eBay Korea net cash provided by (used in) discontinued operating activities
$(370)$(25)$142 
Classifieds net cash provided by (used in) discontinued operating activities
(3)(411)328 
StubHub net cash provided by (used in) discontinued operating activities— — (1,055)
Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued operating activities$(373)$(436)$(585)
eBay Korea net cash provided by (used in) discontinued investing activities
$$2,611 $(40)
Classifieds net cash provided by (used in) discontinued investing activities
— 2,469 (54)
StubHub net cash provided by (used in) discontinued investing activities— — 4,067 
Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued investing activities $$5,080 $3,973 
eBay Korea net cash provided by (used in) discontinued financing activities
$— $25 $(10)
Classifieds net cash provided by (used in) discontinued financing activities
— — (2)
Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued financing activities$— $25 $(12)
(1)Includes eBay Korea financial results through the transaction close on November 14, 2021 and the related gain on sale.
(2)Includes Classifieds financial results through the transaction close on June 24, 2021 and the related gain on sale.
(3)Includes StubHub financial results from January 1, 2020 to February 13, 2020 and the related gain on sale.
The following table presents the financial results of eBay Korea (in millions):
 Year ended December 31,
 2022
2021 (1)
2020
Net revenues$— $1,409 $1,377 
Cost of net revenues— 815 676 
Gross profit— 594 701 
Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing— 529 548 
Product development— 64 59 
General and administrative— 38 18 
Provision for transaction losses— — 
Total operating expenses— 631 626 
Income (loss) from operations of discontinued operations— (37)75 
Interest and other, net— — 
Pre-tax gain on sale— 3,240 — 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes— 3,205 75 
Income tax benefit (provision)— (335)(20)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes$— $2,870 $55 
(1)Includes eBay Korea financial results through the transaction close on November 14, 2021 and the related gain on sale.
The following table presents the financial results of Classifieds (in millions):
 Year ended December 31,
 2022
2021 (1)
2020
Net revenues$— $565 $980 
Cost of net revenues— 63 103 
Gross profit— 502 877 
Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing— 183 286 
Product development— 105 161 
General and administrative(7)76 124 
Provision for transaction losses— 17 
Amortization of acquired intangible assets— — 
Total operating expenses(7)366 594 
Income from operations of discontinued operations136 283 
Interest and other, net— — — 
Pre-tax gain on sale— 12,534 — 
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes12,670 283 
Income tax provision(2)(2,185)(86)
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes$$10,485 $197 
(1)Includes Classifieds financial results through the transaction close on June 24, 2021 and the related gain on sale.
The financial results of StubHub are presented as income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes on our consolidated statement of income. The following table presents the financial results of StubHub (in millions):
 Year ended December 31,
 20222021
2020 (1)
Net revenues$— $— $100 
Cost of net revenues— — 31 
Gross profit— — 69 
Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing— — 51 
Product development— — 26 
General and administrative— 30 
Provision for transaction losses— — 
Amortization of acquired intangible assets— — 
Total operating expenses— 111 
Income (loss) from operations of discontinued operations— (1)(42)
Pre-tax gain on sale— 12 3,868 
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes— 11 3,826 
Income tax provision— (10)(896)
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes$— $$2,930 
(1)Includes StubHub financial results from January 1, 2020 to February 13, 2020 and the related gain on sale.
v3.22.4
Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of goodwill balances
The following table presents goodwill activity for the periods indicated (in millions):
 December 31,
2020
Goodwill
Acquired
 Adjustments December 31,
2021
Goodwill
Acquired
 Adjustments December 31,
2022
Goodwill$4,285 $22 $(129)$4,178 $202 $(118)$4,262 
Schedule of identifiable intangible assets The following table presents components of identifiable intangible assets as of the dates indicated (in millions, except years):
 December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying AmountWeighted Average Useful Life (Years)Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying AmountWeighted Average Useful Life (Years)
Intangible assets:        
Customer lists and user base$190 $(190)$— 0$203 $(203)$— 0
Marketing related68 (53)15 757 (52)3
Developed technologies275 (177)98 5174 (174)— 0
All other159 (157)3159 (156)3
Total$692 $(577)$115  $593 $(585)$
Finite-lived intangible assets amortization expense
The following table presents expected future intangible asset amortization as of the date indicated (in millions):
December 31, 2022
2023$26 
202425 
202522 
202619 
Thereafter23 
Total$115 
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Segments (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Summary of breakdown of net revenues by type
Summary of allocation of net revenues and long-lived assets based on geography
The following table summarizes the allocation of net revenues based on geography for the periods indicated (in millions): 
 Year Ended December 31,
 2022  2021  2020
Net revenues by geography:
U.S.$4,842   $5,048   $4,151 
United Kingdom1,579   1,913   1,678 
Germany1,023   1,249   1,106 
Rest of world2,351   2,210   1,959 
Total net revenues$9,795 $10,420 $8,894 
The following table summarizes the allocation of long-lived tangible assets based on geography as of the dates indicated (in millions):
December 31,
20222021
Long-lived tangible assets by geography:
U.S.$1,656 $1,400 
International96 125 
Total long-lived tangible assets$1,752 $1,525 
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Investments (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Investments [Abstract]  
Fair value of short and long-term investments classified as available for sale
The following tables summarize the unrealized gains and losses and estimated fair value of our investments classified as available-for-sale debt securities and restricted cash as of the dates indicated (in millions):
 December 31, 2022
 Gross
Amortized
Cost
  Gross
Unrealized
Gains
  Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 Estimated
Fair Value
Short-term investments:     
Restricted cash$36   $—   $—  $36 
Corporate debt securities2,355   —   (5) 2,350 
Government and agency securities141   —   (6) 135 
$2,532   $—   $(11) $2,521 
Long-term investments:     
Restricted cash$13 $— $— $13 
Corporate debt securities686   —   (40) 646 
Government and agency securities604   —   (47) 557 
$1,303   $—   $(87) $1,216 
 
 December 31, 2021
 Gross
Amortized
Cost
  Gross
Unrealized
Gains
  Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 Estimated
Fair Value
Short-term investments:     
Restricted cash$22   $—   $—  $22 
Corporate debt securities4,151     —  4,152 
Government and agency securities25   —   —  25 
$4,198 $$— $4,199 
Long-term investments:     
Corporate debt securities$954   $  $(5) $950 
Government and agency securities779   —   (2) 777 
$1,733   $  $(7) $1,727 
Estimated fair values of short and long-term investments classified as available for sale by date of contractual maturity
The following table presents estimated fair values of our short-term and long-term investments classified as available-for-sale debt securities and restricted cash by date of contractual maturity as of the date indicated (in millions): 
 December 31, 2022
One year or less (including restricted cash of $36)
$2,521 
One year through two years (including restricted cash of $13)
730 
Two years through three years357 
Three years through four years113 
Four years through five years16 
Thereafter— 
Total$3,737 
Schedule of equity investments
The following table summarizes our equity investments as of the dates indicated (in millions):
December 31,
 Balance Sheet Location20222021
Equity investments with readily determinable fair valuesShort-term investments$104 $1,745 
Equity investment in AdevintaEquity investment in Adevinta2,692 5,391 
Equity investments under the fair value optionLong-term investments461 725 
Equity investments under the equity method of accountingLong-term investments34 38 
Equity investments without readily determinable fair valuesLong-term investments86 85 
Total equity investments$3,377 $7,984 
Schedule of investments without readily determinable fair value
The following table summarizes the total carrying value related to equity investments without readily determinable fair values still held for the periods indicated (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
20222021
Carrying value, beginning of period$85 $539 
Additions11 
Upward adjustments for observable price changes— 41 
Downward adjustments for observable price changes and impairment(7)(170)
Transfers out from investments without readily determinable fair values— (312)
Foreign currency translation and other(3)(18)
Carrying value, end of period$86 $85 
Summary of unrealized gains and losses
The following table summarizes unrealized gains and losses related to equity investments still held at December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020 presented within gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net for the periods indicated (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
 202220212020
Net gains/(losses) recognized during the period on equity investments$(4,152)$(2,716)$200 
Less: Net gains/(losses) recognized during the period on equity investments sold during the period (1)
(812)92 — 
Total unrealized gains/(losses) on equity investments still held at December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively
$(3,340)$(2,808)$200 
(1)Includes gains/(losses) realized on the change in fair value of the shares sold on the respective dates of sale.
Summarized financial information of investment in Adevinta The following tables present Adevinta’s summarized financial information on a one-quarter lag (in millions):
Twelve months ended
September 30, 2022
July 1, 2021(1) through
September 30, 2021
Revenue$1,742 $450 
Gross profit$571 $147 
Income (loss) from continuing operations$65 $
Net income (loss)$56 $
Net income (loss) attributable to Adevinta$49 $
(1)The prior period presented commenced on June 24, 2021 when we retained an equity investment in Adevinta upon completion of the transfer of our Classifieds business. However, Adevinta’s income statement activity for the stub period of June 24, 2021 to June 30, 2021 was excluded from the summarized income statement information as the impact was considered to be immaterial.
September 30, 2022September 30, 2021
Current assets$427 $613 
Noncurrent assets$13,281 $16,424 
Current liabilities$466 $679 
Noncurrent liabilities$3,124 $4,044 
Noncontrolling interests$13 $20 
Summarized financial information of other equity method investments During the period in which we recognize an equity investment, the summarized financial information reflects activity from the date of recognition.
Twelve months ended September 30,
202220212020
(In millions)
Revenue$1,346 $41 $31 
Gross profit$478 $12 $10 
Income (loss) from continuing operations$(56)$$
Net income (loss)$(55)$$
September 30,
20222021
(In millions)
Current assets$856 $76 
Noncurrent assets$477 $20 
Current liabilities$709 $26 
Noncurrent liabilities$92 $
v3.22.4
Derivative Instruments (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Fair value of outstanding derivative instruments
The following table presents the fair values of our outstanding derivative instruments as of the dates indicated (in millions):
December 31,
 Balance Sheet Location20222021
Derivative Assets:
Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedgesOther current assets$89 $63 
Foreign exchange contracts not designated as hedging instrumentsOther current assets18 22 
Interest rate contracts designated as cash flow hedgesOther current assets— 
WarrantOther assets214 444 
Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedgesOther assets13 24 
Total derivative assets$336 $553 
Derivative Liabilities:
Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedgesOther current liabilities$12 $— 
Foreign exchange contracts not designated as hedging instrumentsOther current liabilities34 17 
Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedgesOther liabilities1— 
Total derivative liabilities$47 $17 
Total fair value of derivative instruments$289 $536 
Summary of activity of derivative contracts that qualify for hedge accounting and the impact of designated derivative contracts on accumulated other comprehensive income
The following tables present the activity of derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, and the impact of these derivative contracts on AOCI for the periods indicated (in millions):
 December 31, 2021Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive IncomeLess: Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified From AOCI to EarningsDecember 31, 2022
Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges$25 $165 $138 $52 
Interest rate contracts designated as cash flow hedges40 31 62 
Total$65 $196 $147 $114 
 December 31, 2020Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive IncomeLess: Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified From AOCI to EarningsDecember 31, 2021
Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges$(95)$59 $(61)$25 
Interest rate contracts designated as cash flow hedges10 32 40 
Total$(85)$91 $(59)$65 
Schedule of location in financial statements of recognized gains or losses related to derivative instruments
The following table summarizes the total gain (loss) recognized in the consolidated statement of income from our foreign exchange derivative contracts by location for the periods indicated (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
 202220212020
Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges recognized in net revenues$140 $(65)$15 
Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges recognized in cost of net revenues (2)— 
Foreign exchange contracts not designated as hedging instruments recognized in interest and other, net20 11 (18)
Total gain (loss) recognized from foreign exchange derivative contracts in the consolidated statement of income$158 $(50)$(3)

The following table summarizes the total gain (loss) recognized in the consolidated statement of income from our interest rate derivative contracts by location for the periods indicated (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
 202220212020
Gain (loss) from interest rate contracts designated as cash flow hedges recognized in interest and other, net— 
Total gain (loss) recognized from interest rate derivative contracts in the consolidated statement of income$$$— 

The following table summarizes the total gain recognized in the consolidated statement of income due to changes in the fair value of the warrant for the periods indicated (in millions): 
Year Ended December 31,
 202220212020
Gain (loss) attributable to changes in the fair value of warrant recognized in gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net$(230)$354 $770 
Schedule of notional amounts of derivatives outstanding The following table presents the notional amounts of our outstanding derivatives as of the dates indicated (in millions):
December 31,
20222021
Foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges$1,741 $2,066 
Foreign exchange contracts not designated as hedging instruments2,181 3,159 
Interest rate contracts designated as cash flow hedges400 400 
Total$4,322 $5,625 
v3.22.4
Fair Value Measurement of Assets and Liabilities (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Schedule of fair value of assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis
The following tables present our financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of the dates indicated (in millions):
December 31, 2022
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Assets:   
Cash and cash equivalents$2,154 $2,154 $— $— 
Short-term investments:
Restricted cash36 36 — — 
Corporate debt securities2,350 — 2,350 — 
Government and agency securities135 — 135 — 
Equity investments with readily determinable fair values104 104 — — 
Total short-term investments2,625 140 2,485 — 
Equity investment in Adevinta2,692 2,692 — — 
Derivatives336 — 122 214 
Long-term investments:
Restricted cash13 13 — — 
Corporate debt securities646 — 646 — 
Government and agency securities557 — 557 — 
Equity investment under the fair value option431 — — 431 
Total long-term investments1,647 13 1,203 431 
Total financial assets$9,454 $4,999 $3,810 $645 
Liabilities:
Other liabilities$14 $— $— $14 
Derivatives$47 $— $47 $— 
December 31, 2021
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Assets:   
Cash and cash equivalents$1,379 $1,379 $— $— 
Short-term investments:
Restricted cash22 22 — — 
Corporate debt securities4,152 — 4,152 — 
Government and agency securities25 — 25 — 
Equity investments with readily determinable fair values1,745 1,745 — — 
Total short-term investments5,944 1,767 4,177 — 
Equity investment in Adevinta5,391 5,391 — — 
Derivatives553 — 109 444 
Long-term investments:
Corporate debt securities950 — 950 — 
Government and agency securities777 — 777 — 
Equity investment under the fair value option725 — — 725 
Total long-term investments2,452 — 1,727 725 
Total financial assets$15,719 $8,537 $6,013 $1,169 
Liabilities:
Derivatives$17 $— $17 $— 
Schedule of assets measured using significant unobservable inputs
The following table presents a reconciliation of the opening to closing balance of the warrant measured using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) as of the dates indicated (in millions):
December 31,
20222021
Opening balance at beginning of period$444 $1,051 
Exercise of options under warrant— (961)
Change in fair value(230)354 
Closing balance at end of period$214 $444 

The following table presents quantitative information about Level 3 significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the warrant as of December 31, 2022 (in millions, except percentages):
Fair value Valuation techniqueUnobservable Input
Range (weighted average)(1)
Warrant$214 Black-Scholes and Monte CarloProbability of vesting
0.0% - 55.0% (48.3%)
Equity volatility
(49%)
(1)Probability of vesting were weighted by the unadjusted value of the tranches. For volatility, the average represents the arithmetic average of the points within the range and is not weighted by the relative fair value or notional amount.
The following table presents a reconciliation of the opening to closing balance of the equity investment in Gmarket measured using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) as of the dates indicated (in millions):
December 31,
2022
December 31,
2021 (1)
Opening balance at beginning of period$725 $— 
Recognition of equity investment— 728 
Change in fair value(294)(3)
Closing balance at end of period$431 $725 
(1) There were no indicators of a potential material change in fair value of the investment between the date of recognition and December 31, 2021. The fair value of the investment was $725 million as of December 31, 2021 due to foreign currency adjustments.
The following table presents quantitative information about Level 3 significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the equity investment in Gmarket as of December 31, 2022 that may have a significant impact on the overall valuation (in millions):
Fair value Valuation technique
Unobservable Input (1)
Range
Equity investment in Gmarket$431 Market multiplesRevenue multiple — GPC method
1.1x — 2.0x
Revenue multiple — GMAC method
1.3x — 4.1x
(1) The primary unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of our equity investment in Gmarket under the fair value option, when using the Guideline Public Company (GPC) method and the Guideline Merged and Acquired Company (GMAC) method under the market multiple approach, are the respective revenue multiples. Significant increases (decreases) in the revenue multiples in isolation would result in significantly higher (lower) fair value measurement. The market multiples are derived from respective groups of guideline public companies and guideline merged and acquired companies.
v3.22.4
Supplemental Consolidated Financial Information (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Balance Sheet Components [Abstract]  
Schedule of cash and cash equivalents
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
 December 31,
2022 2021
(In millions)
Cash and cash equivalents$2,154 $1,379 
Customer accounts69 
Restricted cash included in short-term investments36 22 
Restricted cash included in long-term investments13 — 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$2,272 $1,406 
Restrictions on cash and cash equivalents
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
 December 31,
2022 2021
(In millions)
Cash and cash equivalents$2,154 $1,379 
Customer accounts69 
Restricted cash included in short-term investments36 22 
Restricted cash included in long-term investments13 — 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$2,272 $1,406 
Customer accounts and funds receivable
Customer accounts and funds receivable
December 31,
20222021
(In millions)
Cash and cash equivalents$69 $
Funds receivable694 676 
Customer accounts and funds receivable$763 $681 
Schedule of other current assets
Other Current Assets
 December 31,
2022 2021
(In millions)
Payment processor advances$336 $453 
Short-term derivative assets112 86 
Prepaid expenses120 114 
Income and other tax receivable122 108 
Accounts receivable, net90 98 
Other276 248 
Other current assets$1,056 $1,107 
Schedule of property and equipment, net
Property and Equipment, Net
 December 31,
2022 2021
(In millions)
Computer equipment and software$4,903  $4,747 
Land and buildings, including building improvements792  779 
Leasehold improvements379  356 
Furniture and fixtures138  140 
Construction in progress and other141  77 
Property and equipment, gross6,353  6,099 
Accumulated depreciation(5,115) (4,863)
Property and equipment, net$1,238  $1,236 
Schedule of accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities
 December 31,
2022 2021
(In millions)
Compensation and related benefits$426 $517 
Sales and use tax and VAT accruals346 396 
Advertising accruals229 172 
Operating lease liabilities131 150 
Transaction loss reserve101 116 
Uninvoiced general and administrative expenses111 95 
Accrued interest expense67 74 
Deferred revenue34 79 
Other421 328 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities$1,866 $1,927 
v3.22.4
Debt (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Carrying value of outstanding debt
The following table summarizes the carrying value of our outstanding debt (in millions, except percentages):
CouponAs ofEffectiveAs ofEffective
 RateDecember 31, 2022 Interest RateDecember 31, 2021 Interest Rate
Long-Term Debt
Floating Rate Notes:
Senior notes due 2023
LIBOR plus 0.87%
$400 3.786 %$400 1.100 %
Fixed Rate Notes:
Senior notes due 20223.800 %— 3.989 %750 3.989 %
Senior notes due 20222.600 %— 2.678 %605 2.678 %
Senior notes due 20232.750 %750 2.866 %750 2.866 %
Senior notes due 20243.450 %750 3.531 %750 3.531 %
Senior notes due 20251.900 %800 1.803 %800 1.803 %
Senior notes due 20255.900 %425 6.036 %— — %
Senior notes due 20261.400 %750 1.252 %750 1.252 %
Senior notes due 20273.600 %850 3.689 %850 3.689 %
Senior notes due 20275.950 %300 6.064 %— — %
Senior notes due 20302.700 %950 2.623 %950 2.623 %
Senior notes due 20312.600 %750 2.186 %750 2.186 %
Senior notes due 20326.300 %425 6.371 %— — %
Senior notes due 20424.000 %750 4.114 %750 4.114 %
Senior notes due 20513.650 %1,000 2.517 %1,000 2.517 %
Total senior notes8,900 9,105 
Hedge accounting fair value adjustments (1)
Unamortized premium/(discount) and debt issuance costs(34)(30)
Less: Current portion of long-term debt(1,150)(1,355)
Total long-term debt7,721 7,727 
Short-Term Debt
Current portion of long-term debt1,150 1,355 
Total short-term debt1,150 1,355 
Total Debt$8,871 $9,082 
(1)    Includes the fair value adjustments to debt associated with terminated interest rate swaps which are being recorded as a reduction to interest expense over the remaining term of the related notes.
Schedule of expected future principal maturities
The following table presents expected future principal maturities as of the date indicated (in millions):
December 31, 2022
Fiscal Years:
2023$1,150 
2024750 
20251,225 
2026750 
20271,150 
Thereafter3,875 
Total future maturities$8,900 
v3.22.4
Leases (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Leases [Abstract]  
Leases, by balance sheet location
The following table presents a summary of leases by balance sheet location as of the dates indicated (in millions):
 December 31,
Balance Sheet Location20222021
Assets
OperatingOperating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets$513 $289 
Liabilities
Operating - currentAccrued expenses and other current liabilities$131 $150 
Operating - noncurrentOperating lease liabilities418 200 
Total lease liabilities$549 $350 
Components of lease expenses and supplemental information
The following table presents components of lease expense for the periods indicated (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
Statement of Income Location202220212020
Operating lease costs (1)
Cost of net revenues, Sales and marketing, Product development and General and administrative expenses$132 $178 $160 
(1)Includes variable lease payments and sublease income that were immaterial for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020.
The following table presents supplemental information related to our leases included in the consolidated balance sheet as of the dates indicated:
December 31,
20222021
Weighted average remaining lease term
Operating leases5.15 years3.11 years
Weighted average discount rate
Operating leases3.60 %2.06 %


The following table presents supplemental information related to our leases for the periods indicated (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
 202220212020
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases
$159 $165 $145 
ROU assets obtained in exchange for new lease obligations:
Operating leases$354 $38 $84 
Operating lease maturity schedule
The following table presents the maturity of lease liabilities under our non-cancelable operating leases as of the date indicated (in millions):
December 31, 2022
2023$148 
2024115 
2025102 
202687 
202783 
Thereafter67 
Total lease payments602 
Less interest(53)
Present value of lease liabilities$549 
v3.22.4
Stockholders' Equity (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Equity [Abstract]  
Schedule of share repurchase activity
The following table summarizes repurchase activity under our stock repurchase programs during 2022 (in millions, except per share amounts):
Shares Repurchased (1)
Average Price per Share (2)
Value of Shares
Repurchased (2)
Remaining Amount Authorized
Balance as of January 1, 2022$1,991 
Authorization of additional plan in February 20224,000 
Repurchase of shares of common stock62 $51.45 $3,143 (3,143)
Accelerated share repurchases (3)
$— — 
Balance as of December 31, 2022$2,848 
(1)These repurchased shares of common stock were recorded as treasury stock and were accounted for under the cost method. None of the repurchased shares of common stock have been retired.
(2)Excludes broker commissions.
(3)As indicated above, in January 2022, the 2021 ASR Agreement with the remaining ASR Counterparty settled and resulted in delivery of approximately 3.3 million additional shares.
v3.22.4
Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense [Abstract]  
Schedule of restricted stock units
The following table presents RSU activity (including PBRSUs that have been earned) under our equity incentive plans as of and for the year ended December 31, 2022 (in millions, except per share amounts):
 UnitsWeighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value
(per share)
Outstanding as of January 1, 202220 $48.73 
Awarded and assumed15 $52.22 
Vested(10)$46.38 
Forfeited(4)$50.45 
Outstanding as of December 31, 202221 $52.29 
Expected to vest as of December 31, 202217 
Schedule of stock-based compensation expense
The following table presents stock-based compensation expense from continuing operations for the periods indicated (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
 202220212020
Cost of net revenues$51 $47 $40 
Sales and marketing73 83 85 
Product development222 196 154 
General and administrative148 151 138 
Total stock-based compensation expense$494 $477 $417 
Capitalized in product development$14 $12 $14 
v3.22.4
Income Taxes (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of income before income tax
The following table presents the components of income (loss) from continuing operations before taxes for the periods indicated (in millions):
 Year Ended December 31,
 2022  2021  2020
United States$123   $1,608   $1,167 
International(1,724)  (1,210)  2,178 
$(1,601)$398 $3,345 
Schedule of components of income tax expense (benefit)
The following table summarizes the income tax provision (benefit) for the periods indicated (in millions):
 Year Ended December 31,
 2022 2021 2020
Current:  
Federal$350  $472  $266 
State and local36  128  87 
Foreign67  228  91 
$453  $828  $444 
Deferred:  
Federal$(847) $(755) $(73)
State and local(50) (125) (8)
Foreign117  198  495 
(780) (682) 414 
$(327) $146  $858 
Schedule of effective income tax rate reconciliation
The following table presents a reconciliation of the difference between the actual provision for income taxes and the provision computed by applying the federal statutory rate of 21% to income (loss) before income taxes for the periods indicated (in millions):
 Year Ended December 31,
 2022 2021 2020
Provision (benefit) at statutory rate$(337) $84  $703 
Foreign income taxed at different rates 19  19 
Other taxes on foreign operations13 89 19 
Stock-based compensation17  (26) (4)
State taxes, net of federal benefit(14)  80 
Research and other tax credits(45) (39) (28)
Penalties11 — — 
Impact of tax rate change— (3)43 
Non-deductible executive compensation10 
Other17   17 
$(327)$146 $858 
Schedule of deferred tax assets and liabilities The following table summarizes significant deferred tax assets and liabilities as of the dates indicated (in millions):
 As of December 31,
 2022 2021
Deferred tax assets: 
Net operating loss, capital loss and credits$275  $191 
Accruals and allowances384  356 
Capitalized research expense181 — 
Stock-based compensation10  12 
Amortizable tax basis in intangibles3,064 3,174 
Net deferred tax assets3,914  3,733 
Valuation allowance(231) (136)
3,683  3,597 
Deferred tax liabilities: 
Outside basis differences(2,446)(3,136)
Acquisition-related intangibles(64) (37)
Depreciation and amortization(243) (202)
Net unrealized gain on investments(6)(84)
(2,759) (3,459)
$924  $138 
Changes in unrecognized tax benefits
The following table presents changes in unrecognized tax benefits for the periods indicated (in millions):
Year Ended December 31,
202220212020
Gross amounts of unrecognized tax benefits as of the beginning of the period$461 $420 $387 
Increases related to prior period tax positions30 
Decreases related to prior period tax positions(7)(5)(15)
Increases related to current period tax positions40 42 39 
Settlements(5)(2)(21)
Gross amounts of unrecognized tax benefits as of the end of the period$493 $461 $420 
v3.22.4
Gain (Loss) on Equity Investments and Warrant, net and Interest and Other, Net (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]  
Components of gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net
The following table presents components of gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net for the periods indicated (in millions):
 Year Ended December 31,
 2022  2021  2020
Unrealized change in fair value of equity investment in Adevinta$(2,693)$(3,070)$— 
Unrealized change in fair value of equity investment in Adyen(118)(10)— 
Unrealized change in fair value of equity investment in Gmarket(294)(3)— 
Unrealized change in fair value of equity investment in KakaoBank(218)403 239 
Change in fair value of warrant(230)354 770 
Realized change in fair value of shares sold in Adevinta (1)
— 
Realized change in fair value of shares sold in Adyen(143)— — 
Realized change in fair value of shares sold in KakaoBank(75)83 — 
Impairment of equity investment in Paytm Mall— (160)— 
Gain (loss) on other investments (2)
(17)29 (2)
Total gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net$(3,786)  $(2,365)  $1,007 
(1)Gain (loss) on sale of shares in Adevinta included: (i) in 2022, a $2 million gain on the change in fair value of shares sold; (ii) in 2021, an $88 million gain recognized on the sale of the shares offset by a $79 million loss on the change in fair value of shares sold.
(2)Gain (loss) on other investments primarily included: (i) in 2022, primarily downward adjustments of $13 million recorded on equity investments under the fair value option and $7 million recorded on equity investments without readily determinable fair values; (i) in 2021, primarily a $41 million upward adjustment and a $10 million impairment recorded on equity investments without readily determinable fair values; (ii) in 2020, primarily a $40 million impairment recorded on an investment and a $37 million gain for the receipt of proceeds that were held in escrow related to a long-term investment that was sold in 2018.
Components of interest and other, net
The following table presents components of interest and other, net for the periods indicated (in millions):
 Year Ended December 31,
 202220212020
Interest income$73 $19 $38 
Interest expense(235)(269)(304)
Foreign exchange and other(3)90 (32)
Total interest and other, net$(165)$(160)$(298)
v3.22.4
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Equity [Abstract]  
Changes in accumulated balances of other comprehensive income
The following tables summarize the changes in AOCI for the periods indicated (in millions):
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Derivative InstrumentsUnrealized
Gains (Losses)
on Investments
Foreign
Currency
Translation
Estimated Tax (Expense) BenefitTotal
Balance as of December 31, 2021$65 $(7)$328 $12 $398 
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications196 (93)(106)31 28 
Less: Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI147 (2)— 22 167 
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)49 (91)(106)(139)
Balance as of December 31, 2022$114 $(98)$222 $21 $259 
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Derivative InstrumentsUnrealized
Gains (Losses)
on Investments
Foreign
Currency
Translation
Estimated Tax (Expense) BenefitTotal
Balance as of December 31, 2020$(85)$$654 $42 $616 
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications91 (11)(201)(17)(138)
Less: Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI(59)125 13 80 
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)150 (12)(326)(30)(218)
Balance as of December 31, 2021$65 $(7)$328 $12 $398 
Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income
The following table summarizes reclassifications out of AOCI for periods indicated (in millions):
Details about AOCI Components 
Affected Line Item in the Statement of Income
Amount of Gain (Loss)
Reclassified from AOCI for the
Year Ended December 31,
20222021
Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges
Foreign exchange contractsNet revenues$140 $(65)
Foreign exchange contractsCost of net revenues(2)
Interest rate contractsInterest and other, net
Total, from continuing operations before income taxes147 (59)
Income taxes22 13 
Total, from continuing operations net of income taxes169 (46)
Unrealized gains (losses) on investmentsInterest and other, net(2)
Total, before income taxes(2)
Income taxes— — 
Total, net of income taxes(2)
Foreign currency translationDiscontinued operations net of income taxes— 125 
Total reclassifications for the periodTotal, net of income taxes$167 $80 
v3.22.4
The Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - The Company and Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation (Details) - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2021
Dec. 31, 2021
Nov. 30, 2022
Jun. 24, 2021
GMarket        
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]        
Percentage of outstanding equity interests retained   19.99%    
Equity investment under fair value option   $ 728    
Adevinta        
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]        
Percentage of outstanding equity interests retained 33.00%      
Equity investment under fair value option   $ 10,800   $ 10,800
Equity interest percentage 44.00% 25.00%   44.00%
Adevinta | Permira        
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]        
Number of voting shares sold     135  
Total cash consideration from sale of equity securities $ 2,300      
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale | eBay Korea        
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]        
Percentage of outstanding equity interests sold   80.01%    
Proceeds from sale of business   $ 3,000    
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale | Classifieds        
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]        
Proceeds from sale of business   $ 2,500    
Number of shares to be received from the sale   540    
Consideration received for business disposal   $ 13,300    
v3.22.4
The Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Internal Use Software and Platform Development Costs (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Capitalized in product development $ 130 $ 127  
Amortization of previously capitalized software $ 129 $ 133 $ 139
Internal Use Software and Platform Development Costs | Minimum      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Estimated useful lives 1 year    
Internal Use Software and Platform Development Costs | Maximum      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Estimated useful lives 5 years    
v3.22.4
The Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Advertising Expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Billions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]      
Advertising expense $ 1.2 $ 1.1 $ 1.1
v3.22.4
The Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Provision for Credit Losses and Customer Accounts and Funds Receivable (Details) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items]    
Credit-related loss $ 0 $ 0
Minimum    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items]    
Accounts receivable, number of days outstanding 0 days  
Maximum    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items]    
Accounts receivable, number of days outstanding 180 days  
v3.22.4
The Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Leases (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]  
Optional termination period 1 year
Maximum  
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]  
Remaining lease term 9 years
Optional lease renewal term 5 years
v3.22.4
The Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Property and Equipment (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Computer Equipment and Software | Minimum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Estimated useful lives 1 year
Computer Equipment and Software | Maximum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Estimated useful lives 3 years
Building and Building Improvements | Maximum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Estimated useful lives 30 years
Leasehold Improvements  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Estimated useful lives 5 years
Furniture and Fixtures and Vehicles  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Estimated useful lives 3 years
v3.22.4
The Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Minimum  
Intangible Assets:  
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life 3 years
Maximum  
Intangible Assets:  
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life 7 years
v3.22.4
The Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Impairment of Long-Lived Assets (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Impairment of long-lived assets $ 0
v3.22.4
The Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Derivative Instruments (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Adyen | Maximum  
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]  
Percentage of share capital that can be acquired 5.00%
v3.22.4
Net Income (Loss) Per Share (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Numerator:      
Income (loss) from continuing operations $ (1,274) $ 252 $ 2,487
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes 5 13,356 3,180
Net income (loss) $ (1,269) $ 13,608 $ 5,667
Denominator:      
Weighted average shares of common stock - basic (in shares) 558 652 710
Dilutive effect of equity incentive awards (in shares) 0 11 8
Weighted average shares of common stock - diluted (in shares) 558 663 718
Income (loss) per share - basic:      
Continuing operations (in usd per share) $ (2.28) $ 0.39 $ 3.50
Discontinued operations (in usd per share) 0.01 20.48 4.48
Net income per share - basic (in usd per share) (2.27) 20.87 7.98
Income (loss) per share - diluted:      
Continuing operations (in usd per share) (2.28) 0.38 3.46
Discontinued operations (in usd per share) 0.01 20.16 4.43
Net income per share - diluted (in usd per share) $ (2.27) $ 20.54 $ 7.89
Common stock equivalents excluded from income per diluted share because their effect would have been anti-dilutive (in shares) 13 1 5
v3.22.4
Business Combinations (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Oct. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net [Abstract]        
Goodwill   $ 4,262,000 $ 4,178,000 $ 4,285,000
TCGplayer        
Business Acquisition [Line Items]        
Purchase consideration $ 228,000      
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net [Abstract]        
Goodwill   152,000    
Purchased intangible assets   88,000    
Deferred taxes   (12,000)    
Total   $ 228,000    
v3.22.4
Discontinued Operations - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Jun. 24, 2021
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Nov. 30, 2021
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]            
Cost of net revenues     $ 2,680 $ 2,650 $ 1,797  
Intercompany            
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]            
Net revenues   $ 5     14  
Cost of net revenues   5     14  
Viagogo            
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]            
Transaction service agreement, fees $ 34     34    
Adevinta            
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]            
Transaction service agreement, fees   29        
Adevinta            
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]            
Equity investment under fair value option $ 10,800 $ 10,800   $ 10,800    
Equity interest percentage 25.00% 44.00%   25.00%   44.00%
eBay Korea            
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]            
Pre-tax gain on disposal of business     0 $ 3,240 0  
Income taxes of discontinued operations     0 $ 335 20  
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale | eBay Korea            
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]            
Percentage of outstanding equity interests sold 80.01%     80.01%    
Proceeds from sale of business       $ 3,000    
Pre-tax gain on disposal of business       3,200    
Currency translation adjustment on disposal of business       81    
Gain on net investment hedge settlement $ 44          
Income tax expense on disposal of business       369    
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale | Classifieds            
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]            
Proceeds from sale of business       2,500    
Pre-tax gain on disposal of business     0 12,534 0  
Income tax expense on disposal of business       2,100    
Consideration received for business disposal $ 13,300     $ 13,300    
Number of shares to be received from the sale       540    
Income taxes of discontinued operations     $ 2 $ 2,185 86  
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale | StubHub            
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]            
Proceeds received for business disposal         4,100  
Proceeds received for business disposal, net of income taxes and transaction costs         3,200  
Income taxes of discontinued operations         900  
Gain on sale of business         $ 3,900  
v3.22.4
Discontinued Operations - Discontinued Operations Summary (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]      
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes $ 5 $ 13,356 $ 3,180
eBay Korea      
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]      
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes 0 2,870 55
Classifieds      
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]      
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes     197
StubHub      
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]      
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes     2,930
Paypal and Enterprise      
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]      
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes $ 0 $ 0 $ (2)
v3.22.4
Discontinued Operations - Summary of Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]      
Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued operating activities $ (373,000) $ (436,000) $ (585,000)
Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued investing activities 2,000 5,080,000 3,973,000
Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued financing activities 0 25,000 (12,000)
eBay Korea      
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]      
Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued operating activities (370,000) (25,000) 142,000
Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued investing activities 2,000 2,611,000 (40,000)
Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued financing activities 0 25,000 (10,000)
Classifieds      
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]      
Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued operating activities (3,000) (411,000) 328,000
Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued investing activities 0 2,469,000 (54,000)
Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued financing activities 0 0 (2,000)
StubHub      
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]      
Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued operating activities 0 0 (1,055,000)
Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued investing activities $ 0 $ 0 $ 4,067,000
v3.22.4
Discontinued Operations - Summary of Financial Results (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]          
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes     $ 5,000 $ 13,356,000 $ 3,180,000
Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale          
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]          
Amortization of acquired intangible assets     0 0 1,000
eBay Korea          
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]          
Net revenues     0 1,409,000 1,377,000
Cost of net revenues     0 815,000 676,000
Gross profit     0 594,000 701,000
Sales and marketing     0 529,000 548,000
Product development     0 64,000 59,000
General and administrative     0 38,000 18,000
Provision for transaction losses     0 0 1,000
Total operating expenses     0 631,000 626,000
Income (loss) from operations of discontinued operations     0 (37,000) 75,000
Interest and other, net     0 2,000 0
Pre-tax gain on sale     0 3,240,000 0
Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes     0 3,205,000 75,000
Income tax benefit (provision)     0 (335,000) (20,000)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes     0 2,870,000 55,000
eBay Korea | Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale          
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]          
Pre-tax gain on sale       3,200,000  
Classifieds          
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]          
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes         197,000
Classifieds | Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale          
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]          
Net revenues     0 565,000 980,000
Cost of net revenues     0 63,000 103,000
Gross profit     0 502,000 877,000
Sales and marketing     0 183,000 286,000
Product development     0 105,000 161,000
General and administrative $ (7,000)        
General and administrative   $ 76,000 124,000    
Provision for transaction losses     0 2,000 17,000
Amortization of acquired intangible assets     0 0 6,000
Total operating expenses     (7,000) 366,000 594,000
Income (loss) from operations of discontinued operations     7,000 136,000 283,000
Interest and other, net     0 0 0
Pre-tax gain on sale     0 12,534,000 0
Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes     7,000 12,670,000 283,000
Income tax benefit (provision)     (2,000) (2,185,000) (86,000)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes     5,000 10,485,000 197,000
StubHub          
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]          
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes         2,930,000
StubHub | Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale          
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]          
Income tax benefit (provision)         (900,000)
StubHub | Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale          
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]          
Net revenues     0 0 100,000
Cost of net revenues     0 0 31,000
Gross profit     0 0 69,000
Sales and marketing     0 0 51,000
Product development     0 0 26,000
General and administrative     0 1,000 30,000
Provision for transaction losses     0 0 3,000
Total operating expenses     0 1,000 111,000
Income (loss) from operations of discontinued operations     0 (1,000) (42,000)
Pre-tax gain on sale     0 12,000 3,868,000
Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes     0 11,000 3,826,000
Income tax benefit (provision)     0 (10,000) (896,000)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes     0 1,000 2,930,000
Paypal and Enterprise          
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]          
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes     $ 0 $ 0 $ (2,000)
v3.22.4
Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Schedule of goodwill balances (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance $ 4,178 $ 4,285
Goodwill Acquired 202 22
Adjustments (118) (129)
Ending balance $ 4,262 $ 4,178
v3.22.4
Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Intangible Assets:    
Gross Carrying Amount $ 692 $ 593
Accumulated Amortization (577) (585)
Net Carrying Amount 115 8
Customer lists and user base    
Intangible Assets:    
Gross Carrying Amount 190 203
Accumulated Amortization (190) (203)
Net Carrying Amount $ 0 $ 0
Weighted Average Useful Life (Years) 0 years 0 years
Marketing related    
Intangible Assets:    
Gross Carrying Amount $ 68 $ 57
Accumulated Amortization (53) (52)
Net Carrying Amount $ 15 $ 5
Weighted Average Useful Life (Years) 7 years 3 years
Developed technologies    
Intangible Assets:    
Gross Carrying Amount $ 275 $ 174
Accumulated Amortization (177) (174)
Net Carrying Amount $ 98 $ 0
Weighted Average Useful Life (Years) 5 years 0 years
All other    
Intangible Assets:    
Gross Carrying Amount $ 159 $ 159
Accumulated Amortization (157) (156)
Net Carrying Amount $ 2 $ 3
Weighted Average Useful Life (Years) 3 years 3 years
v3.22.4
Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]      
Goodwill impairment $ 0 $ 0  
Amortization of Intangible Assets $ 9 $ 9 $ 28
v3.22.4
Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Finite-lived intangible assets amortization expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]    
2023 $ 26,000  
2024 25,000  
2025 22,000  
2026 19,000  
Thereafter 23,000  
Net Carrying Amount $ 115,000 $ 8,000
v3.22.4
Segments (Details)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
segment
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Segment Reporting [Abstract]      
Number of operating segments | segment 1    
Number of reportable segments | segment 1    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Total net revenues $ 9,795 $ 10,420 $ 8,894
Total long-lived tangible assets 1,752 1,525  
U.S.      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Total net revenues 4,842 5,048 4,151
Total long-lived tangible assets 1,656 1,400  
United Kingdom      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Total net revenues 1,579 1,913 1,678
Germany      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Total net revenues 1,023 1,249 1,106
Rest of world      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Total net revenues 2,351 2,210 $ 1,959
International      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Total long-lived tangible assets $ 96 $ 125  
v3.22.4
Investments - Available-For-Sale Debt Securities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Estimated Fair Value $ 3,737  
Restricted cash included in short-term investments 36 $ 22
Short-term investments:    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Gross Amortized Cost 2,532 4,198
Gross Unrealized Gains 0 1
Gross Unrealized Losses (11) 0
Estimated Fair Value 2,521 4,199
Short-term investments: | Restricted cash    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Gross Amortized Cost 36 22
Gross Unrealized Gains 0 0
Gross Unrealized Losses 0 0
Estimated Fair Value 36 22
Short-term investments: | Corporate debt securities    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Gross Amortized Cost 2,355 4,151
Gross Unrealized Gains 0 1
Gross Unrealized Losses (5) 0
Estimated Fair Value 2,350 4,152
Short-term investments: | Government and agency securities    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Gross Amortized Cost 141 25
Gross Unrealized Gains 0 0
Gross Unrealized Losses (6) 0
Estimated Fair Value 135 25
Long-term investments:    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Gross Amortized Cost 1,303 1,733
Gross Unrealized Gains 0 1
Gross Unrealized Losses (87) (7)
Estimated Fair Value 1,216 1,727
Long-term investments: | Restricted cash    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Gross Amortized Cost 13 0
Gross Unrealized Gains 0  
Gross Unrealized Losses 0  
Long-term investments: | Corporate debt securities    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Gross Amortized Cost 686 954
Gross Unrealized Gains 0 1
Gross Unrealized Losses (40) (5)
Estimated Fair Value 646 950
Long-term investments: | Government and agency securities    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Gross Amortized Cost 604 779
Gross Unrealized Gains 0 0
Gross Unrealized Losses (47) (2)
Estimated Fair Value $ 557 $ 777
v3.22.4
Investments - General, Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Investments [Abstract]    
Investment securities in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than 12 months, estimated fair value $ 2,800,000,000 $ 3,100,000,000
Investment securities in a continuous unrealized loss position for less then 12 months, accumulated loss 32,000,000 0
Investment securities in a continuous unrealized loss position for greater than 12 months, estimated fair value 952,000,000 $ 0
Investment securities in a continuous unrealized loss position greater than 12 months, accumulated loss $ 66,000,000  
v3.22.4
Investments - Estimated fair values of short and long-term investments classified as available for sale by date of contractual maturity (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
One year or less (including restricted cash of $36) $ 2,521  
One year through two years (including restricted cash of $13) 730  
Two years through three years 357  
Three years through four years 113  
Four years through five years 16  
Thereafter 0  
Estimated Fair Value 3,737  
Short-term investments:    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Estimated Fair Value 2,521 $ 4,199
Restricted cash included in long-term investments 2,532 4,198
Short-term investments: | Restricted cash    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Estimated Fair Value 36 22
Restricted cash included in long-term investments 36 22
Long-term investments:    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Estimated Fair Value 1,216 1,727
Restricted cash included in long-term investments 1,303 1,733
Long-term investments: | Restricted cash    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Restricted cash included in long-term investments $ 13 $ 0
v3.22.4
Investments - Schedule of equity investments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]      
Equity investments under the equity method of accounting $ 0 $ 5,391  
Equity investments without readily determinable fair values 86 85 $ 539
Total equity investments 3,377 7,984  
Adevinta      
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]      
Equity investments 2,692 5,391  
Short-term investments:      
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]      
Equity investments with readily determinable fair values 104 1,745  
Long-term investments:      
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]      
Equity investments 461 725  
Equity investments under the equity method of accounting 34 38  
Equity investments without readily determinable fair values $ 86 $ 85  
v3.22.4
Investments - Equity Investment in Adevinta, Narrative (Details) - Adevinta - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2021
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Nov. 30, 2022
Jun. 24, 2021
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]          
Equity interest percentage 44.00%   25.00%   44.00%
Equity investment under fair value option     $ 10,800   $ 10,800
Percentage of outstanding equity interests retained 33.00%        
Unrealized loss   $ 2,693 3,070    
Pre-tax gain from sale of equity securities     88    
Realized loss on sale of equity securities     79    
Equity investment in Adevinta   2,692 5,391    
Permira          
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]          
Pre-tax gain from sale of equity securities   $ 2 9    
Foreign Exchange | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument          
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]          
Gain on settlement of derivatives     $ 84    
Permira          
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]          
Number of voting shares sold       135  
Total cash consideration from sale of equity securities $ 2,300        
v3.22.4
Investments - Equity Investments with Readily Determinable Fair Values, Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
tranche
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Adyen      
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]      
Value of shares purchased   $ 1,100  
Warrant      
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]      
Number of tranches | tranche 4    
Kakao Bank      
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]      
Unrealized loss $ 218    
Unrealized gain on equity securities   403  
Total consideration from sale of equity securities before gain on settlement of derivatives 287 114  
Realized loss on sale of equity securities 75    
Pre-tax gain from sale of equity securities   83  
Equity investments with readily determinable fair values 104 684  
Total cash consideration from sale of equity securities 287 114 $ 0
Adyen      
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]      
Unrealized loss 118    
Realized loss on sale of equity securities 143    
Equity investments with readily determinable fair values   1,061  
Payments to acquire equity investment with readily determinable fair value   110  
Total cash consideration from sale of equity securities $ 800 $ 0 $ 0
v3.22.4
Investments - Equity Investment Under the Fair Value Option, Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Nov. 14, 2021
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Investments | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Other Equity Investments        
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]        
Change in fair value   $ 13    
Warrant   30    
GMarket        
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]        
Percentage of outstanding equity interests retained     19.99%  
Equity investment under fair value option     $ 728  
Retained investment, rights, period 2 years      
Fair value of investment     725  
GMarket | Investments | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring        
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]        
Change in fair value   294 3  
Warrant   $ 431 $ 725 $ 0
Discontinued Operations | eBay Korea        
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]        
Percentage of outstanding equity interests sold     80.01%  
v3.22.4
Investments - Carrying Value of Equity Investments Without Readily Determinable Fair Values (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value [Roll Forward]    
Carrying value, beginning of period $ 85 $ 539
Additions 11 5
Upward adjustments for observable price changes 0 41
Downward adjustments for observable price changes and impairment (7) (170)
Transfers out from investments without readily determinable fair values 0 (312)
Foreign currency translation and other (3) (18)
Carrying value, end of period $ 86 $ 85
v3.22.4
Investments - Equity Investments without Readily Determinable Fair Values, Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]      
Downward adjustments for impairment $ 7,000,000 $ 170,000,000  
Upward adjustments for observable price changes 0 41,000,000  
Equity investment in Adevinta 0 5,391,000,000  
Cumulative upward adjustments for observable price changes 41,000,000    
Cumulative downward adjustments for price changes and impairment 298,000,000    
Strategic Investments      
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]      
Downward adjustments for impairment 7,000,000 170,000,000  
Upward adjustments for observable price changes   41,000,000  
Paytm Mall      
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]      
Impairment on investment without readily determinable fair value $ 0 160,000,000 $ 0
Equity investment in Adevinta   $ 0  
v3.22.4
Investments - Unrealized Gain (Loss) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Investments [Abstract]      
Net gains/(losses) recognized during the period on equity investments $ (4,152) $ (2,716) $ 200
Less: Net gains/(losses) recognized during the period on equity investments sold during the period (812) 92 0
Total unrealized gains/(losses) on equity investments still held at December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively $ (3,340) $ (2,808) $ 200
v3.22.4
Investments - Summarized Financial Information of Investment in Adevinta (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Dec. 31, 2022
Sep. 30, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Income Statement          
Gross profit   $ 7,115   $ 7,770 $ 7,097
Income (loss) from continuing operations   (1,274)   252 2,487
Net income (loss)   (1,269)   13,608 $ 5,667
Assets          
Current assets   9,290   9,111  
Liabilities and Equity          
Current liabilities   $ 4,271   $ 4,622  
Adevinta          
Income Statement          
Revenue $ 450   $ 1,742    
Gross profit 147   571    
Income (loss) from continuing operations 3   65    
Net income (loss) 4   56    
Assets          
Current assets 613   427    
Noncurrent assets 16,424   13,281    
Liabilities and Equity          
Current liabilities 679   466    
Noncurrent liabilities 4,044   3,124    
Noncontrolling interests 20   13    
Adevinta | Adevinta          
Income Statement          
Net income (loss) $ 3   $ 49    
v3.22.4
Investments - Summarized Financial Information of Other Equity Method Investments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Income Statement      
Gross profit $ 7,115 $ 7,770 $ 7,097
Income (loss) from continuing operations (1,274) 252 2,487
Net income (loss) (1,269) 13,608 5,667
Assets      
Current assets 9,290 9,111  
Liabilities and Equity      
Current liabilities 4,271 4,622  
Equity Method Investment, Nonconsolidated Investee or Group of Investees      
Income Statement      
Revenue 1,346 41 31
Gross profit 478 12 10
Assets      
Current assets 856 76  
Noncurrent assets 477 20  
Liabilities and Equity      
Current liabilities 709 26  
Noncurrent liabilities 92 4  
Equity Method Investment, Nonconsolidated Investee or Group of Investees | Equity Method Investment, Excluding Apollo Korea and Adevinta      
Income Statement      
Income (loss) from continuing operations (56) 2 3
Net income (loss) $ (55) $ 2 $ 3
v3.22.4
Derivative Instruments - Narrative (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
tranche
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Nov. 30, 2022
USD ($)
May 31, 2021
USD ($)
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]          
Notional amount $ 4,322,000,000 $ 5,625,000,000      
Net derivative gains reclassified into earnings within next 12 months 61,000,000        
Interest rate cash flow hedges to be reclassified into earnings within next 12 months 10,000,000        
Derivative assets 336,000,000 553,000,000      
Adyen          
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]          
Value of shares purchased   1,100,000,000      
Adyen          
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]          
Payments to acquire equity investment with readily determinable fair value   110,000,000      
Total cash consideration from sale of equity securities 800,000,000 0 $ 0    
Realized loss on sale of equity securities 143,000,000        
Senior Notes          
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]          
Face amount   2,500,000,000      
Senior Notes | Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2025, 2027 and 2032          
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]          
Face amount       $ 1,200,000,000  
Senior Notes | Senior unsecured notes due 2026, 2031 and 2051          
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]          
Face amount         $ 2,500,000,000
Foreign Exchange Contract          
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]          
Offset asset 41,000,000        
Offset liability 41,000,000        
Net derivative assets 79,000,000        
Net derivative liabilities $ 6,000,000        
Forward-Starting Interest Rate Swap          
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]          
Deferred gain on derivative contract       $ 25,000,000 $ 45,000,000
Warrant          
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]          
Percent of shares acquirable 5.00%        
Warrant term 7 years        
Number of tranches | tranche 4        
Maximum number of tranches vesting per year | tranche 2        
Interest Rate Contract          
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]          
Offset asset $ 0        
Offset liability 0        
Net derivative assets $ 2,000,000        
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign Exchange Contract | Minimum          
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]          
Derivative term 1 month        
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign Exchange Contract | Maximum          
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]          
Derivative term 1 year        
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest Rate Swap          
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]          
Derivative term 10 years        
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Cash Flow Hedging | Foreign Exchange Contract          
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]          
Notional amount $ 1,741,000,000 2,066,000,000      
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Cash Flow Hedging | Foreign Exchange Contract | Maximum          
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]          
Derivative maturity 24 months        
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Cash Flow Hedging | Forward-Starting Interest Rate Swap | Maximum          
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]          
Derivative term 10 years        
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Cash Flow Hedging | Interest Rate Contract          
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]          
Notional amount $ 400,000,000 $ 400,000,000      
v3.22.4
Derivative Instruments - Fair Value of Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative assets $ 336 $ 553
Derivative Liabilities 47 17
Total fair value of derivative instruments 289 536
Foreign Exchange Contract | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Other current assets    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative assets 18 22
Foreign Exchange Contract | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Other current liabilities    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative Liabilities 34 17
Interest Rate Contract | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Other current assets    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative assets 2 0
Cash Flow Hedging | Foreign Exchange Contract | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Other current assets    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative assets 89 63
Cash Flow Hedging | Foreign Exchange Contract | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Other assets    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative assets 13 24
Cash Flow Hedging | Foreign Exchange Contract | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Other current liabilities    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative Liabilities 12 0
Cash Flow Hedging | Foreign Exchange Contract | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Other liabilities    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative Liabilities 1 0
Fair Value Hedging | Warrant | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Other assets    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative assets $ 214 $ 444
v3.22.4
Derivative Instruments - Effect of Derivative Contracts on Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Foreign Exchange Contract      
Effect of Derivative Contracts on Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income:      
Less: Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified From AOCI to Earnings $ 158 $ (50) $ (3)
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest Rate Contract      
Effect of Derivative Contracts on Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income:      
Less: Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified From AOCI to Earnings 9 2 0
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Cash Flow Hedging      
Effect of Derivative Contracts on Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income:      
Beginning Balance 65 (85)  
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income 196 91  
Less: Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified From AOCI to Earnings 147 (59)  
Ending Balance 114 65 (85)
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Cash Flow Hedging | Foreign Exchange Contract      
Effect of Derivative Contracts on Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income:      
Beginning Balance 25 (95)  
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income 165 59  
Less: Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified From AOCI to Earnings 138 (61)  
Ending Balance 52 25 (95)
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Cash Flow Hedging | Interest Rate Contract      
Effect of Derivative Contracts on Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income:      
Beginning Balance 40 10  
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income 31 32  
Less: Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified From AOCI to Earnings 9 2  
Ending Balance $ 62 $ 40 $ 10
v3.22.4
Derivative Instruments - Effect of Derivative Contracts on Condensed Consolidated Financial Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Foreign Exchange Contract      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)      
Gain (loss) recognized from derivative contracts in the consolidated statement of income $ 158 $ (50) $ (3)
Interest and Other, Net | Warrant      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)      
Gain (loss) from hedged items attributable to hedged risk recognized in interest and other, net (230) 354 770
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest Rate Contract      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)      
Gain (loss) recognized from derivative contracts in the consolidated statement of income $ 9 $ 2 $ 0
Derivative, Gain (Loss), Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration] Interest and other, net Interest and other, net Interest and other, net
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Cash Flow Hedging      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)      
Gain (loss) recognized from derivative contracts in the consolidated statement of income $ 147 $ (59)  
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Cash Flow Hedging | Foreign Exchange Contract      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)      
Gain (loss) recognized from derivative contracts in the consolidated statement of income 138 (61)  
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Cash Flow Hedging | Interest Rate Contract      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)      
Gain (loss) recognized from derivative contracts in the consolidated statement of income 9 2  
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Revenues, Net | Cash Flow Hedging | Foreign Exchange Contract      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)      
Gain (loss) recognized from derivative contracts in the consolidated statement of income $ 140 $ (65) $ 15
Derivative, Gain (Loss), Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration] Net revenues Net revenues Net revenues
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Cost of Net Revenues | Cash Flow Hedging | Foreign Exchange Contract      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)      
Gain (loss) recognized from derivative contracts in the consolidated statement of income $ (2) $ 4 $ 0
Derivative, Gain (Loss), Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration] Cost of net revenues Cost of net revenues Cost of net revenues
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest and Other, Net | Cash Flow Hedging | Interest Rate Contract      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)      
Gain (loss) from interest rate contracts designated as fair value hedges recognized in interest and other, net $ 9 $ 2 $ 0
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign Exchange Contract      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)      
Gain (loss) recognized from derivative contracts in the consolidated statement of income $ 20 $ 11 $ (18)
Derivative, Gain (Loss), Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration] Interest and other, net Interest and other, net Interest and other, net
v3.22.4
Derivative Instruments - Notional Amount of Derivatives Outstanding (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Notional amount $ 4,322 $ 5,625
Foreign Exchange Contract | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Notional amount 2,181 3,159
Cash Flow Hedging | Foreign Exchange Contract | Designated as Hedging Instrument    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Notional amount 1,741 2,066
Cash Flow Hedging | Interest Rate Contract | Designated as Hedging Instrument    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Notional amount $ 400 $ 400
v3.22.4
Fair Value Measurement of Assets and Liabilities - Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value, Recurring (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Assets:    
Restricted cash included in long-term investments $ 3,737  
Short-term investments    
Assets:    
Restricted cash included in long-term investments 2,521 $ 4,199
Equity investments with readily determinable fair values 104 1,745
Long-term investments    
Assets:    
Restricted cash included in long-term investments 1,216 1,727
Corporate debt securities | Short-term investments    
Assets:    
Restricted cash included in long-term investments 2,350 4,152
Corporate debt securities | Long-term investments    
Assets:    
Restricted cash included in long-term investments 646 950
Government and agency securities | Short-term investments    
Assets:    
Restricted cash included in long-term investments 135 25
Government and agency securities | Long-term investments    
Assets:    
Restricted cash included in long-term investments 557 777
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring    
Assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents 2,154 1,379
Derivatives 336 553
Total financial assets $ 9,454 $ 15,719
Derivative Asset, Statement of Financial Position, Extensible Enumeration, Derivatives Derivatives
Liabilities:    
Other liabilities $ 14  
Derivatives $ 47 $ 17
Derivative Liability, Statement of Financial Position, Extensible Enumeration, Not Disclosed Flag Derivatives Derivatives
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Adevinta    
Assets:    
Equity method investments $ 2,692 $ 5,391
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Short-term investments    
Assets:    
Restricted cash 36 22
Equity investments with readily determinable fair values 104 1,745
Total short-term investments 2,625 5,944
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Long-term investments    
Assets:    
Restricted cash 13  
Total long-term investments 1,647 2,452
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Long-term investments | Equity investment under the fair value option    
Assets:    
Equity method investments 431 725
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Corporate debt securities | Short-term investments    
Assets:    
Restricted cash included in long-term investments 2,350 4,152
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Corporate debt securities | Long-term investments    
Assets:    
Restricted cash included in long-term investments 646 950
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Government and agency securities | Short-term investments    
Assets:    
Restricted cash included in long-term investments 135 25
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Government and agency securities | Long-term investments    
Assets:    
Restricted cash included in long-term investments 557 777
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)    
Assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents 2,154 1,379
Derivatives 0 0
Total financial assets 4,999 8,537
Liabilities:    
Other liabilities 0  
Derivatives 0 0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Adevinta    
Assets:    
Equity method investments 2,692 5,391
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Short-term investments    
Assets:    
Restricted cash 36 22
Equity investments with readily determinable fair values 104 1,745
Total short-term investments 140 1,767
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Long-term investments    
Assets:    
Restricted cash 13  
Total long-term investments 13 0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Long-term investments | Equity investment under the fair value option    
Assets:    
Equity method investments 0 0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Corporate debt securities | Short-term investments    
Assets:    
Restricted cash included in long-term investments 0 0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Corporate debt securities | Long-term investments    
Assets:    
Restricted cash included in long-term investments 0 0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Government and agency securities | Short-term investments    
Assets:    
Restricted cash included in long-term investments 0 0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Government and agency securities | Long-term investments    
Assets:    
Restricted cash included in long-term investments 0 0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)    
Assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents 0 0
Derivatives 122 109
Total financial assets 3,810 6,013
Liabilities:    
Other liabilities 0  
Derivatives 47 17
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Adevinta    
Assets:    
Equity method investments 0 0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Short-term investments    
Assets:    
Restricted cash 0 0
Equity investments with readily determinable fair values 0 0
Total short-term investments 2,485 4,177
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Long-term investments    
Assets:    
Restricted cash 0  
Total long-term investments 1,203 1,727
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Long-term investments | Equity investment under the fair value option    
Assets:    
Equity method investments 0 0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Corporate debt securities | Short-term investments    
Assets:    
Restricted cash included in long-term investments 2,350 4,152
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Corporate debt securities | Long-term investments    
Assets:    
Restricted cash included in long-term investments 646 950
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Government and agency securities | Short-term investments    
Assets:    
Restricted cash included in long-term investments 135 25
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Government and agency securities | Long-term investments    
Assets:    
Restricted cash included in long-term investments 557 777
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)    
Assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents 0 0
Derivatives 214 444
Total financial assets 645 1,169
Liabilities:    
Other liabilities 14  
Derivatives 0 0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Adevinta    
Assets:    
Equity method investments 0 0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Short-term investments    
Assets:    
Restricted cash 0 0
Equity investments with readily determinable fair values 0 0
Total short-term investments 0 0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Long-term investments    
Assets:    
Restricted cash 0  
Total long-term investments 431 725
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Long-term investments | Equity investment under the fair value option    
Assets:    
Equity method investments 431 725
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Corporate debt securities | Short-term investments    
Assets:    
Restricted cash included in long-term investments 0 0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Corporate debt securities | Long-term investments    
Assets:    
Restricted cash included in long-term investments 0 0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Government and agency securities | Short-term investments    
Assets:    
Restricted cash included in long-term investments 0 0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Government and agency securities | Long-term investments    
Assets:    
Restricted cash included in long-term investments $ 0 $ 0
v3.22.4
Fair Value Measurement of Assets and Liabilities - Assets Measured Valued Using Unobservable Inputs (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
Fair Value, Asset, Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Gain (Loss), Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration] Gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net Gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Warrant    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
Opening balance at beginning of period $ 444 $ 1,051
Exercise of options under warrant 0 (961)
Change in fair value (230) 354
Closing balance at end of period $ 214 $ 444
v3.22.4
Fair Value Measurement of Assets and Liabilities - Quantitative Information About Level 3 Significant Inputs (Details) - Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) - Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Probability of vesting | Minimum      
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]      
Warrant, measurement input 0.000    
Probability of vesting | Maximum      
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]      
Warrant, measurement input 0.550    
Probability of vesting | Weighted Average      
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]      
Warrant, measurement input 0.483    
Equity volatility      
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]      
Warrant, measurement input 0.49    
Warrant      
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]      
Warrant $ 214 $ 444 $ 1,051
v3.22.4
Fair Value Measurement of Assets and Liabilities - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2021
Nov. 14, 2021
GMarket    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]    
Equity investment under fair value option $ 728  
Equity investments, right held, term (in years)   2 years
Discontinued Operations | eBay Korea    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]    
Percentage of outstanding equity interests sold 80.01%  
v3.22.4
Fair Value Measurement of Assets and Liabilities - Quantitative Information About Level 3 Warrants, Significant Inputs (Details) - GMarket - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Fair value of investment   $ 725
Investments | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Opening balance at beginning of period $ 725 0
Recognition of equity investment 0 728
Change in fair value (294) (3)
Closing balance at end of period $ 431 $ 725
v3.22.4
Fair Value Measurement of Assets and Liabilities - Investments Measured Valued Using Unobservable Inputs (Details) - GMarket - Investments - Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]  
Equity investment under fair value option $ 431
Minimum | Valuation Technique, Guideline Public Company Method  
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]  
Equity investment in Gmarket, measurement input 1.1
Minimum | Valuation Technique, Guideline Merged And Acquired Company Method  
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]  
Equity investment in Gmarket, measurement input 1.3
Maximum | Valuation Technique, Guideline Public Company Method  
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]  
Equity investment in Gmarket, measurement input 2.0
Maximum | Valuation Technique, Guideline Merged And Acquired Company Method  
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]  
Equity investment in Gmarket, measurement input 4.1
v3.22.4
Supplemental Consolidated Financial Information - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Balance Sheet Components [Abstract]    
Allowance for doubtful accounts and authorized credits $ 42 $ 74
Allowance for doubtful accounts 16  
Decrease in allowance for doubtful accounts receivable 26  
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable, write-offs 42  
Deferred revenue recognized during period $ 38 $ 47
v3.22.4
Supplemental Consolidated Financial Information - Reconciliation of Cash and Cash Equivalents (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Balance Sheet Components [Abstract]      
Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,154 $ 1,379  
Customer accounts 69 5  
Restricted cash included in short-term investments 36 22  
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 2,272 $ 1,406 $ 1,238
v3.22.4
Supplemental Consolidated Financial Information - Customer Accounts and Funds Receivable (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Balance Sheet Components [Abstract]    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 69 $ 5
Funds receivable 694 676
Customer accounts and funds receivable $ 763 $ 681
v3.22.4
Supplemental Consolidated Financial Information - Other Current Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Balance Sheet Components [Abstract]    
Payment processor advances $ 336 $ 453
Short-term derivative assets 112 86
Prepaid expenses 120 114
Income and other tax receivable 122 108
Accounts receivable, net 90 98
Other 276 248
Other current assets $ 1,056 $ 1,107
v3.22.4
Supplemental Consolidated Financial Information - Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property and equipment, gross $ 6,353 $ 6,099  
Accumulated depreciation (5,115) (4,863)  
Property and equipment, net 1,238 1,236  
Depreciation expense 442 485 $ 560
Computer equipment and software      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property and equipment, gross 4,903 4,747  
Land and buildings, including building improvements      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property and equipment, gross 792 779  
Leasehold improvements      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property and equipment, gross 379 356  
Furniture and fixtures      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property and equipment, gross 138 140  
Construction in progress and other      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property and equipment, gross $ 141 $ 77  
v3.22.4
Supplemental Consolidated Financial Information - Accrued Expense and Other Current Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Balance Sheet Components [Abstract]    
Compensation and related benefits $ 426 $ 517
Sales and use tax and VAT accruals 346 396
Advertising accruals 229 172
Operating lease liabilities 131 150
Transaction loss reserve 101 116
Uninvoiced general and administrative expenses 111 95
Accrued interest expense 67 74
Deferred revenue 34 79
Other 421 328
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities $ 1,866 $ 1,927
v3.22.4
Debt - Carrying Value of Outstanding Debt (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Nov. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2022
Mar. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Long-Term Debt          
Total senior notes $ 8,900       $ 9,105
Hedge accounting fair value adjustments 5       7
Unamortized premium/(discount) and debt issuance costs (34)       (30)
Less: Current portion of long-term debt (1,150)       (1,355)
Total long-term debt 7,721       7,727
Short-Term Debt          
Current portion of long-term debt 1,150       1,355
Total short-term debt 1,150       1,355
Total Debt 8,871       9,082
Senior Notes | Floating rate, Senior notes due 2023          
Long-Term Debt          
Total senior notes $ 400       $ 400
Effective interest rate 3.786%       1.10%
Senior Notes | Floating rate, Senior notes due 2023 | LIBOR          
Long-Term Debt          
Variable rate 0.87%        
Senior Notes | 3.800% Senior notes due 2022          
Long-Term Debt          
Coupon rate, fixed rate notes 3.80%     3.80%  
Total senior notes $ 0       $ 750
Effective interest rate 3.989%       3.989%
Senior Notes | 2.600% Senior notes due 2022          
Long-Term Debt          
Coupon rate, fixed rate notes 2.60%   2.60%    
Total senior notes $ 0       $ 605
Effective interest rate 2.678%       2.678%
Senior Notes | 2.750% Senior notes due 2023          
Long-Term Debt          
Coupon rate, fixed rate notes 2.75%        
Total senior notes $ 750       $ 750
Effective interest rate 2.866%       2.866%
Senior Notes | 3.450% Senior notes due 2024          
Long-Term Debt          
Coupon rate, fixed rate notes 3.45%        
Total senior notes $ 750       $ 750
Effective interest rate 3.531%       3.531%
Senior Notes | 1.900% Senior notes due 2025          
Long-Term Debt          
Coupon rate, fixed rate notes 1.90%        
Total senior notes $ 800       $ 800
Effective interest rate 1.803%       1.803%
Senior Notes | 5.900% Senior notes due on 2025          
Long-Term Debt          
Coupon rate, fixed rate notes 5.90%        
Total senior notes $ 425       $ 0
Effective interest rate 6.036%       0.00%
Senior Notes | 1.400% Senior notes due 2026          
Long-Term Debt          
Coupon rate, fixed rate notes 1.40%       1.40%
Total senior notes $ 750       $ 750
Effective interest rate 1.252%       1.252%
Senior Notes | 3.600% Senior notes due 2027          
Long-Term Debt          
Coupon rate, fixed rate notes 3.60%        
Total senior notes $ 850       $ 850
Effective interest rate 3.689%       3.689%
Senior Notes | 5.950% Senior notes due on 2027          
Long-Term Debt          
Coupon rate, fixed rate notes 5.95% 5.95%      
Total senior notes $ 300       $ 0
Effective interest rate 6.064%       0.00%
Senior Notes | 2.700% Senior notes due 2030          
Long-Term Debt          
Coupon rate, fixed rate notes 2.70%        
Total senior notes $ 950       $ 950
Effective interest rate 2.623%       2.623%
Senior Notes | 2.600% Senior notes due 2031          
Long-Term Debt          
Coupon rate, fixed rate notes 2.60%       2.60%
Total senior notes $ 750       $ 750
Effective interest rate 2.186%       2.186%
Senior Notes | 6.300% Senior notes due on 2032          
Long-Term Debt          
Coupon rate, fixed rate notes 6.30%        
Total senior notes $ 425       $ 0
Effective interest rate 6.371%       0.00%
Senior Notes | 4.000% Senior notes due 2042          
Long-Term Debt          
Coupon rate, fixed rate notes 4.00%        
Total senior notes $ 750       $ 750
Effective interest rate 4.114%       4.114%
Senior Notes | 3.650% Senior notes due 2051          
Long-Term Debt          
Coupon rate, fixed rate notes 3.65%       3.65%
Total senior notes $ 1,000       $ 1,000
Effective interest rate 2.517%       2.517%
v3.22.4
Debt - Senior Notes (Details) - USD ($)
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2021
Jun. 30, 2022
Mar. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Nov. 30, 2022
May 31, 2021
Jun. 30, 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                  
Principal amount       $ 8,900,000,000 $ 9,105,000,000        
Loss on extinguishment of debt       $ 0 10,000,000 $ 0      
Forward-Starting Interest Rate Swap                  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                  
Deferred gain on derivative contract             $ 25,000,000 $ 45,000,000  
Senior Notes                  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                  
Face amount         2,500,000,000        
Redemption percentage in event of change in control       101.00%          
Interest expense       $ 231,000,000 257,000,000 $ 284,000,000      
Fair value of long-term debt       $ 8,000,000,000 9,500,000,000        
Senior Notes | 2.600% Senior notes due 2022                  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                  
Interest rate   2.60%   2.60%          
Repayments of debt   $ 605,000,000              
Redemption price percentage   100.00%              
Principal amount       $ 0 605,000,000        
Senior Notes | 1.400% Senior notes due 2026                  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                  
Face amount         $ 750,000,000        
Interest rate       1.40% 1.40%        
Principal amount       $ 750,000,000 $ 750,000,000        
Senior Notes | 2.600% Senior notes due 2031                  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                  
Face amount         $ 750,000,000        
Interest rate       2.60% 2.60%        
Principal amount       $ 750,000,000 $ 750,000,000        
Senior Notes | 3.650% Senior notes due 2051                  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                  
Face amount         $ 1,000,000,000        
Interest rate       3.65% 3.65%        
Principal amount       $ 1,000,000,000 $ 1,000,000,000        
Senior Notes | 1.900% Senior notes due 2025                  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                  
Interest rate       1.90%          
Principal amount       $ 800,000,000 800,000,000        
Senior Notes | 2.700% Senior notes due 2030                  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                  
Interest rate       2.70%          
Principal amount       $ 950,000,000 950,000,000        
Senior Notes | 3.800% Senior notes due 2022                  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                  
Interest rate     3.80% 3.80%          
Repayments of debt     $ 750,000,000            
Redemption price percentage     100.00%            
Principal amount       $ 0 750,000,000        
Senior Notes | 2.750% Senior notes due 2023                  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                  
Interest rate       2.75%          
Principal amount       $ 750,000,000 750,000,000        
Senior Notes | 3.600% Senior notes due 2027                  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                  
Interest rate       3.60%          
Principal amount       $ 850,000,000 850,000,000        
Senior Notes | 5.900% Senior notes due on 2025                  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                  
Face amount             $ 425,000,000    
Interest rate       5.90%     5.90%    
Senior Notes | 5.950% Senior notes due on 2027                  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                  
Face amount             $ 300,000,000    
Interest rate       5.95%     5.95%    
Principal amount       $ 300,000,000 0        
Senior Notes | 6.300% Senior notes due on 2032                  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                  
Face amount             $ 425,000,000    
Interest rate       6.30%     6.30%    
Senior Notes | Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2025, 2027 and 2032                  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                  
Face amount             $ 1,200,000,000    
Senior Notes | Floating rate, Senior notes due 2023                  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                  
Principal amount       $ 400,000,000 400,000,000        
Convertible Debt | LIBOR-based floating rate debt                  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                  
Face amount                 $ 400,000,000
Senior Notes | 6.000% Senior notes due 2056                  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                  
Face amount         $ 750,000,000        
Interest rate         6.00%        
Repayments of debt         $ 750,000,000        
Redemption price percentage         100.00%        
Senior Notes | 2.600% Senior notes due 2022                  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                  
Face amount   $ 605,000,000     $ 1,000,000,000        
Interest rate         2.60%        
Repayments of debt         $ 405,000,000        
Percentage of principal amount redeemed         39.00%        
Principal amount         $ 395,000,000        
Loss on extinguishment of debt         $ 10,000,000        
Senior Notes | 3.800% Senior notes due 2022                  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                  
Face amount     $ 750,000,000            
Senior Notes | 2.750% Senior notes due 2023                  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                  
Face amount $ 750,000,000                
Interest rate 2.75%                
Repayments of debt $ 750,000,000                
Redemption price percentage 100.00%                
Senior Notes | Floating rate, Senior notes due 2023                  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                  
Face amount $ 400,000,000                
Repayments of debt $ 400,000,000                
Redemption price percentage 100.00%                
v3.22.4
Debt - Commercial Paper and Credit Agreement (Details)
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Allowable increase in borrowing capacity, maximum $ 1,000,000,000  
Maximum consolidated leverage ratio   4.0
Maximum consolidated leverage ratio following a material acquisition   4.5
Commercial Paper    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Amount outstanding   $ 0
Commercial Paper | Maximum    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt term   397 days
Commercial Paper | Revolving Credit Facility    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Borrowing capacity reserved, commercial paper   $ 1,500,000,000
Unsecured Debt | Revolving Credit Facility    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt term 5 years  
Amount outstanding   0
Maximum borrowing capacity $ 2,000,000,000  
Remaining borrowing capacity   $ 2,000,000,000
v3.22.4
Debt - Expected Future Maturities of Long Term Debt (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]    
2023 $ 1,150  
2024 750  
2025 1,225  
2026 750  
2027 1,150  
Thereafter 3,875  
Total future maturities $ 8,900 $ 9,105
v3.22.4
Debt - Future Maturities Narrative (Details) - Senior Notes
1 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2021
USD ($)
2.750% Senior notes due 2023  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]  
Face amount $ 750,000,000
Coupon rate, fixed rate notes 2.75%
Repayments of debt $ 750,000,000
Redemption price percentage 100.00%
Floating rate, Senior notes due 2023  
Debt Instrument [Line Items]  
Face amount $ 400,000,000
Repayments of debt $ 400,000,000
Redemption price percentage 100.00%
v3.22.4
Leases - Summary of Leases by Balance Sheet Location (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Assets    
Operating $ 513 $ 289
Liabilities    
Operating - current 131 150
Operating - noncurrent 418 200
Total lease liabilities $ 549 $ 350
Operating Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List] Accrued expenses and other current liabilities Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
v3.22.4
Leases - Summary of Lease Costs (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Leases [Abstract]      
Operating lease costs $ 132 $ 178 $ 160
v3.22.4
Leases - Summary of Operating Lease Maturities (Details)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]  
2023 $ 148
2024 115
2025 102
2026 87
2027 83
Thereafter 67
Total lease payments 602
Less interest (53)
Present value of lease liabilities $ 549
v3.22.4
Leases - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Leases [Abstract]      
Fixed lease payment obligations $ 93    
Fixed lease payment obligations to be paid in 12 months 1    
Rent expense $ 144 $ 192 $ 176
v3.22.4
Leases - Summary of Lease Terms and Discount Rate (Details)
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Weighted average remaining lease term    
Operating leases 5 years 1 month 24 days 3 years 1 month 9 days
Weighted average discount rate    
Operating leases 3.60% 2.06%
v3.22.4
Leases - Summary of Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Leases [Abstract]      
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 159 $ 165 $ 145
ROU assets obtained in exchange for new lease obligations: Operating leases $ 354 $ 38 $ 84
v3.22.4
Commitments and Contingencies (Details)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
defendant
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]  
Pooling arrangement, aggregate cash deposits $ 246
Pooling arrangement, cash withdrawals 32
Probable losses $ 64
Former Company Employees  
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]  
Number of defendants | defendant 6
Former Company Contractor  
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]  
Number of defendants | defendant 1
v3.22.4
Stockholders' Equity - Preferred Stock (Details) - $ / shares
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Equity [Abstract]    
Number of preferred shares authorized 10,000,000 10,000,000
Preferred stock, par value (in usd per share) $ 0.001 $ 0.001
Number of preferred shares issued 0 0
Number of preferred shares outstanding 0 0
v3.22.4
Stockholders' Equity - Common Stock (Details) - shares
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Equity [Abstract]    
Common stock - shares authorized 3,580,000,000 3,580,000,000
v3.22.4
Stockholders' Equity - Stock Repurchase Program (Details)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Millions
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2021
USD ($)
segment
shares
Jan. 31, 2022
shares
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
shares
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Feb. 24, 2022
USD ($)
Feb. 28, 2021
USD ($)
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]                
Authorized repurchase amount             $ 4,000,000,000 $ 4,000,000,000
Number of financial institutions with ASR agreements | segment 2              
Value of shares repurchased       $ 3,143,000,000        
Shares repurchased (in shares) | shares       62.0        
Number of shares repurchased under the ASR agreement | shares   3.3 3.4 36.0        
Accelerated share repurchase, average price per share (in usd per share) | $ / shares       $ 69.43        
Treasury Stock                
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]                
Value of shares repurchased       $ 3,331,000,000 $ 6,856,000,000 $ 5,119,000,000    
ASR Agreement                
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]                
Value of shares repurchased $ 2,500,000,000              
Shares repurchased (in shares) | shares 29.3              
Unsettled forward contract for share repurchase $ 188,000,000              
ASR Agreement | Treasury Stock                
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]                
Value of shares repurchased $ 2,100,000,000   $ 188,000,000 $ 0        
Shares repurchased (in shares) | shares       3.0        
Forward contract settled       $ 188,000,000        
v3.22.4
Stockholders' Equity - Summary of Repurchase Activity (Details) - USD ($)
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2021
Jan. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Feb. 24, 2022
Feb. 28, 2021
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]                
Shares Repurchased (in shares)       62,000,000        
Average Price per Share (in usd per share)       $ 51.45        
Value of Shares Repurchased       $ 3,143,000,000        
Shares Repurchased, Remaining Amount Authorized                
Beginning balance   $ 1,991,000,000   1,991,000,000        
Authorization of additional plan             $ 4,000,000,000 $ 4,000,000,000
Repurchase of shares       (3,143,000,000)        
Ending balance     $ 1,991,000,000 $ 2,848,000,000 $ 1,991,000,000      
Treasury shares retired (in shares)       0        
Number of shares repurchased under the ASR agreement   3,300,000 3,400,000 36,000,000        
Treasury Stock                
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]                
Value of Shares Repurchased       $ 3,331,000,000 6,856,000,000 $ 5,119,000,000    
Shares Repurchased, Remaining Amount Authorized                
Repurchase of shares       $ (3,331,000,000) $ (6,856,000,000) $ (5,119,000,000)    
Accelerated share repurchases                
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]                
Shares Repurchased (in shares) 29,300,000              
Value of Shares Repurchased $ 2,500,000,000              
Shares Repurchased, Remaining Amount Authorized                
Repurchase of shares (2,500,000,000)              
Accelerated share repurchases | Treasury Stock                
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]                
Shares Repurchased (in shares)       3,000,000        
Value of Shares Repurchased 2,100,000,000   $ 188,000,000 $ 0        
Shares Repurchased, Remaining Amount Authorized                
Repurchase of shares $ (2,100,000,000)   $ (188,000,000) $ 0        
v3.22.4
Stockholders' Equity - Dividends (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Feb. 28, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Equity [Abstract]        
Payments for dividends   $ 489 $ 466 $ 447
Subsequent Event        
Subsequent Event [Line Items]        
Dividends declared (in usd per share) $ 0.25      
v3.22.4
Employee Benefit Plans - Equity Incentive Plans (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
tranche
shares
PSUs | Chief Executive Officer  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Number of tranches | tranche 2
PSUs | Chief Executive Officer | Tranche One  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Award vesting period 2 years
Award measurement period 2 years
Vesting percentage 50.00%
PSUs | Chief Executive Officer | Tranche Two  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Award vesting period 3 years
Award measurement period 3 years
Vesting percentage 50.00%
PBRSUs | Tranche One  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Vesting percentage 50.00%
PBRSUs | Tranche Two  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Vesting percentage 50.00%
Equity Incentive Plan  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Number of shares authorized 755,000,000
Shares available for grant 27,000,000
Equity Incentive Plan | Stock Option | Minimum  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Award vesting period 3 years
Equity Incentive Plan | Stock Option | Maximum  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Award vesting period 5 years
v3.22.4
Employee Benefit Plans - Deferred Stock Units (Details) - Deferred Stock Unit - Director
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Deferred stock units outstanding 75,260
Cliff Vesting, Year One  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Vesting percentage 25.00%
Award vesting period 1 year
Graded Vesting  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Vesting percentage 2.08%
v3.22.4
Employee Benefit Plans - Employee Stock Purchase Plan (Details) - ESPP - $ / shares
shares in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Maximum duration of common stock purchasing period 2 years    
Employee stock purchase plan, purchase price offered, percentage of fair market value 85.00%    
Purchase period 6 months    
Maximum employee subscription rate 10.00%    
Number of shares purchased under plan 2 2 3
Employee stock purchase plan, average price of purchased shares (in usd per share) $ 38.04 $ 38.93 $ 25.93
Number of shares reserved for future issuance 31    
v3.22.4
Employee Benefit Plans - Stock Option Activity (Details) - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]      
Stock options granted (in shares)   0 0
Intrinsic value of exercises during period $ 2 $ 2 $ 15
v3.22.4
Employee Benefit Plans - Restricted Stock Units (Details) - RSU
$ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Dec. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Units      
Outstanding, beginning of period (in shares) 20    
Awarded and assumed (in shares) 15    
Vested (in shares) (10)    
Forfeited (in shares) (4)    
Outstanding, end of period (in shares) 21 20  
Expected to vest (in shares) 17    
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value (per share)      
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Outstanding, beginning of period (in usd per share) | $ / shares $ 52.29 $ 48.73  
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Awarded and assumed (in usd per share) | $ / shares 52.22    
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested (in usd per share) | $ / shares $ 46.38    
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Forfeited (in usd per share) | $ / shares 50.45    
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Outstanding, end of period (in usd per share) | $ / shares $ 52.29 $ 48.73  
Additional Disclosures      
Aggregate intrinsic value of restricted stock vested | $ $ 448 $ 697 $ 552
v3.22.4
Employee Benefit Plans - Stock Based Compensation Expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]      
Unearned stock-based compensation $ 813    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]      
Stock-based compensation expense 494 $ 477 $ 417
Capitalized in product development 130 127  
Unearned stock-based compensation 813    
Cost of net revenues      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]      
Stock-based compensation expense 51 47 40
Sales and marketing      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]      
Stock-based compensation expense 73 83 85
Product development      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]      
Stock-based compensation expense 222 196 154
Capitalized in product development 14 12 14
General and administrative      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]      
Stock-based compensation expense $ 148 $ 151 $ 138
v3.22.4
Employee Benefit Plans - Employee Savings Plans (Details) - Employee Savings Plan - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Defined contribution, maximum employee contribution, percentage of eligible compensation 50.00%    
Defined contribution, maximum annual contributions per employee, percent 4.00% 4.00% 4.00%
Defined contribution, maximum annual contributions per employee $ 12,200 $ 11,600 $ 11,400
Defined contribution, total expenses $ 58,000,000 $ 54,000,000 $ 46,000,000
v3.22.4
Income Taxes - Components of Pretax Income and Provision for Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]      
United States $ 123 $ 1,608 $ 1,167
International (1,724) (1,210) 2,178
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes (1,601) 398 3,345
Current:      
Federal 350 472 266
State and local 36 128 87
Foreign 67 228 91
Current income tax expense (benefit) 453 828 444
Deferred:      
Federal (847) (755) (73)
State and local (50) (125) (8)
Foreign 117 198 495
Deferred income tax expense (benefit) (780) (682) 414
Income tax expense (benefit) $ (327) $ 146 $ 858
v3.22.4
Income Taxes - Income Tax Reconciliation (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]      
Federal statutory rate 21.00% 21.00% 21.00%
Provision (benefit) at statutory rate $ (337,000) $ 84,000 $ 703,000
Foreign income taxed at different rates 7,000 19,000 19,000
Other taxes on foreign operations 13,000 89,000 19,000
Stock-based compensation 17,000 (26,000) (4,000)
State taxes, net of federal benefit (14,000) 3,000 80,000
Research and other tax credits (45,000) (39,000) (28,000)
Penalties 11,000 0 0
Impact of tax rate change 0 (3,000) 43,000
Non-deductible executive compensation 4,000 10,000 9,000
Other 17,000 9,000 17,000
Income tax expense (benefit) $ (327,000) $ 146,000 $ 858,000
v3.22.4
Income Taxes - Deferred Tax Assets and Deferred Tax Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Deferred tax assets:    
Net operating loss, capital loss and credits $ 275 $ 191
Accruals and allowances 384 356
Capitalized research expense 181 0
Stock-based compensation 10 12
Amortizable tax basis in intangibles 3,064 3,174
Net deferred tax assets 3,914 3,733
Valuation allowance (231) (136)
Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance 3,683 3,597
Deferred tax liabilities:    
Outside basis differences (2,446) (3,136)
Acquisition-related intangibles (64) (37)
Depreciation and amortization (243) (202)
Net unrealized gain on investments (6) (84)
Deferred tax liabilities (2,759) (3,459)
Net deferred tax assets $ 924 $ 138
v3.22.4
Income Taxes - Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities, Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2022
Jun. 24, 2021
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]      
Deferred tax assets not subject to expiration   $ 7  
Deferred tax liabilities on undistributed foreign earnings $ 3,136 2,446  
Discontinued Operations | Classifieds      
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]      
Income tax expense on disposal of business 2,100    
Deferred tax liability     $ 1,700
Other liabilities      
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]      
Deferred tax liabilities on undistributed foreign earnings $ 697 526  
State Tax Credit Carryforward      
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]      
Tax credit carryforward   179  
Tax Year 2022      
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]      
Deferred tax assets subject to expiration   505  
Federal      
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]      
Operating loss carryforwards   51  
State      
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]      
Operating loss carryforwards   31  
Foreign      
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]      
Operating loss carryforwards   $ 512  
v3.22.4
Income Taxes - Changes Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns      
Gross amounts of unrecognized tax benefits as of the beginning of the period $ 461 $ 420 $ 387
Increases related to prior period tax positions 4 6 30
Decreases related to prior period tax positions (7) (5) (15)
Increases related to current period tax positions 40 42 39
Settlements (5) (2) (21)
Gross amounts of unrecognized tax benefits as of the end of the period $ 493 $ 461 $ 420
v3.22.4
Income Taxes - Unrecognized Tax Benefits - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]        
Unrecognized tax balance $ 493 $ 461 $ 420 $ 387
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate 331      
Interest and penalties in uncertain tax positions 9 6    
Unrecognized tax benefits, interest and penalties accrued 57 46    
Paypal        
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]        
Unrecognized tax balance 50 $ 50    
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate $ 46      
v3.22.4
Gain (Loss) on Equity Investments and Warrant, net and Interest and Other, Net - Components of Gain (Loss) on Equity Investments and Warrant (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]      
Unrealized change in fair value of equity investment $ (3,340) $ (2,808) $ 200
Realized gain (loss) on sale of shares (812) 92 0
Change in fair value of warrant (230) 354 770
Gain (loss) on other investments (17) 29 (2)
Total gain (loss) on equity investments and warrant, net (3,786) (2,365) 1,007
Upward adjustments for observable price changes 0 41  
Impairment of investments   40  
Gain from receipt of proceeds held in escrow related to sale of long-term investment   37  
Adevinta      
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]      
Unrealized change in fair value of equity investment (2,693) (3,070) 0
Realized gain (loss) on sale of shares 2 9 0
Gain on sale of shares   88  
Loss from change in fair value of equity investment with readily determinable fair values 2,693 3,070  
GMarket      
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]      
Realized gain (loss) on sale of shares (294) (3) 0
Adyen      
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]      
Unrealized change in fair value of equity investment (118) (10) 0
Realized gain (loss) on sale of shares (143) 0 0
Loss from change in fair value of equity investment with readily determinable fair values 118    
Kakao Bank      
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]      
Unrealized change in fair value of equity investment (218) 403 239
Realized gain (loss) on sale of shares (75) 83 0
Gain on sale of shares   83  
Loss from change in fair value of equity investment with readily determinable fair values 218    
Paytm Mall      
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]      
Impairment of equity investment 0 (160) $ 0
Strategic Investments      
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]      
Loss from change in fair value of equity investment with readily determinable fair values $ 13    
Upward adjustments for observable price changes   41  
Other Strategic Investments      
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]      
Impairment of equity investment   $ (10)  
v3.22.4
Gain (Loss) on Equity Investments and Warrant, net and Interest and Other, Net - Components of Interest and Other (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]      
Interest income $ 73 $ 19 $ 38
Interest expense (235) (269) (304)
Foreign exchange and other (3) 90 (32)
Total interest and other, net (165) (160) (298)
Realized gain (loss) on sale of shares $ (812) $ 92 $ 0
v3.22.4
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income - Changes in Accumulated Balances of Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax      
Beginning balance $ 12 $ 42  
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 31 (17)  
Less: Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI 22 13  
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) 9 (30)  
Ending balance 21 12 $ 42
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax      
Balance, beginning of year 9,778 3,561  
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 28 (138)  
Less: Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI 167 80  
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (139) (218) 232
Balance, end of year 5,153 9,778 3,561
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments      
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Before Tax      
Beginning balance 65 (85)  
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 196 91  
Less: Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI 147 (59)  
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) 49 150  
Ending balance 114 65 (85)
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments      
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Before Tax      
Beginning balance (7) 5  
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (93) (11)  
Less: Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI (2) 1  
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) (91) (12)  
Ending balance (98) (7) 5
Foreign Currency Translation      
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Before Tax      
Beginning balance 328 654  
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (106) (201)  
Less: Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI 0 125  
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) (106) (326)  
Ending balance 222 328 654
Accumulated other comprehensive income:      
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax      
Balance, beginning of year 398 616 384
Balance, end of year $ 259 $ 398 $ 616
v3.22.4
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income - Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]      
Net revenues $ 9,795 $ 10,420 $ 8,894
Cost of net revenues (2,680) (2,650) (1,797)
Interest and other, net (165) (160) (298)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes (1,601) 398 3,345
Income tax benefit (provision) 327 (146) (858)
Income (loss) from continuing operations (1,274) 252 2,487
Discontinued operations net of income taxes 5 13,356 3,180
Net income (loss) (1,269) 13,608 $ 5,667
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI      
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]      
Net income (loss) 167 80  
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI | Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments      
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]      
Income from continuing operations before income taxes 147 (59)  
Income tax benefit (provision) 22 13  
Income (loss) from continuing operations 169 (46)  
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI | Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments | Foreign Exchange Contract      
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]      
Net revenues 140 (65)  
Cost of net revenues (2) 4  
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI | Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments | Interest Rate Contract      
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]      
Interest and other, net 9 2  
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI | Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments      
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]      
Interest and other, net (2) 1  
Income from continuing operations before income taxes (2) 1  
Income tax benefit (provision) 0 0  
Net income (loss) (2) 1  
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI | Foreign Currency Translation      
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]      
Discontinued operations net of income taxes $ 0 $ 125  
v3.22.4
Restructuring (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2021
Mar. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2020
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]      
Charges $ 35 $ 7  
Payments     $ 34
v3.22.4
Financial Statement Schedule (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Allowances for Doubtful Accounts      
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves      
Balance at Beginning of Period $ 42 $ 97 $ 81
Charged/ Credited to Net Income 16 79 132
Charged to Other Account 0 0 0
Charges Utilized/ Write-offs (42) (134) (116)
Balance at End of Period 16 42 97
Allowance for Authorized Credits      
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves      
Balance at Beginning of Period 32 39 28
Charged/ Credited to Net Income (6) (8) 11
Charged to Other Account 0 0 0
Charges Utilized/ Write-offs 0 1 0
Balance at End of Period 26 32 39
Allowance for Transaction Losses      
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves      
Balance at Beginning of Period 88 32 23
Charged/ Credited to Net Income 316 343 198
Charged to Other Account 0 0 0
Charges Utilized/ Write-offs (334) (287) (189)
Balance at End of Period 70 88 32
Tax Valuation Allowance      
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves      
Balance at Beginning of Period 136 149 96
Charged/ Credited to Net Income 97 6 53
Charged to Other Account (2) (12) 0
Charges Utilized/ Write-offs 0 (7) 0
Balance at End of Period $ 231 $ 136 $ 149