Conflicting investor sentiment, GameStop (GME) and United Natural Foods (UNFI) were able to blast their quarterly earnings expectations this week but have seen their stocks drop over 20% and 15%, respectively.
GME dives over 20% as investors react to Bitcoin buys and declining revenues, despite improved profitability and cost cuts.
Shares of GameStop Corp (NYSE:GME) sank 19.5% on Thursday morning after the video game retailer unveiled plans to raise up to $1.75 billion through a private offering of zero-coupon convertible senior notes due 2032. The offering includes an option for initial purchasers to buy an additional $250 million in notes within 13 days of issuance, the company said.
The videogame retailer is raising $1.75 billion in bonds that can convert to stock.
The video game retailer announced plans for a $1.75 billion convertible notes offering to partially fund its bitcoin purchase.
The takeaway for investors is that GameStop is now in a race to determine whether it can generate a profit on Bitcoin, doing so sustainably and with a significant impact, to remain afloat without eroding its shareholder value.
A cryptocurrency named after GameStop Corp. GME blasted to triple-digit gains Wednesday after the video game retailer announced plans to raise over a billion dollars for investment purposes.
GameStop Corp. late Wednesday said it plans to raise more debt — a move that could indicate another bitcoin purchase is looming for the videogame retailer and original meme stock.
GME tops Q1 earnings expectations as collectibles jump 55% and cost cuts drive higher margins despite falling sales.
GameStop has significantly improved its cash position and reduced debt, strengthening its financial stability. Q1 results highlight material operational improvements in the cash flow, yet still a shrinking business. The company's recent accumulation of Bitcoin puts it in a similar camp as MSTR now, vying for "BTC yield."
GameStop shares drop nearly 5% after Q1 revenue misses estimates, despite earnings beat. Traders doubt retail strength and crypto strategy's near-term value.
GameStop (GME) shares fell in extended trading Tuesday as the retailer's quarterly revenue declined.