Videogame retailer GameStop owns nearly 10% of e-commerce company eBay, the company said in a regulatory filing late on Friday, nearly three months after making an unsolicited offer to buy eBay for roughly $56 billion.
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen said Thursday (July 16) that the company continues to pursue an acquisition of eBay, Bloomberg reported Thursday. In an interview with Bloomberg TV, Cohen declined to say whether he planned to raise his offer for the company but said “we're coming for eBay one way or another,” according to the report.
GameStop is undervalued, with improving standalone performance and a rare, bullish EBITDA outlook exceeding $600 million for FY26. The proposed eBay (EBAY) acquisition is a major catalyst, but GME's robust collectibles growth and margin expansion are compelling on their own. GME trades at just 9.2x EV/FY26 adjusted EBITDA, despite double-digit sales growth and >70% EBITDA expansion, making current levels attractive.
| Specialty Retail Industry | Consumer Discretionary Sector | Ryan Cohen CEO | XFRA Exchange | 36467W109 CUSIP |
| US Country | 4,000 Employees | 26 Jun 2018 Last Dividend | 22 Jul 2022 Last Split | 13 Feb 2002 IPO Date |
GameStop Corp. stands as a specialty retailer dedicated to delivering games and entertainment products across various platforms including in-store and online points of sale. Established in 1996 with its headquarters in Grapevine, Texas, the company has expanded its presence to serve customers in the United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe. Through its diverse brand portfolio, including GameStop, EB Games, Micromania, and Zing Pop Culture, GameStop Corp. caters to a wide audience ranging from gaming enthusiasts to pop culture and technology aficionados. Further diversifying its offerings, the company has ventured into digital asset wallet and NFT marketplace activities, marking its stake in the evolving digital collectibles space. Originally known as GSC Holdings Corp., GameStop has evolved to become a central hub for both new and pre-owned gaming and entertainment products.
GameStop Corp. offers an array of products and services tailored to meet the varied needs of gamers and pop culture enthusiasts, including: