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GameStop’s Earnings Just Changed the Bull Case. We See 100% Upside

GameStop (NYSE:GME) reported Q2 FY2027 revenue of $790.2M, up 4.41% from estimates, with collectibles revenue surging 57% and gross margin rising to 44%. Adjusted EBITDA reached $174M, and the company raised its full-year guide to over $650M. 24/7 Wall St. set a $40.26 price target, implying 113.15% upside. Comparisons were made to Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) and Funko (NASDAQ:FNKO).

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Published Sep 9, 2026, 1:30 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$GMEBullishHigh
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Why it matters

The earnings beat and raised guidance could trigger a re‑rating by analysts and attract momentum traders.

02

Market read

Strong earnings and guidance provide a clear catalyst for GME, with upside potential for traders.

03

What to watch

Potential risks from the unresolved eBay stake and digital‑asset exposure.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: post‑earnings release today

Background

GameStop is shifting its business model toward higher‑margin collectibles, with a $2B buyback and a large eBay stake.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$GMEBullishHigh confidence
Context

GameStop reported Q2 FY2027 results with revenue $790.2M beating estimates, adjusted EBITDA $174M and raised FY2026 EBITDA guide above $650M.

Expected impact

Potential upside of 100%+ if the $40 target is reached.

Evidence & confidence

Margin expansion and sizable EBITDA guide are material, and the stock trades at a discount to peers.

Market effects

Collectibles margin advantage may pressure other specialty retailers.

U.S. consumer‑discretionary sector sees a positive catalyst.

Limited to U.S. retail and collectibles markets.

Counterpoint

Margin gains may be unsustainable if video‑game sales continue to decline.

Key entities

  • GameStop

    U.S. retailer focusing on video games and collectibles.

  • eBay

    Potential strategic partner or acquirer of GameStop's stake.

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