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Wedbush analyst Dan Ives maintains GameStop stock rating on collectibles shift

Wedbush analyst Dan Ives maintained an Outperform rating and $32.00 price target on GameStop (NYSE:GME), citing its shift to collectibles, which now make up nearly half of sales. The stock is trading at $28.02, up 39.5% year-to-date. GameStop's strategy includes partnerships with PSA for card grading and services like Power Packs and Instant Buyback. The company plans to exchange $1.4 billion in convertible notes for shares. CEO Ryan Cohen recently bought $26.4 million in stock.

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Published Oct 16, 2026, 12:16 PM UTC
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Primary signal
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Bullish
high confidence
Mentioned
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Relevance
7/10
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$GMEBullishMed
01

Why it matters

The analyst upgrade and insider purchase could trigger short-covering and new buying, supporting a price rally toward the $32 target.

02

Market read

GME receives fresh positive coverage and insider buying, offering a short-term trade idea.

03

What to watch

Potential competition from online marketplaces and the risk that the convertible note exchange dilutes existing shareholders.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 6/10Timing: immediate

Background

GameStop is transitioning from traditional video-game retail to a collectibles platform, partnering with PSA for grading services.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$GMEBullishHigh confidence
Context

Wedbush analyst Dan Ives reiterated an Outperform rating with a $32 price target and highlighted CEO Ryan Cohen's $26.4M stock purchase, plus a $1.4B convertible note exchange.

Expected impact

likely upward pressure as investors price in the rating upgrade and insider confidence

Evidence & confidence

The combination of a fresh Outperform rating, a higher price target, and a sizable insider purchase provides a concrete catalyst for buying pressure.

Market effects

Positive signal for the broader collectibles and gaming retail sector.

Limited to U.S. equity markets where GME trades.

Minor, confined to investors tracking turnaround stories.

Counterpoint

The collectibles pivot may not sustain long-term growth; valuation could remain stretched.

Key entities

  • Wedbush

    Issued the Outperform rating and $32 price target.

  • Ryan Cohen

    Purchased $26.4M of GME shares.

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