TLDR
- GameStop reports Q2 2025 earnings September 9 with analysts forecasting $0.19 EPS and $823.2M revenue
- Previous quarter showed earnings beat at $0.17 per share but revenue dropped 16.9% year-over-year
- Stock trades at $22.45 with Wall Street maintaining “Sell” rating and $13.50 price target
- Institutional ownership at 29.21% while company insiders sold shares worth $315,685 last quarter
- Digital gaming transition continues to pressure traditional retail operations
GameStop prepares for its second-quarter 2025 earnings announcement on September 9, with analysts closely watching revenue trends. The video game retailer faces ongoing challenges as the industry embraces digital distribution.
Wall Street expects earnings of $0.19 per share on revenue of $823.2 million. The company will host its earnings call at 4:00 PM ET following the market close.
GameStop’s last quarterly report delivered mixed signals. The company posted $0.17 earnings per share, crushing analyst expectations of $0.04.
Revenue painted a darker picture. Sales totaled $732.4 million, missing the $754.23 million estimate and falling 16.9% from the prior year.
Stock Performance and Analyst Views
GME shares opened Tuesday at $22.45, down 1.5% for the session. The stock has ranged from $19.31 to $35.81 over the past year.
Market capitalization stands at $10.04 billion with a price-to-earnings ratio of 48.79. The stock trades below its 50-day moving average of $23.08 and 200-day average of $25.06.
Analysts maintain pessimistic outlooks. The consensus rating remains “Sell” with an average target price of $13.50.
Wedbush downgraded the stock to “strong sell” in July. The firm cited concerns about GameStop’s competitive position in digital gaming.
Financial Health and Insider Activity
GameStop maintains solid financial metrics despite operational challenges. The current ratio of 8.39 and quick ratio of 7.89 indicate strong liquidity.
Debt remains manageable with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.30. These metrics provide stability during the business transformation.
Company insiders have been reducing holdings. General Counsel Mark Robinson sold 11,055 shares in July for $267,309.
The transaction reduced Robinson’s stake by 8.65%. Total insider sales reached $315,685 over the past quarter.
Institutional investors hold 29.21% of outstanding shares. EverSource Wealth Advisors increased its position by 226.6% in the second quarter.
Raymond James Financial and Bank of Nova Scotia established new positions. These moves suggest some institutional interest remains.
GameStop continues investing in e-commerce capabilities and digital initiatives. The company seeks to capture market share as gaming consumption patterns evolve.
The September 9 earnings release will provide updated guidance on transformation progress. Investors will focus on revenue trends and digital strategy execution.
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