GameStop (GME) Q1 2026 Earnings
GAAP EPS of $0.66 includes $268.4 million unrealized gain on derivative asset (put/call options on eBay shares), $1.1 million gain on digital assets, and $(4.6) million asset impairment reversal related to divestitures of France and New Zealand operations
How Did GME Stock React to Q1 2026 Earnings?
S&P 500 over the same 30 days: −0.87%.
Did GME Beat Earnings? Q1 2026 Results
Yes. GameStop reported Q1 2026 earnings of $0.30 a share on Jun 2, 2026, beating the $0.16 consensus estimate by 87.5%. Revenue was $835.3M.
GameStop delivered a standout first quarter for fiscal 2026, with adjusted diluted EPS of $0.30 beating the $0.16 consensus by 87.50%, extending the company's run of consensus beats to seven consecutive quarters. Net sales climbed 14.1% year-over-year to $835.30 million, propelled by an explosive surge in the collectibles category, which jumped to $348.90 million from $211.50 million a year ago and drove gross margin to 40.7% from 34.5%. On a GAAP basis, net income reached $389.60 million, reflecting a $268.40 million unrealized gain on derivative assets tied to economic exposure to eBay common stock, which also underscores GameStop's increasingly investment-centric identity under CEO Ryan Cohen. SG&A expenses fell to $201.60 million from $228.10 million, further amplifying operating leverage. Free cash flow surged to $333.10 million, and the company's total liquidity stack, encompassing cash, marketable securities, digital assets, and derivative-related collateral, reached approximately $9.70 billion. The board also authorized a new $2.00 billion share repurchase program, reinforcing confidence in ongoing capital return capacity even as GameStop pursues its proposed acquisition of eBay.
- Collectibles sales surged to 41.8% of total sales from 28.9% year-over-year
- Gross margin expanded to 40.7% from 34.5%
- SG&A expenses reduced by $26.5 million year-over-year
- Net interest income of $83.7 million from cash and investment portfolio
- Unrealized gain of $268.4 million on derivative asset related to eBay options
GME YoY Financials
| Metric | Q1 2026 | Q1 2025 | Year over year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $835.3M | $732.4M | +14.1% |
| Gross Profit | $340.3M | $252.8M | +34.6% |
| Operating Income | $143.3M | $9.4M | +1,426.9% |
| Net Income | $389.6M | $44.8M | +769.6% |
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Figures from SEC filings and company reports. Not investment advice.