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GameStop saw a 57% surge in sales of collectibles, while a massive eBay investment pushed net income to $298 million.

The video game retailer posted net income of $298.7 million in its fiscal second quarter, up from $168.6 million a year earlier

GameStop on Tuesday posted a second-quarter profit of $298.7 million, compared with $168.6 million a year earlier. The videogame retailer’s net income came within the forecast range it had given last month.

GameStop reported higher profit in its latest quarter, boosted by an increase in collectibles sales, and raised its full-year outlook. The videogame retailer on Tuesday posted a second-quarter profit of $298.7 million, or 51 cents a share, compared with $168.6 million, or 31 cents a share, a year earlier. Adjusted earnings per share were 27 cents.

Sales are still shrinking, but GameStop expects quarterly profit to rise sharply when it reports Sept. 8.

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GameStop recently reported preliminary second‑quarter results showing lower net sales but higher operating income and net income, largely boosted by gains from converting an eBay derivative into a direct equity stake worth about US$4.95 billion as of August 1, 2026. Alongside its growing eBay position, GameStop moved to exchange a portion of its convertible notes using a mix of stock and roughly US$358.40 million in cash, aiming to limit share dilution while reshaping its balance...

With GameStop’s core business still under pressure, its Sept. 8 earnings could show whether the company is finally turning a corner or merely riding investment gains.

Despite the lower revenue outlook, GameStop expects operating income of $150m to $170m, up from $66.4m in Q2 2025.

Preliminary numbers show shrinking revenue alongside surging net income.

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As of Aug. 1, the game retailer held 43.4 million shares of eBay, with a market value of $4.9 billion.

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A gain tied to its eBay investment helped lift earnings even as quarterly sales continued to fall.

The video game retailer posted an estimated $290 million to $310 million in net income, boosted by gains on its eBay stake

GameStop said it expects a Q2 profit increase, helped by its stake in eBay.

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The videogame retailer said it expects second-quarter profit to climb, boosted by investment gains from its stake in eBay, but said sales likely fell from a year earlier.

The videogame retailer said it anticipates net income of $290 million to $310 million for its 13 weeks ended Aug. 1, up from net income of $168.6 million in last year’s second quarter.

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EBay is banning the sale of air bags and air-bag parts on its website, beginning next month, following multiple reports of fatalities involving components believed to be counterfeit and installed in used cars. The e-commerce platform said that air-bag inflaters—which ignite and rapidly fill an air bag during a crash—will no longer be permitted to be sold on eBay by any seller, nor will air bags themselves. “This decision was made following a comprehensive review of the risks these products may pose to eBay users,” the company said in a statement announcing the move.

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