# GameStop financial performance and eBay investment

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/gamestop-financial-performance-and-ebay-investment
> Updated: 2026-09-08T13:26:22.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

GameStop reported significant financial shifts during its second fiscal quarter of 2026. Preliminary figures indicated a surge in net income, projected between $290 million and $310 million, despite a decline in net sales to approximately $780 million–$800 million. This profit increase was largely attributed to roughly $238 million in gains from the company’s investment in eBay.

Final reports confirmed record operating income of $160.2 million and a net income of approximately $298.7 million, which surpassed analyst expectations. The revenue decline was linked to store closures and the divestment of French operations. Following these results, GameStop raised its full-year adjusted EBITDA forecast to over $650 million. 

During this period, the company maintained a 9.8% stake in eBay, valued at approximately $4.9 billion. Additionally, director Lawrence Cheng purchased 55,000 shares via Cheng Capital LLC, and the company modified an agreement regarding the retirement of $1.4 billion in zero-interest convertible debt.

## Claims

- GameStop reported $790.2 million in revenue for the second quarter. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Operating income reached a record $160.2 million. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Net income for the quarter was approximately $298.7 million. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The company raised its full-year adjusted EBITDA outlook to more than $650 million. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- GameStop holds a 9.8% stake in eBay, valued at approximately $4.9 billion. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Director Lawrence Cheng purchased 55,000 shares of GameStop for approximately $1.03 million. (single source)
- Collectibles sales rose 57% to $356.3 million in the second quarter. (single source)
- The company modified an agreement to retire $1.4 billion in zero-interest convertible debt. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: GameStop reports record Q2 operating income and raises annual outlook

GameStop reported record Q2 operating income of $160.2 million and raised its full-year EBITDA outlook to over $650 million, despite a drop in quarterly revenue.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gamestop-reports-record-q2-operating-income-and-raises-annual-outlook

### 2026-08-31: GameStop reports surging Q2 profit driven by eBay investment

GameStop's preliminary Q2 results show a surge in net income to between $290M and $310M, driven by eBay investment gains, despite a decline in net sales to under $800M.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gamestop-reports-surging-q2-profit-driven-by-ebay-investment

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