Every material Form 8-K GameStop has filed with the SEC since November 18, 2024, read and summarized by AI: what happened, the key figures, whether it reads positive or negative for shareholders, and how big a deal it is (impact 1-5). Newest first; each brief links to its own page and to the filing on SEC.gov.
GameStop reminded holders that its warrants, distributed October 7, 2025, expire at 5:00 p.m. New York City time on October 30, 2026, and will stop trading on the NYSE before the market opens that day. Each warrant can be exercised for one share of Class A common stock at $32.00 in cash, and unexercised warrants will expire worthless. The filing is a procedural notice about the warrants; it does not report financial results or change the common stock, which continues to trade as GME.
Warrants expire at 5:00 p.m. New York City time on October 30, 2026; exercise price is $32.00 per warrant in cash.
Warrants stop trading under the symbol GME WS on the NYSE before markets open on October 30, 2026.
A Notice of Guaranteed Delivery allows late delivery of warrants until 5:00 p.m. on November 2, 2026, but the Notice and payment must still be received by October 30, 2026.
The NYSE intends to file a Form 25 to delist and deregister the warrants; common stock continues to trade as GME.
GameStop reported second-quarter results for the period ended August 1, 2026, with operating income of $160.2 million, up from $66.4 million a year earlier, and net income of $298.7 million, up from $168.6 million. Net sales fell to $790.2 million from $972.2 million, and the company raised its fiscal 2026 Adjusted EBITDA outlook to in excess of $650 million from over $600 million.
Operating income was $160.2 million, the highest second-quarter operating income in company history, compared with $66.4 million a year earlier.
Net sales were $790.2 million versus $972.2 million; the company cites the prior-year Nintendo Switch 2 launch, planned store closures and the France divestiture.
Net income of $298.7 million included a $166.3 million gain on a derivative asset and a $72.1 million unrealized gain on an equity investment in eBay.
Fiscal 2026 Adjusted EBITDA outlook raised to in excess of $650 million, up from the over $600 million outlook given on June 26, 2026.
GameStop amended its exchange agreements for about $1.4 billion of 0.00% convertible notes due 2030 and 2032, ending the remaining averaging period and settling the balance in cash. Existing noteholders will receive about 55.5 million shares and $358.4 million in cash, with closing expected on or about September 3, 2026. The company also gave preliminary second-quarter results showing net sales down from the prior year while operating income and net income are expected to rise.
Noteholders receive about 55.5 million shares (about 73%) and $358.4 million in cash (about 27%); the company says the share count is now fixed
Preliminary Q2 net sales of $780 million to $800 million, versus $972.2 million a year earlier
Preliminary Q2 operating income of $150 million to $170 million versus $66.4 million; net income of $290 million to $310 million versus $168.6 million
About $2.8 billion of notes remain outstanding after the exchange; complete Q2 results are due September 8, 2026
GameStop agreed on August 2, 2026 to exchange about $1.4 billion of its convertible senior notes held by a limited number of institutional holders for Class A common stock, with no cash proceeds to the company. The exchange would reduce long-term debt by about $1.4 billion, but the number of new shares is not yet set and will issue to holders in a private placement, which could dilute existing shareholders.
Exchange covers about $400 million of 2030 Notes and $1.0 billion of 2032 Notes; about $1.1 billion of 2030 Notes and $1.7 billion of 2032 Notes remain outstanding after closing.
Share count depends on the average volume-weighted average price over a 35 trading day period starting August 3, 2026, subject to a per share price floor.
Closing is expected on or about September 23, 2026, and either party may terminate if it has not closed by September 30, 2026.
Noteholders may buy, sell or hedge GameStop shares during the process, which could move the stock price.
GameStop reported first-quarter results for the 13 weeks ended May 2, 2026, with net sales up 14% to $835.3 million from $732.4 million, and net income of $389.6 million versus $44.8 million a year earlier. A $268.4 million unrealized gain on a derivative asset tied to eBay shares contributed to the profit, and diluted EPS was $0.66 versus $0.09. The board also approved a new discretionary $2.0 billion share repurchase authorization through June 2, 2029, which may be terminated at any time.
Net sales were $835.3 million, up from $732.4 million, with collectibles rising to $348.9 million from $211.5 million.
Net income was $389.6 million versus $44.8 million; it includes a $268.4 million unrealized gain on a derivative asset tied to eBay shares.
Operating income was $143.3 million, compared with an operating loss of $10.8 million a year earlier.
On June 2, 2026, the board approved a $2.0 billion repurchase authorization through June 2, 2029, replacing the March 2019 authorization.
GameStop reported fourth-quarter and fiscal 2025 results for the periods ended January 31, 2026, in a press release furnished under Item 2.02. Quarterly net sales fell from $1.283 billion to $1.104 billion, while operating income rose from $79.8 million to $135.2 million and GAAP net income eased from $131.3 million to $127.9 million, which includes a $151.0 million loss on digital assets and related receivables. The filing gives no guidance and says no conference call would be held, so shareholders must rely on the 10-K for further detail.
Q4 net sales $1.104 billion vs. $1.283 billion a year earlier; diluted EPS $0.22 vs. $0.29
Q4 operating income $135.2 million vs. $79.8 million; net income $127.9 million vs. $131.3 million
Q4 loss on digital assets and related receivables of $151.0 million; adjusted net income $291.4 million vs. $136.4 million
Fiscal 2025 net income $418.4 million vs. $131.3 million; net sales $3.630 billion vs. $3.823 billion
GameStop reported third quarter results for the period ended November 1, 2025, with net sales down from the prior-year quarter but operating and net income higher. Net income rose to $77.1 million from $17.4 million, while net sales fell to $821.0 million from $860.3 million. Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities reached $8.8 billion, and the filing does not include updated guidance.
Net sales were $821.0 million, compared with $860.3 million a year earlier.
Operating income was $41.3 million, compared with an operating loss of $33.4 million a year earlier.
Net income was $77.1 million, compared with $17.4 million; adjusted net income was $139.3 million, compared with $26.2 million.
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities were $8.8 billion at quarter end, compared with $4.6 billion a year earlier.
On October 7, 2025, GameStop distributed warrants to shareholders and convertible noteholders of record as of October 3, 2025, at one warrant for every ten shares held. Each warrant allows the holder to buy one share of common stock for $32.00 in cash until 5:00 p.m. New York City time on October 30, 2026, and the filing registers up to 59,153,963 shares for issuance on exercise.
Distribution date October 7, 2025; record date October 3, 2025; ratio one warrant per ten shares, rounded down
Exercise price $32.00 in cash per share; warrants expire October 30, 2026
Up to 59,153,963 shares registered for issuance upon exercise; NYSE trading under ticker GME WS expected October 8, 2025
GameStop reported second-quarter results for the period ended August 2, 2025, with net sales of $972.2 million, up from $798.3 million a year earlier, and net income of $168.6 million, compared with $14.8 million. The company also declared a warrant dividend, giving common shareholders one warrant for every ten shares held, with a $32.00 exercise price and a record date of October 3, 2025.
Net sales were $972.2 million versus $798.3 million in the prior year's second quarter.
Operating income was $66.4 million, compared with an operating loss of $22.0 million a year earlier; net income included a $28.6 million unrealized gain on digital assets.
Warrant distribution: one warrant per 10 shares, record date October 3, 2025, distribution on or around October 7, 2025, exercise price $32.00, expiring on or about October 30, 2026.
The company expects to distribute up to approximately 59 million warrants and intends to seek New York Stock Exchange listing under ticker GME WS.
GameStop entered into an offer letter with Daniel Moore dated August 8, 2025, granting him a new restricted stock unit award valued at $1,650,000 and a one-time cash bonus of $80,000, while his $200,000 salary is unchanged. The filing also sets out severance terms if he is terminated without Cause, which shareholders may view as a routine compensation update rather than a change in company direction.
Offer letter with Daniel Moore executed August 8, 2025
New restricted stock unit grant valued at $1,650,000, dated August 11, 2025, vesting in eight installments from September 1, 2025 to July 1, 2027
Annual salary remains $200,000, plus a one-time cash bonus of $80,000
Severance if terminated without Cause: six months of base salary, six months of COBRA premiums, and vesting of awards scheduled within the following six months
GameStop closed its private offering of $2.25 billion in 0.00% convertible senior notes due June 15, 2032, on June 17, 2025, with net proceeds of $2.23 billion. The company says it will use the proceeds for general corporate purposes, including investments consistent with its Investment Policy and potential acquisitions, and the notes add $2.25 billion of unsecured debt that shareholders should weigh against any future share issuance if the notes convert.
Principal of $2.25 billion; net proceeds of $2.23 billion after discounts and offering expenses
Initial conversion price of about $28.91 per share (34.5872 shares per $1,000), a premium of about 32.5% over the June 12, 2025 volume weighted average price
Initial purchaser has an option to buy up to an additional $450 million within 13 days; noteholders may require repurchase on December 15, 2028
GameStop reported first quarter 2025 results for the period ended May 3, 2025. Net sales fell to $732.4 million from $881.8 million, while net income was $44.8 million compared with a net loss of $32.3 million a year earlier, helped by $56.9 million of net interest income. The mixed results and the company's subsequent Bitcoin purchases bear on how shareholders read its core operating performance.
Net sales were $732.4 million, down from $881.8 million in the prior year's first quarter.
Operating loss narrowed to $10.8 million from $50.6 million, including $35.5 million of impairment charges tied to international restructuring.
Net income was $44.8 million; adjusted net income was $83.1 million, versus an adjusted net loss of $36.7 million a year earlier.
Completed the divestiture of Canada on May 4, 2025, and bought 4,710 Bitcoin for cash between May 3 and June 10, 2025.
GameStop completed a private offering of $1.5 billion in 0.00% convertible senior notes due 2030 on April 1, 2025, including the $200 million option exercised in full. The company expects net proceeds of $1.48 billion for general corporate purposes, including the acquisition of Bitcoin, and the notes could dilute shareholders if converted into shares.
Offering size: $1.5 billion principal, including an additional $200 million from the initial purchaser's option; net proceeds $1.48 billion
Initial conversion price about $29.85 per share, a premium of approximately 37.5% over the March 27, 2025 volume weighted average price
Notes mature April 1, 2030; company may not redeem before April 6, 2028; holders may require repurchase on April 3, 2028
Notes are general unsecured obligations issued under an indenture with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee
GameStop reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2024 results, with net sales of $1.283 billion, down from $1.794 billion a year earlier, while net income rose to $131.3 million from $63.1 million. The same day, the company said its board unanimously approved adding Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset in its investment policy. Shareholders face lower sales alongside higher reported profit, plus a new policy that permits Bitcoin holdings.
Q4 net sales were $1.283 billion versus $1.794 billion in the prior-year quarter
Q4 net income was $131.3 million versus $63.1 million; adjusted EBITDA was $96.5 million versus $88.0 million
Fiscal 2024 net sales were $3.823 billion versus $5.273 billion; net income was $131.3 million versus $6.7 million
Board unanimously approved an investment policy update to add Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset
GameStop reported third-quarter results for the period ended November 2, 2024, with net sales of $860.3 million, down from $1,078.3 million a year earlier. The company swung to net income of $17.4 million from a $3.1 million loss, but its operating loss widened to $33.4 million from $14.7 million, so the profit reflects $54.2 million of net interest income rather than operations. The filing also discloses that the audit committee selected KPMG to replace Deloitte as the independent auditor.
Net sales were $860.3 million versus $1,078.3 million in the prior-year third quarter; gross profit was $257.2 million versus $281.8 million.
Net income was $17.4 million versus a net loss of $3.1 million; operating loss was $33.4 million versus $14.7 million, and net interest income was $54.2 million.
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities were $4.616 billion at quarter end; the company completed its at-the-market offering, selling 20.0 million shares for about $400.0 million gross.
On December 6, 2024, the audit committee selected KPMG for fiscal 2025; Deloitte's dismissal takes effect after its audit of fiscal 2024, and no disagreements with Deloitte were reported.
On November 18, 2024, GameStop increased its board from five to six members and appointed Nathaniel Turner as a director, with a term expiring at the 2025 Annual Meeting. Turner is also CEO and Chairman of Collectors Holdings, whose Profession Sports Authenticator (PSA) division has a collaboration with GameStop, so the appointment adds a board seat tied to a business relationship. The filing says transactions under that collaboration have totaled approximately $1.53 million since it began in October 2024.
Board expanded from five to six members; Turner's term expires at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
Turner was not appointed to any board committees and will receive no compensation for serving as a director.
Turner is CEO and Chairman of Collectors Holdings, which entered a PSA collaboration with GameStop in October 2024.
Turner owns up to a 10% equity interest in PSA; approximate transaction value with GameStop since the collaboration began is $1.53 million.
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