GameStop Corp. Reports Growth in Q3 Earnings
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 09 2025
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
Third Quarter Profit: GameStop Corp. reported a profit of $77.1 million, or $0.13 per share, for the third quarter, a significant increase from $17.4 million, or $0.04 per share, in the previous year.
Adjusted Earnings: Excluding certain items, the company reported adjusted earnings of $139.3 million, equating to $0.24 per share for the same period.
Revenue Decline: The company's revenue decreased by 4.6% to $821.0 million, down from $860.3 million in the prior year.
Earnings Overview: Key earnings figures include $77.1 million in earnings, $0.13 EPS, and $821.0 million in revenue compared to last year's $17.4 million, $0.04 EPS, and $860.3 million in revenue.
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GameStop Corp. offers games and entertainment products through its stores and ecommerce platforms. The Company operates in four geographic segments: United States, Canada, Australia and Europe. Each segment consists primarily of retail operations, with the significant majority focused on games, entertainment products and technology. The Company has a total of approximately 3,203 stores across all of its segments: 2,325 in the United States, 193 in Canada, 374 in Australia, and 311 in Europe. Its stores and ecommerce sites operate primarily under the names GameStop, EB Games and Micromania. Its Australia and Europe segments also include 38 pop culture-themed stores selling collectibles, apparel, gadgets, electronics, toys and other retail products for technology enthusiasts and general consumers in international markets operating under the Zing Pop Culture brand. Its retail stores are generally located in strip centers, shopping malls and pedestrian areas.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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