GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen's Compensation Plan Could Reach $35 Billion
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 09 2026
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Source: Benzinga
- Compensation Incentive Plan: GameStop's Board has granted CEO Ryan Cohen stock options that could total $35 billion if the company achieves a market cap of $100 billion and cumulative EBITDA of $10 billion, which will incentivize him to drive company performance.
- Significant Market Cap Growth: Since Cohen joined the Board, GameStop's market capitalization has surged from $1.3 billion to $9.3 billion, representing over a 600% increase, indicating substantial progress in the company's transformation and boosting investor confidence.
- Improved Financial Health: GameStop has transitioned from a net loss of $381.3 million in fiscal 2021 to a net income of $421.8 million over the last four fiscal quarters, showcasing a significant improvement in profitability that may attract more investor interest.
- Stock Trend Analysis: GameStop shares are currently trading at $21.21, which is 1.2% below the 20-day simple moving average and 6.7% below the 100-day simple moving average, indicating a bearish trend in the short term, prompting investors to approach market fluctuations with caution.
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About GME
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.
About the author
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.
