GameStop (NYSE: GME) Posts Surprise Profit, Accelerates Blockchain Pivot

Oct 22 2025 – GamingReporter.news – GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME) delivered a Q2 earnings beat, reporting $0.25 per share on $972.2 million in revenue. The results reflect a strategic shift toward digital commerce and blockchain-based gaming assets, with CEO Ryan Cohen reaffirming the company’s focus on profitability and platform innovation.

A new partnership with Immutable aims to position GameStop at the forefront of NFT-based game economies, while a $50 million share buyback underscores management’s confidence in the turnaround. The retailer continues to reduce physical footprint while expanding its e-commerce and collectibles portfolio.

Shares of GME rose 6.4% post-earnings, as investors responded to the company’s evolving digital strategy. Analysts remain cautiously optimistic, citing execution risk but acknowledging momentum in the gaming-adjacent blockchain space.

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