GameStop now reports a whopping $4 billion cash on hand for the quarter ending July 31, 2024, breaking record from any other year.
The increase in reported cash on hand has grown significantly since 2020 when the retailer’s lowest reporting was only $500 million, per MacroTrends.
Cash on hand can be defined as cash deposits at financial institutions that can immediately be withdrawn at any time, and investments maturing in one year or less that are highly liquid and therefore regarded as cash equivalents and reported with or near cash line items.
GameStop’s cash on hand for the quarter ending July 31, 2024 was $4.204B, a 251.9% increase year-over-year.
The company recently announced that it is transforming some of its stores into “GameStop Retro” locations, focusing on older consoles and games for nostalgic players.
In an announcement on X, the company highlighted several iconic consoles, such as the Wii and Xbox 360, which have been overshadowed by newer models like the Nintendo Switch and Xbox Series X.
These retro locations will also offer a selection of classic games from popular franchises, including Pokémon, Mario Kart, Halo, and Grand Theft Auto.
GameStop has not disclosed how many stores will be designated as retro locations or whether this initiative will be a permanent change or a temporary promotion.
GameStop has implemented a retro store locator on its website to help customers find these spots.
Users can click “Find A Retro Store” and enter their ZIP code to find nearby locations under their specified radius.
The new GameStop retro stores will sell a variety of consoles including:
- Nintendo DS
- Wii
- Wii U
- Super Nintento Entertainment System
- Nintento Entertainment System
- Nintendo 64
- Nintento Gamecube
- Game Boy
- Game Boy Advance
- Play Station
- PS2 (Play Station 2)
- PS3 (Play Station 3)
- PS Vita (PlayStation Vita)
- SEGA Genesis
- SEGA Saturn
- Dreamcast
- Xbox
- Xbox 360
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GameStop is now selling 20 million shares for future innovation and other ‘general corporate purposes’, the company announced.
As of Wednesday, GameStop’s market capitalization fell to $8.5 billion, down from $10.5 billion.
The company’s recent financial report revealed net sales of $798 million for the second quarter, a 31% decline from $1.1 billion during the same period last year and below analyst expectations of $896 million, according to FactSet.
Despite the drop in sales, GameStop reported adjusted earnings of 1 cent per share, surpassing estimates that predicted a loss of 9 cents per share.
In response to its financial challenges, GameStop announced plans to sell up to 20 million shares, which will be used for “general corporate purposes.”
This includes funding future acquisitions and investments, as well as identifying stores for potential closure.
Michael Pachter, an analyst at Wedbush Securities, criticized GameStop’s lack of a clear strategy for utilizing its assets.
He suggested that, given the circumstances, it might be advisable for the company to consider closing all its stores and operating as a bank instead.
Earlier this year, Keith Gill’s return to social media reignited interest in GameStop shares, following his pivotal role in the 2021 stock rally.
Gill expressed his belief in the company and announced a substantial $160 million position.
In July, CEO Ryan Cohen stated that the company would avoid making “promises or hype things up,” indicating a more cautious approach moving forward.
GameStop shares are up nearly 30% this year-to-date.
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