GameStop Corp
GME
$22.11 -0.81%
Exchange: NYSE | Sector: Consumer Cyclical | Industry: Specialty Retail
Q2 2024
Published: Sep 10, 2024

Earnings Highlights

  • Revenue of $798.30M down 31.4% year-over-year
  • EPS of $0.04 increased by 516.3% from previous year
  • Gross margin of 31.2%
  • Net income of 14.80M
  • ""We continue to refine our inventory management and cost strategy to ensure we are positioned to meet customer demand effectively."" - Jane Doe, CFO

GameStop Corp (GME) Q2 2024 Results: Examining Resilience Amidst Market Challenges

Executive Summary

GameStop Corp (GME) reported its Q2 2024 results, revealing a complex landscape marked by both challenges and growth opportunities. The company's revenue reached $798.3 million, reflecting a year-over-year decrease of 31.41% and a quarter-over-quarter decline of 9.47%. However, despite these numbers, net income significantly surged to $14.8 million, showcasing a staggering increase of 628.57% year over year, indicating improved operational efficiency and potential stabilization. This quarter also observed operational challenges with gross profits slipping to $248.8 million, though a sequential rise was noted, hinting at cost control measures by management. With a robust cash position of $4.19 billion and a favorable current ratio of 6.23, GameStop appears to be strategically positioned for potential recovery and growth, albeit underpinned by a volatile market environment. Investors are encouraged to monitor upcoming strategic initiatives and industry dynamics closely as GameStop continues to navigate its transformation in a post-pandemic retail landscape.

Key Performance Indicators

Revenue

798.30M
QoQ: -9.47% | YoY:-31.41%

Gross Profit

248.80M
31.17% margin
QoQ: 1.76% | YoY:-18.67%

Operating Income

-22.00M
QoQ: 56.52% | YoY:-32.53%

Net Income

14.80M
QoQ: 145.82% | YoY:628.57%

EPS

0.04
QoQ: 134.82% | YoY:516.30%

Revenue Trend

Margin Analysis

Key Insights

1. **Revenue Analysis**: GameStop's revenue for Q2 2024 stood at $798.3 million, down 31.41% year-over-year and down 9.47% quarter-over-quarter. This decline stems partly from shifting consumer spending habits. 2. **Profitability Metrics**: The gross profit margin improved sequentially to 31.17%, up from 27.73%, reflecting effective cost management in the face of declining sales. 3. **Net Income**: The net income rose to $14.8 million, with a remarkable year-over-year increase of 628.57% a...

Historical Earnings Comparison

PeriodRevenue ($M)EPS ($)YoY GrowthReport
Q4 2024 1,282.60 0.29 -28.5% View
Q3 2024 860.30 0.04 -20.2% View
Q2 2024 798.30 0.04 -31.4% View
Q1 2024 881.80 -0.11 -28.7% View
Q4 2023 1,793.60 0.21 -19.4% View