
NYSE:GME
This summary was created by AI, based on 8 opinions in the last 12 months.
GameStop Corp. (GME-N) finds itself in a mixed situation as it navigates through significant financial shifts and potential growth opportunities. Reports indicate a noteworthy revenue of $972 million, reflecting a robust 32.7% increase from the previous quarter, signaling a positive trend in demand for its offerings. However, there are concerns stemming from a previous decrease in revenue to $732 million, illustrating the volatility in its performance. The company's move towards a leveraged buyout to potentially acquire eBay could enhance its competitive stance against giants like Amazon, despite acknowledging many hurdles ahead. Social media mentions have also risen, indicating growing public interest and engagement, which may drive future sales.
(A Top Pick Jan 16/15. Up 32.29%.) They generate about $9.5 billion a year and have about $8-$9 million in debt. With that kind of cash flow, he feels comfortable that the dividend is going to continue to grow. The underlying business fundamentals look quite healthy. He still sees some upside. Dividend yield of about 3%.
A retailer of games and game devices, etc. He has been a big proponent of consumer discretionary stocks, especially companies that don’t require a huge outlay. As a retailer, this company is in a good space, because there continues to be lots of new titles coming out and lots of refreshes of existing titles. He would prefer to own online retail for video. This stock has just made a new high. He would have no problem owning the stock. (See Top Picks.)
(A Top Pick Jan 16/15. Up 3%.) This is a play on the consumer. It gives you a broader range including Xbox, PlayStation and all of their games. This is an area where he is seeing dollars being channelled to. This company has done a few things in the last year which are compelling. They have grown their mobile space and are bringing the consumer in with their secondary market.
The stock ran up considerably. In 2013 it was up 100% and had moved up in anticipation of the new Sony and Xbox consoles coming out. It ran up too much and spent last year playing catch-up when the stock was down about 30%. Although it declined in 2014, the fundamentals of the company actually improved. They diversified their income stream from solely being dependent on the gaming market and are now moving into the mobile market. They acquired 46 outlets of Simply Mac, which sells Apple products. They have Cricket and Spring Mobile, which are pre-paid and post-paid AT&T phones and services. Very clean balance sheet with very little debt, about $4 million. Dividend yield of 3.72%.
(A Top Pick Jan 16/15. Up 10.83%.) Pulled back about 15% recently because a firm downgraded them. He feels that is meaningless and there is still a lot of upside. They pay a great dividend and have very little debt.