GameStop Corp (NYSE:GME) shares are extending recent strength Monday afternoon after famed investor Michael Burry disclosed he has been buying shares of the video game retailer, adding fresh fuel to a rally already driven by CEO Ryan Cohen’s insider purchases.
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GameStop Stock Jumps On New Michael Burry Buy
In a new Substack post shared on X, Burry wrote, “I own GME. I have been buying recently.” The famed investor, known for shorting the U.S. housing market before 2008, believes he is buying near one-times tangible book value, highlighting Cohen’s role in deploying the company’s capital over the long term. His comments quickly circulated across social media platforms, sparking a sharp jump in shares of GameStop on Monday.
Shares jumped intraday to around $25, up roughly 8% on the session. Monday’s move builds on gains sparked by disclosures that Cohen bought one million GameStop shares in the open market last week at prices just above $21, lifting his stake to about 42.1 million shares, or 9.3% of shares outstanding.
The company also recently approved a new compensation plan that could grant Cohen options on roughly 171.5 million additional shares if GameStop achieves ambitious long-term performance targets, including a potential $100 billion market capitalization and $10 billion in cumulative EBITDA.
Why Michael Burry’s Return To GME Moves The Stock
Burry’s renewed interest matters because he was one of the earliest high-profile investors to champion GameStop’s turnaround. Through his firm Scion Asset Management, he disclosed a sizable GME stake in 2019 and pushed the company to buy back stock, cut debt and streamline operations, arguments that helped legitimize the contrarian bull case well before the 2021 meme-stock explosion.
Although Burry exited prior to the 2021 short squeeze, his original thesis that the balance sheet and loyal customer base were undervalued became a reference point for many retail traders. Seeing him return now, at what he frames as close to book value and with Cohen firmly in charge, reinforces the idea that a seasoned value investor still sees asymmetric upside.
Traders across social media are taking notice. GameStop was trending over the weekend on socials as Domo Capital Management’s Justin Dopierala announced that he was invested in GameStop stock again.
“We’re back in $GME! And I don’t think we’ll be the only one back,” Domo Capital Management said in a series of X posts.
GameStop’s Business Model
GameStop is a U.S. multichannel video game, consumer electronics, and services retailer. The company operates across Europe, Canada, Australia, and the United States, primarily selling new and second-hand video game hardware, software, and accessories through its GameStop, EB Games, and Micromania stores, as well as international e-commerce sites.
Earnings Report: A Turning Point Ahead?
Investors are looking ahead to the next earnings report on Mar. 24.
- EPS Estimate: 31 cents (Up from 30 cents YoY)
- Revenue Estimate: $1.47 billion (Up from $1.28 billion YoY)
- Valuation: P/E of 26.1x (Indicates premium valuation)
Benzinga Edge Rankings
Below is the Benzinga Edge scorecard for GameStop, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses compared to the broader market:
- Value: 69.5 — Trading at a premium valuation relative to peers.
- Growth: 96.21 — Indicates significant growth potential.
- Momentum: 17.12 — Suggests the stock is underperforming in terms of price momentum.
The Verdict: GameStop’s Benzinga Edge signal reveals a mixed outlook. While the strong growth score indicates potential, the weak momentum score suggests caution for investors.
GME Shares Surge Monday Afternoon
GME Price Action: GameStop shares were up 7.39% at $24.69 at the time of publication on Monday, according to Benzinga Pro data.
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