GameStop (NYSE: GME) faced a challenging situation on September 11 as its shares dropped by 15.09% to $19.95 at market open after a shaky Q2 earnings report. Despite surpassing EPS expectations with a slight profit of $0.01 per share (compared to an estimated loss of -$0.09), the company still struggled with other concerning financial figures. Revenue took a nosedive of 31.9% year-over-year to $790 million, falling short of expectations by $106 million. Additionally, adjusted EBITDA stood at a negative $18 million, in stark contrast to the positive $1 million reported the previous year.
GameStop is currently grappling with underlying structural issues, and its stock is precariously hovering around the $20 mark, a crucial support level as indicated by many analysts. Failure to stabilize could lead to a challenging road ahead for GME.
In terms of stock performance, GME shares are trading close to the lower end of their 52-week range while the broader market, represented by the S&P 500 Index, remains near the higher end, indicating a lag in performance compared to the overall market trend. The stock has been fluctuating within a wide range of $19.88 to $25.02 over the past month, with the current price approaching the lower end of that range. Support is identified at $20.09, reinforced by a trend line on the daily chart. Maintaining this support level is crucial to preventing a sharp sell-off that could push the stock into risky territory.
Analyst Michael Pachter from Wedbush has consistently advised caution on GameStop shares, maintaining a “Sell” rating on GME since 2021 when he downgraded it from a “Hold.” Pachter’s reluctance stems from GameStop’s perceived lack of engagement with shareholders, leading him to warn investors to consider exiting before earnings announcements. Given the uncertainties surrounding GameStop and its stock performance, investors may need to tread carefully or consider reducing their exposure to this volatile asset.
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The article originally published on Finbold addressed GameStop’s vulnerabilities and the challenges faced by GME in maintaining its price above the $20 mark.