Is GameStop (GME) a Buy Right Now?
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What GameStop actually does
GameStop Corp., a specialty retailer, provides games, collectibles, and entertainment products through its stores and e-commerce platforms in United States, Australia and Europe. The company sells new and pre-owned gaming platforms; accessories, such as controllers, gaming headsets, and other peripheral devices; new and pre-owned gaming software; and in-game digital currency, digital downloadable content, and full-game downloads. It also sells collectibles comprising apparel, toys, trading cards, gadgets, and other retail products for pop culture and technology enthusiasts. The company operates stores and e-commerce sites under the GameStop, EB Games, and Micromania brands; and pop culture themed stores that sell collectibles, apparel, gadgets, electronics, toys, and other retail products under the Zing Pop Culture brand. The company was formerly known as GSC Holdings Corp. GameStop Corp. was founded in 1996 and is based in Grapevine, Texas.
Who owns GameStop?
Institutions — pension funds, asset managers, index providers — hold 33.0% of GME, and the concentration matters: the largest single holder alone controls 7.28% of the company.
| Holder | Shares | % held |
|---|---|---|
| 36.75M | 7.28% | |
| 18.35M | 3.64% | |
| 17.33M | 3.44% |
Names withheld — plus 3 more records not shown.
See who owns itWhat GameStop insiders have been doing
Executives and directors must disclose their own trades in company stock. Of the last 6 disclosed transactions we hold for GameStop, 3 were sales and 3 were open-market purchases. Insiders sell for many ordinary reasons — scheduled plans, tax, diversification — so a sale is not by itself a signal.
| Insider | Date | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-13 | BUY | 844.1K | $22.8M | |
| 2026-10-12 | SELL | 15.5K | $418.0K | |
| 2026-10-05 | SELL | 11.2K | $275.7K |
Names withheld — plus 3 more records not shown.
See which insidersThe numbers behind the read
Who in Washington has been trading GME?
Members of Congress must disclose trades over $1,000 within 45 days under the STOCK Act. 2 disclosures name GME — filed by 2 separate members and worth $2K–$30K combined (filings report bands, never exact amounts). 2 purchase-side, 0 sale-side, most recently on 2021-06-21.
| Member | Date | Action | Amount filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-06-21 | BUY | $1,001 - $15,000 | |
| 2015-01-30 | BUY | $1,001 - $15,000 |
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Important disclaimer
This page is for educational and informational purposes only and is not financial, investment, tax, or legal advice, nor a recommendation, offer, or solicitation to buy, sell, or hold GameStop (GME) or any other security. The Money GPS is not a registered investment adviser, broker-dealer, or financial planner, and no content here should be relied upon to make an investment decision.
The verdict, indicators, and commentary are generated automatically — in part using AI — from third-party market data (via Yahoo Finance) that may be delayed, incomplete, or inaccurate, and is provided “as is” without any warranty. Figures reflect the market as of 2026-10-28 and change constantly; the read above may already be out of date. A “Buy,” “Hold,” or “Be Careful” label is a simplified, rules-based signal for beginners — not a price target or a guarantee of any outcome.
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