ByPYMNTS |August 31, 2026 | GameStop’s multibillion-dollar investment in eBay could signal a shift in its pursuit of the online marketplace from would-be acquirer to influential shareholder, while giving the video game retailer a significant foothold in digital commerce. Please add us to your preferred sources list so our news, data and interviews show up in your feed. The move could give CEO Ryan Cohen another avenue for pursuing thestrategic relationshiphe has described, even as eBay hasrejectedGameStop’s $56 billion acquisitionproposal. The company expects net income of $290 million to $310 million, including approximately $238 million of net gains associated with its eBay derivative and equity investment. Those gains helped offset an approximately $75 million loss on digital assets and related receivables.