GameStop Corp. (GME, Financials) is not backing away from eBay.The company raised its stake in eBay to 7.8% from 6.6%, even after eBay’s board rejected its buyout approach. That tells investors one thing: GameStop is still interested, and it may not be done pushing.
A bigger stake does not mean a deal is coming. But it does make the situation harder for eBay to brush aside. When a company keeps buying after being told no, investors usually start looking for the next move. That could mean a revised offer, more pressure on the board or a broader push for changes.
For eBay shareholders, GameStop’s larger stake could keep the stock in focus. For GameStop shareholders, the bigger question is simple: What does management see in eBay, and how much is it willing to spend?
That is what makes the story interesting. GameStop is trying to do more than run its retail business, but that comes with a trade-off. Some investors may see the move as bold. Others may worry GameStop is stepping too far outside familiar territory.
GRAPEVINE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME) (“GameStop” or the “Company”) today released financial results for the first quarter ended May 2, 2026. The Company's condensed and consolidated financial statements, including GAAP and non-GAAP results, are below. FIRST QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS Highest quarterly net income in GameStop's history of $389.6 million. Highest first quarter operating income in GameStop's history of $143.3 million. Net sales grew 14% year-over-year, driven by co.
GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME) posted its first-quarter results after Tuesday's closing bell, beating estimates and highlighting record quarterly net income.
GameStop Corporation (NYSE:GME) shares are trading higher Wednesday after the company announced better-than-expected first-quarter financial results on Tuesday after the market closed. The company also approved a $2 billion repurchase authorization.
Shares of GameStop (NYSE:GME | GME Price Prediction) are up 10% to $23 on Wednesday morning, snapping back from a brutal stretch after the video game retailer posted its highest quarterly net income on record and approved a fresh $2 billion buyback. The pop comes after Tuesday’s $20.92 close and an after-hours surge that extended into the premarket session.
The catalyst landed after the bell on June 2, when GameStop released its Q1 FY2026 results and the board unanimously authorized a new repurchase program. Meanwhile, takeover target eBay (NASDAQ:EBAY) is barely moving, with eBay stock up less than 1% to around $109.36 as traders digest GameStop’s continued pursuit.
The rebound is notable because GameStop stock was down 21% over the past month heading into the print. Today’s move is a snapback on a genuine surprise rather than continued momentum.
Record Earnings, With an Important Asterisk GameStop reported net income of $389.6 million, its highest quarterly profit ever, versus $44.8 million in the prior-year quarter. Net sales rose 14% to $835.3 million, with the collectibles segment surging 65% year over year to become the largest product category.
The operational turnaround at GameStop is genuine. Operating income swung to $143.3 million from a $10.8 million operating loss a year earlier, and gross margin expanded to 41% from 35%. Diluted EPS came in at $0.66, with reported diluted EPS of $0.30 against an estimate of $0.04.
However, the headline figure deserves context. The record net income was boosted by a $268.4 million unrealized gain on a derivative asset tied to eBay common stock (put and call options). Stripping that out, GameStop’s adjusted net income was $179.3 million, versus $73.1 million in the prior-year quarter, still a substantial improvement.
$2 Billion Buyback Reignites the Squeeze Chatter GameStop’s board unanimously approved a discretionary $2 billion share repurchase authorization on June 2, 2026, running through June 2, 2029. The program replaces the prior authorization from March 2019.
The bulls on Reddit are reading the program as ammunition to pressure short positions and defend GameStop stock. Skeptics view the move as a distraction from core retail execution, especially given the eBay-related derivative exposure. GameStop’s own release flags potential short squeezes among risk factors, and Reddit’s r/stocks sentiment briefly peaked at 72 (bullish) during the 3 a.m. ET premarket rally window.
The eBay Pursuit Escalates GameStop has increased its eBay stake to about 7%, up from around 5%, while continuing a hostile pursuit that eBay’s board has so far rejected. eBay rebuffed GameStop’s unsolicited $56 billion offer last month, calling the proposal “neither credible nor attractive.”
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen has stated that he remains committed to acquiring eBay and could take the offer directly to shareholders if needed. The size mismatch is significant, with eBay roughly five times as large as GameStop. The prediction market traders on Polymarket currently price the deal at just a 16% implied probability.
What to Watch The setup leaves a few clear catalysts for GameStop stock through the regular session and into the weeks ahead. Investors can watch for whether GameStop begins executing under the new authorization, eBay’s formal response to the increased stake, and any move by Cohen to bypass the eBay board.
On the operational side, the 65% collectibles growth is the cleanest signal that GameStop’s pivot is taking hold. From a research standpoint, prudent investors may consider sizing their positions to reflect the company’s meme-stock volatility profile and the binary nature of the eBay outcome. GME stock was still down 32% over the past year before today’s move, a reminder that the operational story and the trading story don’t always align.
GameStop GME shares rose on Wednesday after the video game retailer reported record quarterly earnings and unveiled a new $2 billion share repurchase program, even as its recent bid to acquire eBay failed to gain traction.
The company's stock climbed 6.12% to $22.21on Wednesday after it posted what it described as the highest quarterly net income in its history and the strongest first-quarter operating profit on record.
GameStop reported first-quarter net income of $389.6 million, or 66 cents per share, compared with $44.8 million, or 9 cents per share, during the same period a year earlier.
Revenue increased 14% year over year to $835.3 million from $732.4 million, with the company attributing the growth primarily to strength in its collectibles business.
Adjusted net income, which excludes impairments, gains on digital assets and related receivables, unrealized gains on derivative assets, and certain other items, rose to $179.3 million from $73 million a year ago.
On an adjusted basis, the company earned 30 cents per share.
The latest results suggest GameStop's ongoing efforts to diversify beyond traditional video game retailing are gaining momentum.
The company said year-over-year sales growth was largely driven by its collectibles segment, an area it has increasingly emphasized as physical game sales across the industry have come under pressure.
Operating income reached $143.3 million, marking the company's strongest first-quarter operating performance on record.
The earnings report comes despite limited Wall Street coverage of the company.
Alongside the earnings release, GameStop announced that its board of directors had approved a new $2 billion stock repurchase authorization.
The program will remain in effect through June 2, 2029, replacing a previous authorization established in March 2019.
Share buyback programs typically reduce the number of shares outstanding and can provide additional support for earnings per share over time.
The announcement added to positive investor sentiment following the stronger-than-expected profitability and revenue growth reported for the quarter.
eBay takeover bid remains in focusThe earnings release follows GameStop's recent attempt to acquire eBay in a transaction valued at approximately $56 billion in cash and stock.
Late last month, eBay said its board and independent advisers had reviewed the proposal and decided to reject it, citing uncertainty surrounding financing, leverage, and the leadership structure of a combined company.
Despite the rejection, GameStop subsequently disclosed that it had increased its ownership stake in eBay to 6.55% of the company's outstanding shares, up from roughly 5%.
The retailer has also recently asked shareholders to approve an increase in its authorized share count as well as a 100% performance-based option award for Chief Executive Officer Ryan Cohen.
While the proposed acquisition did not move forward, GameStop's latest results and substantial buyback authorization shifted investor attention back toward the company's improving financial performance and evolving capital allocation strategy.
Shares of GameStop (GME 1.94%) rose on Wednesday after the video game retailer reported a surge in quarterly profits.
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Successfully navigating industry trends GameStop's net sales jumped 14% year over year to $835.3 million in its fiscal first quarter, which ended on May 2.
The gains were fueled by the impressive performance of the company's collectible business. Sales in the fast-growing segment leaped 65% to $348.9 million.
GameStop has worked to diversify its revenue streams as the video game industry has migrated from physical discs to digital downloads.
This digital shift has made it easier to buy games online rather than in physical retail stores. That's pressured GameStop's customer traffic and dented its lucrative business of buying and selling pre-owned games.
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In response to these challenges, CEO Ryan Cohen has moved to position GameStop as a place to buy and sell trading cards and other popular collectibles.
The plan seems to be working. GameStop's adjusted net income surged 145% to $179.3 million.
Shifting from dilution to buybacks Equity offerings have led to lower per-share profit growth. GameStop's adjusted earnings per share did, however, increase by a still impressive 76% to $0.30.
Now, GameStop wants to use some of its sizable cash reserves to boost its per-share metrics. With over $8 billion in unrestricted cash and investments on its balance sheet, its board of directors authorized a $2 billion stock buyback program.
If GameStop can continue to crank out profits, these repurchases could support further share price appreciation.
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Retail investors talked up five hot stocks this week (June 1 to June 5) on X and Reddit’s r/WallStreetBets, driven by retail hype, earnings, AI infrastructure momentum, and corporate/geopolitical news flow.
Retail investors were bullish on MRVL. An investor who suffered losses on his portfolio this week was considering shifting all his holdings to MRVL, calling it a “steady” stock. The stock had a 52-week range of $61.44 to $324.20, trading around $305 to $317 per share, as of the publication of this article. It was up 377.27% over the year, higher by 222.26% over the last six months, and 272.36% year-to-date. MRVL had a strong price trend in the medium, short, and long term, with a solid growth ranking, as per Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings. Broadcom Some retail investors were frustrated at how AVGO earnings dragged down other tech stocks this week. The stock had a 52-week range of $241.11 to $495.00, trading around $410 to $419 per share, as of the publication of this article. It advanced by 60.45% over the year and 9.94% in the last six months. The stock was also up 21.04% YTD. AVGO had a strong price trend in the short, medium, and long terms, with a poor value ranking as per Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings. CrowdStrike Holdings Retail investors praised CRWD’s recovery following it post earnings slump. The stock had a 52-week range of $342.72 to $785.66, trading around $711 to $720 per share, as of the publication of this article. It advanced 56.13% over the year and 40.14% in the last six months. The stock gained 53.40% YTD. Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings showed that CRWD had a strong price trend in the long, short, and medium terms. GameStop Retail investors on Reddit were super bullish on their favorite stock following GameStop’s strong earnings. The stock had a 52-week range of $19.93 to $30.61, trading around $21 to $23 per share, as of the publication of this article. It was down 25.64% over the year, lower by 2.96% over the last six months, and up 10.01% year-to-date. GME maintains a weak price trend over the long, short, and medium terms, as per Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings, with a solid value score. Lululemon Several investors felt that Michael Burry was fooling the market by recommending LULU and making money off his Substack subscriptions. The stock had a 52-week range of $116.63 to $338.49, trading around $108 to $125 per share, as of the publication of this article. It declined by 62.73% over the year, and 31.96% over the last six months, and 39.89% YTD. According to Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings, LULU was maintaining a weak price trend over the short, medium, and long terms, with a solid quality score. Retail focus blended AI infrastructure momentum, earnings beats, and geopolitical news-driven narratives with broader market action during the week.
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GameStop delivered a strong Q1, with net sales up 14% and a major shift toward higher-margin collectibles driving operational profitability. GameStop's $2 billion buyback and cost discipline signal strategic capital allocation, but the company's legacy hardware business continues to decline. GameStop's proposed $55 billion hostile bid for eBay faces major financing and strategic hurdles, making a successful takeover highly unlikely.
GameStop is rated Strong Buy with a $27.68 12-month price target, driven by record Q1 operating income and robust cash reserves. GME's $8.4B cash position covers most of its market cap, offering significant downside protection and acquisition optionality. Collectibles now comprise 42% of sales, driving margin expansion and repositioning GME away from declining physical games.
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GameStop NYSE: GME issued what would otherwise be a very bullish $2 billion buyback announcement, but investors should be more than skeptical.
The company sold those shares not too long ago, building capital for its next move. Assuming it follows through on the purchases, investors can only be left to wonder what’s going on.
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The reality is that GameStop’s board is trying to game the market, trigger a short squeeze, and get its price back in action.
$2 billion is a lot of money, worth more than 20% of the early June market cap, and a resounding signal of board confidence. GameStop also ended the quarter with $8.4 billion in cash (including cash equivalents and marketable securities), so it clearly has the balance sheet capacity to execute a sizable buyback.
However, with eBay NASDAQ: EBAY still (unwittingly) on the table, using $2 billion to repurchase shares appears out of step with the company’s broader strategy. Analysts are already doubtful the company can effect a takeover. As it stands, eBay’s board rejected the bid, but GME CEO Ryan Cohen is going after it anyway. What started as a 5% stake in February 2026 has grown to about 7.8% ownership through stocks and options.
The irony is that investing in eBay is among Mr. Cohen’s best moves as GameStop’s CEO. The stock is up approximately 30% from its February average, driven by its impressive turnaround. eBay is aggressively integrating AI, driving increased engagement, ads, and ad revenue, while focusing on its most lucrative niche markets, including collectibles. It benefits from increased exposure even if GameStop is unsuccessful.
Assuming success, the question then becomes execution, which is another questionable part of this story that could result in both companies' failures. So, $2 billion in share buybacks is a good thing, but only if they follow through.
GameStop Returns to Growth, Collectibles LeadsGameStop posted a decent fiscal Q1, with revenue up 14% to over $835 million, which beat analyst estimates of $767 million. The strength was driven entirely by collectibles, as the core hardware and software businesses continue contracting.
Hardware sales fell by over 3%, led by a 13% decline in software sales, while collectibles grew by 65%. Collectibles accounted for nearly 42% of the revenue and will be the critical segment moving forward. Gaming hardware is unlikely to become extinct, but games are shifting toward more cloud-based applications, meaning a reduced market size for legacy products, hardware, and software.
Margin news is the shining star of the report. GameStop’s revenue improvement was compounded by operational efficiencies, resulting in substantial bottom-line strength.
Core earnings grew by a triple-digit amount to set a company record, even when adjusted for one-offs. Looking forward, the company will likely sustain profitability, raising yet another question. If GameStop is on track for sustained improvement, why does it need eBay, other than to get more exposure?
The balance sheet brings more good news. The solid quarter led to positive cash flow and an increase in the capital reserve. Total company liquidity, excluding any credit lines, is approximately $9.7 billion, roughly equal to the company’s market cap. Debt is also up, but remains very low, at less than 1x equity.
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Analysts, institutional, and short-interest data suggest a short-covering rally, if not a squeeze, is possible.
Analysts' coverage remains virtually non-existent, with only two tracked by MarketBeat. With one Sell and one Hold rating, the consensus rating is Reduce, but there was some optimistic chatter following the fiscal Q1 earnings release.
Skepticism about share buybacks was offset by comments on unexpected revenue and earnings strength and what they may mean for future quarters.
Institutional data is more obviously bullish, with them owning approximately 30% of the stock and accumulating shares. Low ownership or not, accumulation is a bullish sign that can put pressure on short sellers.
Short interest is the critical factor. It remains elevated around 14% as of early June, sufficient to cap gains in the absence of a bullish catalyst. The fiscal Q1 results provide such a catalyst and may lead to covering in upcoming quarters. Until then, GME shares are more likely to trade within the established trading range as clarity on company goals, strategy, and execution develops.
Risks for GameStop include eBay and its turnaround. A larger, more effective competitor, its established business has regained traction. It can dominate the collectibles market and has AI to help it. If GameStop can’t buy eBay or develop a plan to compete, the stock price will remain under pressure until something else changes.
Catalysts include advancing the eBay plan, continued traction in the core business, and a rebound in Bitcoin. Down more than 40% since purchase, Bitcoin’s performance has a significant impact on the company’s total value and the return it received on its capital. The cash balance is enormous but came at the cost of shareholder value; BTC losses erode the value.
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GameStop (NYSE:GME | GME Price Prediction) has reinvented itself into a cash-rich holding company rather than a brick-and-mortar gaming retailer, and the market is still struggling to price what that means. After a blowout Q1 FY26 report, neutral retail sentiment, and a deep disconnect with traditional Wall Street coverage, my model sees meaningful upside from current levels.
The 24/7 Wall St. Price Target for GameStop Our 24/7 Wall St. price target for GameStop is $39.22 over the next 12 months, implying 76.05% upside from the current quote of $22.28. The model carries a 90% confidence reading. Our recommendation is buy, anchored in expanding margins, a fortress balance sheet, and a forward earnings ramp that the broader market has not yet underwritten.
Metric Value Current Price $22.28 24/7 Wall St. Price Target $39.22 Upside 76.05% Recommendation BUY Confidence Level 90% A Quiet Stock Hiding a Loud Earnings Beat GameStop is up 6.5% over the past week and 10.96% year to date, yet still sits 54% below its 52-week high of $29.41. The one-year return is -26.57%, so investors stepping in today are paying near the low end of the recent range.
Q1 FY26 results, filed June 2, delivered the catalyst the bull thesis needed. EPS came in at $0.30 against a $0.04 estimate, revenue rose 14% to $835.3 million, and gross margin expanded to 40.7% from 34.5%.
Collectibles surged 65% to $348.9 million, now 41.8% of sales. Free cash flow hit $333.1 million, and the board approved a fresh $2 billion repurchase authorization.
The Case for $42 and Higher The bull case hinges on the collectibles flywheel and aggressive capital deployment. Operating income swung from a $10.8 million loss to $143.3 million in a single year, and SG&A fell $26.5 million YoY.
Add $83.7 million in quarterly interest income, the new $2 billion buyback, and net insider buying, and the bull case price target stretches to $42.56, a 91% annualized return. A successful eBay tie-up, where Polymarket currently prices completion at 15.5%, would be pure upside.
The Risks Worth Watching The bear case rests on dilution, crypto volatility, and execution. GameStop carries roughly $4.16 billion in convertible notes, plus warrants exercisable at $32 that could raise another $1.9 billion. Q4 FY25 included a $151 million loss on digital assets, and the Bitcoin position sits around $519.4 million.
The lone published analyst target is $13.50, well below today’s price. Bears argue convertible debt and crypto exposure justify that discount.
The counter is that the same convertibles funded the $83.7 million quarterly interest income stream, and Q3 FY26 revenue came in 16.84% below expectations, a reminder that retail seasonality still matters. A bear case 12-month target sits near $30.71, still above current levels.
GameStop Price Prediction 2026-2030 My verdict is a buy with a 24/7 Wall St. price target of $39.22 and 90% confidence. The tipping factor is the forward earnings power implied by collectibles mix shift and interest income on the balance sheet.
The thesis fits investors comfortable with a beta of 1.77 and confidence in the Cohen capital allocation strategy. The thesis weakens if Bitcoin retraces meaningfully or if the eBay derivative position unwinds against the company.
Year 24/7 Wall St. Price Target 2026 $39.22 2027 $52 2028 $68 2029 $85 2030 $103.90 These projections assume GameStop continues executing on collectibles, deploys the buyback consistently, and avoids a major drawdown on its digital asset book. Significant upside or downside could come from the eBay outcome and any swing in Bitcoin pricing.
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AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AMC) reported first-quarter earnings on Tuesday after the market closed. Here’s a rundown of the report.
AMC stock is showing exceptional strength. Why are AMC shares rallying? Q1 HighlightsAMC reported an adjusted loss of 36 cents per share, inline with the consensus estimate. In addition, it reported revenue of $1.04 billion, beating the consensus estimate of $968.51 million and representing a 21.2% year-over-year increase.
MC reported attendance of 47.6 million patrons in the quarter, up 13.6% year-over-year, while U.S. attendance rose 14.2% year-over-year to 30.7 million patrons.
Food and beverage revenue per patron also increased across both domestic and international markets. AMC said global food and beverage revenue per patron was $7.29, compared to $6.76 in the prior year's first quarter.
"I am so very pleased to report that AMC achieved our best adjusted EBITDA first quarter result since 2019 pre-pandemic," said CEO Adam Aron.
Aron said the improvement was driven by strong domestic and international results, along with cost improvements.
The company ended the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $339.2 million.
AMC also pointed to improving box office trends heading into the rest of the year.
"The box office is back, and in a big and powerful way," Aron said.
The company said first-quarter domestic box office performance increased 22% year-over-year, marking the strongest growth since the pandemic. Aron also said AMC expects "significantly rising revenues" for the full-year 2026.
AMC highlighted the success of "Project Hail Mary" in the first quarter and "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" in the second quarter. The company said it remains optimistic about the remainder of the 2026 film slate, particularly in the second half of the year.
AMC also announced that Arena One at AMC will launch in more than 300 U.S. theaters in June, offering live concert experiences across North American locations.
AMC Technical Picture Remains MixedAMC Shares RiseAMC Price Action: At the time of publication, AMC shares are trading 2.52% higher at $1.63, according to data from Benzinga Pro.
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The Consumer Discretionary group has plenty of great stocks, but investors should always be looking for companies that are outperforming their peers. Is AMC Entertainment (AMC - Free Report) one of those stocks right now? Let's take a closer look at the stock's year-to-date performance to find out.
AMC Entertainment is one of 244 companies in the Consumer Discretionary group. The Consumer Discretionary group currently sits at #9 within the Zacks Sector Rank. The Zacks Sector Rank gauges the strength of our 16 individual sector groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups.
The Zacks Rank is a proven system that emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions, highlighting a variety of stocks that are displaying the right characteristics to beat the market over the next one to three months. AMC Entertainment is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
Within the past quarter, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for AMC's full-year earnings has moved 22% higher. This signals that analyst sentiment is improving and the stock's earnings outlook is more positive.
Based on the most recent data, AMC has returned 5.1% so far this year. In comparison, Consumer Discretionary companies have returned an average of -7.2%. This shows that AMC Entertainment is outperforming its peers so far this year.
One other Consumer Discretionary stock that has outperformed the sector so far this year is Monarch Casino (MCRI - Free Report) . The stock is up 22.9% year-to-date.
For Monarch Casino, the consensus EPS estimate for the current year has increased 9% over the past three months. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
Looking more specifically, AMC Entertainment belongs to the Leisure and Recreation Services industry, which includes 28 individual stocks and currently sits at #201 in the Zacks Industry Rank. On average, stocks in this group have lost 3.5% this year, meaning that AMC is performing better in terms of year-to-date returns.
In contrast, Monarch Casino falls under the Gaming industry. Currently, this industry has 37 stocks and is ranked #99. Since the beginning of the year, the industry has moved -19.8%.
AMC Entertainment and Monarch Casino could continue their solid performance, so investors interested in Consumer Discretionary stocks should continue to pay close attention to these stocks.
LEAWOOD, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AMC Theatres® (NYSE: AMC), the largest theatrical exhibitor in the United States and the world, is introducing an expanded lineup of new menu items at AMC Feature Fare locations nationwide, giving moviegoers even more ways to enjoy bold flavors and elevated snacks alongside this summer's biggest movies. Available at more than 400 AMC locations in the United States, AMC Feature Fare continues to evolve beyond traditional movie theatre concessions with a growing li.
AMC Entertainment Holdings shares surged 17% on Wednesday after Chief Executive Officer and Chairman Adam Aron disclosed a substantial open-market purchase of the company's stock, signaling renewed confidence in the theater chain's outlook. According to a Form 4 filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission dated May 19, Aron purchased 250,000 shares of AMC's Class A common stock at an average price of about $1.38 per share.
Retail investors talked up five hot stocks this week (May 18 to May 22) on X and Reddit’s r/WallStreetBets, driven by retail hype, earnings, AI infrastructure momentum, and corporate/geopolitical news flow.
Many retail investors were bullish on NVDA, saying its stock price was “too low” and there was more room to run. The stock had a 52-week range of $129.16 to $236.54, trading around $218 to $221 per share, as of the publication of this article. It rose 66.55% over the year, and advanced by 22.71% and 17.70% over the last six months and year-to-date, respectively. NVDA had a strong price trend in the medium, short, and long term, with a solid quality ranking, as per Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings. Arm Holdings Some retail investors were confused about the optimism around ARM stock, pointing out its high valuations. The stock had a 52-week range of $100.02 to $298.70, trading around $295 to $299 per share, as of the publication of this article. It advanced by 128.62% over the year and 126.67% in the last six months. The stock was also up 169.01% YTD. ARM had a strong price trend in the short, medium, and long terms, with a poor value ranking as per Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings. AMC Entertainment Holdings Retail investors were betting on AMC to skyrocket. The stock had a 52-week range of $0.9300 to $4.0800, trading around $1.54 to $1.57 per share, as of the publication of this article. It declined 46.76% over the year and 29.09% in the last six months. The stock was unchanged YTD. Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings showed that AMC had a weak price trend in the long term but a strong trend in the short and medium terms. Rocket Lab Retail investors were bullish on RKLB following its deal with the U.S. Space Force. The stock had a 52-week range of $24.67 to $138.38, trading around $124 to $128 per share, as of the publication of this article. It was up 398.41% over the year, higher by 211.29% over the last six months, and 79.83% YTD. RKLB maintains a strong price trend over the long, short, and medium terms, as per Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings. Nebius Group Several investors were bullish on NBIS, with some calling it “the easiest money known to mankind.” The stock had a 52-week range of $34.72 to $233.73, trading around $218 to $220 per share, as of the publication of this article. It advanced by 465.08% over the year, and 164.15% over the last six months, and 162.74% higher YTD. According to Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings, NBIS was maintaining a strong price trend over the short, medium, and long terms, with a poor value score. Retail focus blended AI infrastructure momentum, earnings beats, and geopolitical news-driven narratives with broader market action during the week.
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At its U.S. theatres, AMC’s highest-attended Thursday-through-Monday in 2026 was driven by a strong opening from THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU, and rare week-over-week box office growth from OBSESSION
THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU becomes the fifth film in the past two months to open to more than $75 million domestically
AMC’s movie-themed merchandise program for THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU is the Company’s third best in AMC history during a movie’s opening weekend
LEAWOOD, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AMC Entertainment (NYSE: AMC), the largest theatrical exhibitor in the United States and in the world, welcomed more than 5.0 million moviegoers to its theatres across the United States and to its ODEON Cinemas locations internationally during the U.S. Memorial Day holiday weekend, spanning Thursday through Monday. At its U.S. locations, AMC enjoyed its highest-attended Thursday-through-Monday period of 2026, reflecting continued strong momentum at the box office as the industry heads into a busy summer moviegoing season.
Leading the weekend was THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU, with a media-reported $82 million domestically over a 3-day period and around $100 million when including the holiday Monday. The film’s strong debut also marks the fifth movie in the past two months to open to more than $75 million domestically, underscoring the growing consistency of major theatrical releases in 2026.
In addition to the box office performance, demand was strong for collectible items tied to THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU. AMC guests sought out the Grogu Pram popcorn vessel, Mando Helmet popcorn bucket, and more. As a result, THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU’s movie-themed merchandise program performance is the third best in AMC history during a movie’s opening weekend.
Not to be lost among a strong blockbuster opening, the weekend also featured an impressive hold from OBSESSION, which delivered rare week-over-week box office strength and continued to resonate with audiences. At the domestic box office, OBSESSION earned a media-reported $30-plus million during the Memorial Day holiday weekend. That’s up more than 30% versus its opening weekend. And MICHAEL continued its exceptionally strong run at the box office during the holiday weekend.
These results highlight the sustained appeal of theatrical moviegoing when audiences are presented with compelling, well-marketed films across a range of genres.
AMC Chairman and CEO Adam Aron commented:
“We congratulate the talented filmmakers, cast, and crew behind THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU, along with our partners at Disney and Lucasfilm, on delivering a film that has clearly captured the attention of moviegoers around the world. This film stood out as the clear number one title of the weekend, drawing strong attendance across our theatres globally, and it adds to a growing list of successful releases, becoming the fifth film in the past two months to open above $75 million domestically.”
Aron continued:
“The Memorial Day holiday weekend once again demonstrated the power of the big screen experience. Just as importantly, the consistency we are seeing at the box office is unmistakable, with five films in the past two months alone opening above $75 million domestically. At the same time, the continued strength of OBSESSION and ongoing success of MICHAEL shows that audiences are not only turning out for new releases, but are also sustaining strong interest in films with positive word of mouth. When compelling content meets the theatrical experience, the results speak for themselves.”
The strong summer moviegoing season is expected to continue in the weeks ahead, with a steady pipeline of major releases scheduled to arrive in theatres throughout the summer. SCARY MOVIE (June 5); MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE (June 5); DISCLOSURE DAY (June 12); TOY STORY 5 (June 19); SUPERGIRL (June 26); MINIONS & MONSTERS (July 1) all arrive over the next five weekends. Showtimes and tickets are available at amctheatres.com and the AMC mobile app.
About AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.
AMC is the largest movie exhibition company in the United States, the largest in Europe and the largest throughout the world with approximately 855 theatres and 9,640 screens across the globe. AMC has propelled innovation in the exhibition industry by: deploying its signature power-recliner seats; delivering enhanced food and beverage choices; generating greater guest engagement through its loyalty and subscription programs, website, and mobile apps; offering premium large format experiences and playing a wide variety of content including the latest Hollywood releases and independent programming. For more information, visit amctheatres.com.
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More Than 25 Million Moviegoers Attend AMC Theatres and ODEON Cinemas in the month of May 2026, the highest May attendance since 2019
More Than 4 Million Moviegoers Attend AMC Theatres and ODEON Cinemas this weekend, Thursday Through Sunday May 28 to 31
BACKROOMS Becomes the Sixth Film in the Past 10 Weeks to Open to More Than $75 Million Domestically
LEAWOOD, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AMC Entertainment (NYSE: AMC), the largest theatrical exhibitor in the United States and the world, welcomed more than 4.2 million moviegoers to its U.S. AMC Theatres and internationally at its ODEON Cinemas this past weekend, from Thursday through Sunday. After yet another strong weekend at the box office in May, both domestically and globally AMC Entertainment received 25.5 million guests at our theatres, recording the highest-attended month of May since 2019.
The most recent weekend attendance continues a trend seen throughout much of 2026, with domestic box office results consistently meeting, and repeatedly exceeding, expectations. This weekend, BACKROOMS opened to a media-reported $81 million domestically, becoming the sixth film in the past ten weeks to debut above $75 million domestically in their opening weekends. Other films since March 20 that opened to more than $75 million domestically in 2026 include: THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU, THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2, MICHAEL, THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE, and PROJECT HAIL MARY.
Also contributing to the weekend's strong results, OBSESSION actually increased its domestic box office gross from the previous weekend, as it also did the weekend before, an extremely rare accomplishment for a wide theatrical release.
AMC Chairman and CEO Adam Aron commented: "Week after week in 2026, it's been clear that as Hollywood has been releasing well-made and well-marketed movies, moviegoers have been pouring out in droves to enjoy the incomparable magic of the big screen experience that we offer in our theatres. The results that AMC saw in May were particularly encouraging. With our welcoming 25.5 million guests to our theatres in May of 2026, we posted our most highly attended May since 2019, both domestically and globally. These immensely satisfying results reflect the strength of a diverse film slate, one that was driven both by established blockbusters with their well-known characters along with entirely new IP. This current measure of success, combined with the many compelling movies coming to our screens in the weeks and months ahead, gives us great confidence as we look to the rest of 2026."
Aron continued, “Undoubtedly, you will understand and appreciate our enthusiasm when you look at the line up of just some of the films coming to our theatres over the next five weekends: SCARY MOVIE (June 5); MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE (June 5); DISCLOSURE DAY (June 12); TOY STORY 5 (June 19); SUPERGIRL (June 26); and MINIONS & MONSTERS (July 1) along with many other interesting titles that will be gracing our screens.”
Showtimes and tickets are available at amctheatres.com and on the AMC mobile app.
About AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.
AMC is the largest movie exhibition company in the United States, the largest in Europe and the largest throughout the world with approximately 855 theatres and 9,640 screens across the globe. AMC has propelled innovation in the exhibition industry by: deploying its signature power-recliner seats; delivering enhanced food and beverage choices; generating greater guest engagement through its loyalty and subscription programs, website, and mobile apps; offering premium large format experiences and playing a wide variety of content including the latest Hollywood releases and independent programming. For more information, visit amctheatres.com
AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc (NYSE:AMC) shares are soaring Monday morning after the company recorded its highest attendance for the month of May since 2019.
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