GameStop Corp. is trading 8.5% up at $22.69 after reporting record first-quarter 2026 results and outlining a major capital return plan.
- The company posted a sharp swing to record Q1 net income, driven by a 65% jump in collectibles revenue.
- The board approved a $2.0 billion share repurchase authorization and discussed a potential share count reduction.
- Investors are cheering the aggressive capital return strategy despite the company's decision not to provide formal forward guidance.