EBay rejects GameStop's audacious $56 billion takeover bid

EBay on Tuesday rejected an ambitious $56 billion takeover bid from the much smaller GameStop on ​doubts over the financing of the deal, ‌while underscoring its turnaround efforts that have boosted its growth.

Reuters • 17 hours ago

Is eBay About to Become a Meme Stock?

Last week, GameStop offered to buy eBay for $125 per share. There is significant uncertainty over whether GameStop can actually afford the $55.5 billion purchase price it is offering.

The Motley Fool • 7 hours ago

eBay Rejects Unsolicited Proposal from GameStop

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- eBay Inc. (Nasdaq: EBAY), a global commerce leader that connects millions of buyers and sellers around the world, today announced that, following a thorough review with the support of its financial and legal advisors, the company's Board of Directors has determined to reject GameStop's unsolicited, non-binding acquisition proposal.

PRNewsWire • 17 hours ago

EBay rejects GameStop's $56 billion takeover bid, calling it 'neither credible nor attractive'

EBay's board rejected GameStop's $56 billion takeover bid, calling the unsolicited offer "neither credible nor attractive." GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen made an audacious bid for the online marketplace last week.

CNBC • 16 hours ago

EBay rejects GameStop's $56 billion takeover bid

CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin reports on the latest news.

CNBC Television • 16 hours ago

GameStop's $55.5bn bid for eBay rejected as ‘neither credible nor attractive'

Online marketplace takes into account uncertainty around US video games retailer's financing proposal

The Guardian • 14 hours ago

eBay rejects GameStop's $56 billion takeover offer

In a letter from eBay Chairman Paul Pressler, eBay's board said that it had completed its review of GameStop's offer and believes that eBay is a “strong, resilient business.”

New York Post • 11 hours ago

Ebay Rejects GameStop's ‘Neither Credible Nor Attractive' $56 Billion Takeover Bid

GameStop's shares fell 4.14% in premarket trading early on Tuesday. The drop started overnight after a volatile trading day where the stock jumped more than 13% after popular memestock influencer Keith Gill also known as “Roaring Kitty” made a series of cryptic posts on X.

Forbes • 14 hours ago

eBay Turns Down GameStop's $56B Takeover Offer, Calls It 'Neither Credible Nor Attractive'

If GameStop really wants to buy eBay, it's not going to be easy.

Investopedia • 13 hours ago

GameStop Punched Above Its Weight With eBay Ambitions—And Missed; What's Next

eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:EBAY) has formally shut the door on GameStop Corp.‘s (NYSE:GME) bold $56 billion takeover attempt. On May 12, the GameStop eBay acquisition attempt came to a decisive end.

Benzinga • 11 hours ago