GameStop Is ‘Coming for eBay One Way or Another,' CEO Ryan Cohen Says

From July 16- GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen said “we're coming for eBay one way or another,” but declined to say if he planned to raise his $56 billion offer for online auctioneer eBay Inc. He spoke with Ed Ludlow on “Bloomberg Tech" on July 16. -------- More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like this video?

Bloomberg Markets and Finance • Aug 12, 2026

GameStop Is ‘Coming for eBay One Way or Another,' CEO Ryan Cohen Says (July 16)

From July 16- GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen said “we're coming for eBay one way or another,” but declined to say if he planned to raise his $56 billion offer for online auctioneer eBay Inc. He spoke with Ed Ludlow on “Bloomberg Tech" on July 16.

Bloomberg Technology • Aug 12, 2026

GameStop's Game Has Paid Off (Rating Upgrade)

GameStop (GME) is upgraded to a soft ‘buy' as revenue, profitability, and cash flows improve significantly amid a stronger collectibles business. GME posted 14% revenue growth YoY, with net income rising from $44.8M to $389.6M and adjusted net profits more than doubling. Management expects EBITDA to exceed $600M this year, and a large net cash position ($4.2B) supports balance sheet strength.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 11, 2026

GameStop weighing withdrawal of eBay bid, Bloomberg News reports

GameStop CEO ​Ryan Cohen ‌is considering withdrawing ​the ​company's $56 billion bid ⁠for ​eBay, Bloomberg ​News reported on Monday, ​citing ​people familiar with ‌the ⁠matter.

Reuters • Aug 10, 2026

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen mulls dropping $56B eBay takeover bid: report

Cohen – who became a favorite of retail investors as GameStop rose to “meme stock” prominence – is instead considering proposing a partnership that would allow eBay access to GameStop's base of approximately 1,600 US stores, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

New York Post • Aug 10, 2026

GameStop May Drop Its $56 Billion eBay Bid for Partnership Instead

GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME) and eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:EBAY) are trending after a report that GameStop is considering withdrawing its $56 billion takeover bid for eBay in favor of a potential partnership or joint venture instead.

Benzinga • Aug 10, 2026

Is GameStop Giving Up on eBay?

GameStop could be pulling back from its attempt to merge with eBay.

Investopedia • Aug 10, 2026

EBay may dodge a GameStop takeover — but there's a new twist in the Ryan Cohen saga

Bloomberg says GameStop could propose collaborating with eBay in some way other than a merger. Some analysts doubt whether eBay would benefit much from that sort of deal.

Market Watch • Aug 10, 2026

eBay stock slides 4% after report says GameStop may abandon takeover bid

Shares of eBay EBAY fell about 4% on Monday after a Bloomberg report said GameStop chief executive Ryan Cohen is considering abandoning the video game retailer's proposed $56 billion acquisition of the online marketplace in favour of a partnership. According to Bloomberg News, citing people familiar with the matter, GameStop is exploring the possibility of a joint venture or strategic partnership with eBay instead of pursuing a full takeover.

Invezz • Aug 10, 2026

GameStop CEO Could Withdraw $56 Billion Bid on eBay

GameStop is reportedly considering withdrawing its $56 billion proposal to acquire eBay. Instead, GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen is thinking about proposing a partnership or joint venture that would let eBay leverage the video game retailer's 1,600 locations in the U.S., Bloomberg News reported Monday (Aug. 10), citing sources familiar with the matter.

PYMNTS • Aug 10, 2026