New Horizons Investment

Michael Burry on the Strategic Evolution of GameStop


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This episode is a detailed financial analysis, Michael Burry evaluates the 2026 status of GameStop, characterizing it as a business in a profound state of transformation under Ryan Cohen. Burry traces the company’s evolution from a struggling retailer into a cash-rich entity that successfully exploited short squeezes to raise billions in capital. The podcast highlights how the company has moved away from its dying physical store model by divesting international assets and pivoting toward collectibles and digital card platforms. GME maintains a massive cash reserve and uses strategic "booby traps," such as warrants and convertible debt, to capitalize on future stock volatility. Burry notes that while the current market capitalization is difficult to justify through traditional asset valuation, the company’s future depends on how Cohen eventually deploys its $8 billion investment fund. This podcast portrays a unique corporate shell that is patiently waiting for the right market catalyst or acquisition.

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