GameStop Shares Surge as Meme Stock Legend “Roaring Kitty” Unveils $116M Stake

Just when the market thought it was game over, Roaring Kitty (a.k.a. Keith Gill) added a new level to GameStop’s stock journey. On Sunday, the famous trader behind GameStop’s 2022 surge posted on Reddit’s r/Superstonk, revealing a massive 5M share position in the struggling video game retailer. Along with 120K call options, this stake is worth over $170M.
Watch what happens… live: In recent weeks, AMC has used its boosted price to issue new shares and raise money, diluting existing shareholders. It’s likely that GameStop, now worth over $9B, could do the same — something that previously helped it raise over $900M. Analysts offer caution on GameStop and other meme stocks; Wedbush Securities’ Michael Pachter warns that GameStop’s valuation is overly inflated and driven by hype rather than the company’s financial health. With E*Trade contemplating banning Roaring Kitty over market manipulation concerns, GameStop may encounter challenges in leveling up.