We recently published a list of 19 Mid- And Large-Cap Stocks Insiders Are Buying After Trump’s Tariff Rollout. In this article, we are going to take a look at where GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME) stands against other mid- and large-cap stocks insiders are buying after Trump’s tariff rollout.
On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump declared “Liberation Day” and signed Executive Order 14257, imposing a baseline 10% tariff on nearly all U.S. imports, effective April 5. Higher tariffs—ranging from 11% to 50%—were scheduled for 57 countries and territories, including the European Union, China, and Japan. These increased rates were set to begin April 9 but were postponed for 90 days, with the exception of China, which continued to face elevated tariffs.
In April, some insiders took advantage of the dip to buy shares, while others chose to sell. Analyzing insider trading can provide valuable insights: purchases often signal confidence in the company’s future, while sales may reflect personal or diversification choices. Therefore, insider trading should be evaluated in the context of the company’s financial health and overall market conditions.
Our Methodology
Today, we’re focusing on stocks that insiders are buying in April. Using Insider Monkey’s insider trading screener, we identified 19 mid- and large-cap companies where at least one insider bought shares between April 2 and April 14. From this list, we ranked the top 19 stocks based on the highest value of insider purchases during this period.
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GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME)
Market Cap: $12.06 billion
GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME), founded in 1996 and based in Grapevine, Texas, is a specialty retailer offering video games, consoles, accessories, and pop culture collectibles through its stores and online platforms. It operates under the GameStop, EB Games, Micromania, and Zing Pop Culture brands across the U.S., Canada, Australia, and Europe. The company sells both new and pre-owned products, along with digital content and in-game currency. It is also one of the 12 most widely held stocks by individuals in 2025.
In fiscal year 2024, GameStop (NYSE:GME) reported net sales of $3.82 billion, a decline from $5.27 billion in fiscal year 2023. Selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) costs totaled $1.13 billion, down from $1.32 billion the previous year. The company posted a net income of $131.3 million, a significant increase from $6.7 million in 2023. Adjusted EBITDA came in at $36.1 million, compared to $64.7 million in the prior year.
In March, GameStop (NYSE:GME) announced that its board had unanimously approved an update to its investment policy to add Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset.
In April, 3 insiders, including the company’s CEO, Ryan Cohen, acquired a total of $11.14 million worth of GameStop shares at an average price of $26.75 per share. This was the first time in nearly two years that Cohen increased his holdings in GameStop. It was on April 3 when the stock hit its lowest price this year of $21.10, falling from the $31.34 it had at the beginning of the year. Currently, the stock trades at $26.98, having gained 168.19% over the past 12 months.
According to TipRanks, one analyst rates GameStop stock as a “Moderate Sell” with a price target of $13.50. This price target suggests a 49.96% downside from the latest price.
Overall, GME ranks 4th on our list of mid- and large-cap stocks insiders are buying after Trump’s tariff rollout. While we acknowledge the potential of GME, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter time frame. There is an AI stock that went up since the beginning of 2025, while popular AI stocks lost around 25%. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than GME but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock.
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Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.
