Stock Movers Cracker Barrel Drops, GameStop Slides, PepsiCo Rises on Ratings Upgrade
Dec 10, 2025
Cracker Barrel is facing a significant sales decline, struggling after a logo change controversy. Meanwhile, GameStop reports a nearly 5% drop in net sales but highlights a surprising surge in collectibles, now a major revenue source. In a brighter turn, PepsiCo enjoys a ratings upgrade due to promising innovations and marketing strategies. The mix of traditional and emerging revenue streams paints an intriguing picture for these brands in a shifting market.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Short Market Roundups With Data Context
- Bloomberg's Stock Movers covers short, market-focused company updates with data-driven context.
- The episode highlights winners and losers like Cracker Barrel, GameStop, and PepsiCo.
Cracker Barrel's Struggle After Rebrand Backlash
- Cracker Barrel expects fiscal-year sales of $3.2–$3.3 billion and now forecasts a faster sales decline than before.
- The chain is recovering from backlash over a logo change and posted its first loss since the pandemic.
Modernization Amid First Post-Pandemic Loss
- Cracker Barrel plans to modernize dining rooms as part of its turnaround efforts.
- The company reported its first loss since the pandemic, signaling continued operational challenges.