GameStop's stock rallied 7.64% on Monday, with the video game retailer's shares surging in the 24-hour trading session. The stock's substantial gain defied broader market trends, signaling a renewed investor optimism in the company's prospects.

The surge was driven by two key factors: a bullish earnings outlook and an upgrade to the coveted Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) rating. Analysts have revised their earnings estimates for GameStop significantly higher, with the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the fiscal year ending January 2025 increasing by a remarkable 700% over the past three months. This revision reflects improved confidence in the company's underlying business performance and growth potential.

Additionally, GameStop's elevation to the top 5% of Zacks-covered stocks in terms of estimate revisions has further fueled investor sentiment. The Zacks Rank system, known for its strong correlation between earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements, has identified GameStop as a solid candidate for producing market-beating returns in the near future.