GoPro Shares Surge After Legal Victory and Economic Growth Signals

San Mateo, California — Shares of GoPro (NASDAQ:GPRO) rose 13.1% in the afternoon session on July 21, 2025, as the company’s stock continued a recent upswing. Over the past two weeks, shares have increased by more than 20%. This jump followed a pivotal legal ruling where a U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) judge found that competitor Insta360 had infringed on GoPro’s patents.

The ruling focused on GoPro’s HERO camera design and HyperSmooth video stabilization technology. Analysts noted that GoPro’s stock is notoriously volatile, with 54 instances of movements greater than 5% in the past year. However, this recent surge suggests a significant shift in market perception of the company.

Additionally, a favorable economic landscape has contributed to investor confidence. Recent reports indicated that U.S. retail sales exceeded expectations and weekly unemployment claims fell, highlighting a resilient consumer market. This environment is typically advantageous for consumer discretionary companies, like GoPro, suggesting that people may spend more on non-essential items.

Despite the recent positive trend, GoPro’s stock still reflects a downturn of 10.1% year-to-date, trading at $0.99, which is 40.1% below its 52-week high of $1.65 from November 2024. Investors who purchased $1,000 worth of GoPro shares five years ago would see that investment worth approximately $193.48 now.

The second quarter of 2025 has also seen strong earnings results, with around 50 S&P 500 companies reporting; 88% surpassed analysts’ expectations, further boosting market optimism.

Investors remain cautiously optimistic about GoPro’s future, although the company continues to face challenges. The stock’s movement suggests that while the current news is encouraging, it does not completely change the longstanding concerns about GoPro’s business model and market performance.