Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:TTWO) Releases FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:TTWO) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Tuesday morning. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 3.790-3.900 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of -0.430. The company issued revenue guidance of $6.7 billion-$6.7 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $6.5 billion. Take-Two Interactive Software also updated its Q4 2026 guidance to 0.470-0.570 EPS.

Take-Two Interactive Software Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ TTWO traded down $9.64 during trading hours on Tuesday, hitting $212.17. 5,256,551 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,799,660. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $245.71 and its 200-day moving average price is $243.51. Take-Two Interactive Software has a 1-year low of $181.86 and a 1-year high of $264.79. The stock has a market capitalization of $39.20 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -9.39, a PEG ratio of 3.54 and a beta of 0.92. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.73, a current ratio of 1.15 and a quick ratio of 1.15.

Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:TTWO) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 3rd. The company reported ($0.50) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.83 by ($1.33). Take-Two Interactive Software had a positive return on equity of 12.49% and a negative net margin of 64.26%.The business had revenue of $1.70 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.58 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned ($0.71) earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 28.5% on a year-over-year basis. Take-Two Interactive Software has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.790-3.900 EPS and its Q4 2026 guidance at 0.470-0.570 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts expect that Take-Two Interactive Software will post 0.97 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of analysts have weighed in on TTWO shares. Morgan Stanley increased their price target on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software from $275.00 to $280.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 13th. B. Riley started coverage on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a research report on Wednesday, December 10th. They set a “buy” rating and a $300.00 price objective for the company. Wall Street Zen downgraded Take-Two Interactive Software from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Sunday, November 2nd. Jefferies Financial Group boosted their price target on Take-Two Interactive Software from $270.00 to $300.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, November 3rd. Finally, Benchmark reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a research report on Monday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nineteen have assigned a Buy rating, one has issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $273.11.

Insider Activity at Take-Two Interactive Software

In other news, Director Ellen F. Siminoff sold 414 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, January 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $245.48, for a total value of $101,628.72. Following the sale, the director directly owned 2,429 shares in the company, valued at approximately $596,270.92. This represents a 14.56% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, Director Michael Sheresky sold 182 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, November 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $235.11, for a total value of $42,790.02. Following the transaction, the director owned 65,781 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $15,465,770.91. This trade represents a 0.28% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 1,010 shares of company stock worth $242,102. Corporate insiders own 1.34% of the company’s stock.

Key Take-Two Interactive Software News

Here are the key news stories impacting Take-Two Interactive Software this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Management issued upbeat guidance — Q4 FY‑2026 EPS of $0.47–$0.57 (vs. a Street consensus that was negative) and FY‑2026 EPS of $3.79–$3.90, with FY revenue ~ $6.7B — this materially improves the company’s forward earnings outlook and likely supports medium‑term upside.
• Positive Sentiment: Q3 revenue grew ~28.5% to $1.70B and beat expectations; cash and cash equivalents increased meaningfully, showing stronger top‑line momentum and balance‑sheet liquidity that underpin management’s guidance. QuiverQuant: TTWO Stock Rises on Q3 2026 Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment remains constructive — recent inclusion on Wedbush’s Best Ideas list and multiple buy/outperform ratings with price targets well above current levels provide support for the shares. ProactiveInvestors: Wedbush Best Ideas
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage pieces and earnings‑call materials provide more detail on mix, bookings and metrics investors will parse for sustainability of guidance; listen to the call/slide deck for comp and booking assumptions. Take‑Two Q3 Slide Deck
• Negative Sentiment: Reported GAAP EPS was negative (-$0.50) and missed consensus, and the quarter showed an operating loss and net loss – this profit weakness is why the stock sold off despite the revenue beat. MarketBeat: Q3 Results
• Negative Sentiment: Unusually large put‑option activity and notable recent insider selling increase near‑term downside pressure and suggest some investors are hedging or bearish ahead of more clarity on GTA‑VI timing and margin recovery. QuiverQuant: Insider & Options Activity

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Take-Two Interactive Software

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC bought a new stake in Take-Two Interactive Software during the 1st quarter worth about $425,000. Empowered Funds LLC raised its stake in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software by 13.2% during the first quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 3,322 shares of the company’s stock worth $688,000 after buying an additional 388 shares during the last quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. lifted its holdings in Take-Two Interactive Software by 118.7% in the first quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 304 shares of the company’s stock valued at $63,000 after buying an additional 165 shares during the period. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership bought a new position in Take-Two Interactive Software in the second quarter valued at approximately $2,747,000. Finally, Jump Financial LLC grew its holdings in Take-Two Interactive Software by 105.3% during the 2nd quarter. Jump Financial LLC now owns 7,115 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,728,000 after acquiring an additional 3,650 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 95.46% of the company’s stock.

Take-Two Interactive Software Company Profile

Take-Two Interactive Software is an American video game publisher headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1993 by Ryan Brant, the company is publicly traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker TTWO and is led by Chairman and CEO Strauss Zelnick. Take-Two operates through distinct publishing labels that manage development, marketing and distribution of interactive entertainment for a global audience.

Take-Two’s publishing portfolio includes Rockstar Games and 2K, as well as the Private Division label, which supports independent and mid-size developers.