Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:TTWO) Issues Q4 2026 Earnings Guidance

Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:TTWO) issued an update on its fourth quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Tuesday morning. The company provided EPS guidance of 0.470-0.570 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of -0.410. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.5 billion-$1.6 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.5 billion. Take-Two Interactive Software also updated its FY 2026 guidance to 3.790-3.900 EPS.

Take-Two Interactive Software Trading Down 2.9%

Shares of Take-Two Interactive Software stock traded down $6.06 during trading hours on Wednesday, reaching $206.11. The stock had a trading volume of 1,486,547 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,914,659. Take-Two Interactive Software has a 1 year low of $181.86 and a 1 year high of $264.79. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $245.71 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $243.51. The company has a current ratio of 1.15, a quick ratio of 1.15 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.73. The firm has a market capitalization of $38.09 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -9.12, a P/E/G ratio of 3.54 and a beta of 0.92.

Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:TTWO) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, November 6th. The company reported $1.04 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.91 by $0.13. Take-Two Interactive Software had a positive return on equity of 12.49% and a negative net margin of 64.26%.The company had revenue of $1.77 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.71 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned ($2.08) earnings per share. The company’s revenue was up 33.3% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that Take-Two Interactive Software will post 0.97 earnings per share for the current year.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

TTWO has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. TD Cowen restated a “buy” rating on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a research note on Tuesday, November 25th. DA Davidson lifted their price target on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software from $270.00 to $300.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, October 9th. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price objective on Take-Two Interactive Software from $277.00 to $288.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. BMO Capital Markets raised their price target on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software from $252.00 to $275.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, November 7th. Finally, Morgan Stanley lifted their price target on Take-Two Interactive Software from $275.00 to $280.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 13th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nineteen have issued a Buy rating, one has issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $273.11.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, Director Michael Sheresky sold 182 shares of Take-Two Interactive Software stock in a transaction dated 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 approximately $15,465,770.91. This trade represents a 0.28% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, Director Ellen F. Siminoff sold 414 shares of the firm’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 transaction of $101,628.72. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 2,429 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $596,270.92. This represents a 14.56% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold 1,010 shares of company stock worth $242,102 over the last ninety days. 1.34% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Key Stories Impacting Take-Two Interactive Software

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

• Positive Sentiment: Company raised guidance sharply: management issued Q4 FY26 EPS guidance of $0.470–$0.570 (vs. consensus ~-0.41) and full‑year EPS $3.79–$3.90 (vs. consensus ~-0.43), and FY revenue guidance of ~$6.7B (above street). This guidance boost is the primary positive catalyst. Company Press Release
• Positive Sentiment: Top-line beat and strong revenue growth: Q3 revenue was ~$1.7B, up ~25–28% YoY and above consensus — supports the narrative of healthy bookings and cash conversion even as margins lag. Zacks: Tops Q3 Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst bullishness: Wedbush added Take‑Two to its Best Ideas list and keeps an Outperform/$300 target — reinforces buy-side momentum after the results and guidance. Wedbush Best Ideas
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings detail and calls — mixed signals: management commentary and the full Q3 transcript are available for deeper color on cadence for GTA VI, live services, and cost outlook (important for modeling). Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: GAAP profitability disappointed: several outlets report a GAAP net loss (~$92.9M; GAAP EPS -$0.50) and an operating loss — the EPS picture is muddled by non‑GAAP adjustments, which may keep volatility high while analysts reconcile numbers. WSJ: Loss Narrows
• Negative Sentiment: Market positioning risks and investor hedges: unusually large put-option activity and extensive recent insider selling were flagged by data providers — these are short-term bearish signals that can amplify downside if guidance or execution doubts resurface. Quiver Quant: Stock Rises on Q3 Earnings (options/insider data)

Institutional Trading of Take-Two Interactive Software

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Hilltop Holdings Inc. increased its position in Take-Two Interactive Software by 2.7% during the third quarter. Hilltop Holdings Inc. now owns 2,351 shares of the company’s stock worth $607,000 after acquiring an additional 61 shares during the period. Laird Norton Wetherby Wealth Management LLC grew its position in Take-Two Interactive Software by 1.9% in the 3rd quarter. Laird Norton Wetherby Wealth Management LLC now owns 4,477 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,157,000 after purchasing an additional 82 shares during the last quarter. Glenmede Investment Management LP increased its holdings in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software by 2.8% during the 3rd quarter. Glenmede Investment Management LP now owns 3,393 shares of the company’s stock worth $877,000 after purchasing an additional 92 shares during the period. Kentucky Retirement Systems Insurance Trust Fund increased its holdings in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software by 2.2% during the 3rd quarter. Kentucky Retirement Systems Insurance Trust Fund now owns 4,794 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,239,000 after purchasing an additional 105 shares during the period. Finally, Keel Point LLC raised its position in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software by 11.9% during the second quarter. Keel Point LLC now owns 1,343 shares of the company’s stock valued at $326,000 after buying an additional 143 shares during the last quarter. 95.46% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Take-Two Interactive Software

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.