Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO) Given Average Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by Analysts

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO) has been assigned a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” from the twenty-two brokerages that are covering the stock, MarketBeat.com reports. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, one has given a hold rating, nineteen have issued a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating on the company. The average 12-month target price among brokers that have covered the stock in the last year is $273.7895.

Several research analysts have recently issued reports on the company. TD Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a research note on Tuesday, November 25th. Benchmark restated a “buy” rating on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a report on Monday. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Arete Research raised shares of Take-Two Interactive Software from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $284.00 price objective for the company in a research note on Monday, December 1st. Finally, Wedbush restated an “outperform” rating and set a $300.00 price objective on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a research report on Thursday, January 29th.

More Take-Two Interactive Software News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q3 net bookings topped guidance and management raised the full-year bookings/revenue outlook, driven by strong December-quarter sales and anticipation for GTA VI. This is the core fundamental reason for analyst optimism. Q3 bookings surge
• Positive Sentiment: Wells Fargo raised its price target to $301 and kept an overweight rating following the Q3 bookings beat, signaling institutional confidence in the company’s recovery and FY outlook. Wells Fargo PT raise
• Positive Sentiment: DA Davidson reaffirmed a Buy rating with a ~$300 price target, joining the rising analyst sentiment that implies sizable upside from current levels. DA Davidson rating
• Positive Sentiment: Management reiterated that GTA VI remains on track for a November 2026 release — a major multi-year revenue catalyst that supports the raised bookings outlook for FY27. GTA VI on track
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts and commentators note a mixed print: GAAP earnings remained a loss (though narrowed) and some outlets flagged an EPS miss even as revenue and bookings rose — a mixed signal for near-term profit expectations. Zacks coverage
• Negative Sentiment: Some analyst/market commentary emphasizes concerns about the company’s live-service funding model and the long gap between major releases, which can temper enthusiasm and lead to profit-taking despite good bookings. Seeking Alpha analysis

Take-Two Interactive Software Price Performance

TTWO stock opened at $193.24 on Friday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $243.84 and a 200-day moving average of $242.86. The company has a market cap of $35.71 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -8.63, a PEG ratio of 3.20 and a beta of 0.92. The company has a current ratio of 1.14, a quick ratio of 1.15 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.71. Take-Two Interactive Software has a 12-month low of $181.86 and a 12-month high of $264.79.

Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:TTWO) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November 6th. The company reported $1.04 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.91 by $0.13. The firm had revenue of $1.77 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.71 billion. Take-Two Interactive Software had a positive return on equity of 17.73% and a negative net margin of 60.45%.Take-Two Interactive Software’s quarterly revenue was up 33.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business posted ($2.08) EPS. As a group, equities analysts expect that Take-Two Interactive Software will post 0.97 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Take-Two Interactive Software

In related news, Director Ellen F. Siminoff sold 414 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, January 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $245.48, for a total value of $101,628.72. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 2,429 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $596,270.92. The trade was a 14.56% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, Director Michael Sheresky sold 182 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, November 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $235.11, for a total transaction of $42,790.02. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 65,781 shares in the company, valued at approximately $15,465,770.91. This trade represents a 0.28% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold 1,010 shares of company stock worth $242,102 over the last 90 days. Company insiders own 1.34% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Take-Two Interactive Software

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of TTWO. Blue Trust Inc. raised its holdings in Take-Two Interactive Software by 101.9% in the 2nd quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 105 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 53 shares during the last quarter. Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd purchased a new stake in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in the third quarter valued at $26,000. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Take-Two Interactive Software in the second quarter valued at $27,000. GHP Investment Advisors Inc. purchased a new position in Take-Two Interactive Software during the fourth quarter worth about $28,000. Finally, Pinnacle Bancorp Inc. purchased a new position in Take-Two Interactive Software during the third quarter worth about $29,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 95.46% of the company’s stock.

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.