Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:TTWO) Updates Q2 2027 Earnings Guidance

Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:TTWO) updated its second quarter 2027 earnings guidance on Friday morning. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 0.900-1.000 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of -0.370. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.6 billion-$1.7 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.8 billion. Take-Two Interactive Software also updated its FY 2027 guidance to 5.750-6.000 EPS.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities research analysts have commented on TTWO shares. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a research report on Friday, July 10th. Piper Sandler restated an “overweight” rating on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a research report on Tuesday, June 16th. DA Davidson reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $300.00 price objective on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a research note on Monday, June 15th. Wells Fargo & Company upped their target price on Take-Two Interactive Software from $287.00 to $289.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 7th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a research report on Tuesday, July 28th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Buy rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $296.73.

Take-Two Interactive Software Price Performance

Shares of TTWO opened at $246.50 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $46.09 billion, a PE ratio of -142.48, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.58 and a beta of 0.97. Take-Two Interactive Software has a 52-week low of $187.63 and a 52-week high of $265.94. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $236.34 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $221.49. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.71, a quick ratio of 1.24 and a current ratio of 1.24.

Insider Transactions at Take-Two Interactive Software

In other Take-Two Interactive Software news, Director Jon J. Moses sold 500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, June 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $244.61, for a total value of $122,305.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 21,868 shares in the company, valued at $5,349,131.48. This represents a 2.24% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, President Karl Slatoff sold 40,358 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, June 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $216.09, for a total value of $8,720,960.22. Following the sale, the president directly owned 40,358 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $8,720,960.22. This represents a 50.00% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 569,936 shares of company stock worth $128,431,438. Company insiders own 1.12% of the company’s stock.

Take-Two Interactive Software News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Revenue and adjusted earnings beat estimates: Fiscal Q1 revenue reached $1.53 billion, ahead of analysts’ roughly $1.36 billion-$1.41 billion expectations. Adjusted EPS was reported at $0.36 versus a $0.31 consensus estimate, while adjusted EBITDA of $167 million topped expectations of $155 million. Take-Two Q1 earnings beat expectations ahead of GTA VI launch
• Positive Sentiment: GTA VI remains on schedule: Take-Two reiterated that Grand Theft Auto VI is on track for its November release, with preorders already underway. The launch is a major potential catalyst because investors expect the title to drive bookings, revenue and cash flow. Take-Two sticks to annual bookings outlook, says on track for GTA VI November launch
• Positive Sentiment: Full-year earnings guidance was raised relative to consensus: Take-Two projected fiscal 2027 EPS of $5.75-$6.00, well above the cited $2.49 analyst consensus, suggesting substantial earnings growth as new releases contribute. Take-Two Reports Fiscal First Quarter 2027 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Annual outlook was maintained, not increased: Management kept its fiscal 2027 net bookings forecast unchanged, indicating confidence in the existing plan but offering no incremental upgrade ahead of GTA VI. Take-Two’s Earnings and Bookings Guidance Shows How World Awaits Grand Theft Auto VI
• Negative Sentiment: Bookings declined and the GAAP loss widened: Net bookings fell 3% year over year to $1.39 billion. The company also reported a GAAP loss of $0.18 per share, versus a $0.07 loss a year earlier, while revenue declined 2.1% year over year. Fiscal 2027 revenue guidance of $8.0 billion-$8.2 billion was below the cited $8.6 billion consensus. Take-Two Logs Higher Sales but Loss Widens

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software by 79.5% during the fourth quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC now owns 219 shares of the company’s stock worth $56,000 after acquiring an additional 97 shares in the last quarter. EFG International AG bought a new stake in Take-Two Interactive Software during the fourth quarter worth about $60,000. DV Equities LLC purchased a new position in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in the 4th quarter worth about $61,000. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. increased its position in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software by 118.7% during the 1st quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 304 shares of the company’s stock valued at $63,000 after purchasing an additional 165 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Wexford Capital LP bought a new position in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software during the 3rd quarter valued at about $70,000. 95.46% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.