Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:TTWO) Releases Q1 2027 Earnings Guidance

Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:TTWO) issued an update on its first quarter 2027 earnings guidance on Thursday morning. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 0.250-0.350 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of -0.170. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.3 billion-$1.4 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.5 billion. Take-Two Interactive Software also updated its FY 2027 guidance to 5.750-6.000 EPS.

Take-Two Interactive Software Stock Up 0.6%

TTWO opened at $238.08 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.14, a current ratio of 1.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.71. The firm has a market cap of $44.09 billion, a P/E ratio of -10.64, a PEG ratio of 3.53 and a beta of 0.97. Take-Two Interactive Software has a 52 week low of $187.63 and a 52 week high of $264.79. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $211.59 and its 200 day simple moving average is $225.86.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of brokerages have issued reports on TTWO. Benchmark reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. UBS Group raised their price target on Take-Two Interactive Software from $292.00 to $300.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. Zacks Research lowered Take-Two Interactive Software from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 12th. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price target on Take-Two Interactive Software from $295.00 to $293.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, April 6th. Finally, Raymond James Financial raised Take-Two Interactive Software from an “outperform” rating to a “strong-buy” rating and set a $285.00 price target on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, February 10th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have given a Buy rating, one has given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Take-Two Interactive Software has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $287.93.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Take-Two Interactive Software news, insider Daniel P. Emerson sold 810 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $213.47, for a total value of $172,910.70. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 124,191 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $26,511,052.77. This trade represents a 0.65% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, CEO Strauss Zelnick sold 7,946 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, March 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $214.16, for a total value of $1,701,715.36. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 170,756 shares in the company, valued at approximately $36,569,104.96. This trade represents a 4.45% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold a total of 64,724 shares of company stock valued at $13,866,155 in the last quarter. Corporate insiders own 1.34% of the company’s stock.

More Take-Two Interactive Software News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Take-Two confirmed that GTA VI is still scheduled for November 19, reducing fears of another delay and giving investors more confidence in the near-term launch catalyst. Reuters article on GTA VI launch timeline
• Positive Sentiment: The company’s fiscal Q4 results showed revenue beat estimates, with recurring consumer spending and major franchises such as NBA 2K and GTA Online helping performance. Business Wire earnings release
• Positive Sentiment: Management said fiscal 2026 performance was “exceptional,” and the company issued FY2027 earnings guidance above Wall Street EPS expectations, which supports the stock’s momentum. MarketBeat earnings report
• Neutral Sentiment: Take-Two’s FY2027 net bookings guidance of $8.0 billion to $8.2 billion came in below some analyst expectations, suggesting the company may be taking a conservative stance or that investors could want more upside from the GTA VI cycle. Reuters guidance article
• Negative Sentiment: Q4 earnings per share came in below the consensus estimate, showing that recent strength is still being driven more by future expectations than by immediate profit momentum. Zacks earnings article

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Take-Two Interactive Software

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software by 79.5% in the 4th quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC now owns 219 shares of the company’s stock worth $56,000 after purchasing an additional 97 shares during the period. EFG International AG purchased a new position in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in the 4th 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. Wexford Capital LP purchased a new position in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in the 3rd quarter worth about $70,000. Finally, Geneos Wealth Management Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software by 118.7% in the 1st quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 304 shares of the company’s stock worth $63,000 after purchasing an additional 165 shares during the period. 95.46% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.