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

Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:TTWO) issued an update on its FY 2027 earnings guidance on Thursday morning. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 5.750-6.000 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 4.220. The company issued revenue guidance of $8.0 billion-$8.2 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $9.3 billion. Take-Two Interactive Software also updated its Q1 2027 guidance to 0.250-0.350 EPS.

Take-Two Interactive Software Stock Performance

Shares of TTWO stock opened at $227.55 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $42.14 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -140.46, a PEG ratio of 3.61 and a beta of 0.97. The company’s 50 day moving average is $211.92 and its 200 day moving average is $225.87. The company has a quick ratio of 1.14, a current ratio of 1.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.71. Take-Two Interactive Software has a 52-week low of $187.63 and a 52-week high of $264.79.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities analysts have recently issued reports on TTWO shares. UBS Group upped their price target on Take-Two Interactive Software from $292.00 to $300.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. BMO Capital Markets restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a research note on Friday. DA Davidson reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $300.00 target price on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Zacks Research cut Take-Two Interactive Software from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 12th. 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 for the company in a report on Tuesday, February 10th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Buy rating, one has assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $287.53.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, insider Daniel P. Emerson sold 810 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $213.47, for a total transaction of $172,910.70. Following the sale, the insider owned 124,191 shares in the company, valued at approximately $26,511,052.77. The trade was a 0.65% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, Director Ellen F. Siminoff sold 413 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, April 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $207.66, for a total value of $85,763.58. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 2,000 shares in the company, valued at approximately $415,320. This represents a 17.12% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold a total of 64,724 shares of company stock worth $13,866,155 over the last ninety days. 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 beat fiscal Q4 estimates, with stronger-than-expected net bookings, revenue growth, and a narrower loss, while also confirming that Grand Theft Auto VI remains on track for a Nov. 19 release. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Wedbush and other analysts highlighted the confirmed GTA VI launch timeline and broad portfolio strength, reinforcing long-term confidence in the stock despite near-term volatility. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Wells Fargo trimmed its price target slightly to $287 from $293 but kept an overweight rating, suggesting continued upside expectations for TTWO. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Unusually large call-option activity showed traders positioning for volatility, likely driven by the GTA VI announcement and earnings release.
• Negative Sentiment: Investors focused on management’s fiscal 2027 bookings guidance of about $8.0 billion to $8.2 billion, which came in below Wall Street expectations and appears to be the main reason the stock is declining. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: The softer outlook also weighed on sentiment even as the company raised expectations for FY2027 EPS, because revenue and bookings guidance are what matter most for near-term valuation. Article Title

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Take-Two Interactive Software

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC purchased a new stake in Take-Two Interactive Software in the 1st quarter worth approximately $425,000. Empowered Funds LLC boosted its position in Take-Two Interactive Software by 13.2% in the 1st quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 3,322 shares of the company’s stock worth $688,000 after purchasing an additional 388 shares in the last quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. boosted its position in 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 in the last quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership purchased a new stake in Take-Two Interactive Software in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $2,747,000. Finally, Jump Financial LLC boosted its position in Take-Two Interactive Software by 105.3% in the 2nd quarter. Jump Financial LLC now owns 7,115 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,728,000 after purchasing an additional 3,650 shares in the last quarter. 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.