Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:TTWO) CEO Strauss Zelnick Sells 40,000 Shares of Stock

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO) CEO Strauss Zelnick sold 40,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $252.64, for a total transaction of $10,105,600.00. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website.

Strauss Zelnick also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Monday, June 1st, Strauss Zelnick sold 208,969 shares of Take-Two Interactive Software stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $227.34, for a total transaction of $47,507,012.46.
• On Tuesday, May 26th, Strauss Zelnick sold 70,000 shares of Take-Two Interactive Software stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $222.20, for a total transaction of $15,554,000.00.

Take-Two Interactive Software Stock Performance

Shares of TTWO opened at $250.50 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52, a current ratio of 1.06 and a quick ratio of 1.24. Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. has a one year low of $187.63 and a one year high of $265.94. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $237.43 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $221.54. The firm has a market capitalization of $46.84 billion, a PE ratio of -144.80, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.71 and a beta of 0.97.

Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:TTWO) last posted its earnings results on Friday, August 7th. The company reported ($0.18) earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.33 by ($0.51). Take-Two Interactive Software had a positive return on equity of 12.25% and a negative net margin of 4.79%.The firm had revenue of $1.53 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.36 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company posted ($0.07) EPS. The firm’s revenue was down 2.1% on a year-over-year basis. Take-Two Interactive Software has set its Q2 2027 guidance at 0.900-1.000 EPS and its FY 2027 guidance at 5.750-6.000 EPS. On average, analysts anticipate that Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. will post 5.38 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities analysts have commented on TTWO shares. Bank of America raised their price objective on Take-Two Interactive Software from $320.00 to $368.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 23rd. Raymond James Financial set a $300.00 price target on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a research note on Thursday, August 6th. Oppenheimer boosted their price objective on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software from $265.00 to $280.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday. Piper Sandler restated an “overweight” rating on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a report on Tuesday, June 16th. Finally, Benchmark reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a report on Monday. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nineteen have given a Buy rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $296.95.

Take-Two Interactive Software News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts remain bullish on Take-Two’s growth outlook. JPMorgan initiated coverage with an “overweight” rating and a $310 price target, while Wedbush, DA Davidson and Roth Capital maintained bullish ratings and targets of approximately $300. These firms cited the potential scale of GTA VI and the company’s expanding recurring-revenue base. JPMorgan coverage article
• Positive Sentiment: Fiscal first-quarter operating performance benefited from strength in NBA 2K and Grand Theft Auto, with console revenue increasing 16.3% and net bookings exceeding expectations. Record GTA VI preorders are supporting optimism ahead of the planned November 19 launch. Take-Two Q1 earnings article
• Positive Sentiment: Wedbush said the potential benefit from GTA VI preorders and recurring revenue may not be fully reflected in the stock’s valuation, reiterating an “outperform” rating and a $300 target. Wedbush GTA VI analysis
• Neutral Sentiment: Reported short-interest data showed zero shares and a zero-day short-interest ratio, an internally inconsistent result that likely limits its usefulness as a trading signal.
• Negative Sentiment: Despite strong bookings and revenue, Take-Two’s reported quarterly EPS missed consensus estimates, and fiscal 2027 net-bookings guidance remained unchanged at $8.0 billion to $8.2 billion. Investors may be reassessing whether the anticipated GTA VI upside is already reflected in the valuation. Take-Two results and guidance article
• Negative Sentiment: CEO Strauss Zelnick sold 40,000 shares for approximately $10.1 million. Although the transaction may be routine, insider selling can weigh modestly on sentiment.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Take-Two Interactive Software

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of TTWO. MCF Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Take-Two Interactive Software during the 4th quarter valued at about $25,000. GHP Investment Advisors Inc. bought a new position in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in the fourth quarter worth approximately $28,000. Mosley Wealth Management lifted its stake in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software by 266.7% in the second quarter. Mosley Wealth Management now owns 110 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after buying an additional 80 shares in the last quarter. Meeder Asset Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software during the second quarter valued at approximately $32,000. Finally, MV Capital Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $34,000. 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.