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TTWO·Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.

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After Hours
High
$249.61
Open
$247.37
Market Cap
45.15B
52W High
$265.94
Low
$242.25
P. Close
$243.20
P/E
-
52W Low
$187.63
Fwd P/E
24.32
DailyIQ Est.
$307.55
Technical Score (1D)
82
BUY
News Sentiment
67
BULLISH
Take‑Two’s removal from several Russell value benchmarks last week signals a shift toward a growth classification, a change that could alter passive fund exposure and increase allocation from growth or hybrid strategies. The company has scheduled its first‑quarter fiscal 2027 earnings release for August 7, 2026, giving investors a clear timeline for detailed financial data. Analysts will likely focus on revenue, operating income, and guidance for the remainder of the fiscal year, with particular attention to upcoming game releases and platform initiatives. A discounted‑cash‑flow assessment indicates the stock’s intrinsic value is close to its current price, while market multiples suggest a premium, implying that valuation pressure may be easing. In response, Argus Research raised its target price to $271, and Wells Fargo lifted its target to $289, reflecting confidence in the company’s growth prospects. These upward revisions coincide with a strong 3‑year shareholder return of 71 % and recent robust sales momentum from GTA VI, which could support higher earnings in the near term. Over the next 1–10 trading days, traders should watch the earnings call for any revisions to guidance, especially regarding revenue from GTA VI and the expansion of the cloud‑gaming platform. Additionally, monitoring passive fund weighting changes following the index reclassification will help gauge capital inflows that could influence the stock’s trajectory.
Earnings Summary
Take‑Two Interactive Software is a global developer and publisher of interactive entertainment, best known for blockbuster franchises such as Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption, and operates across consoles, PCs and mobile platforms. The company’s performance is anchored in the electronic gaming and multimedia sector, where consumer spending and new title releases drive revenue cycles. In the most recent two quarters, Take‑Two posted revenue of $1.427 billion in Q3 2026 and $1.580 billion in Q4 2026, a decline from the $1.961 billion earned in Q3 2025 and a modest $1.423 billion in Q2 2025, reflecting a contraction in the mid‑cycle of its flagship titles; however, earnings per share swung from a negative $0.07 in Q3 2026 to a positive $0.80 in Q4 2026, up from a negative $0.73 in Q3 2025 and a negative $0.07 in Q2 2025, indicating a turnaround in profitability. Take‑Two beat consensus estimates in three of the last four quarters, with Q3 2026 and Q4 2026 EPS exceeding forecasts while Q3 2025 fell short. Over the past year, revenue has trended downward from Q3 2025 to Q3 2026, yet EPS has improved from negative territory to a positive $0.80 in Q4 2026, underscoring a shift toward higher margins amid a slower sales environment. Recent news highlights the company’s removal from Russell value indices, reclassifying it as a growth play, and the anticipation of Grand Theft Auto VI pre‑orders, both of which could influence institutional demand and short‑term sentiment. Investors should watch the Q1 2027 earnings release for guidance on revenue, operating income and the timing of GTA VI launch, as well as any commentary on the impact of the reclassification on capital allocation and free‑cash‑flow generation.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$-24.43$-17.18$-9.92$-2.67$4.58Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q3'26Q4'26Q1'27
QtrEstActual+/−
Q1'27$0.36 - -
Q4'26$0.56$0.80+43.7%
Q3'26$0.56$1.23+120.3%
Q3'25$-0.62$-0.73-17.1%
Q2'25$-0.72$-0.07+90.2%
Q1'25$-0.05$-21.08-42929.2%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$1.3B$1.5B$1.7B$1.9B$2.0BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q3'26Q4'26Q1'27
QtrEstActual+/−
Q1'27$1.4B - -
Q4'26$1.6B$1.6B-1.4%
Q3'26$1.6B$1.8B+12.5%
Q3'25 - $2.0B -
Q2'25 - $1.4B -
Q1'25 - $1.6B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

TTWO Stock Snapshot

TTWO is currently trading at $243.45, giving Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. a market cap of 45.15B. Today's range spans $242.25–$249.61, with shares opening at $247.37 and moving up $0.25 (0.1%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 82/100 (BUY) with a news sentiment reading of 67/100.

Over the past year TTWO has traded between $187.63 and $265.94 - the current price is +29.8% off the 52-week low and -8.5% from the high. 40 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $284.14 (range $170.00–$368.00), implying upside of +16.7%.

Growth-oriented Communication Services investors looking for technical confirmation find it in TTWO: BUY signal, 82/100 score, bullish sentiment at 67/100, price $243.45 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range). The 45.15B market cap is the sweet spot - big enough to absorb institutional sizing, small enough to move materially on conviction. Annual range: $187.63–$265.94.

Earnings revision cycles in large-cap Communication Services names tend to compound: when technicals confirm a BUY thesis (82/100) and news sentiment (67/100, bullish) supports the narrative, analyst upgrades follow price rather than lead it. At $243.45 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range), TTWO's position within the $187.63–$265.94 annual range suggests there's room for multiple expansion before the stock encounters meaningful technical resistance.