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TTWO·Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.

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-. (-.%)
After Hours
High
$249.61
Open
$247.37
Market Cap
46.78B
52W High
$265.94
Low
$242.25
P. Close
$246.09
P/E
-
52W Low
$187.63
Fwd P/E
24.32
DailyIQ Est.
$307.55
Technical Score (1D)
82
BUY
News Sentiment
62
BULLISH
Take‑Two Interactive’s removal from the Russell 1000, Midcap, 3000, and 3000E Value indices signals a formal shift from a value to a growth classification, reflecting its improving free‑cash‑flow profile. This reclassification may alter the composition of institutional portfolios that track value benchmarks, potentially tightening demand for TTWO shares over the next week. The move does not change the company’s near‑term catalyst, as the launch of Grand Theft Auto VI remains the primary event driving short‑term upside. In parallel, TTWO has set its first‑quarter fiscal 2027 earnings release for Friday, August 7, 2026, with a conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET. The earnings announcement will provide updated revenue, operating income, net income, EPS, and forward guidance, offering a benchmark against analyst expectations. Market participants should watch whether the reported figures exceed or fall short of consensus, as this will influence short‑term sentiment. Additionally, the call is expected to cover upcoming game releases and platform initiatives, which could signal future growth trajectories. Traders should monitor the earnings call for any commentary on the impact of the reclassification on institutional demand and for guidance on the GTA VI launch timeline. A divergence between the growth classification and the value‑based investor base could create volatility in the days following the earnings release. Finally, keep an eye on the next week’s institutional trading flows for signs of rebalancing after the Russell index changes.
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 $246.00, giving Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. a market cap of 46.78B. Today's range spans $242.25–$249.61, with shares opening at $247.37 and moving down $0.09 (0.0%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 82/100 (BUY) with a news sentiment reading of 62/100.

Over the past year TTWO has traded between $187.63 and $265.94 - the current price is +31.1% off the 52-week low and -7.5% 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 +15.5%.

The breakout geometry on TTWO is constructive - price at $246.00 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range in $187.63–$265.94), scoring 82/100 (BUY) with bullish sentiment (62/100). At 46.78B in Communication Services market cap, technical breakouts through prior resistance at this capitalization tier tend to be better validated than in smaller-cap peers - institutional participation means that cleared levels attract follow-through buying rather than immediate fade behavior.

Earnings revision cycles in large-cap Communication Services names tend to compound: when technicals confirm a BUY thesis (82/100) and news sentiment (62/100, bullish) supports the narrative, analyst upgrades follow price rather than lead it. At $246.00 (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.