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TTWO·Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.

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-. (-.%)
High
$230.80
Open
$225.13
Market Cap
42.14B
52W High
$264.79
Low
$222.00
P. Close
$227.55
P/E
-
52W Low
$187.63
Fwd P/E
22.44
Mean Target
-
Technical Score (1D)
77
BUY
News Sentiment
62
BULLISH
Take-Two Interactive (TTWO) saw its stock decline following its recent earnings report, as fiscal 2027 net bookings guidance of $8.0 billion to $8.2 billion fell short of analyst expectations. This guidance miss suggests a potential revised growth trajectory, prompting investor scrutiny. However, Wedbush maintains an outperform rating and a $300 price target, viewing the guidance as conservative. The firm's analysis points to a historical pattern of Take-Two underestimating performance in major launch years, implying the recent stock dip could represent a buying opportunity. Investors will be watching to see if the company can exceed these conservative projections in the coming quarters, particularly around major game releases.
Earnings Summary
Take-Two Interactive Software is a prominent global developer and publisher of interactive entertainment, renowned for its action-adventure and sports franchises such as Grand Theft Auto and NBA 2K. The company operates within the Communication Services sector, specifically in the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia industry, distributing its products across consoles, PCs, and mobile devices worldwide. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in New York, Take-Two aims to deliver engaging gaming experiences to a global audience. In recent earnings reports, Take-Two Interactive has shown a fluctuating performance against analyst expectations. For Q3 2026, the company reported actual EPS of $1.23, significantly beating the estimate of $0.56, and revenue of $1.757 billion, exceeding the estimate of $1.561 billion. This followed Q4 2026, where actual EPS of $0.80 surpassed the estimate of $0.56, with revenue at $1.580 billion against an estimate of $1.603 billion. Earlier periods, such as Q3 2025, saw actual EPS of -$0.73 miss the estimate of -$0.62, with revenue at $1.961 billion. The trend indicates a recent acceleration in both EPS and revenue beats, particularly in the fiscal year 2026 quarters, following a period of misses. Historically, Take-Two's earnings have been characterized by significant volatility, often influenced by major game releases and development cycles. The company has experienced periods of both substantial beats and misses against analyst estimates, particularly on the EPS front. While revenue has also shown variability, the recent Q3 2026 and Q4 2026 results demonstrate a strong positive trajectory, suggesting a potential shift towards more consistent performance relative to expectations. Recent news heavily centers on the confirmed November 19, 2026 release date for Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI). While the launch date is set, the company's fiscal 2027 guidance projects a continuing net loss and cautious initial sales expectations for GTA VI, leading to a narrowed net loss for fiscal 2026. This guidance fell short of analyst consensus, prompting some price target adjustments, though firms like Wedbush and Morgan Stanley maintain positive ratings, viewing the guidance as conservative and the GTA VI launch as a significant catalyst. Looking forward, investors will be closely monitoring the fiscal 2027 net bookings guidance and actual performance against these projections, particularly concerning GTA VI. Key will be whether the company can exceed its conservative sales forecasts and if the anticipated industry-wide spending boost materializes. The market will also watch for any further color on the company's sales pipeline and overall financial outlook in light of the upcoming major release.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$-24.43$-17.18$-9.92$-2.67$4.58Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q3'26Q4'26Q1'27
QtrEstActual+/−
Q1'27$0.37 - -
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$1.5B - -
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 $222.51, giving Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. a market cap of 42.14B. Today's range spans $222.00–$230.80, with shares opening at $225.13 and moving down $5.04 (2.2%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 77/100 (BUY) with a news sentiment reading of 62/100.

Over the past year TTWO has traded between $187.63 and $264.79 - the current price is +18.6% off the 52-week low and -16.0% from the high.

Cross-asset context supports the bullish read on TTWO: when Communication Services sector conditions are favorable, large-cap names with 77/100 technical scores (BUY) and bullish sentiment (62/100) outperform on a risk-adjusted basis. Price: $222.51 (in the middle of its 52-week range). The 52-week context of $187.63–$264.79 shows the full trading history - and the current setup is one of the stronger entries within that range. At 42.14B in market cap, position sizing is the key variable, not the direction.

The combination of a BUY signal (77/100) and bullish news sentiment (62/100) puts TTWO on the screens of active managers who run quality-momentum overlays — a cohort that can build meaningful positions at 42.14B in Communication Services market cap without immediately moving the stock. At $222.51 (in the middle of its 52-week range in the $187.63–$264.79 range), the entry discipline is clean and the potential re-rating if sentiment continues to improve is meaningful.

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