Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. $TTWO Shares Sold by Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A.

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. lessened its holdings in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO) by 9.3% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 92,563 shares of the company’s stock after selling 9,522 shares during the period. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A.’s holdings in Take-Two Interactive Software were worth $23,722,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the business. LBP AM SA grew its holdings in Take-Two Interactive Software by 298.2% in the fourth quarter. LBP AM SA now owns 64,611 shares of the company’s stock valued at $16,542,000 after purchasing an additional 48,384 shares during the last quarter. Compass Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in Take-Two Interactive Software in the third quarter valued at $3,419,000. Fiera Capital Corp grew its holdings in Take-Two Interactive Software by 33.9% in the fourth quarter. Fiera Capital Corp now owns 64,403 shares of the company’s stock valued at $16,489,000 after purchasing an additional 16,314 shares during the last quarter. Swedbank AB grew its holdings in Take-Two Interactive Software by 7.6% in the fourth quarter. Swedbank AB now owns 134,638 shares of the company’s stock valued at $34,471,000 after purchasing an additional 9,556 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. grew its holdings in Take-Two Interactive Software by 24.3% in the fourth quarter. Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. now owns 585,950 shares of the company’s stock valued at $150,021,000 after purchasing an additional 114,403 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 95.46% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting Take-Two Interactive Software

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

• Positive Sentiment: Wall Street optimism around Grand Theft Auto VI remains the biggest driver, with analysts highlighting major launch potential, upcoming marketing milestones, and pre-order catalysts that could lift future earnings power. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Jefferies said Take-Two is using AI to improve efficiency and support mobile ad growth, which could help margins and operating performance ahead of the GTA VI launch. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Recent analyst coverage stayed constructive, including buy-equivalent ratings and higher price targets, reinforcing the view that TTWO may have more upside if the next game cycle plays out as expected. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: TTWO was included in a “most promising metaverse stocks” list and compared favorably to other gaming names in value-oriented articles, which may support sentiment but is not a direct company-specific catalyst. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple insider sales, including director Jon J. Moses and insider Daniel Emerson, may create some short-term caution, even though the trades were disclosed and one was under a pre-arranged 10b5-1 plan. Article Title

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, insider Daniel P. Emerson sold 4,421 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, June 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $215.00, for a total transaction of $950,515.00. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 118,407 shares in the company, valued at approximately $25,457,505. This represents a 3.60% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CEO Strauss Zelnick sold 208,969 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, June 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $227.34, for a total value of $47,507,012.46. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 1,006,021 shares in the company, valued at $228,708,814.14. This trade represents a 17.20% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last three months, insiders sold 565,096 shares of company stock valued at $127,294,182. Insiders own 1.34% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research firms have weighed in on TTWO. Wedbush reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $300.00 target price on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a report on Tuesday, March 3rd. Benchmark reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a report on Friday, May 22nd. DA Davidson reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $300.00 target price on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a report on Monday. BMO Capital Markets reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a report on Friday, May 22nd. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company lowered their target price on Take-Two Interactive Software from $293.00 to $287.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, May 22nd. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have assigned a Buy rating, one has assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $287.06.

Take-Two Interactive Software Stock Down 0.8%

Shares of NASDAQ:TTWO opened at $228.03 on Thursday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.24, a current ratio of 1.24 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.71. Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. has a 52-week low of $187.63 and a 52-week high of $264.79. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $218.81 and its 200-day simple moving average is $222.89. The company has a market capitalization of $42.34 billion, a P/E ratio of -140.76, a P/E/G ratio of 4.55 and a beta of 0.98.

Take-Two Interactive Software Company Profile

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.