Jupiter Topco LLC Makes New $4.79 Million Investment in Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. $TTWO

Jupiter Topco LLC purchased a new stake in Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor purchased 19,166 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,789,000.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in the first quarter valued at $425,000. Empowered Funds LLC raised its stake in Take-Two Interactive Software by 13.2% in the 1st quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 3,322 shares of the company’s stock valued at $688,000 after purchasing an additional 388 shares during the last quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. lifted its holdings in Take-Two Interactive Software by 118.7% in the 1st quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 304 shares of the company’s stock valued at $63,000 after purchasing an additional 165 shares in the last quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership acquired a new stake in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software during the 2nd quarter worth about $2,747,000. Finally, Jump Financial LLC grew its holdings in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software by 105.3% during the second quarter. Jump Financial LLC now owns 7,115 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,728,000 after buying an additional 3,650 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 95.46% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity at Take-Two Interactive Software

In other news, CEO Strauss Zelnick sold 40,000 shares of Take-Two Interactive Software 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 sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, Director Ellen F. Siminoff sold 334 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, August 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $242.34, for a total value of $80,941.56. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 1,666 shares in the company, valued at approximately $403,738.44. This trade represents a 16.70% decrease in their position. 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 ninety days, insiders sold 101,346 shares of company stock valued at $23,450,007. 1.12% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Take-Two Interactive Software Trading Down 6.7%

NASDAQ TTWO opened at $219.70 on Tuesday. The stock has a market cap of $41.08 billion, a P/E ratio of -126.99, a PEG ratio of 1.56 and a beta of 0.97. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $241.88 and its 200-day simple moving average is $222.95. The company has a current ratio of 1.06, a quick ratio of 1.06 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52. Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. has a 52 week low of $187.63 and a 52 week high of $265.94.

Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:TTWO) last released its quarterly earnings results on Friday, August 7th. The company reported ($0.18) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate 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 period last year, the firm earned ($0.07) EPS. The business’s quarterly 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. Equities research analysts predict that Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. will post 5.51 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

TTWO has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. Raymond James Financial set a $300.00 price objective on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a research note on Thursday, August 6th. Oppenheimer raised their price objective on Take-Two Interactive Software from $265.00 to $280.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, August 10th. Wedbush reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $300.00 target price on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a research note on Monday, August 10th. Bank of America increased their target price on Take-Two Interactive Software from $320.00 to $368.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 23rd. Finally, BTIG Research upped their price objective on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software from $293.00 to $313.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, August 10th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nineteen have assigned a Buy rating, one has assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $296.95.

Key Stories Impacting Take-Two Interactive Software

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts remain broadly bullish, with recent Buy and Overweight ratings and a median price target of $291, well above the recent trading range. Take-Two Falls as GTA VI Leak Overhang Appears to Pressure Sentiment
• Positive Sentiment: Take-Two was highlighted as a “Final Trade” on CNBC’s Halftime Report, while commentary continues to point to the company’s long-term opportunity from its major gaming franchises. CNBC Final Trades
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent coverage focused on potential demand for GTA VI Ultimate Edition preorders, suggesting strong consumer interest but providing no confirmed sales data. What Is Take-Two Seeing in GTA VI Ultimate Edition Preorders?
• Negative Sentiment: Renewed gameplay leaks have raised concerns that unauthorized footage could disrupt Rockstar Games’ carefully managed marketing campaign or dampen enthusiasm before launch. Because TTWO’s valuation reflects substantial success from GTA VI, even minor uncertainty can trigger profit-taking. Take-Two Stock Drops Amid GTA 6 Leaks
• Negative Sentiment: Quiver Quantitative reported 67 insider sales and no insider purchases during the past six months, which may add to selling pressure, although such transactions do not necessarily reflect management’s outlook.

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.