Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:TTWO) Releases Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.13 EPS

Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:TTWO) released its earnings results on Thursday. The company reported $1.04 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.91 by $0.13, Zacks reports. Take-Two Interactive Software had a positive return on equity of 7.33% and a negative net margin of 72.92%. Take-Two Interactive Software updated its Q3 2026 guidance to EPS and its FY 2026 guidance to EPS.

Take-Two Interactive Software Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:TTWO traded down $2.36 during trading on Thursday, reaching $252.40. 3,302,562 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,899,657. The firm has a market cap of $46.56 billion, a PE ratio of -10.54, a PEG ratio of 5.10 and a beta of 1.00. The company has a current ratio of 1.16, a quick ratio of 1.16 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.72. Take-Two Interactive Software has a 12 month low of $171.40 and a 12 month high of $264.79. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $251.52 and a 200-day moving average price of $237.96.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

TTWO has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. Arete Research downgraded shares of Take-Two Interactive Software from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, October 23rd. Benchmark upped their target price on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software from $275.00 to $300.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, October 16th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Take-Two Interactive Software from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Monday, October 27th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a research report on Wednesday, October 8th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group raised their price objective on Take-Two Interactive Software from $270.00 to $300.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have given a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $256.91.

Insider Buying and Selling at Take-Two Interactive Software

In related news, insider Daniel P. Emerson sold 22,479 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, August 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $227.47, for a total value of $5,113,298.13. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 129,792 shares in the company, valued at $29,523,786.24. The trade was a 14.76% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, Director Laverne Evans Srinivasan sold 2,325 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, August 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $227.47, for a total value of $528,867.75. Following the transaction, the director owned 9,063 shares in the company, valued at $2,061,560.61. The trade was a 20.42% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold a total of 141,822 shares of company stock worth $32,540,844 in the last 90 days. Company insiders own 1.34% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Take-Two Interactive Software

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

About Take-Two Interactive Software

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc develops, publishes, and markets interactive entertainment solutions for consumers worldwide. It develops and publishes action/adventure products under the Grand Theft Auto, LA Noire, Max Payne, Midnight Club, and Red Dead Redemption names, as well as other franchises.