Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:TTWO) Releases Q1 2027 Earnings Guidance

Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:TTWO) issued an update on its first quarter 2027 earnings guidance on Thursday morning. The company provided EPS guidance of 0.250-0.350 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of -0.170. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.3 billion-$1.4 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.5 billion. Take-Two Interactive Software also updated its FY 2027 guidance to 5.750-6.000 EPS.

Take-Two Interactive Software Stock Performance

TTWO stock traded up $1.46 during midday trading on Thursday, hitting $238.08. 4,134,064 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 2,067,379. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $211.01 and a 200-day simple moving average of $225.99. The stock has a market capitalization of $44.09 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -10.64, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.56 and a beta of 0.97. The company has a quick ratio of 1.14, a current ratio of 1.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.71. Take-Two Interactive Software has a twelve month low of $187.63 and a twelve month high of $264.79.

Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:TTWO) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, May 21st. The company reported ($0.32) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.58 by ($0.90). The firm had revenue of $1.68 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.55 billion. Take-Two Interactive Software had a positive return on equity of 17.73% and a negative net margin of 60.45%.Take-Two Interactive Software has set its Q1 2027 guidance at 0.250-0.350 EPS and its FY 2027 guidance at 5.750-6.000 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts predict that Take-Two Interactive Software will post 2.44 earnings per share for the current year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research analysts have issued reports on the company. Wedbush reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $300.00 price objective on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a report on Tuesday, March 3rd. Benchmark reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. Wells Fargo & Company reduced their price target on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software from $295.00 to $293.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, April 6th. UBS Group upped their price target on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software from $292.00 to $300.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. Finally, Zacks Research downgraded shares of Take-Two Interactive Software from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, February 12th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Buy rating, one has assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $287.93.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, insider Daniel P. Emerson sold 1,698 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, February 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $213.62, for a total value of $362,726.76. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 125,001 shares in the company, valued at approximately $26,702,713.62. The trade was a 1.34% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, Director Michael Dornemann sold 1,390 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, March 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $213.09, for a total value of $296,195.10. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 21,525 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,586,762.25. This represents a 6.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 64,724 shares of company stock valued at $13,866,155 over the last 90 days. 1.34% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Trending Headlines about Take-Two Interactive Software

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

• Positive Sentiment: Take-Two reiterated the November 19 launch date for GTA VI, a major catalyst that supports investor confidence in future bookings and earnings. Reuters article
• Positive Sentiment: The company issued FY 2027 EPS guidance of 5.75-6.00, well above consensus, suggesting meaningful profit growth ahead. Press release
• Positive Sentiment: Fiscal Q4 revenue of $1.68 billion topped estimates, showing the business is still generating strong sales even before GTA VI launches. Press release
• Neutral Sentiment: Take-Two’s Q1 FY 2027 EPS guidance of 0.25-0.35 beat expectations, but revenue guidance of $1.3 billion-$1.4 billion came in below consensus. Slide deck
• Negative Sentiment: FY 2027 revenue guidance of $8.0 billion-$8.2 billion was below Wall Street estimates, signaling bookings/revenue may lag expectations despite the stronger earnings outlook. Business Wire article
• Negative Sentiment: Reported Q4 EPS of -$0.32 missed consensus, underscoring that current profitability remains pressured ahead of the GTA VI cycle. Business Wire article

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Take-Two Interactive Software

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software by 79.5% during the 4th quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC now owns 219 shares of the company’s stock worth $56,000 after purchasing an additional 97 shares in the last quarter. EFG International AG bought a new stake in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software during the 4th quarter worth approximately $60,000. DV Equities LLC bought a new stake in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software during the 4th quarter worth approximately $61,000. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. raised its stake in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software by 118.7% during the 1st quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 304 shares of the company’s stock worth $63,000 after purchasing an additional 165 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Wexford Capital LP bought a new stake in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $70,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 95.46% of the company’s stock.

About Take-Two Interactive Software

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.