B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG Invests $2.53 Million in Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. $TTWO

Key Points

• B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG purchased 10,105 Take-Two Interactive shares worth approximately $2.53 million during the second quarter. Institutional investors collectively own 95.46% of TTWO’s outstanding stock.
• Take-Two reported quarterly revenue of $1.53 billion, exceeding estimates of $1.36 billion, but posted an adjusted loss of $0.18 per share versus expectations for $0.33 in earnings. Revenue declined 2.1% year over year.
• Analysts remain broadly positive, with the stock carrying a consensus “Buy” rating and an average price target of $296.95, compared with its reported opening price of $239.62.

B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG bought a new stake in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO - Free Report) in the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 10,105 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $2,526,000.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of TTWO. MCF Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Take-Two Interactive Software in the fourth quarter worth $25,000. Mosley Wealth Management raised its stake in Take-Two Interactive Software by 266.7% during the second quarter. Mosley Wealth Management now owns 110 shares of the company's stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 80 shares in the last quarter. Meeder Asset Management Inc. bought a new position in Take-Two Interactive Software during the second quarter valued at $32,000. Essential Partners LLC lifted its position in Take-Two Interactive Software by 333.3% during the first quarter. Essential Partners LLC now owns 169 shares of the company's stock valued at $33,000 after purchasing an additional 130 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Rachor Investment Advisory Services LLC purchased a new position in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in the 4th quarter worth $34,000. 95.46% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Take-Two Interactive Software news, Director Jon J. Moses sold 500 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Monday, June 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $244.61, for a total value of $122,305.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 21,868 shares of the company's stock, valued at $5,349,131.48. This trade represents a 2.24% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, Director Michael Sheresky sold 127 shares of the business's stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $245.01, for a total value of $31,116.27. Following the transaction, the director owned 65,368 shares of the company's stock, valued at $16,015,813.68. This trade represents a 0.19% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold a total of 610,759 shares of company stock worth $138,737,789 over the last three months. 1.12% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Take-Two Interactive Software Trading Down 0.2%

TTWO stock opened at $239.62 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.06, a current ratio of 1.06 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52. Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. has a twelve month low of $187.63 and a twelve month high of $265.94. The stock has a market capitalization of $44.80 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -138.51, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.59 and a beta of 0.97. The firm's fifty day simple moving average is $241.97 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $221.75.

Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:TTWO - Get Free Report) last released its 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). The firm had revenue of $1.53 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.36 billion. Take-Two Interactive Software had a positive return on equity of 12.25% and a negative net margin of 4.79%.Take-Two Interactive Software's revenue was down 2.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business posted ($0.07) EPS. 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. As a group, analysts anticipate that Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. will post 5.51 earnings per share for the current year.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of analysts have recently weighed in on TTWO shares. BTIG Research boosted their target price on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software from $293.00 to $313.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a report on Monday, August 10th. Zacks Research raised shares of Take-Two Interactive Software from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a report on Monday, July 27th. DA Davidson reiterated a "buy" rating and issued a $300.00 price target on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a research report on Monday, August 10th. Robert W. Baird boosted their price objective on Take-Two Interactive Software from $265.00 to $270.00 and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a research note on Monday, August 10th. Finally, UBS Group restated a "buy" rating on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a research report on Monday, August 10th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nineteen have assigned a Buy rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of "Buy" and an average target price of $296.95.

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.

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