Osmosis Investment Management UK Ltd Invests $1.26 Million in Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. $TTWO

Key Points

• Osmosis Investment Management UK Ltd acquired 5,028 Take-Two shares worth approximately $1.26 million in the second quarter. Institutional investors collectively own 95.46% of the company.
• Take-Two shares opened at $233.50, down 2.6%, after the company reported quarterly EPS of negative $0.18, missing estimates of $0.33, despite revenue of $1.53 billion exceeding expectations.
• Analysts remain broadly bullish, with an average “Buy” rating and a $296.95 price target, while insiders—including CEO Strauss Zelnick—have sold substantial shares over the past 90 days.

Osmosis Investment Management UK Ltd acquired a new stake in Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO - Free Report) in the second quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund acquired 5,028 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,257,000.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the company. MCF Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Take-Two Interactive Software during the fourth quarter worth about $25,000. Mosley Wealth Management boosted its stake in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software by 266.7% in 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 during the period. Meeder Asset Management Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in the second quarter valued at approximately $32,000. Essential Partners LLC boosted its stake in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software by 333.3% in 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 period. Finally, Rachor Investment Advisory Services LLC acquired a new position in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $34,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 95.46% of the company's stock.

Take-Two Interactive Software Trading Down 2.6%

TTWO opened at $233.50 on Tuesday. Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. has a one year low of $187.63 and a one year high of $265.94. The company has a market cap of $43.66 billion, a P/E ratio of -134.97, a PEG ratio of 1.59 and a beta of 0.97. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52, a quick ratio of 1.06 and a current ratio of 1.06. The business's 50-day simple moving average is $242.32 and its 200-day simple moving average is $221.90.

Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:TTWO - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Friday, August 7th. The company reported ($0.18) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.33 by ($0.51). The business had revenue of $1.53 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations 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 for the quarter was down 2.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned ($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, equities research analysts expect that Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. will post 5.51 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Take-Two Interactive Software

In related news, Director Jon J. Moses sold 500 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, June 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $244.61, for a total value of $122,305.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 21,868 shares of the company's stock, valued at $5,349,131.48. This trade represents a 2.24% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, CEO Strauss Zelnick sold 40,000 shares of Take-Two Interactive Software stock in a transaction on Monday, August 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $252.64, for a total transaction of $10,105,600.00. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 540,759 shares of company stock worth $123,183,789. 1.12% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Analyst Ratings Changes

TTWO has been the topic of a number of research reports. DA Davidson reiterated a "buy" rating and set a $300.00 target price on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a report on Monday, August 10th. BMO Capital Markets restated an "outperform" rating on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a research note on Tuesday, July 28th. Robert W. Baird increased their price objective on Take-Two Interactive Software from $265.00 to $270.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a research note on Monday, August 10th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. initiated coverage on Take-Two Interactive Software in a report on Tuesday, August 11th. They issued an "overweight" rating and a $310.00 target price for the company. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a "sell (d-)" rating on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a research note on Friday, July 10th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nineteen have issued a Buy rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of "Buy" and an average price target of $296.95.

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.

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