UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC Lowers Stock Holdings in Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. $TTWO

Key Points

• UBS Asset Management cut its Take-Two stake by 15.1% in the second quarter, selling 212,247 shares and retaining 1.19 million shares worth approximately $298.1 million.
• Take-Two reported quarterly revenue of $1.53 billion, above estimates, but missed EPS expectations and posted a year-over-year revenue decline. The stock opened at $219.70, below its 50-day moving average.
• Analysts remain broadly optimistic, with a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating and an average price target of $296.95, though GTA VI leaks and continued insider selling represent potential sentiment risks.

UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC lowered its position in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO - Free Report) by 15.1% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 1,192,501 shares of the company's stock after selling 212,247 shares during the period. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC owned 0.64% of Take-Two Interactive Software worth $298,101,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of TTWO. MCF Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in the fourth quarter worth $25,000. Mosley Wealth Management increased its stake in Take-Two Interactive Software by 266.7% in the 2nd quarter. Mosley Wealth Management now owns 110 shares of the company's stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 80 shares during the last quarter. Meeder Asset Management Inc. bought a new position in Take-Two Interactive Software in the 2nd quarter worth about $32,000. Essential Partners LLC raised its holdings in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software by 333.3% in the 1st quarter. Essential Partners LLC now owns 169 shares of the company's stock valued at $33,000 after acquiring an additional 130 shares in the last quarter. Finally, MV Capital Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in the 4th quarter valued at about $34,000. 95.46% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Headlines 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 Stock Performance

NASDAQ:TTWO opened at $219.70 on Tuesday. The company has a market capitalization of $41.08 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -126.99, a PEG ratio of 1.56 and a beta of 0.97. The business has a 50 day moving average of $241.88 and a 200 day moving average of $222.95. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52, a current ratio of 1.06 and a quick ratio of 1.06. Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. has a 1-year low of $187.63 and a 1-year high of $265.94.

Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:TTWO - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Friday, August 7th. The company reported ($0.18) EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.33 by ($0.51). The business had revenue of $1.53 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.36 billion. Take-Two Interactive Software had a negative net margin of 4.79% and a positive return on equity of 12.25%. The firm's revenue was down 2.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned ($0.07) earnings per share. 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. On average, sell-side analysts predict that Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. will post 5.51 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity at Take-Two Interactive Software

In related news, CEO Strauss Zelnick sold 40,000 shares of Take-Two Interactive Software stock in a transaction on Monday, August 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $252.64, for a total value of $10,105,600.00. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, Director Michael Dornemann sold 1,151 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Thursday, June 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $217.02, for a total transaction of $249,790.02. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 20,374 shares of the company's stock, valued at $4,421,565.48. This represents a 5.35% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold 101,346 shares of company stock worth $23,450,007 in the last 90 days. Corporate insiders own 1.12% of the company's stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several brokerages have recently commented on TTWO. UBS Group reissued a "buy" rating on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a report on Monday, August 10th. Bank of America raised their target price on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software from $320.00 to $368.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research note on Tuesday, June 23rd. BTIG Research lifted their target price on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software from $293.00 to $313.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research report on Monday, August 10th. Raymond James Financial set a $300.00 price target on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a research note on Thursday, August 6th. Finally, Piper Sandler restated an "overweight" rating on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a research report on Tuesday, June 16th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nineteen have issued a Buy rating, one has issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $296.95.

Take-Two Interactive Software 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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