Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO) Receives Consensus Recommendation of "Buy" from Analysts

Shares of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO - Get Free Report) have been given an average recommendation of "Buy" by the twenty-two analysts that are covering the company, MarketBeat.com reports. One analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating, twenty have issued a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company. The average 1-year price objective among brokers that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $228.10.

A number of research firms have recently commented on TTWO. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price target on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software from $225.00 to $250.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a report on Friday, May 16th. The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their price target on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software from $205.00 to $230.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research note on Friday, February 7th. Robert W. Baird boosted their price objective on Take-Two Interactive Software from $210.00 to $230.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a research report on Friday, May 16th. Raymond James reiterated an "outperform" rating and issued a $250.00 target price (up from $240.00) on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a research report on Friday, May 16th. Finally, Wedbush restated an "outperform" rating and set a $269.00 target price (up from $253.00) on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a research report on Friday, May 16th.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Park Square Financial Group LLC bought a new position in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software during the 4th quarter valued at about $28,000. 1 North Wealth Services LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software during the 1st quarter valued at $29,000. Game Plan Financial Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software during the 1st quarter valued at about $31,000. Assetmark Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software by 155.9% in the 4th quarter. Assetmark Inc. now owns 174 shares of the company's stock valued at $32,000 after purchasing an additional 106 shares during the last quarter. Finally, North Capital Inc. acquired a new stake in Take-Two Interactive Software in the 1st quarter worth approximately $35,000. 95.46% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Take-Two Interactive Software Trading Up 0.6%

NASDAQ:TTWO traded up $1.28 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $226.27. 2,371,887 shares of the company's stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,738,558. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.54, a current ratio of 0.83 and a quick ratio of 0.83. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $217.73 and a 200-day moving average price of $201.38. The firm has a market capitalization of $40.15 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -10.61, a PEG ratio of 6.83 and a beta of 1.08. Take-Two Interactive Software has a 12-month low of $135.24 and a 12-month high of $240.78.

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.