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

Key Points

• Take-Two Interactive Software has received a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from 20 analysts, with 18 giving it a buy rating and an average price target of $248.32.
• The company reported a quarterly revenue of $1.50 billion, surpassing analyst estimates of $1.31 billion, and posted an EPS of $0.61, which beats the expected $0.28.
• Insider activity included significant share sales, with Director Laverne Evans Srinivasan selling 2,325 shares and CEO Strauss Zelnick offloading 20,000 shares at prices around $227 to $230 per share.

Shares of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO - Get Free Report) have been given a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" by the twenty ratings firms that are covering the firm, Marketbeat.com reports. Two analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and eighteen have given a buy rating to the company. The average 1-year price target among brokerages that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $248.3158.

Several equities research analysts have weighed in on the company. Bank of America upped their target price on Take-Two Interactive Software from $260.00 to $285.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research note on Friday, August 8th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price objective on Take-Two Interactive Software from $250.00 to $275.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research report on Friday, August 8th. Wedbush lifted their target price on Take-Two Interactive Software from $269.00 to $275.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a research report on Friday, August 8th. Benchmark increased their target price on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software from $250.00 to $275.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a report on Friday, August 8th. Finally, Raymond James Financial raised their price target on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software from $250.00 to $260.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a research note on Friday, August 8th.

Take-Two Interactive Software Stock Up 4.5%

TTWO stock opened at $256.12 on Friday. Take-Two Interactive Software has a 52 week low of $146.76 and a 52 week high of $258.10. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $235.39 and a 200 day simple moving average of $228.21. The company has a quick ratio of 1.16, a current ratio of 1.16 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.72. The company has a market cap of $47.25 billion, a PE ratio of -10.70, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 5.20 and a beta of 1.00.

Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:TTWO - Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Thursday, August 7th. The company reported $0.61 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.28 by $0.33. Take-Two Interactive Software had a negative net margin of 72.92% and a positive return on equity of 7.33%. The firm had revenue of $1.50 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.31 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned ($1.52) EPS. The business's quarterly revenue was up 16.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Take-Two Interactive Software has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.850-0.950 EPS. FY 2026 guidance at 2.600-2.850 EPS. Sell-side analysts anticipate that Take-Two Interactive Software will post 0.97 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity

In related news, Director Laverne Evans Srinivasan sold 2,325 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Thursday, August 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $227.47, for a total transaction of $528,867.75. Following the sale, the director owned 9,063 shares in the company, valued at $2,061,560.61. The trade was a 20.42% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, CEO Strauss Zelnick sold 20,000 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, August 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $230.69, for a total value of $4,613,800.00. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 141,825 shares of company stock valued at $32,532,671. 1.34% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Trading of Take-Two Interactive Software

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in TTWO. Moody Lynn & Lieberson LLC raised its holdings in Take-Two Interactive Software by 0.9% in the 1st quarter. Moody Lynn & Lieberson LLC now owns 5,066 shares of the company's stock valued at $1,050,000 after buying an additional 45 shares during the last quarter. STF Management LP raised its stake in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software by 1.8% during the second quarter. STF Management LP now owns 2,616 shares of the company's stock valued at $635,000 after acquiring an additional 46 shares during the last quarter. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB raised its stake in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software by 5.8% during the second quarter. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB now owns 854 shares of the company's stock valued at $207,000 after acquiring an additional 47 shares during the last quarter. SBI Securities Co. Ltd. lifted its holdings in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software by 2.9% during the second quarter. SBI Securities Co. Ltd. now owns 1,699 shares of the company's stock worth $413,000 after purchasing an additional 48 shares during the period. Finally, Joel Isaacson & Co. LLC grew its stake in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software by 3.1% in the second quarter. Joel Isaacson & Co. LLC now owns 1,631 shares of the company's stock worth $396,000 after purchasing an additional 49 shares during the last quarter. 95.46% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Take-Two Interactive Software Company Profile

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.

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