Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO) Given Average Rating of “Moderate Buy” by Brokerages

Shares of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO) have received an average recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the twenty-two analysts that are covering the company, MarketBeat reports. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, one has given a hold rating, nineteen have assigned a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company. The average 12 month price objective among brokerages that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $273.1053.

Several analysts have issued reports on the company. UBS Group lifted their price target on Take-Two Interactive Software from $292.00 to $300.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. Benchmark restated a “buy” rating on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a report on Monday. Wells Fargo & Company raised their target price on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software from $277.00 to $288.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Take-Two Interactive Software from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Sunday, November 2nd. Finally, Zacks Research raised Take-Two Interactive Software from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 14th.

Trending Headlines about Take-Two Interactive Software

Here are the key news stories impacting Take-Two Interactive Software this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Management issued upbeat guidance — Q4 FY‑2026 EPS of $0.47–$0.57 (vs. a Street consensus that was negative) and FY‑2026 EPS of $3.79–$3.90, with FY revenue ~ $6.7B — this materially improves the company’s forward earnings outlook and likely supports medium‑term upside.
• Positive Sentiment: Q3 revenue grew ~28.5% to $1.70B and beat expectations; cash and cash equivalents increased meaningfully, showing stronger top‑line momentum and balance‑sheet liquidity that underpin management’s guidance. QuiverQuant: TTWO Stock Rises on Q3 2026 Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment remains constructive — recent inclusion on Wedbush’s Best Ideas list and multiple buy/outperform ratings with price targets well above current levels provide support for the shares. ProactiveInvestors: Wedbush Best Ideas
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage pieces and earnings‑call materials provide more detail on mix, bookings and metrics investors will parse for sustainability of guidance; listen to the call/slide deck for comp and booking assumptions. Take‑Two Q3 Slide Deck
• Negative Sentiment: Reported GAAP EPS was negative (-$0.50) and missed consensus, and the quarter showed an operating loss and net loss – this profit weakness is why the stock sold off despite the revenue beat. MarketBeat: Q3 Results
• Negative Sentiment: Unusually large put‑option activity and notable recent insider selling increase near‑term downside pressure and suggest some investors are hedging or bearish ahead of more clarity on GTA‑VI timing and margin recovery. QuiverQuant: Insider & Options Activity

Insider Activity at Take-Two Interactive Software

In related news, Director Michael Sheresky sold 182 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, November 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $235.11, for a total value of $42,790.02. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 65,781 shares in the company, valued at $15,465,770.91. The trade was a 0.28% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, Director Ellen F. Siminoff sold 414 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, January 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $245.48, for a total value of $101,628.72. Following the transaction, the director owned 2,429 shares in the company, valued at $596,270.92. The trade was a 14.56% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 1,010 shares of company stock valued at $242,102. 1.34% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Trading of Take-Two Interactive Software

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC bought a new position in Take-Two Interactive Software in the 1st quarter valued at about $425,000. Empowered Funds LLC increased its stake in Take-Two Interactive Software by 13.2% in the first quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 3,322 shares of the company’s stock valued at $688,000 after acquiring an additional 388 shares during the last quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. raised its position in Take-Two Interactive Software by 118.7% during the first quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 304 shares of the company’s stock valued at $63,000 after purchasing an additional 165 shares in the last quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC raised its position in Take-Two Interactive Software by 21.4% during the second quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 663 shares of the company’s stock valued at $161,000 after purchasing an additional 117 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Avior Wealth Management LLC lifted its stake in Take-Two Interactive Software by 815.4% during the second quarter. Avior Wealth Management LLC now owns 1,126 shares of the company’s stock worth $273,000 after purchasing an additional 1,003 shares during the last quarter. 95.46% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Take-Two Interactive Software Stock Performance

TTWO stock opened at $212.17 on Friday. Take-Two Interactive Software has a 1-year low of $181.86 and a 1-year high of $264.79. The company has a current ratio of 1.15, a quick ratio of 1.15 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.73. The firm has a market cap of $39.20 billion, a PE ratio of -9.39, a P/E/G ratio of 3.54 and a beta of 0.92. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $245.71 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $243.51.

Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:TTWO) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November 6th. The company reported $1.04 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.91 by $0.13. The company had revenue of $1.77 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.71 billion. Take-Two Interactive Software had a positive return on equity of 12.49% and a negative net margin of 64.26%.Take-Two Interactive Software’s revenue was up 33.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted ($2.08) earnings per share. As a group, research analysts forecast that Take-Two Interactive Software will post 0.97 earnings per share for the current year.

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.