Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:TTWO) Announces FY 2027 Earnings Guidance

Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:TTWO) updated its FY 2027 earnings guidance on Monday morning. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 5.750-6.000 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 2.410. The company issued revenue guidance of $8.0 billion-$8.2 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $8.6 billion. Take-Two Interactive Software also updated its Q3 2027 guidance to 3.800-4.000 EPS.

Take-Two Interactive Software Trading Up 8.3%

TTWO opened at $224.64 on Wednesday. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $207.06 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $218.88. The firm has a market capitalization of $42.00 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -174.14, a PEG ratio of 1.54 and a beta of 0.93. 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 has a one year low of $183.86 and a one year high of $265.94.

Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:TTWO) last posted its earnings results on Monday, November 9th. The company reported ($0.29) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.96 by ($1.25). Take-Two Interactive Software had a positive return on equity of 9.94% and a negative net margin of 3.75%. The company had revenue of $1.50 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.62 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted ($0.73) earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was down 18.4% on a year-over-year basis. Take-Two Interactive Software has set its Q3 2027 guidance at 3.800-4.000 EPS and its FY 2027 guidance at 5.750-6.000 EPS. Analysts predict that Take-Two Interactive Software will post 5.19 EPS for the current year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities analysts have issued reports on the company. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a report on Tuesday. Arete Research dropped their target price on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software from $308.00 to $295.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, September 9th. Wells Fargo & Company reaffirmed an “overweight” rating on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a research report on Monday, October 12th. DA Davidson reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $300.00 price target on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a research note on Monday, August 10th. Finally, UBS Group decreased their price target on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software from $300.00 to $295.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have assigned a Buy rating, two have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $287.30.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, Director Ellen Siminoff sold 334 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, October 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $202.92, for a total transaction of $67,775.28. Following the sale, the director owned 1,332 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $270,289.44. This trade represents a 20.05% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, Director LaVerne Srinivasan sold 362 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $245.01, for a total transaction of $88,693.62. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 8,357 shares in the company, valued at $2,047,548.57. This represents a 4.15% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 13,636 shares of company stock worth $2,825,391 in the last quarter. Insiders own 1.12% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Take-Two Interactive Software

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

• Positive Sentiment: Management said GTA VI preorders are at “unprecedented” levels and tracking “far in excess” of expectations. The game is scheduled to launch November 19, making it a major potential sales catalyst. Take-Two stock rises on unprecedented preorders for GTA VI
• Positive Sentiment: Take-Two reiterated its fiscal 2027 net bookings outlook of $8.0 billion to $8.2 billion despite the current-quarter bookings shortfall, while lower costs helped its earnings beat estimates. Take-Two Q2 earnings beat on lower costs despite bookings miss
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts maintained bullish views: BTIG reaffirmed Buy with a $262 target, while JPMorgan maintained Overweight and a $310 target. UBS kept its Buy rating but trimmed its target to $295 from $300. Analyst commentary on Take-Two
• Neutral Sentiment: The stock’s near-term outlook remains closely tied to the game’s launch: investor enthusiasm is high, but results will depend on converting preorder demand into sales and sustaining bookings after release.
• Negative Sentiment: Quarterly net bookings missed expectations, with NBA 2K27 cited as a weakness, and revenue was down year over year. The company’s next-quarter bookings outlook was also reported below estimates, tempering the otherwise upbeat launch narrative. Take-Two projects third-quarter bookings below estimates

Take-Two Interactive Software Company Profile

Take-Two Interactive Software is a global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment for console, PC, and mobile platforms. Its business includes creating and distributing games, downloadable content, and related services through its wholly owned labels, including Rockstar Games, 2K, and Zynga. The company’s portfolio includes franchises such as Grand Theft Auto, Red Dead Redemption, NBA 2K, Borderlands, and Civilization, along with a range of mobile games. Its titles are sold and played in markets around the world.