Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:TTWO) Releases FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:TTWO) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Tuesday morning. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 3.790-3.900 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of -0.430. The company issued revenue guidance of $6.7 billion-$6.7 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $6.5 billion. Take-Two Interactive Software also updated its Q4 2026 guidance to 0.470-0.570 EPS.

Take-Two Interactive Software Stock Down 4.3%

NASDAQ TTWO traded down $9.64 on Tuesday, reaching $212.17. 5,256,551 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,799,660. Take-Two Interactive Software has a 12 month low of $181.86 and a 12 month high of $264.79. The company has a market cap of $39.20 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 87.33, a PEG ratio of 3.54 and a beta of 0.92. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $246.30 and a 200-day moving average price of $243.64. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.73, a quick ratio of 1.15 and a current ratio of 1.15.

Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:TTWO) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 3rd. The company reported ($0.50) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.83 by ($1.33). Take-Two Interactive Software had a negative net margin of 64.26% and a positive return on equity of 12.49%. The firm had revenue of $1.70 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.58 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted ($0.71) EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 28.5% on a year-over-year basis. Take-Two Interactive Software has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.790-3.900 EPS and its Q4 2026 guidance at 0.470-0.570 EPS. As a group, research analysts forecast that Take-Two Interactive Software will post 0.97 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research firms have recently issued reports on TTWO. UBS Group increased their price objective on shares of 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. Arete Research raised Take-Two Interactive Software from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $284.00 target price on the stock in a research report on Monday, December 1st. Zacks Research raised Take-Two Interactive Software from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. Wedbush reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $300.00 price objective on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. Finally, B. Riley assumed coverage on Take-Two Interactive Software in a research note on Wednesday, December 10th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $300.00 target price on the stock. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nineteen have given a Buy rating, one has given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $273.11.

Insider Transactions at Take-Two Interactive Software

In related news, Director Ellen F. Siminoff sold 414 shares of Take-Two Interactive Software stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, January 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $245.48, for a total value of $101,628.72. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 2,429 shares in the company, valued at $596,270.92. This trade represents a 14.56% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, Director Michael Sheresky sold 182 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, November 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $235.11, for a total transaction of $42,790.02. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 65,781 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $15,465,770.91. This represents a 0.28% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 1,010 shares of company stock valued at $242,102. 1.34% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Take-Two Interactive Software News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Revenue and cash strength — Take‑Two reported Q3 revenue of $1.70B, roughly +25% YoY and above Street estimates, and cash & cash equivalents rose to about $2.16B. Those topline and liquidity metrics support the argument the company can invest behind franchises and weather near‑term volatility. Take‑Two Stock Rises on Q3 2026 Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support / long‑term upside — Multiple firms (e.g., Wedbush, UBS) maintain Buy/Outperform ratings and high 12‑month targets (median ~ $288, several at $300), which underpins longer‑term investor optimism around GTA and other franchises. Take‑Two added to Wedbush’s Best Ideas List
• Neutral Sentiment: Narrower net loss but profitability still negative — Net loss narrowed to $92.9M (‑$0.50/sh) from a larger loss a year ago and gross profit rose, signaling operational improvements even as margins remain negative. Investors will focus on whether trends continue. Take‑Two Loss Narrows, Sales Climb
• Negative Sentiment: Large EPS miss and continued operating loss — EPS came in at -$0.50 versus expectations well into positive territory (~$0.83–$0.85). The earnings shortfall is the clearest immediate catalyst for selling pressure despite the revenue beat. MarketBeat Earnings Summary
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling and bearish options flow — Company insiders have been net sellers (multiple high‑value sales reported) and there was an unusual spike in put option volume ahead of the report, both of which amplify near‑term bearish sentiment. Quiver Quant Insider & Options Data
• Negative Sentiment: Sector tech/AI concerns — Recent AI demos (e.g., Google/Project Genie) and volatility at peers like Unity have pressured gaming stocks by raising questions about long‑term content/tool disruption; that headline risk adds to short‑term selling. Unity’s 25% Drop: Gaming Crisis or Buying Opportunity?

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Hilltop Holdings Inc. lifted its holdings in Take-Two Interactive Software by 2.7% during the third quarter. Hilltop Holdings Inc. now owns 2,351 shares of the company’s stock valued at $607,000 after purchasing an additional 61 shares in the last quarter. Laird Norton Wetherby Wealth Management LLC raised its position in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software by 1.9% during the 3rd quarter. Laird Norton Wetherby Wealth Management LLC now owns 4,477 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,157,000 after purchasing an additional 82 shares during the last quarter. Glenmede Investment Management LP lifted its stake in Take-Two Interactive Software by 2.8% in the 3rd quarter. Glenmede Investment Management LP now owns 3,393 shares of the company’s stock valued at $877,000 after buying an additional 92 shares in the last quarter. Kentucky Retirement Systems Insurance Trust Fund boosted its holdings in Take-Two Interactive Software by 2.2% in the 3rd quarter. Kentucky Retirement Systems Insurance Trust Fund now owns 4,794 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,239,000 after buying an additional 105 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Keel Point LLC boosted its holdings in Take-Two Interactive Software by 11.9% in the 2nd quarter. Keel Point LLC now owns 1,343 shares of the company’s stock worth $326,000 after buying an additional 143 shares during the last quarter. 95.46% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Take-Two Interactive Software Company 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.