Michael Sheresky Sells 127 Shares of Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:TTWO) Stock

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO) Director Michael Sheresky sold 127 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $245.01, for a total value of $31,116.27. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 65,368 shares in the company, valued at approximately $16,015,813.68. The trade was a 0.19% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Take-Two Interactive Software Stock Down 2.2%

TTWO stock opened at $237.04 on Thursday. Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. has a twelve month low of $187.63 and a twelve month high of $265.94. The company has a current ratio of 1.06, a quick ratio of 1.06 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52. The company has a market capitalization of $44.32 billion, a P/E ratio of -137.02, a PEG ratio of 1.61 and a beta of 0.97. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $240.85 and a 200-day simple moving average of $221.49.

Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:TTWO) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Friday, August 7th. The company reported ($0.18) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.33 by ($0.51). Take-Two Interactive Software had a positive return on equity of 12.25% and a negative net margin of 4.79%.The company had revenue of $1.53 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.36 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted ($0.07) EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was down 2.1% on a year-over-year basis. Take-Two Interactive Software has set its Q2 2027 guidance at 0.900-1.000 EPS and its FY 2027 guidance at 5.750-6.000 EPS. On average, equities research analysts predict that Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. will post 5.51 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. MCF Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in the 4th quarter worth $25,000. Mosley Wealth Management boosted its stake in Take-Two Interactive Software by 266.7% during the second quarter. Mosley Wealth Management now owns 110 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 80 shares in the last quarter. GHP Investment Advisors Inc. acquired a new position in Take-Two Interactive Software during the fourth quarter worth about $28,000. Meeder Asset Management Inc. bought a new stake in Take-Two Interactive Software in the second quarter worth about $32,000. Finally, Essential Partners LLC raised its position in Take-Two Interactive Software by 333.3% in the first quarter. Essential Partners LLC now owns 169 shares of the company’s stock worth $33,000 after acquiring an additional 130 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 95.46% of the company’s stock.

Take-Two Interactive Software News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts maintain a broadly bullish view of TTWO, with a consensus “Buy” rating and an average price target of approximately $296.95. DA Davidson, Oppenheimer and Robert W. Baird recently reiterated or upgraded their targets, citing the company’s long-term growth prospects. Take-Two Interactive Software Given Consensus Recommendation of Buy by Analysts
• Positive Sentiment: Institutional demand provides a supportive ownership backdrop: BlackRock, Norges Bank, Bank of America and other large investors recently established or expanded positions. Institutions now own roughly 95% of the outstanding shares.
• Positive Sentiment: New GTA 6 gameplay material briefly increased investor interest in Take-Two, highlighting the franchise’s ability to generate substantial market attention ahead of its release. TTWO Stock Reacts as GTA 6 Gameplay Leaked Online
• Neutral Sentiment: The leak has not been confirmed as an official company announcement and does not provide new information about the game’s launch timing, pricing or sales outlook. As a result, the initial rally faded rather than developing into a sustained move.
• Negative Sentiment: Take-Two’s latest quarterly results showed an adjusted loss of $0.18 per share versus expectations for earnings of $0.33, although revenue of $1.53 billion exceeded estimates. Revenue also declined 2.1% year over year, keeping profitability concerns in focus.
• Negative Sentiment: Several directors sold shares, including Michael Sheresky, Laverne Evans Srinivasan and Ellen F. Siminoff. The trades were conducted under pre-arranged plans and were small relative to their remaining holdings, but they nevertheless add modest selling pressure and may temper sentiment.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research firms recently commented on TTWO. JPMorgan Chase & Co. started coverage on Take-Two Interactive Software in a research note on Tuesday, August 11th. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $310.00 price target for the company. Benchmark reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a research report on Monday, August 10th. Piper Sandler reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a report on Tuesday, June 16th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a research report on Friday, July 10th. Finally, Robert W. Baird raised their price objective on Take-Two Interactive Software from $265.00 to $270.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, August 10th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nineteen have assigned a Buy rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Take-Two Interactive Software has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $296.95.

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.