4,273 Shares in Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. $TTWO Acquired by United Capital Financial Advisors LLC

United Capital Financial Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 4,273 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,068,000.

Other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Patriot Financial Group Insurance Agency LLC boosted its holdings in Take-Two Interactive Software by 597.1% during the first quarter. Patriot Financial Group Insurance Agency LLC now owns 5,744 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,134,000 after acquiring an additional 4,920 shares during the period. Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. lifted its position in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software by 45.6% during the 4th quarter. Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. now owns 44,875 shares of the company’s stock worth $11,489,000 after purchasing an additional 14,050 shares during the last quarter. Primecap Management Co. CA acquired a new position in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software during the 2nd quarter worth about $23,480,000. Fiera Capital Corp boosted its stake in Take-Two Interactive Software by 33.9% during the 4th quarter. Fiera Capital Corp now owns 64,403 shares of the company’s stock valued at $16,489,000 after purchasing an additional 16,314 shares during the period. Finally, Ontario Teachers Pension Plan Board bought a new stake in Take-Two Interactive Software during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $37,090,000. Institutional investors own 95.46% of the company’s stock.

Take-Two Interactive Software Stock Up 1.0%

Shares of TTWO stock opened at $235.39 on Friday. Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. has a one year low of $187.63 and a one year high of $265.94. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52, a current ratio of 1.06 and a quick ratio of 1.06. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $242.28 and a 200 day moving average price of $222.76. The stock has a market cap of $44.01 billion, a P/E ratio of -136.06, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.56 and a beta of 0.97.

Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:TTWO) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Friday, August 7th. The company reported ($0.18) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.33 by ($0.51). Take-Two Interactive Software had a negative net margin of 4.79% and a positive return on equity of 12.25%. The business had revenue of $1.53 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.36 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned ($0.07) EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was down 2.1% compared to the same quarter last year. 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. Analysts predict that Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. will post 5.51 earnings per share for the current year.

Key Stories Impacting Take-Two Interactive Software

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

• Positive Sentiment: Take-Two released an extended preview of GTA 6, giving gamers and investors a closer look at the highly anticipated title and increasing confidence in its commercial potential. Take-Two entices gamers with Grand Theft Auto 6 video preview
• Positive Sentiment: Wall Street is responding favorably to the new footage and confirmed November release, with the anticipated launch helping lift Take-Two shares and reinforcing the importance of GTA 6 to the company’s growth outlook. Wall Street Buys the GTA 6 Hype. Take-Two Stock Gets a Lift.
• Positive Sentiment: Take-Two shares moved higher in premarket trading after the first gameplay showcase, which was released through Netflix and described by a gaming-industry executive as a significant moment for the industry. Take-Two shares move higher pre-market as gamers get first look at GTA 6
• Positive Sentiment: Investors purchased 22,488 TTWO call options, approximately 58% above typical activity, signaling increased speculative bullish interest ahead of the GTA 6 showcase and launch.
• Neutral Sentiment: Earlier leaks had created pressure ahead of the official showcase, but the formal release of footage appears to have shifted attention back toward the game’s potential rather than the leak-related uncertainty. These two stocks rally after GTA 6 trailer release
• Neutral Sentiment: Reports that an alleged GTA 6 leaker is cashing out cryptocurrency concern a related memecoin more directly than Take-Two’s operating business and appear unlikely to materially affect TTWO fundamentals. GTA 6 leaker Cyberleek reportedly begins cashing out crypto
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research downgraded Take-Two from “strong-buy” to “hold,” providing a counterweight to the positive GTA 6 momentum and potentially limiting further gains. Zacks Research

Insider Buying and Selling at Take-Two Interactive Software

In other news, Director Ellen F. Siminoff sold 334 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, August 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $242.34, for a total value of $80,941.56. Following the sale, the director directly owned 1,666 shares in the company, valued at approximately $403,738.44. This represents a 16.70% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, Director Michael Sheresky sold 127 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 17th. The stock was 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 of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $16,015,813.68. The trade was a 0.19% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold 540,759 shares of company stock worth $123,183,789 in the last 90 days. 1.12% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several brokerages have commented on TTWO. Oppenheimer lifted their price target on Take-Two Interactive Software from $265.00 to $280.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, August 10th. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a research note on Friday, July 10th. DA Davidson reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $300.00 target price on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a research report on Monday, August 10th. Zacks Research lowered shares of Take-Two Interactive Software from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, August 25th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. started coverage on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a research note on Tuesday, August 11th. They set an “overweight” rating and a $310.00 target price for the company. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nineteen have given a Buy rating, one has assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $296.95.

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.