Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO) Stock Holdings Lessened by New York State Common Retirement Fund

New York State Common Retirement Fund lowered its stake in Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO) by 7.9% during the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 134,641 shares of the company’s stock after selling 11,492 shares during the period. New York State Common Retirement Fund’s holdings in Take-Two Interactive Software were worth $21,670,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. CVA Family Office LLC bought a new position in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in the fourth quarter valued at $25,000. MCF Advisors LLC raised its stake in Take-Two Interactive Software by 1,677.8% during the 4th quarter. MCF Advisors LLC now owns 160 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 151 shares during the period. Wetzel Investment Advisors Inc. acquired a new stake in Take-Two Interactive Software during the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. Cary Street Partners Investment Advisory LLC raised its stake in Take-Two Interactive Software by 110.7% during the 3rd quarter. Cary Street Partners Investment Advisory LLC now owns 177 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 93 shares during the period. Finally, NBC Securities Inc. acquired a new stake in Take-Two Interactive Software during the 3rd quarter valued at $27,000. Institutional investors own 95.46% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity

In other news, Director Michael Sheresky sold 260 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, February 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $155.72, for a total transaction of $40,487.20. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now owns 63,645 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $9,910,799.40. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. In other news, Director Michael Sheresky sold 260 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, February 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $155.72, for a total transaction of $40,487.20. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now owns 63,645 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $9,910,799.40. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, President Karl Slatoff sold 90,851 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, April 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $148.54, for a total transaction of $13,495,007.54. Following the completion of the transaction, the president now directly owns 87,286 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $12,965,462.44. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. 1.37% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Take-Two Interactive Software Stock Up 0.7 %

TTWO stock opened at $144.47 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32, a quick ratio of 0.82 and a current ratio of 0.82. Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. has a 52-week low of $119.57 and a 52-week high of $171.59. The company has a 50-day moving average of $147.33 and a two-hundred day moving average of $152.20.

Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:TTWO) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 8th. The company reported $0.30 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.32 by ($0.02). Take-Two Interactive Software had a negative net margin of 26.90% and a positive return on equity of 3.03%. The firm had revenue of $1.34 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.34 billion. Equities analysts anticipate that Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. will post 0.87 EPS for the current year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities analysts have recently commented on the stock. BMO Capital Markets assumed coverage on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a report on Tuesday, January 9th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $200.00 price target on the stock. The Goldman Sachs Group boosted their price target on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software from $165.00 to $200.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, January 19th. Roth Mkm boosted their price target on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software from $168.00 to $185.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, February 9th. Citigroup upgraded shares of Take-Two Interactive Software from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and boosted their price target for the company from $170.00 to $200.00 in a report on Monday, April 8th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their price target on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software from $188.00 to $180.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, February 9th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, four have given a hold rating and eighteen have given a buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $177.61.

Take-Two Interactive Software Profile

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc develops, publishes, and markets interactive entertainment solutions for consumers worldwide. The company offers its products under the Rockstar Games, 2K, Private Division, and Zynga names. It develops and publishes action/adventure products under the Grand Theft Auto, Max Payne, Midnight Club, LA Noire, and Red Dead Redemption names.