Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:TTWO) Releases Q1 2027 Earnings Guidance

Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:TTWO) issued an update on its first quarter 2027 earnings guidance on Thursday morning. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 0.250-0.350 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of -0.170. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.3 billion-$1.4 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.5 billion. Take-Two Interactive Software also updated its FY 2027 guidance to 5.750-6.000 EPS.

Take-Two Interactive Software Price Performance

TTWO traded up $1.46 during trading on Thursday, reaching $238.08. 4,079,575 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 2,067,379. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.71, a current ratio of 1.14 and a quick ratio of 1.14. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $211.01 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $225.99. Take-Two Interactive Software has a 1 year low of $187.63 and a 1 year high of $264.79. The company has a market capitalization of $44.09 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -10.64, a P/E/G ratio of 3.56 and a beta of 0.97.

Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:TTWO) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May 21st. The company reported ($0.32) earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.58 by ($0.90). Take-Two Interactive Software had a positive return on equity of 17.73% and a negative net margin of 60.45%.The business had revenue of $1.68 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.55 billion. Take-Two Interactive Software has set its Q1 2027 guidance at 0.250-0.350 EPS and its FY 2027 guidance at 5.750-6.000 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that Take-Two Interactive Software will post 2.44 earnings per share for the current year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities research analysts have recently weighed in on TTWO shares. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Wedbush reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $300.00 price target on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a research report on Tuesday, March 3rd. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price target on Take-Two Interactive Software from $295.00 to $293.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, April 6th. UBS Group increased their price target on Take-Two Interactive Software from $292.00 to $300.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. Finally, DA Davidson restated a “buy” rating and issued a $300.00 price target on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Buy rating, one has issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Take-Two Interactive Software presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $287.93.

Insider Transactions at Take-Two Interactive Software

In related news, Director Michael Dornemann sold 1,390 shares of Take-Two Interactive Software stock in a transaction on Thursday, March 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $213.09, for a total transaction of $296,195.10. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 21,525 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,586,762.25. This trade represents a 6.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, insider Daniel P. Emerson sold 810 shares of Take-Two Interactive Software stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, March 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $213.47, for a total transaction of $172,910.70. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 124,191 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $26,511,052.77. This trade represents a 0.65% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 64,724 shares of company stock valued at $13,866,155 in the last three months. 1.34% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Trading of Take-Two Interactive Software

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of TTWO. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software by 79.5% during the 4th quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC now owns 219 shares of the company’s stock valued at $56,000 after purchasing an additional 97 shares in the last quarter. EFG International AG acquired a new stake in Take-Two Interactive Software in the 4th quarter valued at $60,000. DV Equities LLC acquired a new position in Take-Two Interactive Software during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $61,000. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. grew its stake in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software by 118.7% in the first quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 304 shares of the company’s stock valued at $63,000 after buying an additional 165 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Wexford Capital LP bought a new position in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in the 3rd quarter valued at about $70,000. 95.46% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

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.