Take-Two Interactive Software’s (TTWO) Outperform Rating Reaffirmed at Wedbush

Wedbush restated their outperform rating on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:TTWOFree Report) in a report released on Thursday morning,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a $300.00 price objective on the stock.

A number of other research firms also recently commented on TTWO. Morgan Stanley boosted their price objective on Take-Two Interactive Software from $275.00 to $280.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 13th. Jefferies Financial Group boosted their price target on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software from $270.00 to $300.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, November 3rd. UBS Group raised 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 report on Wednesday. Wall Street Zen cut shares of Take-Two Interactive Software from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Sunday, November 2nd. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company increased their target price on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software from $277.00 to $288.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. One investment 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 given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $273.11.

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Take-Two Interactive Software Stock Down 1.6%

TTWO stock opened at $239.27 on Thursday. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $246.95 and its two-hundred day moving average is $243.78. The company has a market capitalization of $44.21 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -10.59, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.88 and a beta of 0.92. Take-Two Interactive Software has a 52 week low of $181.86 and a 52 week high of $264.79. The company has a current ratio of 1.15, a quick ratio of 1.15 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.73.

Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:TTWOGet Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November 6th. The company reported $1.04 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.91 by $0.13. Take-Two Interactive Software had a negative net margin of 64.26% and a positive return on equity of 12.49%. The business had revenue of $1.77 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.71 billion. During the same period last year, the firm posted ($2.08) earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 33.3% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts forecast that Take-Two Interactive Software will post 0.97 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Take-Two Interactive Software news, Director Michael Sheresky sold 182 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, November 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $235.11, for a total transaction of $42,790.02. Following the sale, the director directly owned 65,781 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $15,465,770.91. The trade was a 0.28% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, Director Ellen F. Siminoff sold 414 shares of the stock in a transaction 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 owned 2,429 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $596,270.92. The trade was a 14.56% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold 1,010 shares of company stock worth $242,102 in the last 90 days. 1.34% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd acquired a new position in Take-Two Interactive Software in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Blue Trust Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software by 101.9% during the 2nd quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 105 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 53 shares in the last quarter. GHP Investment Advisors Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in the fourth quarter worth $28,000. Pinnacle Bancorp Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software during the third quarter worth $29,000. Finally, Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software during the second quarter worth $27,000. 95.46% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Trending Headlines about Take-Two Interactive Software

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

  • Positive Sentiment: Wedbush reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and a $300 price target (~25% upside vs current levels), reinforcing buy-side analyst conviction ahead of earnings. Wedbush Reaffirmation
  • Positive Sentiment: UBS upgraded/raised its price target to $300 (from $292) and maintains a buy view, providing another high-profile price-target lift that can support upside if guidance or metrics beat. UBS Price Target Raise
  • Positive Sentiment: Multiple bullish deep-dives argue TTWO has transitioned from hit-driven volatility to a more resilient, cash-flow-oriented business (Rockstar prestige titles + recurring 2K releases + Zynga mobile). These narratives underpin longer-term investor interest. Bull Case Thesis
  • Neutral Sentiment: Benzinga compiled nine recent analyst ratings — investors should watch dispersion in targets/ratings for hints on consensus direction into earnings. Analyst Perspectives
  • Neutral Sentiment: Zacks and other previews are parsing Wall Street estimates and key operational metrics for fiscal Q3 (Dec quarter); results and guidance will likely be the next major catalyst. Q3 Estimates Preview
  • Neutral Sentiment: Commentary questioning whether to “reassess” TTWO after strong multi‑year gains raises valuation/concentration questions — useful context for risk-aware investors but not an immediate driver absent earnings surprises. Reassess After Gains
  • Negative Sentiment: Zacks notes the stock pulled back more than the broader market today — reasons cited include near-term profit-taking, technical consolidation around the 50/200-day moving averages, and investor caution given heavy reliance on a smooth GTA6 rollout later in the year. Why TTWO Dipped

Take-Two Interactive Software Company Profile

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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.

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