Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO) Given Consensus Rating of “Moderate Buy” by Brokerages

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO) has been assigned a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” from the twenty-two brokerages that are presently covering the company, Marketbeat.com reports. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, one has given a hold recommendation, nineteen have given a buy recommendation and one has given a strong buy recommendation to the company. The average 12-month price objective among brokerages that have covered the stock in the last year is $273.1053.

Several research analysts have recently issued reports on the company. UBS Group raised their price target on Take-Two Interactive Software from $292.00 to $300.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Benchmark boosted their target price on Take-Two Interactive Software from $275.00 to $300.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 16th. DA Davidson upped their price target on Take-Two Interactive Software from $270.00 to $300.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 9th. Zacks Research raised shares of Take-Two Interactive Software from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 14th. Finally, Morgan Stanley upped their target price on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software from $275.00 to $280.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 13th.

Take-Two Interactive Software Price Performance

Shares of TTWO stock opened at $239.27 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $44.21 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -10.59, a PEG ratio of 3.88 and a beta of 0.92. Take-Two Interactive Software has a 12 month low of $181.86 and a 12 month high of $264.79. The company has a quick ratio of 1.15, a current ratio of 1.15 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.73. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $246.95 and a 200 day moving average price of $243.78.

Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:TTWO) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November 6th. The company reported $1.04 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.91 by $0.13. The company had revenue of $1.77 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.71 billion. Take-Two Interactive Software had a negative net margin of 64.26% and a positive return on equity of 12.49%. Take-Two Interactive Software’s revenue was up 33.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned ($2.08) EPS. Research analysts expect that Take-Two Interactive Software will post 0.97 EPS for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Take-Two Interactive Software

In related news, Director Michael Sheresky sold 182 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, November 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $235.11, for a total value of $42,790.02. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 65,781 shares in the company, valued at approximately $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 can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, Director Ellen F. Siminoff sold 414 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, January 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $245.48, for a total value of $101,628.72. Following the sale, the director directly owned 2,429 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $596,270.92. The trade was a 14.56% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 1,010 shares of company stock worth $242,102 in the last ninety days. 1.34% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Take-Two Interactive Software

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in TTWO. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in the 1st quarter valued at about $425,000. Empowered Funds LLC lifted its stake in Take-Two Interactive Software by 13.2% in the 1st quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 3,322 shares of the company’s stock valued at $688,000 after acquiring an additional 388 shares in the last quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. boosted its position in Take-Two Interactive Software by 118.7% during the 1st quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 304 shares of the company’s stock worth $63,000 after acquiring an additional 165 shares during the last quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software by 21.4% during the 2nd quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 663 shares of the company’s stock worth $161,000 after acquiring an additional 117 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Avior Wealth Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software by 815.4% in the second quarter. Avior Wealth Management LLC now owns 1,126 shares of the company’s stock valued at $273,000 after purchasing an additional 1,003 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 95.46% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting 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

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.