Great Lakes Advisors LLC Sells 3,696 Shares of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. $TTWO

Great Lakes Advisors LLC lowered its position in Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO) by 14.0% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 22,647 shares of the company’s stock after selling 3,696 shares during the quarter. Great Lakes Advisors LLC’s holdings in Take-Two Interactive Software were worth $5,852,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in TTWO. Norges Bank acquired a new position in Take-Two Interactive Software in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $731,047,000. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software by 4.5% during the second quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 20,768,874 shares of the company’s stock worth $5,043,721,000 after purchasing an additional 903,385 shares during the period. Invesco Ltd. grew its stake in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software by 17.3% in the second quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 3,490,676 shares of the company’s stock worth $847,711,000 after purchasing an additional 515,484 shares during the last quarter. Voya Investment Management LLC increased its holdings in Take-Two Interactive Software by 39.8% in the third quarter. Voya Investment Management LLC now owns 1,439,664 shares of the company’s stock valued at $371,558,000 after purchasing an additional 410,097 shares during the period. Finally, State Street Corp raised its position in Take-Two Interactive Software by 3.8% during the 2nd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 10,583,564 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,570,084,000 after purchasing an additional 389,321 shares during the last quarter. 95.46% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities research analysts have commented on TTWO shares. 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 report on Thursday, October 9th. UBS Group lifted their price objective on Take-Two Interactive Software from $292.00 to $300.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday. Wells Fargo & Company upped their target price on Take-Two Interactive Software from $277.00 to $288.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, January 8th. B. Riley assumed coverage on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. They set a “buy” rating and a $300.00 price target for the company. Finally, Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Take-Two Interactive Software from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Sunday, November 2nd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nineteen have issued a Buy rating, one has given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $273.11.

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

Take-Two Interactive Software Stock Down 1.6%

Take-Two Interactive Software stock opened at $239.27 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $44.21 billion, a PE ratio of -10.59, a PEG ratio of 3.88 and a beta of 0.92. Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. has a 12-month low of $181.86 and a 12-month high of $264.79. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $246.95 and its 200 day moving average is $243.78. The company has a quick ratio of 1.15, a current ratio of 1.15 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.73.

Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:TTWO) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November 6th. The company reported $1.04 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates 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 company posted ($2.08) earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 33.3% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. will post 0.97 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Transactions at Take-Two Interactive Software

In other Take-Two Interactive Software news, Director Michael Sheresky sold 182 shares of the firm’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 sale, the director owned 65,781 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $15,465,770.91. This trade represents a 0.28% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, Director Ellen F. Siminoff sold 414 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred 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 sale, the director owned 2,429 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $596,270.92. This represents a 14.56% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold a total of 1,010 shares of company stock valued at $242,102 over the last ninety days. 1.34% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

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.