Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. $TTWO Shares Sold by Picton Mahoney Asset Management

Picton Mahoney Asset Management trimmed its position in Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO) by 83.5% during the third quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 8,465 shares of the company’s stock after selling 42,752 shares during the period. Picton Mahoney Asset Management’s holdings in Take-Two Interactive Software were worth $2,188,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in the 3rd quarter worth $26,000. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in Take-Two Interactive Software during the second quarter worth about $27,000. Pinnacle Bancorp Inc. acquired a new stake in Take-Two Interactive Software in the third quarter valued at about $29,000. NewSquare Capital LLC boosted its holdings in Take-Two Interactive Software by 55.3% in the 2nd quarter. NewSquare Capital LLC now owns 146 shares of the company’s stock valued at $35,000 after purchasing an additional 52 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Meeder Asset Management Inc. boosted its holdings in Take-Two Interactive Software by 216.3% in the 3rd quarter. Meeder Asset Management Inc. now owns 136 shares of the company’s stock valued at $35,000 after purchasing an additional 93 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 95.46% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, insider Daniel P. Emerson sold 810 shares of Take-Two Interactive Software stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 2nd. The stock was 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 in the company, valued at approximately $26,511,052.77. This trade represents a 0.65% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, CEO Strauss Zelnick sold 7,946 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, March 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $214.16, for a total transaction of $1,701,715.36. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 170,756 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $36,569,104.96. The trade was a 4.45% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold 63,490 shares of company stock valued at $13,612,142 over the last three months. Insiders own 1.34% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Take-Two Interactive Software

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

• Positive Sentiment: Investor focus on the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI release and recent commentary that guidance may be rising is supporting upside expectations for revenue and engagement. Guidance/gaming catalyst article
• Positive Sentiment: Media pieces and research notes highlight TTWO as a momentum/growth name ahead of GTA VI, helping sentiment among growth investors. Fool: Can TTWO Beat the Market?
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks analytics and recent commentary point to strong post‑earnings momentum (TTWO has gained since its last report), reinforcing the narrative that fundamentals and event cadence could drive upside. Zacks: Why TTWO is up since earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: Wells Fargo trimmed its price target modestly (from $301 to $295) but kept an “overweight” rating — a technical adjustment that still implies sizeable upside versus current levels. Benzinga: Wells Fargo PT change
• Neutral Sentiment: Benzinga’s roundup of eight analyst reviews consolidates mixed views — useful context but no single new wall‑shaking verdict. Benzinga: Analyst reviews
• Negative Sentiment: CEO Strauss Zelnick sold large blocks of stock on March 2–3 (totaling tens of thousands of shares), materially reducing his ownership — insider selling can be taken as a near‑term negative signal by some investors. SEC Form 4
• Negative Sentiment: Unusually heavy put buying (~9,524 puts, ~21% above typical daily volume) was observed, signaling increased hedging or outright bearish bets in options markets. Unusual options activity
• Negative Sentiment: Technically, the shares are trading below the 50‑ and 200‑day moving averages and volume is lighter than average, which can exacerbate downside on negative news or profit‑taking.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

TTWO has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. DA Davidson reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $300.00 price target on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. UBS Group increased their price objective on Take-Two Interactive Software from $292.00 to $300.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. B. Riley Financial initiated coverage on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a research report on Wednesday, December 10th. They set a “buy” rating and a $300.00 target price on the stock. Morgan Stanley upped their price target on shares of 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. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company reduced their price objective on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software from $301.00 to $295.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have given a Buy rating, one has assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Take-Two Interactive Software has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $284.44.

Take-Two Interactive Software Price Performance

TTWO stock opened at $212.53 on Friday. Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. has a 1 year low of $188.56 and a 1 year high of $264.79. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.71, a quick ratio of 1.14 and a current ratio of 1.14. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $226.74 and its 200 day moving average price is $239.66. The firm has a market cap of $39.36 billion, a P/E ratio of -9.50, a PEG ratio of 8.84 and a beta of 0.94.

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.