Take-Two Interactive stock holds above $246 as GTA 6-driven outlook lifts fiscal 2027 targets

Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. (US8740541094) stock closed at $246.95 on Nasdaq on August 14, 2026, reflecting a 2.08% gain for that session as investors digested fresh earnings and guidance centered on the coming launch of Grand Theft Auto 6 and the company’s fiscal 2027 outlook.

Per a fiscal first-quarter earnings call published on August 17, 2026, Take-Two reported net bookings and earnings metrics that supported a multiyear growth narrative anchored in GTA 6, while keeping a sizable fiscal 2027 net bookings range in focus for shareholders.

GTA 6 fuels a multiyear net bookings outlook

In its latest fiscal first-quarter results, Take-Two reported earnings per share of $0.36, exceeding a consensus estimate of $0.31 and signaling margin discipline at the outset of the current fiscal year.

Revenues for the fiscal first quarter came in at $1.39 billion versus an estimated $1.35 billion, indicating that top-line performance ran ahead of expectations by $0.04 billion and giving management confidence in its forward bookings projections.

During the call, the company reiterated a fiscal 2027 net bookings target range of $8.0 billion to $8.2 billion, implying roughly 20% growth at the midpoint relative to its preceding baseline, and making clear that a successful GTA 6 release remains central to that scenario.

For investors, the contrast between current quarterly revenue of $1.39 billion and the fiscal 2027 net bookings goal highlights how much of Take-Two’s future trajectory is expected to come from expanded franchise engagement, live services, and premium releases over the next several years.

Stock price, market cap, and recent trading context

Recent market data shows Take-Two Interactive stock closing at $246.95 on Nasdaq as of August 14, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. ET, with the same price level reflected across several trading venues and quote snapshots.

A CBOE-linked quote page records the CBOE listing of TTWO at $246.93 with a 2.02% session gain and a trading volume of 10.72 million shares as of August 14, 2026, underscoring solid liquidity alongside the price advance.

The same data set shows the Nasdaq listing for TTWO at $246.95 with a daily increase of 2.08%, while a Swiss Exchange venue also reflects TTWO at $246.95, indicating that the closing price was consistent across the company’s main listing and secondary trading lines.

Market data pages present Take-Two’s market capitalization at $46.18 billion as of the recent quote snapshot, giving investors a sense of the company’s current equity valuation against its multiyear net bookings ambitions.

Performance indicators tied to the CBOE trading view show a five-day variation of 2.02% alongside a year-to-date change of 4.06% and a longer-horizon move of negative 5.48%, illustrating that the stock has recovered modestly in recent sessions while still trading below past peaks on a trailing basis.

Latest earnings context and consensus implications

The reported beat on fiscal first-quarter EPS, with $0.36 versus an expected $0.31, reflects a positive surprise of $0.05 per share and indicates that Take-Two managed costs and mix well even before the full impact of GTA 6 launches.

Revenue of $1.39 billion surpassing a $1.35 billion estimate by $40 million suggests that underlying demand for existing franchises and catalog content remains robust, providing a stable foundation for upcoming blockbuster releases.

Forward-looking commentary in coverage of the earnings call highlights that fiscal 2027 net bookings at $8.0 billion to $8.2 billion would represent around 20% growth at the midpoint, implying that Take-Two expects a meaningful acceleration in player spend and unit volume once GTA 6 and related content roll out globally.

Information compiled from recent market data sources shows that the company’s trailing twelve-month EPS stands at negative $1.62, and trailing net income at negative $4.48 billion, numbers that partly reflect prior-year impairment charges and investment cycles, making the current EPS beat an important signal of a potential shift toward more normalized profitability as major releases approach.

According to an analyst overview reported by a technology and markets commentary outlet aggregating multiple coverage sources, the street-wide mean 12-month price target on Take-Two sits around $279, which implies upside of roughly 13% from the August 14, 2026 closing price of $246.95.

The same aggregated view indicates that the highest price target in the current analyst set reaches $320, implying potential appreciation of 29% relative to the recent closing price, and reinforcing the idea that a successful GTA 6 cycle could materially expand earnings power beyond the latest quarterly run rate.

The analyst distribution described in that overview notes that 25 of 28 tracked firms rate the shares as buy or strong buy, two apply an outperform label, and just one maintains a neutral stance, underscoring broad positive sentiment around Take-Two’s execution and GTA 6-linked strategy.

GTA 6 launch timing and franchise momentum

Coverage of the GTA 6 pipeline points to a planned launch date of November 19, 2026 for the title on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, and Xbox Series X|S, a timing that places the release in the heart of the holiday season and aligns with Take-Two’s fiscal 2027 net bookings ramp.

That release window suggests that a substantial portion of the $8.0 billion to $8.2 billion net bookings goal for fiscal 2027 will depend on GTA 6’s initial sell-in, digital uptake, and ongoing in-game monetization, especially as Rockstar Games continues to expand online components.

Recent reporting on preorders notes that when GTA 6 preorders opened on June 25, 2026, Take-Two shares saw a single-session decline of 3%, following a roughly 13% rise in the preceding week, illustrating a classic sell-the-news pattern after a strong anticipatory run.

For longer-term investors, the episode serves as a reminder that short-term volatility around major game marketing milestones can diverge from the fundamental trajectory, which in Take-Two’s case is increasingly judged by booked revenue and engagement metrics over several quarters rather than a single news day.

Product spotlight Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto 6

Within Take-Two’s portfolio, Grand Theft Auto 6 stands out as the flagship product expected to drive much of the company’s fiscal 2027 performance and beyond.

The title continues the Grand Theft Auto series under the Rockstar Games label and is designed for current-generation consoles, including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, and Xbox Series X|S, with a launch currently scheduled for November 19, 2026.

In addition to its core narrative and open-world gameplay, GTA 6 is widely anticipated to deepen online features, seasonal content, and monetization channels, which are central to Take-Two’s net bookings guidance and its forecast of roughly 20% growth at the midpoint in fiscal 2027.

As the release date approaches, analysts expect GTA 6’s performance to influence not only Take-Two’s revenue and earnings but also its valuation multiples, given that the franchise has historically shaped market perception of the company’s growth potential.

Shares and valuation snapshot

Take-Two Interactive stock trades on Nasdaq under the ticker TTWO, with the most recently verified closing price of $246.95 as of August 14, 2026, 4:00 p.m. ET.

Based on market data from that same date, the company’s market capitalization stands at $46.18 billion, which investors can compare with the fiscal 2027 net bookings target range of $8.0 billion to $8.2 billion when assessing valuation versus forward sales.

Fact box

Company: Take-Two Interactive Software Inc.

ISIN: US8740541094

CUSIP: 874054109

Ticker: TTWO

Exchange: Nasdaq

Price (as of August 14, 2026, 4:00 p.m. ET): $246.95 USD

Market cap: $46.18 billion (as of August 14, 2026)

Sector / Industry: Communication services / Interactive entertainment

Index membership: S&P 500