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UBS set its target for the stock at $310 on Monday. This is notably higher than the average analyst target of $292 and suggests the firm sees the stock rising about 50 percent from where it trades today. While price targets are just estimates of where a stock might trade in a year, this call sits well above the current market price. It reflects a view that the company is worth more than its current valuation as it approaches the launch of its next major game titles.
Source: UBS
Take-Two released the first official gameplay footage for Grand Theft Auto VI through a partnership with Netflix. Industry experts described the footage as a significant milestone for the entertainment business, and the stock rose about 2 percent on the news.
This release is the most important event for the company in over a decade. The previous game in this series has sold more than 210 million copies since 2013, and the success of the new title is the main reason to own the stock. Seeing the game in action helps confirm it is on track for its planned launch next year.
Source: CNBC International TV
The individual or group behind the recent leaks of Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay is now demanding a payment in Monero, a type of cryptocurrency that is difficult to track. This follows a series of unauthorized videos appearing online last week. While these incidents are frustrating for the development team, they rarely change the long-term value of a game. The focus for the company remains on the scheduled launch in late 2025. Unless a leak reveals a major delay or a security breach that compromises the game's online features, this is a distraction rather than a threat to the business.
Unfinished footage of the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI leaked online, causing the stock to briefly rise about 3 percent before it ended the day nearly flat. These types of leaks are common for massive entertainment projects and often trigger quick reactions from traders looking for any new detail on the game's progress. For long-term owners, this is mostly noise. While the footage confirms the game is deep in development, it does not change the expected launch window or the company's financial outlook. The real value remains tied to the official release and the years of online revenue that are expected to follow.
Oppenheimer, a widely followed investment firm, set a target price of $280 for the stock. This suggests they expect the share price to rise about 12 percent from its current level of $250.50. This call comes as the company prepares for its biggest product launch in over a decade. Analysts are increasingly focused on how much cash the next Grand Theft Auto title will bring in, and this target reflects a view that the market is still underestimating the eventual payoff.
Source: Oppenheimer
Management typically sets conservative targets and clears them comfortably. While the recent loss was a rare stumble, the team has a long history of delivering more profit than they promise.
| Expectation | |
|---|---|
| EPS | $0.97 |
| Revenue | $1.61B |
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