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Take-Two is one of the largest global developers and publishers of video games, with labels including Rockstar, 2K, and Zynga. Grand Theft Auto is the firm's biggest franchise, accounting for about 30% of total sales for the past decade. NBA 2K is the industry's dominant basketball video game, with Take-Two releasing a new version annually. Other notable franchises include Red Dead Redemption, Borderlands, and Civilization. Typically, more than three quarters of the firm's sales are from in-game spending, with the remainder coming from initial game sales. Since acquiring Zynga in 2022, mobile makes up about half of total sales.

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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTWO#NASDAQ">TTWO</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with TTWO, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 13 uncommon options trades for Take-Two Interactive.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 53% bullish and 46%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 9 are puts, for a total amount of $358,754, and 4 are calls, for a total amount of $303,544.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $195.0 to $290.0 for Take-Two Interactive over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Take-Two Interactive's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Take-Two Interactive's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $195.0 to $290.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Take-Two Interactive 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746644697_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
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<td>TTWO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$10.2</td>
<td>$8.9</td>
<td>$8.96</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$178.3K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TTWO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$11.3</td>
<td>$11.1</td>
<td>$11.3</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$88.1K</td>
<td>451</td>
<td align="right">104</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TTWO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$8.2</td>
<td>$8.1</td>
<td>$8.2</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$72.1K</td>
<td>444</td>
<td align="right">111</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TTWO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/23/25</td>
<td>$1.45</td>
<td>$1.3</td>
<td>$1.45</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$48.1K</td>
<td>47</td>
<td align="right">332</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TTWO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$0.85</td>
<td>$0.8</td>
<td>$0.8</td>
<td>$197.50</td>
<td>$47.2K</td>
<td>37</td>
<td align="right">589</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Take-Two Interactive</h3>
Take-Two is one of the largest global developers and publishers of video games, with labels including Rockstar, 2K, and Zynga. Grand Theft Auto is the firm's biggest franchise, accounting for about 30% of total sales for the past decade. NBA 2K is the industry's dominant basketball video game, with Take-Two releasing a new version annually. Other notable franchises include Red Dead Redemption, Borderlands, and Civilization. Typically, more than three quarters of the firm's sales are from in-game spending, with the remainder coming from initial game sales. Since acquiring Zynga in 2022, mobile makes up about half of total sales.
<h3>Take-Two Interactive's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,409,616, the TTWO's price is up by 0.28%, now at $232.5. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 8 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Take-Two Interactive</h3>
In the last month, 2 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $223.0.
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&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from BMO Capital downgraded its rating to Outperform, setting a price target of $236. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley persists with their Overweight rating on Take-Two Interactive, maintaining a target price of $210. 
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Over the past 20 years, the S&amp;P 500 — tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) — has posted an average return of 0.6% in May, finishing the month in the green 15 out of 20 times. 
The most substantial gains were recorded in May 2008, up 5.9%, and May 2024, up 5.1%, while the worst performance came in May 2010, with an 8% drop.
Several S&amp;P 500 stocks have consistently outperformed during May, with average returns well above the broader index. Here are five standout names with at least 5% average May returns over the past two decades.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">5) Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Average May return: +5.8%</li>
<li>Winning ratio: 60%</li>
<li>Best May performance: +29.7% (2014)</li>
<li>Worst May performance: -20.8% (2012)</li>
<li>Next earnings release: July 16, 2025</li>
<li>Notable trend: May is Netflix's third-best performing month after January (14.7%) and October (6.94%).</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">4) McKesson Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCK#NYSE">MCK</a>)</h3>
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<li>Average May return: +6.35%</li>
<li>Winning ratio: 90%</li>
<li>Best May performance: +17.9% (2017)</li>
<li>Worst May performance: -9.1% (2018)</li>
<li>Next earnings release: May 8, 2025</li>
<li>Notable trend: Currently riding a 6-year winning streak in May, and it&#8217;s historically McKesson&#8217;s best month of the year.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">3) Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTWO#NASDAQ">TTWO</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Average May return: +6.58%</li>
<li>Winning ratio: 85%</li>
<li>Best May performance: +22.1% (2017)</li>
<li>Worst May performance: -18.3% (2012)</li>
<li>Next earnings release: May 15, 2025</li>
<li>Notable trend: The company has delivered gains in each of the past 12 Mays, making it the strongest month for the stock historically.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">2) Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Average May return: +7.81%</li>
<li>Winning ratio: 70%</li>
<li>Best May performance: +38.4% (2017)</li>
<li>Worst May performance: -25.16% (2019)</li>
<li>Next earnings release: May 28, 2025</li>
<li>Notable trend: May ranks as Nvidia's second-best month, just behind August, up 8.2%.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">1) Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)</h3>
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<li>Average May return: +6.58%</li>
<li>Winning ratio: 60%</li>
<li>Best May performance: +41.8% (2013)</li>
<li>Worst May performance: -17.4% (2012)</li>
<li>Next earnings release: May 6, 2025</li>
<li>Notable trend: May is AMD's second-strongest month, trailing only November at 9.5%. </li>
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In a week dominated <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings">by earnings buzz</a>, a seismic shift in the app economy flew under the radar: a federal court gutted Apple Inc's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) 27% commission on alternative in-app payments &#8211; handing Epic a big win and developers a rare moment of leverage.
JPMorgan analyst Cory A. Carpenter says the ruling didn't get nearly the attention it deserved.
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After a multi-year legal saga, Apple's attempt to cling to commissions on external payments has unraveled. The latest ruling declares that Apple cannot charge a commission on alternative payments, effective immediately. That's already materialized in Spotify Technology SA's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>) latest app update, which Carpenter notes was approved without commission fees.
Developers are expected to jump on the opportunity. We expect &#8220;developers to flood the app store with similar updates in the coming days," said Carpenter.
Apple is appealing the decision. But unlike before, it must comply in the meantime—developers have at least two months to implement zero-commission alternatives unless the Ninth Circuit grants a stay.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Google: The Chill Bystander</h2>
Meanwhile, "Google Play transactions are not impacted by this ruling." That's because Alphabet Inc&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) Google already offers its "User Choice" billing in many countries, with slightly lower fees &#8211; 11% for subscriptions and 26% for in-app purchases.
Carpenter points out that "Google's subscription service fee of 15% is already half that of Apple's 30% service fee."
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Margin Gains Incoming?</h2>
If the ruling holds, developers stand to benefit. Carpenter estimates annual margin boosts of:
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<li>Match Group Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTCH#NASDAQ">MTCH</a>)/Bumble Inc (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bmbl#NASDAQ">BMBL</a>): 3–6%</li>
<li>Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ttwo#NASDAQ">TTWO</a>): 1–2%</li>
<li>Electronic Arts Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>): ~0.5%</li>
<li>Playstudios Inc (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/myps#NASDAQ">MYPS</a>): 3–7%</li>
</ul>
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A decision on the stay could take two months. But for now, the power dynamic has shifted &#8211; if only temporarily.
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Electronic Arts Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>) shares rose 4.07% to $150.98 Friday afternoon following Rockstar Games' announcement that Grand Theft Auto VI, originally slated for fall 2025, will now <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45166208/rockstar-games-delays-highly-anticipated-grand-theft-auto-vi-release">launch</a> in May 2026.
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Without GTA VI dominating consumer attention this year, EA franchises like FIFA (now EA SPORTS FC), Madden NFL and potentially EA SPORTS College Football 26 could enjoy greater visibility and stronger sales. 
The extra breathing room may also allow EA to capture holiday spending and boost digital engagement without contending with Rockstar's massive cultural footprint. For EA, the absence of GTA VI in 2025 could lead to outperformance during a typically competitive release cycle.
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Besides going to a brokerage platform to purchase a share &#8211; or fractional share &#8211; of stock, you can also gain access to shares either by buying an exchange traded fund (ETF) that holds the stock itself, or by allocating yourself to a strategy in your 401(k) that would seek to acquire shares in a mutual fund or other instrument. 
For example, in Electronic Arts&#8217; case, it is in the Communication Services sector. An ETF will likely hold shares in many liquid and large companies that help track that sector, allowing an investor to gain exposure to the trends within that segment.
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Sources close to the Wall Street Journal <a href="https://www.wsj.com/world/china/beijing-weighs-fentanyl-offer-to-u-s-to-start-trade-talks-287cf233">revealed </a>that Wang Xiaohong, China's minister of public security and a senior cabinet member, has been inquiring about what President Donald Trump's team expects from China regarding its role in the production of fentanyl precursors.
The inquiry marks a possible turning point in the long-standing diplomatic standoff between Washington and Beijing.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Markets Cheer Diplomatic Hopes</h3>
The S&amp;P 500 Index jumped 1.5% to 5,685 points, on the way to its ninth straight day of gains and returning to levels last seen in late March.
Since hitting a short-term bottom in April, the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) has rallied 17.5%, showcasing the index's strong recovery and renewed investor confidence.
The Nasdaq 100 rose even more aggressively during Friday trading, climbing 1.7% and above 20,100 points, driven by surging tech stocks. The index now trades at highs last seen on March 26.
Small caps staged an even sharper rebound. The Russell 2000 index – tracked by the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) – rallied 2.3% to 2,020 points, erasing losses incurred after the April 2 tariff announcements. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Beijing's Strategy: Leverage Fentanyl To Reset Trade Talks?</h3>
According to people familiar with the matter, China is exploring the possibility of sending Wang Xiaohong to the U.S. or arranging a high-level meeting with U.S. officials in a neutral location. 
The talks are described as fluid, but one consistent thread is that Beijing is seeking reciprocal movement from Washington on tariffs, WSJ reports.
The gesture could open the door to wider negotiations. On Friday, China's Commerce Ministry shifted its tone, stating that it was considering beginning discussions with the U.S. to halt the ongoing trade war. 
This marked a notable departure from its earlier stance, where it demanded that the U.S. first roll back tariffs as a precondition for any dialogue.
The thaw in rhetoric comes at a critical moment for China's economy, which is grappling with a prolonged real estate slump, falling prices and subdued business sentiment. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tech Stocks Lead Friday&#8217;s Rally</h3>
Several large-cap tech names were at the forefront of the Nasdaq's rally. Among the top gainers:
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<li>DexCom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DXCM#NASDAQ">DXCM</a>) soared 15% to $80.80</li>
<li>AppLovin Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>) gained 8.99% to $304.61</li>
<li>Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>) advanced 6.32% to $122.69</li>
<li>Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ODFL#NASDAQ">ODFL</a>) climbed 5.84% to $159.35</li>
<li>Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) rose 5.7% to $122.83</li>
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<li>Atlassian Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEAM#NASDAQ">TEAM</a>), down 6.71% to $213.69</li>
<li>Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTWO#NASDAQ">TTWO</a>), off 5.62% to $221.95</li>
<li>Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), slipping 4% to $204.78</li>
<li>Amgen Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>), falling 2.53% to $276.59</li>
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Rockstar Game Studios, the label owned by Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTWO#NASDAQ">TTWO</a>), announced on Friday that it has postponed the release of Grand Theft Auto VI to May 2026 <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/05/b45162943/take-two-interactive-software-inc-reiterates-expectations-to-achieve-sequential-increases-in-and-r" rel="noreferrer noopener">from fall 2025</a>.
Take-Two stock tumbled on the report as the highly anticipated and popular action-adventure video game series was expected to launch in the fall of 2025.
Take-Two Interactive Software also reiterated its expectations that the company will achieve sequential increases in, and record levels of, net bookings in fiscal 2026 and 2027.
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<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/12/42421928/how-gta-6-is-shaping-the-video-game-industry-even-before-its-release" rel="noreferrer noopener">Prior reports indicated</a> GTA VI is already influencing release strategies, with publishers delaying their games to avoid competing with Rockstar&#8217;s 2025 hit.
The previous game in the series, GTA 5, is the second-best-selling video game of all time according to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjew84ev3yyo" rel="noreferrer noopener">BBC report</a>.
In its <a href="https://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/article/258aa538o412ok/grand-theft-auto-vi-is-now-coming-may-26-2026">statement</a>, Rockstar Games said, &#8220;We are very sorry that this is later than you expected. The interest and excitement surrounding a new Grand Theft Auto has been truly humbling for our entire team.&#8221;
&#8221; We hope you understand that we need this extra time to deliver at the level of quality you expect and deserve.&#8221;
In March, JP Morgan analyst Cory Carpenter named Take-Two <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44524101/take-two-and-roblox-set-for-big-2025-gains-as-gta-vi-mobile-growth-and-ads-drive-momentum-analyst" rel="noreferrer noopener">its top gaming pick</a>, riding the GTA VI hype and its strongest game lineup in years. The analyst remarked that the strongest-ever game pipeline in 2025 (GTA VI (Fall), Borderlands 4, Mafia: The Old Country (Summer), and Civilization 7) followed years of heavy investment.
Price Action: TTWO stock is down 8.11% at $215.75 at the last check on Friday.
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<li>Society Pass (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOPA#NASDAQ">SOPA</a>) stock rose 13.6% to $1.34 during Friday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $6.6 million. </li>
<li>Brag House Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TBH#NASDAQ">TBH</a>) shares moved upwards by 8.43% to $0.59. The company's market cap stands at $6.3 million. </li>
<li>Integral Ad Science Holdi (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAS#NASDAQ">IAS</a>) shares increased by 7.45% to $7.64. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.2 billion. </li>
<li>FingerMotion (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FNGR#NASDAQ">FNGR</a>) shares moved upwards by 7.14% to $2.55. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $145.7 million. </li>
<li>TruGolf Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRUG#NASDAQ">TRUG</a>) stock increased by 6.78% to $0.31. The company's market cap stands at $13.6 million. </li>
<li>Reddit (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDDT#NYSE">RDDT</a>) shares rose 6.5% to $126.51. The company's market cap stands at $23.3 billion. The company's, Q1 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>Advantage Solutions (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADV#NASDAQ">ADV</a>) shares declined by 18.9% to $1.07 during Friday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $346.0 million. </li>
<li>Emerald Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EEX#NYSE">EEX</a>) stock decreased by 13.72% to $3.9. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $778.4 million. As per the press release, Q1 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Criteo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRTO#NASDAQ">CRTO</a>) shares decreased by 13.27% to $28.99. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.5 billion. As per the press release, Q1 earnings came out today. </li>
<li>TNL Mediagene (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TNMG#NASDAQ">TNMG</a>) stock fell 13.16% to $0.33. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $8.6 million. As per the news, the FY earnings report came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Cable One (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CABO#NYSE">CABO</a>) shares fell 12.6% to $228.98. The company's market cap stands at $1.2 billion. As per the press release, Q1 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTWO#NASDAQ">TTWO</a>) shares decreased by 9.84% to $212.05. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $37.2 billion. 
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Take-Two Interactive shares are trading lower after Rockstar announced Grand Theft Auto VI is now planned for release in May 2026 instead of fall 2025.

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Roblox Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBLX#NYSE">RBLX</a>) is intensifying its push to capture 10% of the global gaming market, leveraging artificial intelligence, genre diversification, and strategic brand partnerships as central pillars of its growth strategy. 
What Happened: The company, which <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45141775/why-is-roblox-stock-trading-higher-on-thursday">reported first-quarter 2025 revenue of $1.21 billion</a>, up 29% year over year and above analyst forecasts-continues to outperform expectations in both revenue and bookings, signaling robust demand and effective execution of its business plan.
CEO David Baszucki reaffirmed Roblox's ambitious target during the latest earnings call, stating, "We're gonna see 10% of the gaming market by consumer spending on the Roblox platform." 
Currently, Roblox holds about 3% of the gaming market, according to CFO Mike Guthrie, but management remains optimistic, citing the platform's resilience even during economic downturns and its appeal as a low-cost entertainment option.
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Why It Matters: A key driver of Roblox's strategy is the integration of artificial intelligence tools to streamline content creation and enhance platform safety. The company now operates over 200 AI pipelines, with applications ranging from automated moderation to generative asset creation. 
Roblox is also broadening its genre offerings, targeting categories such as sports, racing, role-playing, and battle games. The company reported a 69% year-over-year growth in these tracked genres, reflecting successful diversification efforts.&nbsp;
Price Action: Roblox stock closed at $69.00 on Wednesday, up 2.91% for the day. In after-hours trading, the stock edged up an additional 0.14%. Year to date, Roblox shares have gained 17.27%.
Roblox demonstrates stronger momentum and growth than rivals such as Unity Software Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/U#NYSE">U</a>), Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTWO#NASDAQ">TTWO</a>), and Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>). However, the stock scores lower on valuation metrics, while maintaining a positive price trend from the short to long term, according to Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Sign up to learn more</a>.
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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTWO#NASDAQ">TTWO</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in TTWO usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 14 extraordinary options activities for Take-Two Interactive. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 35% leaning bullish and 28% bearish. Among these notable options, 6 are puts, totaling $216,442, and 8 are calls, amounting to $469,617.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $170.0 and $320.0 for Take-Two Interactive, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Take-Two Interactive's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Take-Two Interactive's whale activity within a strike price range from $170.0 to $320.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Take-Two Interactive Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746043237_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TTWO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$37.1</td>
<td>$36.4</td>
<td>$37.1</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$140.9K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td align="right">54</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TTWO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$12.2</td>
<td>$11.8</td>
<td>$12.2</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$61.0K</td>
<td>86</td>
<td align="right">53</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TTWO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$7.9</td>
<td>$7.8</td>
<td>$7.89</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$58.7K</td>
<td>13</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TTWO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$37.0</td>
<td>$36.2</td>
<td>$36.44</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$58.3K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td align="right">70</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TTWO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$6.9</td>
<td>$6.8</td>
<td>$6.8</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$48.9K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td align="right">172</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Take-Two Interactive</h3>
Take-Two is one of the largest global developers and publishers of video games, with labels including Rockstar, 2K, and Zynga. Grand Theft Auto is the firm's biggest franchise, accounting for about 30% of total sales for the past decade. NBA 2K is the industry's dominant basketball video game, with Take-Two releasing a new version annually. Other notable franchises include Red Dead Redemption, Borderlands, and Civilization. Typically, more than three quarters of the firm's sales are from in-game spending, with the remainder coming from initial game sales. Since acquiring Zynga in 2022, mobile makes up about half of total sales.
In light of the recent options history for Take-Two Interactive, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Take-Two Interactive's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,255,282, the TTWO's price is up by 0.56%, now at $232.0. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 15 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Take-Two Interactive</h3>
In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $210.0.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Morgan Stanley keeps a Overweight rating on Take-Two Interactive with a target price of $210. 
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
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On CNBC's &#8220;Mad Money Lightning Round,&#8221; Jim Cramer recommended buying Rubrik (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBRK#NYSE">RBRK</a>), which recently named Kavitha Mariappan as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RBRK">Chief Transformation Officer</a>.
When asked about Lululemon Athletica inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>), he said, &#8220;I think if you want to put a small position on LULU you can do it now.&#8221;
On March 27, Lululemon reported fourth-quarter revenue of $3.61 billion, beating the consensus estimate of $3.57 billion. The company reported fourth-quarter earnings of $6.14 per share, beating analyst estimates of $5.85 per share, according to Benzinga Pro.
Cramer recommended buying Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTWO#NASDAQ">TTWO</a>), adding that the stock has been going higher endlessly because of the new edition of Grand Theft Auto, which is scheduled to come out this year.
Take-Two Interactive will report financial results for its fourth quarter, after the closing bell on Thursday, May 15.
Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) is &#8220;just ok&#8221; as the last couple quarters were not great, Cramer said. &#8220;I don't know a catalyst to get it to go higher.&#8221;
On April 28, UBS analyst Timothy Arcuri maintained Micron Technology with a Buy and lowered the price target from $130 to $92.
The Mad Money host said FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FE#NYSE">FE</a>) is not a &#8220;great energy company. But, you know what, it sells at a little bit cheaper than the others, and I think it's a buy.&#8221;
FirstEnergy, on April 23, posted better-than-expected earnings for its first quarter.
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<li>Take-Two Interactive shares gained 0.1% to close at $225.55 during the session.</li>
<li>Rubrik shares fell 0.1% to settle at $69.76 on Monday.</li>
<li>Micron shares fell 1.5% to close at $78.56.</li>
<li>FirstEnergy shares gained 0.9% to close at $42.72 on Monday.</li>
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Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTWO#NASDAQ">TTWO</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 11.39% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 21.94%. Currently, Take-Two Interactive has a market capitalization of $37.85 billion. 
Buying $100 In TTWO: If an investor had bought $100 of TTWO stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $2,023.66 today based on a price of $215.52 for TTWO at the time of writing.
<h3>Take-Two Interactive's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745420428_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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On CNBC's &#8220;<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2025/04/21/final-trades-take-two-interactive-franco-nevada-amgen-and-the-10-year-treasury.html">Halftime Report Final Trades</a>,&#8221; Brian Belski of BMO Capital Markets named Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTWO#NASDAQ">TTWO</a>) as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TTWO/earnings">his final trade</a>.
On the earnings front, Take-Two Interactive Software will report financial results for its fourth quarter, after the closing bell on Thursday, May 15. Analysts expect the company to report a quarterly loss at 6 cents per share on revenue of $1.55 billion.
Amy Raskin, CIO at Chevy Chase Trust picked Franco-Nevada Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FNV#NYSE">FNV</a>) as her final trade.
Supporting her choice, Scotiabank analyst Tanya Jakusconek raised the price target on the stock from $150 to $165 on April 14.
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Stephen L. Weiss of Short Hills Capital Partners selected the U.S. 10-year Treasury.
Joseph M. Terranova of Virtus Investment Partners named Amgen Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>) as his final trade.
Supporting his view, UBS analyst Colin Bristow maintained Amgen with a Neutral rating on April 14 and raised the price target from $315 to $319.
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<li>Take-Two Interactive shares fell 3.6% to close at $205.16 on Monday.</li>
<li>Franco-Nevada gained 1.2% to close at $173.18 during Monday's session.</li>
<li>Amgen shares fell 1.3% to close at $273.68 on Monday.</li>
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At least one analyst says Take-Two Interactive Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTWO#NASDAQ">TTWO</a>) and Roblox Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBLX#NYSE">RBLX</a>) are best positioned to ride out whatever macro headwinds the gaming sector goes through, such as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming">potential console cost hikes</a>.
As markets brace for market turbulence and the tariff chatter gets louder, JPMorgan's Cory Carpenter says the gaming sector may not take a full hit but will still feel some rumble.
While the low cost and hit-driven nature of video games helped them hold steady during the 2008/09 downturn, things are more complicated now thanks to the rise of mobile and live services. 
"AAA titles and free-to-play mobile games will likely prove most resilient," Carpenter says, while in-app purchases and catalog titles could take a hit.
But within this mixed bag, some stocks are still flashing green.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">GTA Hype Keeps Take-Two In The Game</h2>
Take-Two remains a top pick. Carpenter sees a potential upside surprise this quarter, thanks to steady NBA 2K trends and a surprise mobile breakout in Color Block Jam. Zynga's migration to AppLovin Corp's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>) mediation platform might also quietly boost Take-Two's mobile business.
Of course, all eyes remain on GTA VI. Investor nerves are growing as the Fall 2025 window nears with no second trailer. Carpenter thinks a Winter release won't shake the stock too much &#8211; but early 2026? That's another story.
JPMorgan holds its $225 price target steady, assuming 36 million GTA VI units at $70 apiece &#8211; numbers that might even prove conservative.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Roblox Levels Up With User Surge, Ad Power-Up</h2>
Roblox is the only name in JPM's coverage where estimates are getting a real upgrade. Daily active users just hit a record 97 million, and that's a strong setup for a first-quarter beat.
The newly launched rewarded video ads and programmatic ad partnership with Alphabet Inc&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) Google could turbocharge 2025 results. 
Carpenter nudges his full-year bookings estimate to $5.296 billion &#8211; at the high end of company guidance.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">EA Gets FC Boost, Playstudios Stays In Penalty Box</h2>
Electronic Arts Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>) sees a modest lift to its price target ($135) on stronger FC trends, helped by frequent content updates that re-energized player sentiment. But with no word on when Battlefield will deploy, JPMorgan is keeping its FY26 outlook cautious. 
Meanwhile, Playstudios Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MYPS#NASDAQ">MYPS</a>) stays on the bench with an Underweight rating as in-app purchase revenue continues to fall. Without a breakout from its upcoming Sweepstakes and Tetris titles, JPMorgan expects 2025 revenue to hover at the low end of guidance.
While macro clouds linger over gaming, JPMorgan sees selective bright spots &#8211; particularly in Roblox and Take-Two. For investors, it's less about beating the market and more about backing the right boss battle.
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Take-Two Interactive.
Looking at options history for Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTWO#NASDAQ">TTWO</a>) we detected 8 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 25% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 25% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $223,517 and 4, calls, for a total amount of $228,263.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $200.0 to $250.0 for Take-Two Interactive over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Take-Two Interactive options trades today is 460.17 with a total volume of 813.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Take-Two Interactive's big money trades within a strike price range of $200.0 to $250.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Take-Two Interactive Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745258440_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TTWO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$3.5</td>
<td>$3.4</td>
<td>$3.4</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$87.7K</td>
<td align="right">804</td>
<td align="right">601</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TTWO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$19.9</td>
<td>$18.9</td>
<td>$18.9</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$83.1K</td>
<td align="right">333</td>
<td align="right">45</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TTWO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/09/25</td>
<td>$7.9</td>
<td>$7.5</td>
<td>$7.7</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$77.0K</td>
<td align="right">105</td>
<td align="right">113</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TTWO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$3.5</td>
<td>$3.4</td>
<td>$3.4</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$72.3K</td>
<td align="right">804</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TTWO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$19.4</td>
<td>$18.8</td>
<td>$19.03</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$38.0K</td>
<td align="right">118</td>
<td align="right">30</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Take-Two Interactive</h3>
Take-Two is one of the largest global developers and publishers of video games, with labels including Rockstar, 2K, and Zynga. Grand Theft Auto is the firm's biggest franchise, accounting for about 30% of total sales for the past decade. NBA 2K is the industry's dominant basketball video game, with Take-Two releasing a new version annually. Other notable franchises include Red Dead Redemption, Borderlands, and Civilization. Typically, more than three quarters of the firm's sales are from in-game spending, with the remainder coming from initial game sales. Since acquiring Zynga in 2022, mobile makes up about half of total sales.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Take-Two Interactive, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Current Position of Take-Two Interactive</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 623,180, the price of TTWO is down -0.66% at $211.37. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 24 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Take-Two Interactive</h3>
Over the past month, 1 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $210.0.
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Analysts' ratings for Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTWO#NASDAQ">TTWO</a>) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 11 analysts.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $223.45, a high estimate of $270.00, and a low estimate of $170.00. Observing a 14.71% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $194.80. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744923677_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Take-Two Interactive. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C; 
&#x7C;Brian Nowak &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $210.00&#x7C;$215.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Edward Woo &#x7C;Ascendiant Capital &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $270.00&#x7C;$172.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Wyatt Swanson &#x7C;DA Davidson &#x7C;Announces &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $250.00&#x7C;- &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Michael Pachter &#x7C;Wedbush &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $215.00&#x7C;$215.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Mike Hickey &#x7C;Benchmark &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $225.00&#x7C;$210.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Eric Sheridan &#x7C;Goldman Sachs &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $230.00&#x7C;$205.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Andrew Marok &#x7C;Raymond James &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $220.00&#x7C;$190.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Clay Griffin &#x7C;MoffettNathanson &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $170.00&#x7C;$156.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Christopher Schoell &#x7C;UBS &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $230.00&#x7C;$175.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Martin Yang &#x7C;Oppenheimer &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $215.00&#x7C;$190.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Drew Crum &#x7C;Stifel &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $223.00&#x7C;$220.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Take-Two Interactive. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of Take-Two Interactive compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Take-Two Interactive's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into Take-Two Interactive's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Discovering Take-Two Interactive: A Closer Look</h2>
Take-Two is one of the largest global developers and publishers of video games, with labels including Rockstar, 2K, and Zynga. Grand Theft Auto is the firm's biggest franchise, accounting for about 30% of total sales for the past decade. NBA 2K is the industry's dominant basketball video game, with Take-Two releasing a new version annually. Other notable franchises include Red Dead Redemption, Borderlands, and Civilization. Typically, more than three quarters of the firm's sales are from in-game spending, with the remainder coming from initial game sales. Since acquiring Zynga in 2022, mobile makes up about half of total sales.
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of Take-Two Interactive</h3>
Market Capitalization: Exceeding industry standards, the company's market capitalization places it above industry average in size relative to peers. This emphasizes its significant scale and robust market position.
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3M period, Take-Two Interactive faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -0.48% in revenue growth as of 31 December, 2024. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Communication Services sector.
Net Margin: Take-Two Interactive's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching -9.21%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): Take-Two Interactive's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of -2.18%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Take-Two Interactive's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of -0.97%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Take-Two Interactive's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.72, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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