Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. $TTWO Shares Sold by Rakuten Investment Management Inc.
by Amy Steele · The Cerbat GemRakuten Investment Management Inc. cut its holdings in Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO – Free Report) by 21.5% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 33,279 shares of the company’s stock after selling 9,096 shares during the period. Rakuten Investment Management Inc.’s holdings in Take-Two Interactive Software were worth $8,509,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in TTWO. Norges Bank acquired a new position in Take-Two Interactive Software in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $735,389,000. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its holdings in Take-Two Interactive Software by 4.5% in the third quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 21,701,533 shares of the company’s stock valued at $5,606,808,000 after acquiring an additional 932,659 shares during the last quarter. Alyeska Investment Group L.P. lifted its holdings in Take-Two Interactive Software by 44.6% in the fourth quarter. Alyeska Investment Group L.P. now owns 1,842,927 shares of the company’s stock valued at $471,845,000 after acquiring an additional 568,263 shares during the last quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. lifted its holdings in Take-Two Interactive Software by 53.1% in the fourth quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. now owns 1,456,186 shares of the company’s stock valued at $372,828,000 after acquiring an additional 505,000 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Zurich Insurance Group Ltd FI acquired a new position in Take-Two Interactive Software in the third quarter valued at approximately $112,847,000. 95.46% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Insider Buying and Selling at Take-Two Interactive Software
In other news, insider Daniel P. Emerson sold 4,421 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, June 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $215.00, for a total transaction of $950,515.00. Following the sale, the insider owned 118,407 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $25,457,505. This represents a 3.60% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, President Karl Slatoff sold 40,358 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, June 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $216.09, for a total value of $8,720,960.22. Following the sale, the president directly owned 40,358 shares in the company, valued at $8,720,960.22. This represents a 50.00% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 564,596 shares of company stock valued at $127,186,572. 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: Analyst coverage has turned more bullish, with DA Davidson reiterating a buy rating and a $300 price target, while other recent notes also pointed to upside tied to the upcoming GTA VI launch. Article Title
- Positive Sentiment: Jefferies said management sees AI helping improve efficiency and mobile advertising performance, which could support margins and operating leverage ahead of the next major game cycle. Article Title
- Positive Sentiment: Take-Two is being re-rated by investors ahead of GTA VI, with commentary highlighting the large earnings potential from the launch and the possibility of additional catalysts such as trailers, marketing, and pre-orders. Article Title
- Neutral Sentiment: An insider filing showed Daniel Emerson sold 4,421 shares under a pre-arranged trading plan. That is worth noting, but the sale appears routine rather than a new negative signal. Article Title
- Negative Sentiment: There is some offsetting caution from ongoing insider selling over the past several months, which may temper enthusiasm if investors become more concerned about valuation or timing. Article Title
Take-Two Interactive Software Stock Up 6.4%
Take-Two Interactive Software stock opened at $229.97 on Wednesday. Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. has a twelve month low of $187.63 and a twelve month high of $264.79. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $218.18 and its 200-day simple moving average is $223.00. The company has a current ratio of 1.24, a quick ratio of 1.24 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.71. The firm has a market capitalization of $42.70 billion, a P/E ratio of -141.96, a P/E/G ratio of 4.27 and a beta of 0.98.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
A number of research analysts recently commented on TTWO shares. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price objective on Take-Two Interactive Software from $293.00 to $287.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, May 22nd. Benchmark reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a report on Friday, May 22nd. BMO Capital Markets reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a research report on Friday, May 22nd. DA Davidson reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $300.00 target price on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a research report on Monday. Finally, Piper Sandler reissued an “overweight” rating on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a research report on Tuesday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Buy rating, one has given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $287.06.
Read Our Latest Analysis on TTWO
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.
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