Picton Mahoney Asset Management Cuts Holdings in Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. $TTWO

Picton Mahoney Asset Management lowered its stake in Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO) by 83.5% during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). 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).

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the stock. Private Trust Co. NA lifted its stake in Take-Two Interactive Software by 27.1% in the third quarter. Private Trust Co. NA now owns 183 shares of the company’s stock worth $47,000 after acquiring an additional 39 shares during the last quarter. Miracle Mile Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software by 0.5% in the 3rd quarter. Miracle Mile Advisors LLC now owns 7,727 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,996,000 after purchasing an additional 39 shares during the last quarter. Mather Group LLC. raised its holdings in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software by 2.7% in the 3rd quarter. Mather Group LLC. now owns 1,484 shares of the company’s stock valued at $383,000 after purchasing an additional 39 shares in the last quarter. Blue Trust Inc. lifted its position in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software by 42.9% during the 3rd quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 150 shares of the company’s stock worth $39,000 after purchasing an additional 45 shares during the last quarter. Finally, STF Management LP grew its stake in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software by 1.8% during the second quarter. STF Management LP now owns 2,616 shares of the company’s stock worth $635,000 after purchasing an additional 46 shares in the last quarter. 95.46% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of analysts have weighed in on TTWO shares. DA Davidson restated a “buy” rating and issued a $300.00 price target on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. Benchmark reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a report on Monday, February 2nd. Arete Research upgraded Take-Two Interactive Software from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $284.00 target price for the company in a research note on Monday, December 1st. UBS Group increased their price target on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software from $292.00 to $300.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. Finally, B. Riley Financial assumed coverage on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. They set a “buy” rating and a $300.00 price objective on the stock. One 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. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $284.44.

Take-Two Interactive Software Price Performance

TTWO stock opened at $212.53 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 1.14, a quick ratio of 1.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.71. The company has a market capitalization of $39.36 billion, a P/E ratio of -9.50, a PEG ratio of 8.84 and a beta of 0.94. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $226.74 and a 200-day simple moving average of $239.66. Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. has a twelve month low of $188.56 and a twelve month high of $264.79.

Key Headlines Impacting 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.

Insider Buying and Selling at Take-Two Interactive Software

In related news, CEO Strauss Zelnick sold 52,054 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $214.40, for a total transaction of $11,160,377.60. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 178,702 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $38,313,708.80. This trade represents a 22.56% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, insider Daniel P. Emerson sold 1,698 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, February 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $213.62, for a total value of $362,726.76. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 125,001 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $26,702,713.62. This represents a 1.34% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last three months, insiders have sold 63,490 shares of company stock valued at $13,612,142. Company insiders own 1.34% of the company’s stock.

Take-Two Interactive Software 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.