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Investing.com - JPMorgan raised its price target on Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ:TTWO) to $275.00 from $250.00 on Friday, while maintaining an Overweight rating on the stock. The new target represents potential upside from the current price of $226.49, with the stock already delivering an impressive 63.2% return over the past year. According to InvestingPro analysis, the stock currently appears overvalued relative to its Fair Value.
The upgrade follows Take-Two’s first-quarter fiscal year 2026 earnings beat and raised full-year outlook. The company reported bookings growth of 17% year-over-year, significantly exceeding management’s guidance of 3-7%. While the company isn’t currently profitable, InvestingPro data shows analysts expect positive earnings in fiscal year 2026, with an EPS forecast of $2.65.
Take-Two increased its fiscal year 2026 bookings guidance by $150 million at the midpoint, primarily reflecting the $148 million beat in the first quarter along with minor forecast adjustments such as foreign exchange impacts.
JPMorgan noted strong performance across Take-Two’s portfolio, including mobile (low-teens percentage growth), NBA 2K (48% growth), and GTA Online (low single-digit growth). The firm raised its fiscal year 2026 bookings estimate by 3% and adjusted EPS forecast by 5%.
The investment bank highlighted several upcoming potential catalysts for Take-Two, including game releases such as Mafia on August 8, NBA 2K26 on September 5, Borderlands 4 on September 12, and Grand Theft Auto VI in May 2026. With a market capitalization of $41.78 billion and revenue growth of 5.31% over the last twelve months, investors can access detailed analysis and 10+ additional ProTips through InvestingPro’s comprehensive research report.
In other recent news, several analysts have provided updates on Take-Two Interactive. Oppenheimer has reiterated its Outperform rating for the company, anticipating net bookings to slightly exceed guidance, driven by strong performance in NBA 2K and mobile games. Freedom Capital Markets initiated coverage with a Buy rating, highlighting the anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto VI as a significant factor for its positive outlook. Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) also began coverage, assigning an Overweight rating based on projected strong cash flow in the coming years.
Benchmark maintained its Buy rating, citing Grand Theft Auto VI as a potential long-term growth catalyst, with the game scheduled for release in May 2026. Jefferies reiterated its Buy rating, noting that while artificial intelligence is not yet significantly impacting Take-Two’s games, it could lead to efficiency improvements in the future. Despite these developments, Take-Two’s management does not foresee AI drastically reducing game development costs due to rising quality standards. These updates reflect the analysts’ confidence in Take-Two’s future performance and growth potential.
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