Take-Two Q1 Net Bookings Top Guidance, FY27 Outlook Reiterated; GTA VI Set for Nov 19
TTWO sits 23% above its 52-week low of $187.63.
Summary
Take-Two reported fiscal Q1 2027 Net Bookings of $1.39 billion, slightly above guidance, and reiterated its full-year Net Bookings outlook of $8.0–$8.2 billion. Grand Theft Auto VI is confirmed for November 19, 2026.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · TTWO
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Q1 Net Bookings Beat Guidance
Net Bookings of $1.39 billion came in slightly above the company's guidance range, though down 3% year-over-year. Recurrent consumer spending accounted for 84% of Net Bookings.
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FY27 Outlook Reiterated at $8.0–$8.2 Billion
Management reiterated its full-year Net Bookings outlook, implying a significant second-half ramp driven by Grand Theft Auto VI and other releases.
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Grand Theft Auto VI Launch Confirmed for November 19, 2026
The highly anticipated title is set for release on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, removing a key uncertainty for the fiscal year.
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Q2 Guidance: Strong Bookings, GAAP Loss
Q2 Net Bookings are guided to $1.62–$1.67 billion, but GAAP net loss is expected at $0.84–$0.75 per share, reflecting heavy investment ahead of the holiday launch slate.
Analysis · TTWO · Technology
Take-Two delivered Q1 Net Bookings of $1.39 billion, slightly above its own guidance, and reiterated its full-year Net Bookings outlook of $8.0–$8.2 billion — a range that implies a massive second-half ramp driven by the November 19 launch of Grand Theft Auto VI. The quarter included a $43.4 million impairment charge for a canceled unannounced title, pushing GAAP net loss to $34.1 million. Q2 guidance calls for Net Bookings of $1.62–$1.67 billion but a GAAP net loss of $0.84–$0.75 per share, reflecting heavy investment ahead of the GTA VI launch. The confirmed release date removes a key uncertainty, and the reiterated full-year outlook signals management confidence in the pipeline.
At the time of this filing, TTWO was trading at $231.00 on NASDAQ in the Technology sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $43.5B. The 52-week trading range was $187.63 to $265.94. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10.