Take-Two Interactive Reports Strong Q3 Results and Raises Outlook Ahead of GTA VI Launch

Take-Two Interactive Software reported strong financial results for its fiscal third quarter ending December 31, 2025. Net bookings were $1.76 billion, a 28% increase from the same period last year, exceeding company guidance.

The company posted sales of $1.7 billion, marking a 25% year-over-year growth. Quarterly losses narrowed to $92.9 million, or 50 cents per share, compared to a loss of $125.2 million, or 71 cents per share, a year earlier.

Take-Two also raised its full-year financial outlook, citing strong sales across its popular sports, action, and mobile games. The company reaffirmed that the highly anticipated 'Grand Theft Auto VI' remains scheduled for release in November 2026.

Despite the positive results and higher forecasts, Take-Two shares fell over 3% after the announcement. The company continues to rely significantly on live service games for ongoing funding and maintains a strong cash position of $2.16 billion.

Net bookings refer to the total amount of products and services sold digitally or physically during a period, separate from revenue recognized for accounting purposes. They show the demand for a company's products.

Stocks can move for many reasons. In this case, even though Take-Two beat expectations and raised its outlook, investor expectations or other factors may have led to a decline in the stock price.

'Grand Theft Auto VI' is still planned for a November 2026 release according to the company's latest announcement.

Take-Two still reported a loss for the quarter, but the loss was smaller than it was a year ago.

Business Wire

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO) today reported results for the third quarter of its fiscal year 2026, ended December 31, 2025. For further information, please see the third quarter fiscal 2026 results slide deck posted to the Company's investor relations...

Reuters

Take-Two Interactive raised its annual bookings forecast on Tuesday, betting on strong sales of its premium sports, action and mobile titles as it gears up to launch the highly-awaited "Grand Theft Auto VI" this year.

WSJ

The videogame company posted a loss of $92.9 million, or 50 cents a share, in the quarter ended Dec. 31, compared with a loss of $125.2 million, or 71 cents a share, a year earlier.

Benzinga

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:APPS) shares rallied in Tuesday's extended trading after the company released its third-quarter earnings report, beating estimates on the top and bottom lines.

Investors Business Daily

Video game publisher Take-Two Interactive Software crushed estimates for its fiscal third quarter and guided higher than views for the current period.

Seeking Alpha

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. reported Q3 sales of $1.7B, up 25% y/y, but remains unprofitable, relying heavily on live service games. TTWO's financial runway is supported by $2.16B in cash and robust operating cash flow, offsetting ongoing quarterly losses. The investment thesis hinges on the...

Proactive Investors

Take-Two Interactive Software Inc (NASDAQ:TTWO) shares declined more than 3% following the release of its fiscal third quarter 2026 results, despite reporting strong revenue growth and raising its full-year outlook. For the three months ended December 31, 2025, Take-Two posted Net Bookings of $1.76...