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TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE CRASHES 2%โBUT THERE’S A TWIST!
IS THIS THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM?
Shares of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO) took a nosedive on Friday, falling over 2%! But waitโbefore you panic, hold your horses! The stock has been on a wild ride, gaining a whopping 8% over just the past three months! ๐
Despite the setback, the company has just revealed some jaw-dropping numbers for Q4 2025 that could change the game. With massive revenues of $1.58 billion, thanks to blockbuster franchises like NBA 2K, Grand Theft Auto, and Red Dead Redemption, there’s a glimmer of hope on the horizon! ๐ However, brace yourselfโa thrilling new Grand Theft Auto VI wonโt hit our screens until fiscal year 2027. Talk about a tease!
Q4 REVEAL: NUMBERS THAT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND! ๐ฅ
Take-Twoโs revenue skyrocketed 13% year-over-year, thanks in no small part to its mega-hits like Civilization VII, WWE 2K25, and indie mobile gems like Toon Blast! But here’s the kicker: the company reported a massive loss of $21.08 per shareโup from $17.02 last year! Ouch! The pain was driven by jaw-dropping impairment charges totaling $3.55 billionโa disaster or a strategic play? Only time will tell!
BUZZING BUSINESS PERFORMANCE! ๐
In Q4, Take-Two’s net bookings soared 17% YoY to hit that stunning $1.58 billion mark! With contributions from legends like Grand Theft Auto Online and NBA 2K25, itโs clear fans are still madly in love with this gaming empire. NBA 2K25 is selling like hotcakes, with nearly 10 million units flying off the shelves and a 30% surge in daily active users!
GRAND THEFT AUTO CONTINUES TO THRIVE! ๐จ
The GTA franchise is showing no signs of slowing down, with GTA V flaunting over 215 million units sold! Recurrent consumer spending climbed a solid 5%, and gamers are counting down the days until GTA VI takes the stageโset to push net bookings to astronomical heights!
Red Dead Redemption 2 also smashed expectations with a 23% increase in net bookings in Q4. Zyngaโs games like Match Factory and Toon Blast are raking in cash tooโare they stealing the spotlight? ๐
WHAT’S NEXT FOR TAKE-TWO? ๐ฎ
Planning ahead, Take-Two is set to release a jaw-dropping 13 titles in fiscal year 2026, including Mafia: The Old Country and Borderlands 4! Get readyโthis could be a gaming revival for the ages!
OUTLOOK: HOLD ONTO YOUR CONTROLLERS! ๐ฅ
For Q1 2026, Take-Two aims for net revenue of $1.35-1.40 billion but warns of a loss per share between $0.78-0.65. Bookings are expected to reach between $1.25-1.30 billion, up slightly from last year’s $1.22 billion. The biggest action is projected from giants like NBA 2K, Grand Theft Auto, and fan-favorites like Toon Blast and Zynga Poker.
For the entire fiscal year, the company predicts revenues of $5.95-6.05 billion and a loss per share of $2.79-2.45. Net bookings are expected to grow modestly, with the stakes higher than ever!
Stay tuned, folksโthe gaming world is about to explode!
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