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Take-Two (NASDAQ:TTWO) reports sales below analyst estimates in Q3 CY2026 earnings

Take-Two (TTWO) reported Q3 CY2026 revenue of $1.5B, missing estimates by 9.5% and down 23.6% YoY. EPS beat at -$0.29 vs -$0.86 expected. Adjusted EBITDA missed by 64.2%. Full-year revenue guidance raised slightly to $8.08B, but EPS and EBITDA guidance remain below estimates. Operating margin worsened to -7.8%.

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Published Nov 9, 2026, 10:26 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$TTWOBearishHigh
01

Why it matters

The earnings miss and lowered guidance are likely to drive short‑term selling pressure, though longer‑term fundamentals may remain intact pending future releases.

02

Market read

The earnings surprise directly affects TTWO's stock price and may influence sentiment in the broader gaming sector.

03

What to watch

Potential cost reductions and upcoming game releases may mitigate the impact of the current miss.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 9/10Timing: post‑market

Background

Take‑Two Interactive reported Q3 2026 results that fell short of analyst expectations, with revenue at $1.5 B versus $1.65 B consensus and EPS of -$0.29 versus -$0.86 consensus, and trimmed its full‑year guidance.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$TTWOBearishMedium confidence
Context

Q3 2026 earnings missed revenue and EPS estimates and guidance was lowered, indicating weaker performance.

Expected impact

likely pressure as the market prices in the revenue miss and lowered full‑year guidance

Evidence & confidence

Both top‑line and EPS fell short of consensus and guidance was cut, which typically triggers sell‑offs in the short term.

Market effects

Sector

Gaming and interactive entertainment sector may see broader scrutiny as TTWO's miss highlights demand pressures.

Regional

U.S. equities could see modest downside in related tech stocks.

Global

Limited to investors with exposure to TTWO; no major global macro effect.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

If the miss is viewed as a temporary setback, the stock could be a buying opportunity at lower levels.

Key entities

  • company
    Take‑Two Interactive

    Developer and publisher of video games, ticker TTWO.

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