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Take-Two Q2 net bookings fall 18% to $1.6bn as NBA 2K27 misses forecast but GTA 6 pre-orders are "tracking far in excess" of expectations

Take-Two Interactive reported Q2 net bookings of $1.60B, down 18% YoY, missing forecasts. NBA 2K27 sales were strong but below expectations. GTA 6 pre-orders exceed expectations. Full-year outlook remains $8B-$8.2B. Q3 net bookings expected at $3.35B-$3.5B. GAAP net revenue guidance raised to $7.98B-$8.18B.

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Published Nov 9, 2026, 9:22 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$TTWOBearishHigh
01

Why it matters

The earnings release combines a decline in near‑term bookings with an upgraded full‑year revenue outlook, creating a nuanced market reaction.

02

Market read

First‑time disclosure of Q2 results and updated guidance makes this a high‑impact earnings story for TTWO and the broader gaming sector.

03

What to watch

Strong GTA VI pre‑order momentum and double‑digit growth in GTA+ subscriptions may support future revenue streams.

Relevance 9/10Novelty 9/10Timing: post‑earnings today

Background

Take‑Two Interactive (TTWO) is a leading publisher of video‑game franchises such as NBA 2K and Grand Theft Auto.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$TTWOBearishHigh confidence
Context

Take-Two reported Q2 net bookings down 18% YoY and net revenue down 16% YoY, while raising full‑year GAAP revenue guidance to $7.98‑$8.18 B and forecasting Q3 bookings of $3.35‑$3.5 B.

Expected impact

likely modest pressure as the market prices in the bookings decline, offset by upside from the raised revenue guidance

Evidence & confidence

The earnings release is the first disclosure of the numbers; the mixed results create a balanced reaction, with guidance providing a potential floor for the stock.

Market effects

Sector

Gaming sector may see short‑term caution on bookings but longer‑term optimism from GTA VI pre‑order strength.

Regional

U.S. consumer discretionary sentiment could be slightly dampened pending broader earnings trends.

Global

Limited; impact confined mainly to U.S. gaming and related ad‑spend outlook.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Investors could view the raised full‑year revenue guidance as a catalyst for upside despite the bookings decline.

Key entities

  • Company
    Take‑Two Interactive

    Publisher of NBA 2K and Grand Theft Auto series.

  • Executive
    Strauss Zelnick

    CEO of Take‑Two Interactive.

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StoryTake‑Two Interactive posts mixed Q2 FY27 results, keeps full‑year bookings outlook and raises revenue guidance

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