Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (TTWO) Q2 2026 Financial Results Summary
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO) released its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 on November 6, 2025. The quarter ended on September 30, 2025.
Financial and Operational Highlights
- Total Net Bookings: Increased by 33% to $1.96 billion from $1.47 billion in Q2 2025.
- Recurrent Consumer Spending rose by 20%, accounting for 73% of total Net Bookings.
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Major contributors included popular titles such as NBA® 2K26, NBA 2K25, Grand Theft Auto® Online, and others.
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GAAP Net Revenue: Reported at $1.77 billion, up 31% from $1.35 billion in the same quarter last year.
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Recurrent consumer spending contributed 72% to total GAAP net revenue, increasing by 18% year-over-year.
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GAAP Net Loss: $133.9 million, or $0.73 per share, compared to a loss of $365.5 million, or $2.08 per share, in Q2 2025, showing a significant 63% improvement in net loss from the prior year.
Financial Metrics Overview
- Cash and Cash Equivalents: Increased to $1.87 billion from $1.46 billion at the previous year-end.
- Operating Expenses: Totaled $1.08 billion, compared with $1.03 billion in Q2 2025.
- Gross Profit: Recorded at $980.5 million, increasing from $727.9 million, a 35% growth year-over-year.
Outlook for Fiscal Year 2026
- The company raised its total net bookings outlook for fiscal year 2026, now expected to be between $6.4 billion and $6.5 billion.
- Specific forecasts for Q3 of fiscal 2026 (ending December 31, 2025) include:
- Total Net Revenue: Estimated between $1.570 billion and $1.620 billion.
- Net Loss per Share: Anticipated between $0.49 and $0.35.
- Net Bookings: Forecasted between $1.550 billion and $1.600 billion.
Shareholder Actions and Capital Management
- Quarterly Dividend: No dividend was declared in this reporting period.
- Share Repurchase: There is no specific information provided about any share repurchase activities.
Contributing Factors for Q2 Performance
- Successful new title releases and ongoing consumer engagement through live services contributed to the financial performance.
- The anticipated launch of Grand Theft Auto VI is positioned as a significant future driver, set to launch on November 19, 2026.
- The company emphasized a strong mobile presence and a robust pipeline to support long-term growth.
Geographic and Distribution Insights
- Net Revenue by Region:
- U.S.: $1.036 billion, accounting for 58% of total net revenue.
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International: $737.7 million, comprising 42% of total net revenue.
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Distribution Channels:
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Digital Online Sales: $1.693 billion, representing 95% of total net revenue, highlighting a consistent shift towards digital transactions.
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Platform Performance:
- Mobile Games: Contributed 46% to total revenue as the leading platform, while console games represented 41%.
Comparison with Previous Year
- The company demonstrated noteworthy improvement across several financial metrics compared to Q2 2025:
- Net Bookings: +33% growth
- GAAP Net Revenue: +31% growth
- Net Loss Reduction: Improved by 63%, showcasing operational efficiencies.
Conclusion
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. continues to show strong growth momentum as reflected in Q2 2026 financial results. Enhanced operational efficiency and strong releases are pivotal as the company sets its sights on future growth avenues, particularly with the upcoming launch of highly anticipated titles.
| Net revenue: | Three Months Ended September 30, | Six Months Ended September 30, | ||
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| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |
| Game | $ 1,640.9 | $ 1,233.9 | $ 3,023.4 | $ 2,450.6 |
| Advertising | 132.9 | 119.2 | 254.2 | 240.7 |
| Total net revenue | 1,773.8 | 1,353.1 | 3,277.6 | 2,691.3 |
| Cost of revenue: | ||||
| Product costs | 229.3 | 212.5 | 439.7 | 415.8 |
| Game intangibles | 158.8 | 173.4 | 317.3 | 336.9 |
| Licenses | 154.4 | 97.2 | 225.3 | 152.3 |
| Software development costs and royalties | 172.1 | 64.9 | 202.2 | 141.1 |
| Internal royalties | 78.7 | 77.2 | 167.6 | 146.2 |
| Total cost of revenue | 793.3 | 625.2 | 1,352.1 | 1,192.3 |
| Gross profit | 980.5 | 727.9 | 1,925.5 | 1,499.0 |
| Selling and marketing | 536.6 | 461.3 | 945.4 | 892.7 |
| Research and development | 268.0 | 246.7 | 529.4 | 466.5 |
| General and administrative | 225.0 | 253.0 | 432.0 | 463.5 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 48.8 | 47.3 | 99.2 | 92.1 |
| Business reorganization | 0.1 | 16.8 | -4.1 | 66.3 |
| Total operating expenses | 1,078.5 | 1,025.1 | 2,001.9 | 1,981.1 |
| Loss from operations | -98.0 | -297.2 | -76.4 | -482.1 |
| Interest and other, net | -17.5 | -27.1 | -52.9 | -54.4 |
| Loss before income taxes | -115.5 | -324.3 | -129.3 | -536.5 |
| Provision for income taxes | 18.4 | 41.2 | 16.5 | 91.0 |
| Net loss | $ -133.9 | $ -365.5 | $ -145.8 | $ -627.5 |
| Loss per share: | ||||
| Basic and diluted loss per share | $ -0.73 | $ -2.08 | $ -0.80 | $ -3.61 |
| Weighted average shares outstanding | ||||
| Basic | 184.6 | 175.4 | 182.7 | 173.8 |
| ASSETS | September 30, 2025 | (Unaudited) | March 31, 2025 |
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| Cash and cash equivalents | $ 1,869.1 | $ 1,456.1 | |
| Short-term investments | 246.4 | 9.4 | |
| Restricted cash and cash equivalents | 14.2 | 14.9 | |
| Accounts receivable, net of allowances | |||
| of $1.8 and $1.6 at September 30, 2025 | 1,165.4 | 771.1 | |
| and March 31, 2025, respectively | |||
| Software development costs and licenses | 79.6 | 80.8 | |
| Contract assets | 84.5 | 80.8 | |
| Prepaid expenses and other | 355.7 | 402.8 | |
| Total current assets | 3,814.9 | 2,815.9 | |
| Fixed assets, net | 424.1 | 443.8 | |
| Right-of-use assets | 334.2 | 326.1 | |
| Software development costs and licenses, net of current portion | 2,101.8 | 1,892.6 | |
| Goodwill | 1,064.1 | 1,057.3 | |
| Other intangibles, net | 2,014.8 | 2,336.0 | |
| Long-term restricted cash and cash equivalents | 77.7 | 88.2 | |
| Other assets | 248.7 | 220.8 | |
| Total assets | $ 10,080.3 | $ 9,180.7 | |
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |||
| Current liabilities: | |||
| Accounts payable | $ 213.5 | $ 194.7 | |
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 1,227.0 | 1,127.6 | |
| Deferred revenue | 1,250.5 | 1,083.5 | |
| Lease liabilities | 66.5 | 61.5 | |
| Short-term debt, net | 549.3 | 1,148.5 | |
| Total current liabilities | 3,306.8 | 3,615.8 | |
| Long-term debt, net | 2,517.3 | 2,512.6 | |
| Non-current deferred revenue | 17.6 | 25.4 | |
| Non-current lease liabilities | 378.6 | 383.3 | |
| Non-current software development royalties | 82.3 | 93.6 | |
| Deferred tax liabilities, net | 222.7 | 259.6 | |
| Other long-term liabilities | 123.1 | 152.7 | |
| Total liabilities | $ 6,648.4 | $ 7,043.0 | |
| Stockholders’ equity: | |||
| Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 5.0 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2025 and March 31, 2025 | — | — | |
| Common stock, $0.01 par value, 300.0 and 300.0 shares authorized; 208.4 and 200.8 shares issued and 184.7 and 177.1 outstanding at September 30, 2025 and March 31, 2025, respectively | 2.1 | 2.0 | |
| Additional paid-in capital | 11,707.0 | 10,312.0 | |
| Treasury stock, at cost; 23.7 and 23.7 common shares at September 30, 2025 and March 31, 2025, respectively | -1,020.6 | -1,020.6 | |
| Accumulated deficit | -7,204.6 | -7,058.8 | |
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | -52.0 | -96.9 | |
| Total stockholders’ equity | $ 3,431.9 | $ 2,137.7 | |
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ 10,080.3 | $ 9,180.7 |
