Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO) Stock Holdings Lifted by Pacer Advisors Inc.

Pacer Advisors Inc. increased its position in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO) by 8.0% during the fourth quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund owned 22,148 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 1,643 shares during the quarter. Pacer Advisors Inc.’s holdings in Take-Two Interactive Software were worth $4,077,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. Itau Unibanco Holding S.A. acquired a new stake in Take-Two Interactive Software during the 3rd quarter valued at $27,000. Truvestments Capital LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in the third quarter worth $31,000. Versant Capital Management Inc grew its holdings in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software by 87.0% during the fourth quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc now owns 187 shares of the company’s stock valued at $34,000 after buying an additional 87 shares in the last quarter. Catalyst Capital Advisors LLC raised its position in Take-Two Interactive Software by 69.3% during the third quarter. Catalyst Capital Advisors LLC now owns 281 shares of the company’s stock valued at $43,000 after buying an additional 115 shares during the period. Finally, AM Squared Ltd purchased a new stake in Take-Two Interactive Software in the 3rd quarter worth about $46,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 95.46% of the company’s stock.

Take-Two Interactive Software Trading Up 0.6 %

NASDAQ:TTWO opened at $191.23 on Friday. The company’s 50 day moving average is $185.77 and its 200-day moving average is $166.95. The company has a quick ratio of 0.85, a current ratio of 0.85 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.53. Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. has a 12 month low of $135.24 and a 12 month high of $192.50. The firm has a market cap of $33.59 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -9.04, a P/E/G ratio of 5.84 and a beta of 0.89.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities analysts have weighed in on TTWO shares. BMO Capital Markets reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $240.00 target price (up previously from $190.00) on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a research note on Thursday, December 5th. TD Cowen boosted their price objective on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software from $176.00 to $211.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, November 22nd. Morgan Stanley increased their target price on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software from $185.00 to $200.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, November 7th. Citigroup boosted their price target on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software from $200.00 to $225.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, December 11th. Finally, StockNews.com upgraded Take-Two Interactive Software from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, December 6th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, eighteen have given a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $203.47.

Insider Activity at Take-Two Interactive Software

In other news, Director Laverne Evans Srinivasan sold 2,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, November 8th. The stock was sold at an average price of $179.17, for a total transaction of $358,340.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now directly owns 9,692 shares in the company, valued at $1,736,515.64. The trade was a 17.11 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, insider Daniel P. Emerson sold 777 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, December 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $187.64, for a total transaction of $145,796.28. Following the transaction, the insider now directly owns 149,379 shares in the company, valued at $28,029,475.56. This trade represents a 0.52 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. 1.45% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Take-Two Interactive Software Profile

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc develops, publishes, and markets interactive entertainment solutions for consumers worldwide. It develops and publishes action/adventure products under the Grand Theft Auto, LA Noire, Max Payne, Midnight Club, and Red Dead Redemption names, as well as other franchises.