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Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.: Q4 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q4 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 21 May 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 17 new, 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Fourth quarter Net Bookings flat: Fourth quarter Net Bookings were $1.58 billion, flat year over year. Source
  • Fiscal year Net Bookings up 19%: Fiscal 2026 Net Bookings grew 19% to $6.72 billion from $5.65 billion in fiscal 2025. Source
  • Operating income positive in quarter: Income from operations was $10.9 million in the fourth quarter, against a loss of $3,776.9 million a year earlier. Source
  • Operating cash flow positive for year: Net cash provided by operating activities was $624.3 million in fiscal 2026, against $45.2 million used in fiscal 2025. Source
  • Fiscal 2027 Net Bookings guided up: Initial fiscal 2027 guidance includes Net Bookings of $8.0 to $8.2 billion. Source
  • First quarter Net Bookings guided: First quarter Net Bookings, for the quarter ending June 30, 2026, are guided to $1,320 to $1,370 million. Source

“Our Fiscal 2026 performance was exceptional and exceeded our initial expectations at every label.”

Strauss Zelnick, Chairman and CEO of Take-Two Interactive

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Net Bookings SourceFiscal year ending March 31, 2027$8,000 to $8,200New
Total net revenue (GAAP) SourceFiscal year ending March 31, 2027$7,900 to $8,100New
Cost of revenue SourceFiscal year ending March 31, 2027$3,504 to $3,626New
Operating expenses SourceFiscal year ending March 31, 2027$4,180 to $4,200New
Income before income taxes SourceFiscal year ending March 31, 2027$166 to $224New
Net income SourceFiscal year ending March 31, 2027$105 to $141New
Diluted net income per share SourceFiscal year ending March 31, 2027$0.55 to $0.75New
Non-GAAP EBITDA SourceFiscal year ending March 31, 2027$1,013 to $1,070New
Net cash from operating activities SourceFiscal year ending March 31, 2027over $1,000New
Capital expenditures SourceFiscal year ending March 31, 2027approximately $200New
Diluted share count SourceFiscal year ending March 31, 2027189.7 millionNew
Management reporting tax rate SourceFiscal year ending March 31, 202718%Kept
Net Bookings SourceThree months ending June 30, 2026$1,320 to $1,370New
Total net revenue (GAAP) SourceThree months ending June 30, 2026$1,450 to $1,500New
Net (loss) income SourceThree months ending June 30, 2026$(42) to $(27)New
Net (loss) income per share SourceThree months ending June 30, 2026$(0.23) to $(0.15)New
Non-GAAP EBITDA SourceThree months ending June 30, 2026$155 to $179New
Diluted share count SourceThree months ending June 30, 2026188.7 millionNew

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: Initial guidance given for fiscal 2027 and for the fiscal first quarter ending June 30, 2026. Source
  • New: NBA 2K27 added to the future lineup, with a September 2026 date listed. Source
  • New: PGA TOUR 2K27 and WWE 2K27 added to the future lineup, with release timing not yet stated. Source
  • Ended: Prior fiscal 2026 Net Bookings guidance of $6,650 to $6,700 million was replaced by reported results of $6.72 billion. Source

Fourth quarter and fiscal year results

  • Fourth quarter Net Bookings flat: Fourth quarter Net Bookings were $1.58 billion, flat year over year. Source
  • Fiscal year Net Bookings up 19%: Fiscal 2026 Net Bookings grew 19% to $6.72 billion from $5.65 billion in fiscal 2025. Source
  • Fiscal year GAAP net revenue up 18%: Fiscal 2026 GAAP net revenue rose 18% to $6.66 billion from $5.63 billion. Source
  • Quarterly GAAP net loss narrowed: Fourth quarter GAAP net loss was $59.5 million, or $0.32 per share, against $3,726.2 million, or $21.08 per share, a year earlier. Source
  • Fiscal year GAAP net loss $298.2 million: Fiscal 2026 GAAP net loss was $298.2 million, or $1.62 per share, compared with $4.48 billion, or $25.58 per share, in fiscal 2025. Source
  • Non-GAAP EBITDA higher on both periods: Fourth quarter Non-GAAP EBITDA was $243.7 million against $161.0 million; fiscal 2026 was $760.6 million against $199.1 million. Source

Segments, regions and platforms

  • Mobile led quarterly net revenue: Mobile net revenue was $843.9 million, 50% of the quarter, up from $747.7 million; console was $674.6 million, 40%. Source
  • PC and other revenue declined: PC and other net revenue was $161.3 million, 10% of the quarter, against $243.6 million a year earlier. Source
  • US and international mix steady: US net revenue was $991.7 million, 59% of the quarter; international was $688.1 million, 41%. Source
  • Digital channel carried nearly all revenue: Digital online net revenue was $1,635.5 million, 97% of the quarter; physical retail and other was $44.3 million, 3%. Source

“We believe Fiscal 2027 will establish new record levels of operating performance driven by the November 19 th launch of Grand Theft Auto VI, along with strong execution across our portfolio.”

Strauss Zelnick, Chairman and CEO of Take-Two Interactive

Products, releases and recurring spend

  • Recurring spend 82% of bookings: Recurrent consumer spending grew 7% in the fourth quarter and was 82% of total Net Bookings. Source
  • NBA titles led fiscal bookings: The documents list NBA 2K26 and NBA 2K25 first among fiscal 2026 Net Bookings contributors, followed by Grand Theft Auto Online and Grand Theft Auto V. Source
  • WWE 2K26 released in March: WWE 2K26 launched March 13, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2 and PC. Source
  • Civilization VII reached Apple Arcade: Sid Meier's Civilization VII launched on Apple Arcade on February 5, 2026. Source

Costs, margins and profit

  • Gross profit higher in quarter: Gross profit was $938.7 million against $803.3 million, as total cost of revenue fell to $741.1 million from $779.2 million. Source
  • Operating income positive in quarter: Income from operations was $10.9 million in the fourth quarter, against a loss of $3,776.9 million a year earlier. Source
  • Prior-year goodwill impairment absent: The prior-year fourth quarter included a $3,545.2 million goodwill impairment; no goodwill impairment appears in fiscal 2026 results. Source
  • Selling and R&D spend lower: Selling and marketing was $392.2 million against $402.1 million; research and development was $262.5 million against $297.8 million. Source
  • Stock-based compensation lower for year: Fiscal 2026 stock-based compensation was $305.3 million, against $324.0 million in fiscal 2025. Source

“We expect to sustain this higher level of scale, generate strong cash flows, and deliver long-term shareholder value as we release our robust development pipeline”

Strauss Zelnick, Chairman and CEO of Take-Two Interactive

Cash, debt and shares

  • Operating cash flow positive for year: Net cash provided by operating activities was $624.3 million in fiscal 2026, against $45.2 million used in fiscal 2025. Source
  • Cash and short-term investments rose: Cash and cash equivalents were $1,545.5 million at March 31, 2026, against $1,456.1 million; short-term investments were $443.8 million. Source
  • Common stock issuance raised cash: Issuance of common stock brought in $1,247.5 million in fiscal 2026, against $77.3 million in fiscal 2025. Source
  • Debt repayment of $1,150 million: Fiscal 2026 debt repayment was $1,150.0 million; short-term debt, net fell to $30.0 million from $1,148.5 million. Source
  • Shares outstanding rose: Shares outstanding were 185.4 million at March 31, 2026, up from 177.1 million a year earlier. Source

Fiscal 2027 and first quarter guidance

  • Fiscal 2027 Net Bookings guided up: Initial fiscal 2027 guidance includes Net Bookings of $8.0 to $8.2 billion. Source
  • Fiscal 2027 revenue and costs guided: GAAP total net revenue is guided to $7,900 to $8,100 million, cost of revenue to $3,504 to $3,626 million, and operating expenses to $4,180 to $4,200 million. Source
  • Fiscal 2027 net income and EPS guided: Net income is guided to $105 to $141 million and diluted net income per share to $0.55 to $0.75. Source
  • Fiscal 2027 cash flow and capex guided: Operating cash flow is guided to over $1,000 million and capital expenditures to approximately $200 million. Source
  • First quarter Net Bookings guided: First quarter Net Bookings, for the quarter ending June 30, 2026, are guided to $1,320 to $1,370 million. Source
  • First quarter net loss guided: First quarter net loss is guided to $(42) to $(27) million, or $(0.23) to $(0.15) per share. Source

Strategy and development pipeline

  • Fiscal 2027 record levels expected: Management expects fiscal 2027 to establish new record operating levels, driven by the Grand Theft Auto VI launch. Source
  • Plan centers on pipeline and live services: Management plans to release its development pipeline, continue optimizing live services, and pursue new business opportunities. Source
  • Three labels publish the portfolio: The company develops and publishes products principally through Rockstar Games, 2K and Zynga. Source
  • Stated pillars guide development: The company names creativity, innovation and efficiency as the pillars guiding its products. Source

Coming up, as management said on 21 May 2026

  • Grand Theft Auto VI launch date: Grand Theft Auto VI is listed for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 19, 2026. Source
  • NBA 2K27 release window: NBA 2K27 is listed for September 2026, with platforms to be announced. Source
  • Fiscal 2026 final data in 10-K: Final fiscal 2026 data will appear in the Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2026. Source
  • Judas release timing pending: Judas is listed for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, with release timing to be announced. Source

Risks management discussed

  • Demand: Assumptions include continued growth in the installed base of PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, and products that capture market share. Source
  • Operational: Guidance depends on timely delivery of the titles included in the forecast period. Source
  • Operational: Mobile performance is affected by player acquisition costs. Source
  • External: Guidance assumes a continuation of the current economic backdrop. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Ahead: Management said fiscal 2026 exceeded its initial expectations at every label. Source
  • Ahead: Fourth quarter Net Bookings of $1.58 billion were above the company's guidance range. Source
  • Not stated: Management believes fiscal 2027 will establish new record operating levels. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.