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Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.: Q2 FY2027 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2027, from the documents filed with the SEC on 9 November 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 6 raised, 2 lowered, 11 new, 4 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net Bookings fell 18% year on year: Net Bookings were $1,601.3 million against $1,960.5 million a year earlier. Recurrent consumer spending made up 81% of the total and its Net Bookings fell 9%. Source
  • GAAP net revenue declined to $1.50 billion: GAAP net revenue was $1,497.0 million against $1,773.8 million. Recurrent consumer spending revenue was $1,210.2 million against $1,275.9 million. Source
  • Quarterly net loss narrowed: GAAP net loss was $54.0 million, or $0.29 per share, against $133.9 million, or $0.73 per share, a year earlier. Source
  • Grand Theft Auto VI set for November 19: Grand Theft Auto VI is listed for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 19, 2026, the same date as in the prior release. Source
  • Operating loss widened to $117.5 million: Loss from operations was $117.5 million against $98.0 million. Total operating expenses fell to $977.9 million from $1,078.5 million. Source
  • Non-GAAP EBITDA fell to $92.2 million: Non-GAAP EBITDA was $92.2 million for the quarter against $116.7 million, and $259.2 million for six months against $342.2 million. Source
  • Net Bookings range held for the year: The fiscal 2027 Net Bookings range of $8.0 to $8.2 billion was reiterated, unchanged from the prior release. Source
  • Operating cash flow negative for six months: Net cash used in operating activities was $173.5 million for the six months, against $83.7 million provided a year earlier. Source

“The launch of Grand Theft Auto VI is ten days away and, with pre-orders continuing to reach unprecedented levels, we expect to deliver an historic year for our company.”

Strauss Zelnick, Chairman and CEO of Take-Two Interactive

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Net Bookings SourceFiscal year ending March 31, 2027$8,000 to $8,200 millionKept
GAAP total net revenue SourceFiscal year ending March 31, 2027$7,980 to $8,180 millionRaised from $7,900 to $8,100 million
Cost of revenue (GAAP) SourceFiscal year ending March 31, 2027$3,679 to $3,800 millionRaised from $3,538 to $3,658 million
Operating expenses (GAAP) SourceFiscal year ending March 31, 2027$4,078 to $4,098 millionLowered from $4,150 to $4,170 million
Interest and other, net SourceFiscal year ending March 31, 2027$29 millionLowered from $53 million
Income before income taxes SourceFiscal year ending March 31, 2027$194 to $253 millionRaised from $159 to $219 million
Provision for income taxes SourceFiscal year ending March 31, 2027$86 to $111 millionRaised from $55 to $76 million
Net income SourceFiscal year ending March 31, 2027$109 to $142 million
Diluted net income per share SourceFiscal year ending March 31, 2027$0.57 to $0.75
Net cash provided by operating activities SourceFiscal year ending March 31, 2027over $1,000 millionKept
Capital expenditures SourceFiscal year ending March 31, 2027approximately $290 millionKept
Non-GAAP EBITDA SourceFiscal year ending March 31, 2027$1,024 to $1,082 millionRaised from $993 to $1,053 million
Diluted share count SourceFiscal year ending March 31, 2027189.5 million sharesRaised from 189.4 million shares
Management reporting tax rate SourceFiscal year ending March 31, 202718%Kept
GAAP total net revenue SourceThird quarter ending December 31, 2026$3,270 to $3,420 millionNew
Cost of revenue (GAAP) SourceThird quarter ending December 31, 2026$1,649 to $1,732 millionNew
Operating expenses (GAAP) SourceThird quarter ending December 31, 2026$1,162 to $1,182 millionNew
Interest and other, net SourceThird quarter ending December 31, 2026$13 millionNew
Income before income taxes SourceThird quarter ending December 31, 2026$446 to $493 millionNew
Net income SourceThird quarter ending December 31, 2026$250 to $276 millionNew
Diluted net income per share SourceThird quarter ending December 31, 2026$1.30 to $1.44New
Non-GAAP EBITDA SourceThird quarter ending December 31, 2026$651 to $698 millionNew
Net Bookings SourceThird quarter ending December 31, 2026$3,350 to $3,500 millionNew
Provision for income taxes SourceThird quarter ending December 31, 2026$196 to $217 millionNew
Diluted share count SourceThird quarter ending December 31, 2026192.0 million sharesNew

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Fiscal 2027 GAAP total net revenue range raised by $80 million at both ends. Source
  • Guidance raised: Fiscal 2027 Non-GAAP EBITDA range raised to $1,024 to $1,082 million from $993 to $1,053 million. Source
  • Guidance raised: Fiscal 2027 income before income taxes range raised to $194 to $253 million from $159 to $219 million. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Fiscal 2027 GAAP operating expense range lowered to $4,078 to $4,098 million from $4,150 to $4,170 million. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Fiscal 2027 interest and other, net figure lowered to $29 million from $53 million. Source
  • New guidance: Initial guidance given for the fiscal third quarter ending December 31, 2026, including Net Bookings of $3,350 to $3,500 million. Source
  • Guidance kept: Fiscal 2027 Net Bookings guidance of $8.0 to $8.2 billion was reiterated. Source
  • New: CEO named geographic footprint expansion and accretive M&A among priorities; the prior release did not list them. Source

Second-quarter results and drivers

  • Net Bookings fell 18% year on year: Net Bookings were $1,601.3 million against $1,960.5 million a year earlier. Recurrent consumer spending made up 81% of the total and its Net Bookings fell 9%. Source
  • GAAP net revenue declined to $1.50 billion: GAAP net revenue was $1,497.0 million against $1,773.8 million. Recurrent consumer spending revenue was $1,210.2 million against $1,275.9 million. Source
  • Quarterly net loss narrowed: GAAP net loss was $54.0 million, or $0.29 per share, against $133.9 million, or $0.73 per share, a year earlier. Source
  • Full-game revenue fell faster than recurrent: Full game and other revenue fell from $497.9 million to $286.8 million. Recurrent revenue fell 5%, and its share of GAAP net revenue rose to 81%. Source
  • Six-month net loss and bookings: For the six months, Net Bookings were $2,987.2 million against $3,383.6 million. The net loss was $88.1 million, or $0.47 per share, against $145.8 million, or $0.80 per share. Source

Platforms, content and regions

  • Console led Net Bookings by platform: Console Net Bookings were $742.6 million (46%), mobile $707.6 million (45%) and PC and other $151.1 million (9%), against $907.9 million, $818.1 million and $234.5 million a year earlier. Source
  • Console and PC revenue both declined: Mobile net revenue was $731.1 million (49%), console $615.4 million (41%) and PC and other $150.5 million (10%), against $821.6 million, $720.0 million and $232.2 million. Source
  • Full-game Net Bookings fell to $299.2 million: Full game and other Net Bookings were $299.2 million, 19% of the total, against $532.2 million, 27% of the total a year earlier. Source
  • Digital channel share rose to 97%: Digital online net revenue was $1,458.8 million against $1,693.1 million. Physical retail and other net revenue was $38.2 million against $80.7 million. Source
  • U.S. and international revenue both lower: U.S. net revenue was $888.9 million against $1,036.1 million. International net revenue was $608.1 million against $737.7 million; international was 41% of revenue. Source

“We are reiterating our outlook for Fiscal 2027 Net Bookings of $8 to $8.2 billion, and are confident in our ability to build on this incredible year”

Strauss Zelnick, Chairman and CEO of Take-Two Interactive

Releases and product lineup

  • NBA 2K27 released September 4: NBA 2K27 was released on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2 and PC. Grand Theft Auto Online's Kortz Center Heist Summer Update was released July 14, 2026. Source
  • Grand Theft Auto VI set for November 19: Grand Theft Auto VI is listed for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 19, 2026, the same date as in the prior release. Source
  • Several future titles lack dates: PGA TOUR 2K27, WWE 2K27, Project ETHOS, the next BioShock, Top Goal, CSR 3 and Judas are listed with release dates to be announced. Source

Costs, operating result and EBITDA

  • Operating loss widened to $117.5 million: Loss from operations was $117.5 million against $98.0 million. Total operating expenses fell to $977.9 million from $1,078.5 million. Source
  • Selling and marketing spend declined: Selling and marketing was $444.9 million against $536.7 million. Software development costs and royalties in cost of revenue were $107.9 million against $172.1 million. Source
  • Gross profit lower on lower revenue: Cost of revenue was $636.6 million against $793.3 million. Gross profit was $860.4 million against $980.5 million. Source
  • Non-GAAP EBITDA fell to $92.2 million: Non-GAAP EBITDA was $92.2 million for the quarter against $116.7 million, and $259.2 million for six months against $342.2 million. Source
  • Quarter recorded an income tax benefit: The company recorded a benefit from income taxes of $57.9 million, against an $18.4 million provision a year earlier. Source

“all of which will set us on a path to unlock greater earnings power and long-term shareholder value”

Strauss Zelnick, Chairman and CEO of Take-Two Interactive

Guidance direction for the year and quarter

  • Net Bookings range held for the year: The fiscal 2027 Net Bookings range of $8.0 to $8.2 billion was reiterated, unchanged from the prior release. Source
  • Revenue and operating expense ranges moved: The GAAP revenue range moved up by $80 million at both ends. The operating expense range moved down by $72 million at both ends. Source
  • First quarter-three guidance given: Initial guidance was given for the fiscal third quarter ending December 31, 2026, with net revenue, operating expense and EBITDA ranges. Source
  • Net income range low end raised: The fiscal 2027 net income range is $109 to $142 million against $104 to $143 million, and diluted EPS is $0.57 to $0.75 against $0.55 to $0.75. Source

Cash, debt and capital spending

  • Operating cash flow negative for six months: Net cash used in operating activities was $173.5 million for the six months, against $83.7 million provided a year earlier. Source
  • Cash balance down, short-term debt up: Cash and cash equivalents were $1,149.4 million against $1,545.5 million at March 31, 2026. Short-term debt rose to $629.2 million from $30.0 million. Source
  • Fixed asset purchases more than doubled: Purchases of fixed assets were $163.3 million for the six months against $57.0 million. Software development costs and licenses used $372.4 million in operating cash. Source
  • No debt repaid; equity issuance lower: No debt was repaid in the six months, against $600.0 million a year earlier. Common stock issuance proceeds were $32.3 million against $1,219.6 million. Source
  • Treasury stock balance unchanged: Treasury stock stayed at $1,020.6 million, and shares outstanding were 187.2 million at September 30, 2026. Source

Strategy, growth and earnings focus

  • Priorities named beyond the launch: The CEO named new hits, geographic expansion and accretive M&A as areas to build on the current year. Source
  • Scale framing moved toward earnings power: The prior release said the company expected to sustain the new level of scale. The current release ties its priorities to greater earnings power and shareholder value.
  • Prior quarter credited portfolio and execution: The prior release attributed the first-quarter result to the portfolio and to disciplined execution across all labels.

Coming up, as management said on 9 November 2026

  • Grand Theft Auto VI launch November 19: Grand Theft Auto VI release on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S is listed for November 19, 2026, the next dated event named. Source
  • Undated Zynga and 2K titles: Zynga Top Goal and CSR 3 are listed for iOS and Android with release dates to be announced. Source
  • Final figures to follow in 10-Q: Results are preliminary; final data will be included in the Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2026. Source

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: Guidance assumes timely delivery of the titles included in it. Source
  • Demand: Guidance assumes continued growth in the installed base of PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Source
  • Demand: Mobile performance, including player acquisition costs, is named as a factor in the guidance. Source
  • External: Guidance assumes a continuation of the current economic backdrop. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management reiterated the fiscal 2027 Net Bookings range. Source
  • Not stated: The prior release referred to excitement around the November 19 launch.

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.