Empirical Finance LLC Buys 133 Shares of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO)

Empirical Finance LLC grew its stake in Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO) by 2.8% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 4,856 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 133 shares during the quarter. Empirical Finance LLC’s holdings in Take-Two Interactive Software were worth $746,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in TTWO. Crewe Advisors LLC raised its holdings in Take-Two Interactive Software by 297.9% in the 2nd quarter. Crewe Advisors LLC now owns 191 shares of the company’s stock worth $30,000 after purchasing an additional 143 shares in the last quarter. UMB Bank n.a. raised its holdings in Take-Two Interactive Software by 155.1% in the 2nd quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 199 shares of the company’s stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 121 shares in the last quarter. Blue Trust Inc. raised its holdings in Take-Two Interactive Software by 410.6% in the 2nd quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 240 shares of the company’s stock worth $36,000 after purchasing an additional 193 shares in the last quarter. HHM Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in Take-Two Interactive Software in the 2nd quarter worth $37,000. Finally, BOKF NA increased its stake in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software by 466.7% in the 1st quarter. BOKF NA now owns 272 shares of the company’s stock worth $41,000 after acquiring an additional 224 shares in the last quarter. 95.46% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Take-Two Interactive Software Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ TTWO opened at $177.62 on Friday. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $158.99 and its 200-day moving average price is $155.07. The company has a quick ratio of 0.85, a current ratio of 0.85 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.53. The company has a market cap of $31.20 billion, a PE ratio of -8.39, a PEG ratio of 5.35 and a beta of 0.85. Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. has a 52-week low of $135.24 and a 52-week high of $182.62.

Analyst Ratings Changes

TTWO has been the subject of several research reports. Roth Mkm increased their price target on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software from $180.00 to $182.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, November 7th. Stifel Nicolaus increased their price target on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software from $175.00 to $191.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, September 5th. Redburn Atlantic initiated coverage on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software in a research note on Thursday, August 29th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $194.00 price target for the company. Oppenheimer increased their price target on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software from $185.00 to $190.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, November 7th. Finally, UBS Group increased their price target on shares of Take-Two Interactive Software from $156.00 to $175.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, November 7th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, eighteen have given a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $188.70.

Insider Activity

In related news, Director Michael Sheresky sold 191 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $149.83, for a total value of $28,617.53. Following the transaction, the director now owns 64,378 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $9,645,755.74. This trade represents a 0.30 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, Director Laverne Evans Srinivasan sold 2,000 shares of the firm’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 approximately $1,736,515.64. The trade was a 17.11 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Insiders own 1.45% of the company’s stock.

About Take-Two Interactive Software

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.