Fri May 02 11:50:00 UTC 2025: **Take-Two Interactive Stock Soars on GTA 6 Anticipation, Analyst Upgrades**
NEW YORK, April 25, 2025 – Take-Two Interactive Software (TTWO) stock surged to a record high on Thursday, fueled by optimism surrounding the upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6). The stock climbed 4.4%, closing at $222.69 after hitting an all-time high of $224.43 earlier in the day.
The rally follows positive analyst commentary. BMO Capital Markets reiterated its buy rating with a $240 price target, citing GTA 6 as a key catalyst. Analyst Brian Pitz predicts a potential October 31, 2025 release date, forecasting sales of 45 million units in the launch window. He suggested a price point of $100 is possible, influenced by Nintendo’s pricing of its upcoming Mario Kart World game at $80. Pitz believes Take-Two is “the best-positioned publisher” with the “most attractive pipeline” in the industry.
However, some analysts remain cautious. Benchmark analyst Mike Hickey noted investor concerns about a potential GTA 6 delay, citing the lack of marketing updates since the initial trailer over 500 days ago. Despite these concerns, Take-Two maintains an official fall 2025 release target.
The positive sentiment surrounding Take-Two contributed to a broader market uptick, following stronger-than-expected job growth figures. The strong performance of TTWO stock also overshadowed other market news, including a temporary outage scheduled for Investors.com.
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