Take-Two Interactive raises its fiscal 2027 revenue and earnings forecasts as GTA VI pre-orders outperform expectations ahead of its November 19, 2026, release.
Take-Two Interactive has raised its annual revenue and earnings forecasts as anticipation grows ahead of the November 19, 2026, release of Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI), with pre-orders for the highly anticipated video game performing better than initially expected.
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick said pre-orders were exceeding the company’s original expectations, highlighting strong commercial interest in the upcoming title. Despite the positive momentum, the publisher has kept its annual net bookings forecast unchanged until the game officially launches.
The announcement sent Take-Two shares up approximately 4% in extended trading.
GTA VI Pre-Orders Exceed Expectations
GTA VI is among the most anticipated video game releases in recent years. Its launch follows several delays and comes approximately 13 years after the release of its predecessor, Grand Theft Auto V.
According to data from Sensor Tower, GTA VI had recorded approximately 7.71 million digital pre-orders worldwide by November 3. Take-Two began accepting pre-orders in June.
The game’s pricing has also attracted attention. The standard edition costs $79.99, while the Ultimate Edition is priced at $99.99. Sensor Tower data indicated that nearly 90% of pre-orders recorded by the end of August were for the more expensive edition.
Take-Two expects the upcoming release to become a significant contributor to its revenue over the coming quarters.
Take-Two Upgrades Fiscal 2027 Forecast
The company now expects total revenue of $7.98 billion to $8.18 billion for fiscal 2027, compared with its previous projection of $7.90 billion to $8.10 billion.
Take-Two also raised the lower end of its earnings-per-share forecast by two cents, bringing its expected range to 57 cents to 75 cents per share.
However, its annual net bookings forecast remains unchanged at $8 billion to $8.20 billion.
NBA 2K27 Faces Demand Challenges
Take-Two also addressed the performance of NBA 2K27, which launched during the September quarter but faced weaker demand amid increased competition.
The company expects player engagement and bookings to improve during the remainder of the year. Additional in-game content is expected to help attract players and encourage existing users to remain active.
Despite the challenges facing its basketball gaming franchise, Take-Two remains optimistic about its broader financial outlook.
Quarterly Bookings Miss Market Expectations
For the second quarter ended September, Take-Two reported total net bookings of $1.60 billion, an 18% decline from the same period a year earlier. The figure also fell short of analysts’ expectations of $1.67 billion.
The company is now looking to GTA VI to strengthen its financial performance as it approaches launch.
With millions of digital pre-orders already recorded and strong demand for its premium edition, the November 19 release represents an important commercial milestone for Take-Two. The game’s performance will be closely watched as investors assess its contribution to the company’s future growth.
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