Electronic Arts (EA) agreed on Sept. 29 to be acquired in a record-breaking $55 billion leveraged buyout by a group led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), Silver Lake Partners, and Affinity Partners at $210 per share, marking the largest private equity-funded acquisition in history and a defining moment for consolidation in gaming. With EA shares already trading near the offer after surging more than 16% over the last five days, attention is shifting to other opportunities in the space. The g ...

Embark upon four new adventures that require steely resolve and courage in the face of the odd, twisted, and downright supernatural. Strange Tales of the West are now available in Red Dead Online. ...

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Core Viewpoint - TakeTwo Interactive Software (TTWO) is set to release its fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 results on May 15, with expectations of GAAP net revenues between $1.52 billion and $1.62 billion, and a GAAP net loss per share ranging from 20 cents to earnings per share of 13 cents [1] Revenue Expectations - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for TTWO's fiscal fourth-quarter revenues is $1.55 billion, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 14.73% [1] - The consensus for earnings is currently at $1.08 per share, indicating a significant year-over-year growth of 248.39% [2] Performance Drivers - NBA 2K is anticipated to significantly contribute to results, with a projected high-teens percentage increase in recurrent consumer spending for the franchise [3] - Other titles like Grand Theft Auto V and GTA Online are expected to continue contributing, although GTA Online may see declines [3] - New launches such as Sid Meier's Civilization VII, PGA Tour 2K25, and WWE 2K25 are expected to support top-line growth, with Civilization VII already setting a franchise record for preorders [4] Mobile Segment Challenges - Mobile bookings are projected to face challenges, with only low single-digit growth expected for the fiscal year, influenced by underperformance in titles like Empires & Puzzles [5] Cost Management - GAAP operating expenses for the fiscal fourth quarter are projected between $900 million and $920 million, with a 2% decline year over year due to normalized marketing and cost-saving initiatives [6] Earnings Outlook - TTWO currently has an Earnings ESP of 0.00% and a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating that the odds of an earnings beat are not favorable at this time [7]