Summary
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (TTWO) reported strong financial performance for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018, with net revenue increasing slightly to $1.79 billion and net income more than doubling to $173.5 million. This growth was driven by strong performance from key franchises, particularly the NBA 2K series, and continued success from Grand Theft Auto V and its online component. The company also saw a significant shift towards digital distribution, with digital online channels accounting for 63.1% of net revenue, up from 51.8% in the prior year. Recurring consumer spending through add-on content and microtransactions also showed substantial growth, representing 41.6% of net revenue. Looking ahead, Take-Two is well-positioned with a robust product pipeline, including the highly anticipated "Red Dead Redemption 2" and "NBA 2K19." The company's strategy emphasizes developing high-quality, internally owned franchises and leveraging emerging digital distribution channels and recurring consumer spending. Key risks include reliance on "hit" titles, particularly the Grand Theft Auto franchise, and dependence on a few major customers. However, the company's diversified portfolio and strategic focus on digital growth and in-game monetization strategies provide a solid foundation for future success.
Financial Highlights
54 data points| Revenue | $1.79B |
| Cost of Revenue | $898.31M |
| Gross Profit | $894.58M |
| Operating Expenses | $759.00M |
| Operating Income | $135.58M |
| Net Income | $173.53M |
| EPS (Basic) | $1.57 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $1.54 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 110.21M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 112.86M |
Key Highlights
- 1Net revenue increased by 0.7% to $1.79 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018.
- 2Net income significantly increased by 158% to $173.5 million, with diluted EPS at $1.54.
- 3Digital online revenue accounted for 63.1% of total net revenue, up from 51.8% in the prior year.
- 4Recurrent consumer spending (virtual currency, add-on content, microtransactions) grew substantially, representing 41.6% of net revenue, up from 25.8% in the prior year.
- 5The company generated strong operating cash flow of $393.9 million.
- 6Key upcoming releases include 'Red Dead Redemption 2' (October 2018) and 'NBA 2K19' (Fall 2018).
- 7Despite a slight increase in Selling & Marketing expenses, Research & Development costs rose significantly by 42.4%, reflecting investment in future titles.