Take-Two Interactive Confirms GTA 6 Launch Date, Analysts Forecast $3.45 EPS Boost
Take-Two Interactive confirmed Grand Theft Auto 6 will launch on November 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, triggering a 6% share gain. Oppenheimer forecasts 40 million unit sales at a $56 net price and $3.45 per-share EPS in fiscal 2027, while Bank of America projects $3.44 billion revenue in FY 2027 and $2.76 billion in FY 2028.
1. GTA 6 Release Date Confirmed
Take-Two Interactive announced that Grand Theft Auto 6 will launch on November 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, marking one of the most anticipated releases in the gaming industry and sending shares up by approximately 6%.
2. Analyst Sales and EPS Projections
Oppenheimer projects GTA 6 will sell 40 million units at a $56 net unit price—based on a $70 base price, 25% console take-rate and a 15% premium mix—adding an estimated $3.45 per share in adjusted EPS for fiscal 2027.
3. Revenue Forecasts and Platform Expansion
Bank of America forecasts $3.44 billion in GTA 6 revenue for fiscal 2027 and $2.76 billion in fiscal 2028, while Take-Two has yet to set a formal PC launch date, suggesting potential additional revenue streams beyond initial console sales.