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Take Two's (TTWO) Q3 Earnings Rise on Solid Top-Line Growth
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Take Two Interactive Software (TTWO - Free Report) reported third-quarter fiscal 2019 GAAP earnings of $1.57 per share compared with 21 cents in the year-ago quarter.
Net revenues surged 159.7% from the year-ago quarter to $1.25 billion. The growth was driven by robust performance of Red Dead Redemption 2, NBA 2K19 and NBA 2K18, Grand Theft Auto Online and Grand Theft Auto V, WWE 2K19 and WWE SuperCard, Dragon City and Monster Legends, and Sid Meier’s Civilization VI.
Recurrent consumer spending (virtual currency, add-on content and in-game purchases, including the allocated value of virtual currency and add-on content included in special editions of certain games) increased and accounted for 24% of total net revenues.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings and revenues was pegged at $2.75 and $1.49 billion, respectively.
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Take Two division Rockstar Games launched Red Dead Redemption 2 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in the quarter. The game was an instant hit as it recorded the biggest opening weekend in retail sell-through across all entertainment releases (over $725 million).
It was also the second biggest launch (three days) in retail sell-through across all entertainment releases (trailed Grand Theft Auto V).
Per The NPD Group, based on combined physical and digital sales in the United States, Red Dead Redemption 2 was the best-selling video game of 2018. To date, 23 million units of Red Dead Redemption 2 have been sold worldwide.
Rockstar Games also launched the public Beta for Red Dead Online.
Top-Line Details
Digital revenues (47.6% of revenues) surged 130% year over year to $594.7 million. Revenues from Physical retailer and other segments (52.4% of revenues) soared 194.1% to $654 million.
Region wise, revenues from the United States (52.2% of revenues) surged 148.4% year over year to $651.6 million. Moreover, revenues from International markets (47.8% of revenues) skyrocketed 173.3% to $597.2 million.
On the basis of platforms, revenues from console (91.6% of revenues) surged 190.1% to $1.14 billion. Revenues from PC and other (8.4%) increased 20.7% to $104.3 million.
Booking Details
Net bookings of $1.57 billion surged 139.8% on a year-over-year basis.
Net bookings from recurrent consumer spending accounted for 22% of net bookings and grew 31% year over year.
Notably, Catalog accounted for $243.9 million of net bookings. Strong demand for Grand Theft Auto, Dragon City and Monster Legends, and Sid Meier’s Civilization VI were observed in the quarter.
Digitally-delivered net bookings (44.9% of net bookings) grew 85.4% to $703.8 million. Bookings from Physical retail (55.1% of net bookings) and other segments surged 215.4% to $864.8 million.
Operating Details
Take Two’s reported gross profit jumped 64.6% year over year to $350.2 million. However, reported gross margin of 28% contracted significantly from 44.3% reported in the year-ago quarter.
Reported operating expenses jumped 46.3% year over year to $298.5 million primarily due to higher selling & marketing (S&M), research & development (R&D) and general & administrative (G&A) expenses in the quarter. S&M, R&D and G&A expenses grew 103%, 24.6%, 7%, respectively.
Income from operations came in at $51.8 million compared with $8.9 million in the year-ago quarter. Operating margin expanded 230 basis points (bps) to 4.1%.
Guidance
For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019, Take Two expects GAAP net revenues to be in a band of $530 to $580 million. Net bookings are projected between $450 million and $500 million. The company projects GAAP earnings between 67 cents and 77 cents per share.
For fiscal 2019, net bookings are expected between $2.89 billion and $2.94 billion. GAAP net revenues are likely to be in a band of $2.66 and $2.71 billion, up from the previous guidance range of $2.55-$2.65 billion.
Take Two now projects GAAP earnings in the range $3.07 to $3.18 per share.
The company projects operating expenses in the range of $921 to $931 million. Additionally, capital expenditure is expected to be around $60 million.
Operating cash flow is expected to be around $545 million.
Zacks Rank and Other Stocks to Consider
Take Two currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
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Take Two's (TTWO) Q3 Earnings Rise on Solid Top-Line Growth
Take Two Interactive Software (TTWO - Free Report) reported third-quarter fiscal 2019 GAAP earnings of $1.57 per share compared with 21 cents in the year-ago quarter.
Net revenues surged 159.7% from the year-ago quarter to $1.25 billion. The growth was driven by robust performance of Red Dead Redemption 2, NBA 2K19 and NBA 2K18, Grand Theft Auto Online and Grand Theft Auto V, WWE 2K19 and WWE SuperCard, Dragon City and Monster Legends, and Sid Meier’s Civilization VI.
Recurrent consumer spending (virtual currency, add-on content and in-game purchases, including the allocated value of virtual currency and add-on content included in special editions of certain games) increased and accounted for 24% of total net revenues.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings and revenues was pegged at $2.75 and $1.49 billion, respectively.
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Quote
Red Dead Redemption 2 Hits Milestones
Take Two division Rockstar Games launched Red Dead Redemption 2 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in the quarter. The game was an instant hit as it recorded the biggest opening weekend in retail sell-through across all entertainment releases (over $725 million).
It was also the second biggest launch (three days) in retail sell-through across all entertainment releases (trailed Grand Theft Auto V).
Per The NPD Group, based on combined physical and digital sales in the United States, Red Dead Redemption 2 was the best-selling video game of 2018. To date, 23 million units of Red Dead Redemption 2 have been sold worldwide.
Rockstar Games also launched the public Beta for Red Dead Online.
Top-Line Details
Digital revenues (47.6% of revenues) surged 130% year over year to $594.7 million. Revenues from Physical retailer and other segments (52.4% of revenues) soared 194.1% to $654 million.
Region wise, revenues from the United States (52.2% of revenues) surged 148.4% year over year to $651.6 million. Moreover, revenues from International markets (47.8% of revenues) skyrocketed 173.3% to $597.2 million.
On the basis of platforms, revenues from console (91.6% of revenues) surged 190.1% to $1.14 billion. Revenues from PC and other (8.4%) increased 20.7% to $104.3 million.
Booking Details
Net bookings of $1.57 billion surged 139.8% on a year-over-year basis.
Net bookings from recurrent consumer spending accounted for 22% of net bookings and grew 31% year over year.
Notably, Catalog accounted for $243.9 million of net bookings. Strong demand for Grand Theft Auto, Dragon City and Monster Legends, and Sid Meier’s Civilization VI were observed in the quarter.
Digitally-delivered net bookings (44.9% of net bookings) grew 85.4% to $703.8 million. Bookings from Physical retail (55.1% of net bookings) and other segments surged 215.4% to $864.8 million.
Operating Details
Take Two’s reported gross profit jumped 64.6% year over year to $350.2 million. However, reported gross margin of 28% contracted significantly from 44.3% reported in the year-ago quarter.
Reported operating expenses jumped 46.3% year over year to $298.5 million primarily due to higher selling & marketing (S&M), research & development (R&D) and general & administrative (G&A) expenses in the quarter. S&M, R&D and G&A expenses grew 103%, 24.6%, 7%, respectively.
Income from operations came in at $51.8 million compared with $8.9 million in the year-ago quarter. Operating margin expanded 230 basis points (bps) to 4.1%.
Guidance
For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019, Take Two expects GAAP net revenues to be in a band of $530 to $580 million. Net bookings are projected between $450 million and $500 million. The company projects GAAP earnings between 67 cents and 77 cents per share.
For fiscal 2019, net bookings are expected between $2.89 billion and $2.94 billion. GAAP net revenues are likely to be in a band of $2.66 and $2.71 billion, up from the previous guidance range of $2.55-$2.65 billion.
Take Two now projects GAAP earnings in the range $3.07 to $3.18 per share.
The company projects operating expenses in the range of $921 to $931 million. Additionally, capital expenditure is expected to be around $60 million.
Operating cash flow is expected to be around $545 million.
Zacks Rank and Other Stocks to Consider
Take Two currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
Twilio (TWLO - Free Report) , ASGN (ASGN - Free Report) and Cogent Communications (CCOI - Free Report) are some other top-ranked stocks from the broader computer and technology sector. All the three stocks sport a Zacks Rank #1.You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Twilio, ASGN and Cogent are expected to report quarterly results on Feb 12, 13 and 21, respectively.
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Here's another stock idea to consider. Much like petroleum 150 years ago, lithium power may soon shake the world, creating millionaires and reshaping geo-politics. Soon electric vehicles (EVs) may be cheaper than gas guzzlers. Some are already reaching 265 miles on a single charge.
With battery prices plummeting and charging stations set to multiply, one company stands out as the #1 stock to buy according to Zacks research.
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