GTA VI arrives Nov. 19. Here's which video game stock looks like the best buy before launch.
Here's which video game stock looks like the best buy before launch.
Video games keep players hooked for hours, and that engagement is turning into steady growth for the industry. Global games revenue reached about $202 billion in 2025, up 9%, and market researcher Newzoo forecasts the industry to grow to $214 billion in 2026.
Take-Two Interactive's (TTWO -1.96%) Grand Theft Auto VI is set to be the biggest growth driver for the industry over the next few years. The release date is set for Nov. 19. Here's how four top video game stocks could benefit or face greater competition from this release, and whether you should consider buying them now.
Take-Two Interactive
Take-Two publishes Grand Theft Auto (GTA) through its Rockstar Games label, along with NBA 2K, Borderlands, Red Dead Redemption, and mobile games like Toon Blast. As of Oct. 15, 2026, the stock is down about 20% over the past year.
GTA has been an industry best-seller for 13 years. GTA V has sold a cumulative 230 million units since its 2013 release, setting high expectations for the next installment.
Management expects net bookings -- a non-GAAP measure of revenue -- to rise about 20% this fiscal year to roughly $8.1 billion. GTA VI is likely to be a major driver of Take-Two's growth over the next year, as reflected in the stock's valuation.
The stock trades at a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 30 based on Wall Street's earnings estimates for the current fiscal year ending in March. Analysts expect earnings to grow about 27% annually in the next few years, which could support market-beating returns. I would consider buying a starter position now and wait to buy more after sales data confirms whether the game is meeting expectations.
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OTC · As of 4:00 PM ET 10/16/26
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