GTA 6 leaks cause minor Take-Two stock jump; focus remains on official launch and financial outlook.

Take-Two Interactive's stock briefly rose 2.9% on August 18 after new Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks appeared online but ended the day up only 0.33%. The leaks had little lasting impact on the stock, which even dipped slightly in pre-market trading the next day. Investors are more focused on the official November 19 launch of GTA 6 and Take-Two’s strong financial outlook, with CEO Strauss Zelnick projecting record-breaking performance and $8.1 billion in net bookings for fiscal 2027. The upcoming extended preview on Netflix on August 27 may also influence investor sentiment.