By Jacob Miller | Apr 15, 2026
Although no formal confirmation was received regarding the accuracy of the leaked data, the leaked information has gained considerable attention.Surge in Stock Prices After Leak
As a result of leaked data regarding the the Rockstar Games hack, on April 14, 2023, Take-Two's stock price increased from $201.36 to $207.84 at its high. By end-of-day, Take-Two's stock had decreased to $205.10; however, this still is a significant one-day stock price increase.
During the hours immediately following the stock closing, movements in trading were up, suggesting that stock price were likely to continue to show upward trends; yet these prior trends can change rapidly.
Typically when a company experiences a hack or leak of data, the stock valuation of the company typically decreases; in this case, the value of Take-Two's stock price appears to have increased due to the leaked financial information contained in the data.
GTA Online Revenue Drives Investor Interest
One of the main findings from the leaked financial data from GTA Online is that it is generating approximately approximately USD 1MM per day, over 12 years since GTA Online has launched; most of the revenue generated from in-game purchases of certified "Shark Cards".
When calculated on an annual basis, the total revenue from GTA Online each year may approach $500MM. This information evidences the great interest in this product and may have given investors confidence regarding the continued success of the franchise.
Additional impacts were experienced in the stock price lift-markets on that same day demonstrated a general upward stock price trend.
Long-Term Forecast and Impact of GTA6 on Take-Two Stock Prices
Take-Two's stock price continues to remain below prior highs; the 2025 peak of $256.37 has fluctuated to as low as $190 in 2026. Analysts forecast an accelerated revenue growth with GTA6, because Take-Two will produce above one billion dollars with the next GTA release; however, some uncertainty remains with investors surrounding revisions to the release dates for the new game.
Overall, this stock price trend reflects long-term confidence in the Grand Theft Auto franchise, but the future possible revisions to the data quality have created investor uncertainty.
