Electronic Arts (EA)
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Rating:70Outperform
Price Target:
$221.00
▲(8.55% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:02/11/26
Score is driven primarily by strong financial quality—high margins and standout free-cash-flow strength—supported by manageable leverage. Offsetting factors are weak near-term technical momentum and a rich valuation (high P/E with low dividend yield). Corporate events are a net positive due to merger progress and debt redemption, but remaining approvals and litigation add uncertainty.
Positive Factors
Free Cash Flow Strength
Consistently high free cash flow and a 39.1% TTM FCF increase give EA durable internal funding for content investment, dividends, buybacks and debt reduction. Strong cash conversion also cushions the business against cyclical title timing and supports multi-year live-service roadmaps.
Negative Factors
Mixed Revenue Momentum
Revenue shows pronounced cadence risk: annual growth was modestly negative while TTM surged, reflecting release timing and product mix. This lumpy top-line undermines predictability of cash flow and complicates resource allocation for multi-quarter content roadmaps and live operations.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Free Cash Flow Strength
Consistently high free cash flow and a 39.1% TTM FCF increase give EA durable internal funding for content investment, dividends, buybacks and debt reduction. Strong cash conversion also cushions the business against cyclical title timing and supports multi-year live-service roadmaps.
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Electronic Arts (EA) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$50.95B
Dividend Yield0.37%
Average Volume (3M)2.38M
Price to Earnings (P/E)145.1
Beta (1Y)0.33
Revenue Growth-1.45%
EPS Growth-11.99%
CountryUS
Employees13,700
SectorCommunication Services
Sector Strength97
IndustryElectronic Gaming & Multimedia
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.88
Shares Outstanding250,253,710
10 Day Avg. Volume2,528,277
30 Day Avg. Volume2,377,006
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-3.70
Price to Book (P/B)5.93
Price to Sales (P/S)5.07
P/FCF Ratio20.38
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.99
Enterprise Value/Revenue6.86
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit8.80
Enterprise Value/Ebitda37.04
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$208.40Price Target Upside2.36% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)9.31
Revenue Forecast (FY)$8.38B
Electronic Arts Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Electronic Arts Inc. develops, markets, publishes, and distributes games, content, and services for game consoles, PCs, mobile phones, and tablets worldwide. It develops and publishes games and services across various genres, such as sports, racin...
How the Company Makes Money
EA generates revenue through multiple streams, primarily from the sale of video game titles and in-game purchases. The company sells both physical and digital copies of its games, with a growing emphasis on digital distribution through platforms l...
Electronic Arts Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Any
Bookings by Segment
Shows the distribution of bookings across different business segments, highlighting which areas are driving growth and where the company is focusing its strategic efforts.
Shows the distribution of bookings across different business segments, highlighting which areas are driving growth and where the company is focusing its strategic efforts.
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The FlyElectronic Arts Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Jul 29, 2025
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:May 05, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The earnings call highlighted a strong start to the fiscal year with growth in key segments like EA SPORTS and Apex Legends. However, some challenges were noted, including a decline in live services net bookings and increased costs. The guidance for Q2 reflects some expected headwinds, but the overall outlook remains positive with a robust slate of upcoming releases.Positive Updates
Strong Start to Fiscal Year 2026
Electronic Arts delivered a strong first quarter, landing above the high end of guidance with net bookings of $1.3 billion, up 3% year-over-year.
Negative Updates
Live Services Net Bookings Decline
Live services net bookings were down 1%, with a noted impact from Apex Legends, although mitigated by other areas.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong Start to Fiscal Year 2026
Electronic Arts delivered a strong first quarter, landing above the high end of guidance with net bookings of $1.3 billion, up 3% year-over-year.
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Company Guidance
During the Electronic Arts First Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Conference Call, the company reported a strong performance, exceeding the high end of their guidance, with net bookings of $1.3 billion, up 3% year-over-year. The company highlighted their EA SPORTS business as a key strength, with Global Football net bookings up mid-single digits and FC Mobile achieving over 50 million installs, underscoring significant engagement and growth. Apex Legends also performed well with sequential growth driven by strong player retention. EA's net revenue for the quarter was $1.67 billion, with a gross margin of 83.3% and operating expenses at $1.12 billion, resulting in earnings per share of $0.79. They returned $423 million to shareholders through buybacks and dividends. Looking ahead, EA has significant upcoming releases, including Battlefield 6, and expects net bookings for the second quarter to be between $1.8 billion to $1.9 billion, despite a forecasted 9-13% decline primarily due to the phasing of EA SPORTS FC deluxe edition content.Electronic Arts Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
80
Positive
Cash Flow
86
Very Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 7.32B | 7.46B | 7.56B | 7.43B | 6.99B | 5.63B |
| Gross Profit | 5.71B | 5.92B | 5.85B | 5.63B | 5.13B | 4.13B |
| EBITDA | 1.36B | 2.02B | 2.05B | 1.92B | 1.63B | 1.24B |
| Net Income | 680.00M | 1.12B | 1.27B | 802.00M | 789.00M | 837.00M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 13.28B | 12.37B | 13.42B | 13.46B | 13.80B | 13.29B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 2.90B | 2.25B | 3.26B | 2.77B | 3.06B | 6.37B |
| Total Debt | 1.95B | 2.22B | 1.95B | 1.95B | 1.96B | 1.95B |
| Total Liabilities | 7.13B | 5.98B | 5.91B | 6.17B | 6.17B | 5.45B |
| Stockholders Equity | 6.15B | 6.39B | 7.51B | 7.29B | 7.63B | 7.84B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 2.30B | 1.86B | 2.12B | 1.34B | 1.71B | 1.81B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 2.52B | 2.08B | 2.31B | 1.55B | 1.90B | 1.93B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | 37.00M | -207.00M | -217.00M | -2.80B | -505.00M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -2.54B | -2.86B | -1.62B | -1.60B | -1.62B | -15.00M |
Electronic Arts Technical Analysis
Positive
203.60
Price Trends
201.23
Positive
202.10
Positive
187.85
Positive
Market Momentum
0.69
Negative
63.81
Neutral
88.96
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For EA, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 203.6 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 201.02, above the 50-day MA of 201.23, and above the 200-day MA of 187.85, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.69 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 63.81 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 88.96 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for EA.
Electronic Arts Risk Analysis
Electronic Arts disclosed 27 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Electronic Arts reported the most risks in the "Tech & Innovation" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Electronic Arts Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (60)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
74 Outperform | $68.48B | 18.20 | 22.14% | 2.19% | 5.69% | 32.87% | |
70 Outperform | $50.95B | 145.12 | 11.05% | 0.37% | -1.45% | -11.99% | |
65 Neutral | $9.49B | 62.04 | 8.04% | ― | 16.84% | ― | |
60 Neutral | $48.67B | 4.58 | -11.27% | 4.14% | 2.83% | -41.78% | |
57 Neutral | $37.01B | -126.36 | -126.41% | ― | 13.98% | -6.71% | |
52 Neutral | $42.60B | -52.47 | -290.61% | ― | 32.70% | 12.57% | |
50 Neutral | $1.04B | ― | 119.44% | 9.98% | 7.49% | -60.32% |
* Communication Services Sector Average
EA
Electronic Arts
203.60
69.56
51.89%
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112.81
22.62
25.07%
TTWO
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199.87
2.34
1.18%
BILI
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23.05
7.43
47.57%
PLTK
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2.74
-1.57
-36.40%
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60.11
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Electronic Arts Corporate Events
M&A TransactionsRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Electronic Arts Clears Key Antitrust Hurdle in Merger
Positive
Feb 10, 2026
Electronic Arts Inc. entered into a merger agreement on September 28, 2025, under which Oak-Eagle MergerCo, Inc., a subsidiary of Oak-Eagle AcquireCo, Inc. formed by a consortium including the Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and Affinity, wil...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackDividendsFinancial DisclosuresM&A Transactions
Electronic Arts Declares Dividend Amid Acquisition Transition
Positive
Feb 3, 2026
Electronic Arts reported preliminary results for its third fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2025, highlighting record quarterly net bookings of $3.046 billion, up 38% year over year, driven by the landmark launch of Battlefield 6, which became 20...
Business Operations and Strategy
Electronic Arts Fully Redeems $400 Million Notes Due 2026
Positive
Jan 6, 2026
On January 6, 2026, Electronic Arts Inc. redeemed in full the $400 million outstanding principal amount of its 4.800% notes due 2026, using cash on hand to pay 100% of the principal plus accrued and unpaid interest up to, but excluding, the redemp...
Delistings and Listing ChangesM&A TransactionsShareholder Meetings
Electronic Arts Shareholders Approve Take-Private Merger Deal
Positive
Dec 23, 2025
On December 22, 2025, Electronic Arts Inc. held a special meeting of stockholders to vote on its proposed acquisition by an investor consortium led by the Public Investment Fund alongside affiliates of Silver Lake Group and Affinity Partners, refl...
Legal ProceedingsM&A Transactions
Electronic Arts Faces Lawsuits Over Merger Agreement
Negative
Dec 15, 2025
On September 28, 2025, Electronic Arts Inc. entered into a merger agreement with Oak-Eagle AcquireCo, Inc. and Oak-Eagle MergerCo, Inc., entities owned by a consortium including the Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and Affinity. This merger wi...
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