On August 14, 2025, Electronic Arts Inc. announced an amendment and restatement of its Change in Control Severance Plan. Key changes include the provision of a pro rata bonus as severance for the year of termination, along with updates to administrative provisions and alignment with market practices, while other severance benefits remain unchanged.
During the same date, the company held its annual stockholders' meeting where directors were elected to the Board, an advisory vote on executive officer compensation was conducted, and KPMG LLP was ratified as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026.
linkAug 15, 2025 16:06:13
Electronic Arts announced its financial results for the first fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2025, with net bookings totaling $1.298 billion, surpassing expectations. The company reported net revenue of $1.671 billion and a net cash flow from operating activities of $17 million for the quarter. EA also repurchased 3 million shares for $375 million during this period, contributing to a total repurchase of 17.8 million shares for $2.5 billion over the last twelve months.
The company declared a cash dividend of $0.19 per share, payable on September 17, 2025, to stockholders of record by August 27, 2025. For the fiscal year 2026, EA maintains its guidance of net bookings between $7.6 billion and $8 billion, and net revenue between $7.1 billion and $7.5 billion. The company expects diluted earnings per share for Q2 to be between $0.29 and $0.46, with a share count estimate of 253 million for the calculation.
linkJul 29, 2025 16:07:23
Electronic Arts Inc. announced its preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, highlighting net bookings of $7.355 billion and net revenue of $7.463 billion for FY25. The EA SPORTS portfolio saw record performance, with the American Football franchise surpassing $1 billion in net bookings. The company has also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.19 per share, payable on June 18, 2025, to stockholders of record as of May 28, 2025.
Looking ahead, EA expects net bookings for fiscal year 2026 to be approximately $7.600 billion to $8.000 billion, driven by its key franchises including EA SPORTS and The Sims, along with upcoming releases like Battlefield. For the first quarter of FY26, net bookings are projected to be between $1.175 billion and $1.275 billion, with net revenue expected to range from $1.550 billion to $1.650 billion. The company plans to return at least 80% of free cash flow through stock repurchases and dividends through FY27.
linkMay 06, 2025 16:08:16
Electronic Arts announced a net revenue of $1.883 billion for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, slightly down from $1.945 billion in the same quarter last year. The company reported a net income of $293 million, a marginal increase from $290 million, and an operating cash flow of $1.176 billion. EA also highlighted the success of its EA SPORTS FC 25 event and its plans for a $1 billion accelerated stock repurchase program, which reflects its confidence in long-term growth.
On the downside, net bookings fell to $2.215 billion from $2.366 billion in the previous year, showing a decrease of approximately 6%. Additionally, the company experienced a 3% decline in total net revenue year-over-year. Live services and other revenue also decreased by 3%, and there was a noted decline in full game revenue. Overall, while EA demonstrated positive cash flow and net income, it faced challenges with revenue and bookings compared to the previous fiscal year.
linkFeb 04, 2025 16:06:14
Electronic Arts (EA) has announced preliminary results for the third fiscal quarter, reporting net bookings of approximately $2.215 billion. However, the company has revised its outlook for the fiscal year, projecting a mid-single-digit decline in live services net bookings, primarily due to a slowdown in its Global Football franchise, which had previously seen double-digit growth. Additionally, the new Dragon Age title engaged about 1.5 million players, falling nearly 50% short of expectations, impacting overall performance.
Despite the challenges, EA's CEO noted that the company continued to deliver high-quality games and received positive feedback on recent updates for EA SPORTS FC 25. The company also expects to maintain a balance between investment for future growth and operational discipline. For the fiscal year 2025, EA has updated its net bookings outlook to a range of $7.000 billion to $7.150 billion, with GAAP net revenue for Q3 expected to be around $1.883 billion and diluted earnings per share at approximately $1.11.
linkJan 22, 2025 16:06:05
Electronic Arts (EA) announced impressive financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025, achieving record net bookings of $2.079 billion. This success was largely attributed to strong performance in the EA SPORTS portfolio, particularly American Football, which is expected to surpass $1 billion in bookings for the year. The company also saw increased player engagement in various franchises, including The Sims 4, which added over 15 million players in the past year. EA's confidence in its long-term growth has led to a raised full-year outlook, along with a quarterly cash dividend declaration of $0.19 per share.
Despite the positive results, EA reported a decrease in net income to $294 million from $399 million year-over-year, and diluted earnings per share also fell from $1.47 to $1.11. The company faced challenges in its overall revenue compared to the previous year, with total net revenue decreasing slightly from $7.593 billion to $7.409 billion for the trailing twelve months. However, EA's operational cash flow remained strong, and the company continued its stock repurchase program, indicating a commitment to returning value to shareholders.
linkOct 29, 2024 16:06:07
Electronic Arts exceeded expectations in Q1 FY25, achieving net bookings of $1.262 billion, driven by successful launches like EA SPORTS College Football 25. The company reported a net revenue of $1.660 billion and plans to maintain momentum with upcoming game releases. However, net income decreased to $280 million from $402 million year-over-year. EA also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.19 per share and repurchased shares worth $375 million during the quarter.
linkJul 30, 2024 16:11:19
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) reports record cash flow in FY24, with increased net bookings and revenue. The company highlights the success of EA SPORTS and Madden NFL franchises. Plans for accelerated growth include a new stock repurchase program and upcoming releases like College Football in FY25. Quarterly and fiscal year financial highlights show positive trends in net income and operating cash flow. EA declares a quarterly cash dividend. Future outlook for FY25 and Q1 FY25 includes expectations of continued growth in net revenue, net income, and net bookings.
linkMay 07, 2024 16:12:45
EA's CEO highlights the company's focus on creating deeper experiences for players, evolving to meet changing industry needs, optimizing real estate, and streamlining operations. Approximately 5% of the workforce may be impacted by these changes, aiming to support affected employees in finding new roles. The company emphasizes fostering innovation, creativity, and community building while discontinuing some projects to concentrate on key opportunities.
linkFeb 28, 2024 16:10:50
Electronic Arts Inc. announced a strong Q3 FY24 with $2.366 billion net bookings, 1% YoY growth. Live services achieved a record $1.712 billion, up 3% YoY. The company repurchased 2.5 million shares for $325 million and declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.19 per share. Q4 FY24 outlook expects net revenue of $1.625 billion to $1.925 billion and net income of $54 million to $183 million.
linkJan 30, 2024 16:10:45