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Electronic Arts Stock Price, News & Analysis (NASDAQ:EA)

$137.14
+1.59 (+1.17%)
(As of 12/8/2023 ET)
Compare
Today's Range
$134.87
$137.38
50-Day Range
$119.55
$138.01
52-Week Range
$108.53
$140.30
Volume
1.53 million shs
Average Volume
1.73 million shs
Market Capitalization
$36.89 billion
P/E Ratio
37.78
Dividend Yield
0.55%
Price Target
$141.75

Electronic Arts MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.58 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
3.4% Upside
$141.75 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.59% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-1.18
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.37mentions of Electronic Arts in the last 14 days
Based on 18 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$4.45 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
10.02%
From $5.29 to $5.82 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.22 out of 5 stars

Consumer Discretionary Sector

106th out of 256 stocks

Prepackaged Software Industry

59th out of 197 stocks


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About Electronic Arts Stock (NASDAQ:EA)

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, racing, first-person shooter, action, role-playing, and simulation primarily under the Battlefield, The Sims, Apex Legends, Need for Speed, and license games from others, including FIFA, Madden NFL, UFC, and Star Wars brands. The company licenses its games to third parties to distribute and host its games. It markets and sells its games and services through digital distribution and retail channels, as well as directly to mass market retailers, specialty stores, and distribution arrangements. Electronic Arts Inc. was incorporated in 1982 and is headquartered in Redwood City, California.

EA Stock Price History

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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 9/20 Dividend
8/29/2023
Dividend Payable
9/20/2023
Last Earnings
11/01/2023
Ex-Dividend for 12/20 Dividend
11/28/2023
Today
12/09/2023
Dividend Payable
12/20/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
1/30/2024
Fiscal Year End
3/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Prepackaged software
Sub-Industry
N/A
CUSIP
28551210
Employees
13,400
Year Founded
1982

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$141.75
High Stock Price Target
$162.00
Low Stock Price Target
$112.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+3.4%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.58
Research Coverage
24 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$802 million
Pretax Margin
18.57%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$7.59 billion
Cash Flow
$5.88 per share
Book Value
$26.59 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
268,428,000
Market Cap
$36.89 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.82

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Should I Buy Electronic Arts Stock? EA Pros and Cons Explained

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Electronic Arts was last updated on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 5:10 PM.

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Electronic Arts Inc.:

  • Strong market presence: Electronic Arts Inc. is a leading developer, marketer, and distributor of games, content, and services for various platforms worldwide. With a diverse portfolio of popular game franchises such as Battlefield, The Sims, Apex Legends, and Need for Speed, the company has a strong market presence and a loyal customer base.
  • Successful licensing partnerships: Electronic Arts Inc. has successfully licensed popular brands such as FIFA, Madden NFL, UFC, and Star Wars, allowing the company to leverage the popularity of these brands and generate additional revenue through game development and distribution.
  • Ongoing innovation: The company continues to innovate and develop games across various genres, including sports, racing, first-person shooter, action, role-playing, and simulation. This commitment to innovation helps Electronic Arts Inc. stay relevant in the dynamic gaming industry and attract a wide range of gamers.
  • Digital distribution channels: Electronic Arts Inc. markets and sells its games and services through digital distribution channels, which have become increasingly popular among gamers. This allows the company to reach a global audience and reduce distribution costs compared to traditional retail channels.
  • Positive financial performance: Electronic Arts Inc. has demonstrated positive financial performance in recent periods, with steady revenue growth and strong profitability. This indicates the company's ability to generate consistent returns for investors.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Electronic Arts Inc. for these reasons:

  • Competition in the gaming industry: The gaming industry is highly competitive, with numerous companies vying for market share. Electronic Arts Inc. faces competition from both established players and emerging indie developers, which could impact its market position and profitability.
  • Dependence on game releases: The success of Electronic Arts Inc. largely depends on the reception and performance of its game releases. If a highly anticipated game fails to meet expectations or faces negative reviews, it could have a significant impact on the company's financial performance.
  • Regulatory risks: The gaming industry is subject to various regulatory risks, including changes in government regulations, censorship, and legal challenges. These regulatory risks could impact the company's ability to develop and distribute games in certain markets.
  • Market volatility: Like any publicly traded company, Electronic Arts Inc.'s stock price is subject to market volatility. Fluctuations in the broader market or negative investor sentiment towards the gaming industry could result in significant fluctuations in the company's stock price.
  • Technological advancements: The gaming industry is constantly evolving, with new technologies and platforms emerging. Electronic Arts Inc. needs to adapt to these technological advancements and invest in research and development to stay competitive, which could involve significant costs and risks.














EA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Electronic Arts stock right now?

24 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Electronic Arts in the last year. There are currently 10 hold ratings and 14 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" EA shares.
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What is Electronic Arts' stock price target for 2024?

24 brokers have issued 12 month price objectives for Electronic Arts' shares. Their EA share price targets range from $112.00 to $162.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $141.75 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 3.4% from the stock's current price.
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How have EA shares performed in 2023?

Electronic Arts' stock was trading at $122.18 at the beginning of the year. Since then, EA shares have increased by 12.2% and is now trading at $137.14.
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Are investors shorting Electronic Arts?

Electronic Arts saw a increase in short interest during the month of November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 3,870,000 shares, an increase of 36.3% from the October 31st total of 2,840,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 2,040,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.9 days. Approximately 1.6% of the shares of the company are short sold.
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When is Electronic Arts' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, January 30th 2024.
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How were Electronic Arts' earnings last quarter?

Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, November, 1st. The game software company reported $1.00 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.82 by $0.18. The game software company had revenue of $1.82 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.77 billion. Electronic Arts had a net margin of 13.08% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 20.02%.

How often does Electronic Arts pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Electronic Arts?

Electronic Arts declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, October 31st. Investors of record on Wednesday, November 29th will be paid a dividend of $0.19 per share on Wednesday, December 20th. This represents a $0.76 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.55%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, November 28th.
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Is Electronic Arts a good dividend stock?

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA) pays an annual dividend of $0.76 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.56%. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 20.94%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, EA will have a dividend payout ratio of 13.06% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What guidance has Electronic Arts issued on next quarter's earnings?

Electronic Arts issued an update on its FY24 earnings guidance on Wednesday, November, 1st. The company provided EPS guidance of $4.10 to $4.66. for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of $3.89. The company issued revenue guidance of $7.3-7.7 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $7.57 billion.

What is Andrew Wilson's approval rating as Electronic Arts' CEO?

1,102 employees have rated Electronic Arts Chief Executive Officer Andrew Wilson on Glassdoor.com. Andrew Wilson has an approval rating of 88% among the company's employees. 85.0% of employees surveyed would recommend working at Electronic Arts to a friend.

What other stocks do shareholders of Electronic Arts own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Electronic Arts investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Alibaba Group (BABA), Netflix (NFLX), Activision Blizzard (ATVI), Walt Disney (DIS), Micron Technology (MU), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), PayPal (PYPL), Adobe (ADBE) and Visa (V).

Who are Electronic Arts' major shareholders?

Electronic Arts' stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (1.68%), Invesco Ltd. (1.55%), Ninety One UK Ltd (1.51%), Morgan Stanley (1.26%), Wellington Management Group LLP (1.25%) and Northern Trust Corp (1.18%). Insiders that own company stock include Andrew Wilson, Blake J Jorgensen, Chris Bruzzo, Eric Charles Kelly, Jacob J Schatz, Jacob J Schatz, Jay C Hoag, Jay C Hoag, Kenneth A Moss, Laura Miele, Luis A Ubinas, Luis A Ubinas, Matthew Bilbey, Richard A Simonson, Stuart Canfield and Vijayanthimala Singh.
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How do I buy shares of Electronic Arts?

Shares of EA stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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Does Electronic Arts have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of Electronic Arts: ABC Software, Beijing Playfish Game Technology Limited, Bermuda Petrel Ltd, BioWare ULC, Black Box Games, Bullfrog Productions, Carpetville Limited, Chillingo, Chillingo Limited, Click Gamer Technologies Limited, Criterion Software Group, Criterion Software Limited, DROsoft, Digital Illusions, Digital Illusions CE AB, Distinctive Software, DreamWorks Interactive, EA Atlantic Limited, EA Bermuda Partnership, EA Delaware LLC, EA Digital Illusions CE AB, EA Entertainment Inc., EA General Partner Limited, EA International (Studio and Publishing) Ltd., EA Mobile (Canada Holdings) Inc., EA Mobile (Canada) ULC, EA México S. de R.L. de C.V., EA Swiss Sarl, ESN Social Software, Electronic Arts (Canada) Inc., Electronic Arts - Tiburon A Florida Corporation, Electronic Arts Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, Electronic Arts Belgium, Electronic Arts Computer Software (Shanghai) Co. Ltd., Electronic Arts Finland OY, Electronic Arts Games (India) Private Limited, Electronic Arts GmbH, Electronic Arts Ireland Limited, Electronic Arts Israel Ltd, Electronic Arts Italia s.r.l., Electronic Arts K.K., Electronic Arts Korea LLC, Electronic Arts Limited, Electronic Arts Nederland B.V., Electronic Arts OOO, Electronic Arts Polska Sp. Z.O.O., Electronic Arts Productions Inc., Electronic Arts Proprietary Limited, Electronic Arts Publishing SARL, Electronic Arts Redwood LLC, Electronic Arts Romania SRL, Electronic Arts Singapore Pte Ltd, Electronic Arts Software S.L., Electronic Arts Sweden AB, Electronic Arts US Co., Firemint, Hands-On Mobile, Headgate Studios, Hypnotix, Industrial Toys, J2MSoft, J2Play, JAMDAT Mobile, Kesmai, KlickNation, Manley & Associates, Maxis, Mythic Entertainment, NuFX, Origin Systems, Phenomic Game Development, PlayNation, Playfish, Playfish Limited, Pogo.com, PopCap Games, PopCap Games LLC, PopCap Holdings (Hong Kong) Limited, Prairie-Winnetka Holdings LLC, Prairie-Winnetka Holdings LLC (US), Respawn Entertainment, Respawn Entertainment LLC, Rupture, Shanghai PopCap Software Co. Ltd., SingShot Media, Studio 33, Super Computer International, Tiburon Entertainment, VG Holding, Vision Software PTY, and Westwood Studios.
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