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EA vs. GOOG, MSFT, NFLX, TTWO, and RBLX

Should you buy Electronic Arts stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Electronic Arts with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Electronic Arts include Alphabet (GOOG), Microsoft (MSFT), Netflix (NFLX), Take-Two Interactive Software (TTWO), and Roblox (RBLX).

How does Electronic Arts compare to Alphabet?

Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) and Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA) are related large-cap companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, risk, dividends, media sentiment and earnings.

Alphabet has higher revenue and earnings than Electronic Arts. Alphabet is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Electronic Arts, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Alphabet$402.84B10.98$132.17B$13.1127.83
Electronic Arts$7.53B6.83$887M$3.4958.80

In the previous week, Alphabet had 153 more articles in the media than Electronic Arts. MarketBeat recorded 167 mentions for Alphabet and 14 mentions for Electronic Arts. Electronic Arts' average media sentiment score of 0.76 beat Alphabet's score of 0.70 indicating that Electronic Arts is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Alphabet
92 Very Positive mention(s)
17 Positive mention(s)
26 Neutral mention(s)
21 Negative mention(s)
7 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Electronic Arts
7 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Alphabet currently has a consensus target price of $376.19, indicating a potential upside of 3.09%. Electronic Arts has a consensus target price of $196.64, indicating a potential downside of 4.17%. Given Alphabet's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Alphabet is more favorable than Electronic Arts.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Alphabet
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
29 Buy rating(s)
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Electronic Arts
1 Sell rating(s)
17 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.05

Alphabet has a beta of 1.23, suggesting that its share price is 23% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Electronic Arts has a beta of 0.64, suggesting that its share price is 36% less volatile than the broader market.

27.3% of Alphabet shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.2% of Electronic Arts shares are held by institutional investors. 13.0% of Alphabet shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Electronic Arts shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Alphabet pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. Electronic Arts pays an annual dividend of $0.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Alphabet pays out 6.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Electronic Arts pays out 21.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Alphabet has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Alphabet has a net margin of 37.92% compared to Electronic Arts' net margin of 11.78%. Alphabet's return on equity of 38.99% beat Electronic Arts' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Alphabet37.92% 38.99% 27.41%
Electronic Arts 11.78%23.41%11.71%

Summary

Alphabet beats Electronic Arts on 16 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Electronic Arts compare to Microsoft?

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA) and Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) are related large-cap companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, risk, dividends and analyst recommendations.

Electronic Arts pays an annual dividend of $0.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Microsoft pays an annual dividend of $3.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Electronic Arts pays out 21.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Microsoft pays out 21.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Microsoft has increased its dividend for 23 consecutive years. Microsoft is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

90.2% of Electronic Arts shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 71.1% of Microsoft shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of Electronic Arts shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Microsoft shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Microsoft has higher revenue and earnings than Electronic Arts. Microsoft is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Electronic Arts, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Electronic Arts$7.53B6.83$887M$3.4958.80
Microsoft$318.27B9.03$101.83B$16.8023.02

Electronic Arts has a beta of 0.64, meaning that its share price is 36% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Microsoft has a beta of 1.13, meaning that its share price is 13% more volatile than the broader market.

Microsoft has a net margin of 39.34% compared to Electronic Arts' net margin of 11.78%. Microsoft's return on equity of 31.94% beat Electronic Arts' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Electronic Arts11.78% 23.41% 11.71%
Microsoft 39.34%31.94%18.47%

Electronic Arts currently has a consensus target price of $196.64, suggesting a potential downside of 4.17%. Microsoft has a consensus target price of $560.75, suggesting a potential upside of 44.99%. Given Microsoft's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Microsoft is more favorable than Electronic Arts.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Electronic Arts
1 Sell rating(s)
17 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.05
Microsoft
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
40 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.85

In the previous week, Microsoft had 301 more articles in the media than Electronic Arts. MarketBeat recorded 315 mentions for Microsoft and 14 mentions for Electronic Arts. Electronic Arts' average media sentiment score of 0.76 beat Microsoft's score of 0.73 indicating that Electronic Arts is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Electronic Arts
7 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Microsoft
156 Very Positive mention(s)
34 Positive mention(s)
58 Neutral mention(s)
42 Negative mention(s)
23 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Microsoft beats Electronic Arts on 15 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Electronic Arts compare to Netflix?

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) and Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA) are both large-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, profitability, risk and valuation.

Netflix has higher revenue and earnings than Electronic Arts. Netflix is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Electronic Arts, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Netflix$45.18B7.08$10.98B$3.1024.52
Electronic Arts$7.53B6.83$887M$3.4958.80

Netflix has a net margin of 28.52% compared to Electronic Arts' net margin of 11.78%. Netflix's return on equity of 40.92% beat Electronic Arts' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Netflix28.52% 40.92% 19.79%
Electronic Arts 11.78%23.41%11.71%

In the previous week, Netflix had 91 more articles in the media than Electronic Arts. MarketBeat recorded 105 mentions for Netflix and 14 mentions for Electronic Arts. Electronic Arts' average media sentiment score of 0.76 beat Netflix's score of 0.69 indicating that Electronic Arts is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Netflix
52 Very Positive mention(s)
16 Positive mention(s)
21 Neutral mention(s)
10 Negative mention(s)
6 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Electronic Arts
7 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Netflix has a beta of 1.52, indicating that its stock price is 52% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Electronic Arts has a beta of 0.64, indicating that its stock price is 36% less volatile than the broader market.

80.9% of Netflix shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.2% of Electronic Arts shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.2% of Netflix shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Electronic Arts shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Netflix currently has a consensus price target of $114.26, indicating a potential upside of 50.31%. Electronic Arts has a consensus price target of $196.64, indicating a potential downside of 4.17%. Given Netflix's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Netflix is more favorable than Electronic Arts.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Netflix
1 Sell rating(s)
16 Hold rating(s)
33 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.69
Electronic Arts
1 Sell rating(s)
17 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.05

Summary

Netflix beats Electronic Arts on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Electronic Arts compare to Take-Two Interactive Software?

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA) and Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:TTWO) are both large-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, earnings, institutional ownership and valuation.

Electronic Arts has a net margin of 11.78% compared to Take-Two Interactive Software's net margin of -4.48%. Electronic Arts' return on equity of 23.41% beat Take-Two Interactive Software's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Electronic Arts11.78% 23.41% 11.71%
Take-Two Interactive Software -4.48%14.68%5.22%

90.2% of Electronic Arts shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.5% of Take-Two Interactive Software shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of Electronic Arts shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.3% of Take-Two Interactive Software shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Electronic Arts has a beta of 0.64, suggesting that its share price is 36% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Take-Two Interactive Software has a beta of 0.96, suggesting that its share price is 4% less volatile than the broader market.

Electronic Arts has higher revenue and earnings than Take-Two Interactive Software. Take-Two Interactive Software is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Electronic Arts, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Electronic Arts$7.53B6.83$887M$3.4958.80
Take-Two Interactive Software$6.66B7.21-$298.20M-$1.62N/A

In the previous week, Electronic Arts had 3 more articles in the media than Take-Two Interactive Software. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Electronic Arts and 11 mentions for Take-Two Interactive Software. Take-Two Interactive Software's average media sentiment score of 1.07 beat Electronic Arts' score of 0.76 indicating that Take-Two Interactive Software is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Electronic Arts
7 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Take-Two Interactive Software
7 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Electronic Arts presently has a consensus price target of $196.64, indicating a potential downside of 4.17%. Take-Two Interactive Software has a consensus price target of $292.88, indicating a potential upside of 13.34%. Given Take-Two Interactive Software's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Take-Two Interactive Software is more favorable than Electronic Arts.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Electronic Arts
1 Sell rating(s)
17 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.05
Take-Two Interactive Software
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.90

Summary

Take-Two Interactive Software beats Electronic Arts on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Electronic Arts compare to Roblox?

Roblox (NYSE:RBLX) and Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA) are both large-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, dividends, profitability, valuation and risk.

In the previous week, Roblox had 18 more articles in the media than Electronic Arts. MarketBeat recorded 32 mentions for Roblox and 14 mentions for Electronic Arts. Electronic Arts' average media sentiment score of 0.76 beat Roblox's score of 0.48 indicating that Electronic Arts is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Roblox
9 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
18 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Electronic Arts
7 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Roblox has a beta of 1.41, indicating that its share price is 41% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Electronic Arts has a beta of 0.64, indicating that its share price is 36% less volatile than the broader market.

Electronic Arts has higher revenue and earnings than Roblox. Roblox is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Electronic Arts, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Roblox$5.30B7.23-$1.07B-$1.58N/A
Electronic Arts$7.53B6.83$887M$3.4958.80

Roblox currently has a consensus price target of $85.48, indicating a potential upside of 49.86%. Electronic Arts has a consensus price target of $196.64, indicating a potential downside of 4.17%. Given Roblox's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Roblox is more favorable than Electronic Arts.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Roblox
2 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.53
Electronic Arts
1 Sell rating(s)
17 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.05

Electronic Arts has a net margin of 11.78% compared to Roblox's net margin of -20.69%. Electronic Arts' return on equity of 23.41% beat Roblox's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Roblox-20.69% -277.69% -11.74%
Electronic Arts 11.78%23.41%11.71%

94.5% of Roblox shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.2% of Electronic Arts shares are owned by institutional investors. 10.1% of Roblox shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Electronic Arts shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Roblox beats Electronic Arts on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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EA vs. The Competition

MetricElectronic ArtsGAMING IndustryDiscretionary SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$51.46B$6.66B$7.32B$12.60B
Dividend Yield0.37%1.35%3.03%6.52%
P/E Ratio58.8029.1620.5324.81
Price / Sales6.832.744.0979.09
Price / Cash29.0220.8413.6049.23
Price / Book7.597.753.856.50
Net Income$887M$34.24M$246.94M$336.03M
7 Day Performance0.08%8.09%0.88%2.68%
1 Month Performance1.09%8.02%2.87%5.50%
1 Year Performance32.10%-16.81%0.50%25.01%

Electronic Arts Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
EA
Electronic Arts
2.1699 of 5 stars
$205.21
flat
$196.64
-4.2%
+32.1%$51.46B$7.53B58.8014,600
GOOG
Alphabet
3.7376 of 5 stars
$351.28
+5.0%
$376.78
+7.3%
+97.6%$4.06T$402.84B26.79190,200
MSFT
Microsoft
4.9758 of 5 stars
$368.57
-1.2%
$560.86
+52.2%
-21.6%$2.77T$281.72B21.94228,000
NFLX
Netflix
4.667 of 5 stars
$73.75
-0.1%
$114.26
+54.9%
-40.0%$310.80B$45.18B23.8216,000
TTWO
Take-Two Interactive Software
3.8536 of 5 stars
$247.15
+3.6%
$292.71
+18.4%
+5.9%$44.29B$6.66BN/A9,998

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