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Electronic Arts (EA) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$167.42 -0.28 (-0.17%)
(As of 12/4/2024 ET)

Electronic Arts - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
8
Buy
13

Based on 21 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Electronic Arts in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 21 analysts, 8 have given a hold rating, 12 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for EA.

Consensus Price Target

$165.37
-1.23% Downside
According to the 21 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Electronic Arts, the average price target is $165.37. The highest price target for EA is $183.00, while the lowest price target for EA is $150.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -1.23% from the current price of $167.42.
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EA Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
12/6/23 to 12/5/24
1 Month Ago
11/6/23 to 11/5/24
3 Months Ago
9/7/23 to 9/6/24
1 Year Ago
12/6/22 to 12/6/23
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
12 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
Hold
8 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$165.37$164.39$161.28$141.75
Forecasted Upside-1.23% Downside5.72% Upside11.99% Upside3.36% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

EA Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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EA Price Targets by Month

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Electronic Arts Stock vs. The Competition

TypeElectronic ArtsConsumer Discretionary CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.67
2.57
2.50
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-1.39% Downside191.86% Upside7.78% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
11/7/2024Argus
2 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$161.00 ➝ $183.00+15.17%
10/31/2024DZ Bank
4 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$135.00 ➝ $177.00+18.68%
10/30/2024Roth Mkm
1 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$154.00 ➝ $158.00+5.98%
10/30/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$155.00 ➝ $150.00+0.37%
10/30/2024UBS Group
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$155.00 ➝ $160.00+9.02%
10/30/2024BMO Capital Markets
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$154.00 ➝ $160.00+9.02%
10/30/2024Benchmark
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$163.00 ➝ $163.00+11.07%
10/30/2024Robert W. Baird
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$170.00 ➝ $175.00+20.18%
10/25/2024Wedbush
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M. Pachter
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$170.00 ➝ $170.00+15.99%
10/9/2024BNP Paribas
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N. Langlet
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UpgradeStrong-Buy
9/18/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Reiterated RatingEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$150.00 ➝ $150.00+6.10%
9/18/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Reiterated RatingHold ➝ Hold$160.00 ➝ $160.00+13.33%
7/31/2024TD Cowen
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$163.00 ➝ $183.00+20.58%
7/31/2024Raymond James
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$155.00 ➝ $170.00+11.98%
7/31/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$150.00 ➝ $170.00+11.98%
7/31/2024Stifel Nicolaus
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$165.00 ➝ $167.00+11.31%
7/31/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Boost TargetNeutral$139.00 ➝ $150.00+0.59%
7/16/2024Oppenheimer
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$150.00 ➝ $170.00+17.24%
7/15/2024Citigroup
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J. Bazinet
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$148.00 ➝ $161.00+10.52%
7/11/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Initiated CoverageBuy$160.00 ➝ $165.00+14.51%
12/12/2023Wolfe Research
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 Initiated CoveragePeer Perform
10/26/2023Wells Fargo & Company
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 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$145.00 ➝ $148.00+18.10%
8/16/2023Truist Financial
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$150.00 ➝ $140.00+15.30%
8/2/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$161.00 ➝ $162.00+28.26%
8/2/2023Barclays
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 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$130.00 ➝ $133.00-2.29%
7/25/2023HSBC
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 Initiated CoverageHold$128.00-7.08%
2/1/2023Roth Capital
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 Lower TargetNeutral$131.00 ➝ $112.00-12.96%
2/1/2023Cowen
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 Lower TargetOutperform$158.00 ➝ $136.00+5.69%
2/1/2023KeyCorp
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 Lower TargetOverweight$155.00 ➝ $138.00+7.24%
12/19/2022Ascendiant Capital Markets
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 Lower TargetBuy$156.00 ➝ $152.00+24.86%

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

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Electronic Arts pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Electronic Arts
Bull Case

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

  • The current stock price is $165.02, reflecting a strong market position and potential for growth, especially given the company's recent performance.
  • Electronic Arts Inc. has a diverse portfolio of popular game franchises, including the latest versions of FIFA and Madden NFL, which continue to attract a large player base and generate significant revenue.
  • The company recently announced a quarterly dividend of $0.19, indicating a commitment to returning value to shareholders. This translates to an annualized yield of 0.46%, which can be appealing for income-focused investors.
  • With a market capitalization of $43.28 billion and a P/E ratio of 42.42, Electronic Arts Inc. is positioned as a major player in the gaming industry, suggesting stability and growth potential.
  • The company has shown resilience with a 1-year high of $168.50, indicating strong investor confidence and the ability to rebound from market fluctuations.

Electronic Arts
Bear Case

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

  • Insider selling has been notable, with recent transactions indicating a decrease in ownership by key executives, which could signal a lack of confidence in the company's short-term prospects.
  • The company has a relatively high P/E ratio of 42.42, which may suggest that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings, potentially leading to a price correction.
  • Insider ownership is low at just 0.22%, which may indicate a lack of alignment between management and shareholder interests, raising concerns about long-term strategic decisions.
  • Recent insider sales totaled 28,884 shares valued at $4,404,435, which could be interpreted as a bearish signal regarding the company's future performance.
  • The gaming industry is highly competitive, and Electronic Arts Inc. faces challenges from emerging gaming platforms and changing consumer preferences, which could impact its market share.

EA Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 21 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Electronic Arts is $165.37, with a high forecast of $183.00 and a low forecast of $150.00.

21 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Electronic Arts in the last twelve months. There are currently 8 hold ratings, 12 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" EA shares.

According to analysts, Electronic Arts's stock has a predicted downside of -1.23% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Electronic Arts's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.

Electronic Arts has been rated by research analysts at Argus, Benchmark, BMO Capital Markets, BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, DZ Bank, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Robert W. Baird, Roth Mkm, UBS Group, and Wedbush in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Electronic Arts more than other "consumer discretionary" companies. The consensus rating score for Electronic Arts is 2.67 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer discretionary" companies is 2.57. Learn more on how EA compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:EA) was last updated on 12/5/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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