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Electronic Arts (EA) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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EA Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 9/26/25 to 9/26/26	1 Month Ago 8/27/25 to 8/27/26	3 Months Ago 6/28/25 to 6/28/26	1 Year Ago 9/26/24 to 9/26/25
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)
Hold	13 Hold rating(s)	13 Hold rating(s)	17 Hold rating(s)	13 Hold rating(s)
Sell	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$206.50	$206.50	$196.64	$167.78
Forecasted Upside	-1.53% Downside	-1.53% Downside	-4.19% Downside	-13.22% Downside
Consensus Rating	Reduce	Reduce	Hold	Hold

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.

EA Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Electronic Arts Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Electronic Arts	Communication Services Companies	Broader Market
Consensus Rating Score	1.94	2.05	2.53
Consensus Rating	Reduce	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-1.53% Downside	144.45% Upside	19.20% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent EA News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
7/13/2026	Zacks Research 4 of 5 stars		Downgrade	Hold ➝ Strong Sell
5/28/2026	Argus 3 of 5 stars	Joseph Bonner Not Rated	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
5/18/2026	Weiss Ratings 5 of 5 stars		Upgrade	Hold (C) ➝ Hold (C+)
5/7/2026	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Jason Bazinet Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral	$202.00 ➝ $204.00	+1.57%
2/4/2026	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Christopher Schoell Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Neutral
10/29/2025	Benchmark Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy
10/20/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Brian Nowak Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight	$148.00 ➝ $210.00	+4.73%
10/2/2025	Roth Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Eric Handler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral	$185.00 ➝ $210.00	+4.15%
10/1/2025	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
9/30/2025	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Market Perform
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9/30/2025	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Brian Pitz Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Market Perform	$166.00 ➝ $210.00	+3.93%
9/30/2025	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	James Heaney Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$200.00 ➝ $210.00	+3.93%
9/29/2025	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Mohammed Khallouf Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$191.00	-5.69%
9/29/2025	Wedbush Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Alicia Reese Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Neutral	$200.00	+3.44%
9/29/2025	DZ Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Strong Sell
9/29/2025	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
8/11/2025	DA Davidson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Wyatt Swanson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral	$150.00 ➝ $160.00	-9.15%
8/5/2025	Arete Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target		$192.00	+19.26%
7/30/2025	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Omar Dessouky Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral	$166.00 ➝ $168.00	+13.67%
7/28/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Alec Brondolo Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target	Equal Weight	$168.00	+10.76%
5/8/2025	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Eric Sheridan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral	$135.00 ➝ $155.00	+0.58%
5/7/2025	Moffett Nathanson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Clay Griffin Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Neutral	$163.00	+5.36%
5/7/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	David Karnovsky Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral	$135.00 ➝ $160.00	+3.43%
3/3/2025	Ascendiant Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Edward Woo Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$157.00 ➝ $160.00	+23.92%
1/27/2025	BNP Paribas Exane Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	N. Langlet Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Neutral	$125.00	+7.24%
1/23/2025	Raymond James Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Andrew Marok Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Market Perform
1/21/2025	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Drew Crum Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Hold	$167.00 ➝ $159.00	+11.33%

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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 Friday, September 25, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Electronic Arts pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Electronic Arts
Bull Case

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

Electronic Arts Inc. is currently trading at $209.70, a price that reflects the market's confidence in the company's recent strategic moves and strong product releases, such as the launch of EA SPORTS FC 27 and EA SPORTS NHL 27, which have driven positive sentiment and live-services growth.
The company has secured a $55 billion all-cash acquisition deal from a consortium including Silver Lake, Affinity Partners, and the Saudi government's sovereign wealth fund, which provides a significant valuation floor and removes public market volatility risks for shareholders awaiting the deal's finalization.
Recent earnings reports show strong performance, with the most recent quarter delivering an actual EPS of $1.579 and revenue of $1.986 billion, indicating robust financial health and the ability to generate substantial cash flow from its diverse portfolio of sports and action titles.
The stock has demonstrated strong upward momentum, hitting a 52-week high of $209.95 in August 2026, which suggests that institutional investors and the broader market are increasingly valuing the company's position as a leader in the interactive entertainment sector.
Electronic Arts Inc. continues to innovate with its latest game releases, such as EA SPORTS FC 27, which introduces new social features and gameplay updates that are well-received by the community, helping to maintain a loyal player base and drive ongoing revenue through digital distribution and in-game purchases.

Electronic Arts
Bear Case

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

The consensus rating for Electronic Arts Inc. has shifted to "Reduce" as of August 2026, with a price target of $206.50, which is below the current stock price of $209.70, suggesting that analysts believe the stock is overvalued relative to its fundamental earnings potential.
Short interest in the company has increased significantly, with shares shorted rising to over 12.7 million as of July 2026, indicating that a growing number of investors are betting against the stock, potentially due to concerns about the company's future growth or the terms of the pending acquisition.
Electronic Arts Inc. is expected to take on approximately $20 billion in debt as part of the acquisition process, which could limit the company's financial flexibility and increase its risk profile, potentially impacting its ability to invest in new game development or respond to market changes.
The company has faced regulatory scrutiny and customer backlash over its use of in-game microtransactions and other monetization practices, which could lead to increased regulatory pressure or reputational damage, affecting its long-term revenue streams and brand loyalty.
Despite recent strong earnings, the company's revenue growth has been inconsistent, with some quarters showing declines, such as the 12.6% year-over-year revenue drop in the quarter ending October 2025, raising concerns about the sustainability of its growth trajectory in a competitive gaming market.

EA Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 16 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Electronic Arts is $206.50, with a high forecast of $210.00 and a low forecast of $191.00.

16 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Electronic Arts in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 13 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "reduce" EA shares.

According to analysts, Electronic Arts's stock has a predicted downside of -1.53% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Electronic Arts's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.

Electronic Arts has been rated by research analysts at Zacks Research in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Electronic Arts less than other "communication services" companies. The consensus rating for Electronic Arts is Reduce while the average consensus rating for "communication services" companies is Hold. Learn more on how EA compares to other companies.

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