NASDAQ:EA Electronic Arts (EA) Stock Price, News & Analysis $148.56 +0.94 (+0.64%) (As of 08/26/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$147.48▼$149.4850-Day Range$137.32▼$150.9452-Week Range$117.47▼$153.51Volume1.44 million shsAverage Volume2.13 million shsMarket Capitalization$39.48 billionP/E Ratio31.74Dividend Yield0.51%Price Target$161.28 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get Electronic Arts alerts: Email Address Electronic Arts MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.53 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside8.6% Upside$161.28 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy2.46% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainability-1.18Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.73Based on 15 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$2.55 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth13.02%From $5.76 to $6.51 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.14 out of 5 starsConsumer Discretionary Sector69th out of 257 stocksPrepackaged Software Industry52nd out of 196 stocks 2.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingElectronic Arts has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.53, and is based on 10 buy ratings, 9 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageElectronic Arts has been the subject of 16 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about Electronic Arts' stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted2.46% of the float of Electronic Arts has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverElectronic Arts has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Electronic Arts has recently increased by 2.44%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldElectronic Arts has a dividend yield of 0.52%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthElectronic Arts does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Electronic Arts is 16.24%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Electronic Arts will have a dividend payout ratio of 11.67% next year. This indicates that Electronic Arts will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Electronic Arts' dividend. Previous Next 2.6 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreElectronic Arts has received a 15.36% net impact score from Upright. Electronic Arts seems to create the most significant positive value in categories "Taxes", "Relationships", and "Meaning & joy". The positive contribution in the "Relationships" impact category is mostly driven by its "Free-to-play multiplayer mobile life simulation games for entertainment", "Free-to-play multiplayer mobile construction simulation games for entertainment", "Free-to-play multiplayer mobile team sports games for entertainment", "Free-to-play multiplayer desktop tactical role-playing games for entertainment", "Free-to-play multiplayer mobile combat sports games for entertainment", and "Pay-to-play multiplayer video console life simulation games for entertainment" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Electronic Arts is -1.18. Previous Next 3.2 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentElectronic Arts has a news sentiment score of 0.73. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.49 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 15 news articles for Electronic Arts this week, compared to 14 articles on an average week.Search Interest10 people have searched for EA on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 11% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 6 people have added Electronic Arts to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -40% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Electronic Arts insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $2,545,726.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.22% of the stock of Electronic Arts is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions90.23% of the stock of Electronic Arts is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Electronic Arts' insider trading history. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Electronic Arts are expected to grow by 13.02% in the coming year, from $5.76 to $6.51 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Electronic Arts is 31.74, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 133.06.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Electronic Arts is 31.74, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 15.22.Price to Earnings Growth RatioElectronic Arts has a PEG Ratio of 2.28. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioElectronic Arts has a P/B Ratio of 5.33. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Electronic Arts' valuation and earnings. 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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.Read More EA Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart EA Stock News HeadlinesAugust 21, 2024 | insidertrades.comElectronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA) CFO Sells $186,946.20 in StockAugust 6, 2024 | insidertrades.comElectronic Arts Inc. 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I'm taking drastic steps to prepare for what I know will inevitably happen next."August 23, 2024 | businesswire.comEA Sports™ NHL® 25 Brings Unprecedented Authenticity to the Game With All-New ICE-Q Gameplay Intelligence System; Launching October 4August 21, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comInsider Sale at Electronic Arts Inc (EA): EVP & CFO Stuart Canfield Sells SharesAugust 19, 2024 | globenewswire.comGame On: The USO and NFL Bring Service Members Together with 4th Annual Madden NFL 25 Tournament and Chance to Attend Super Bowl LIXAugust 14, 2024 | msn.comIs EA Sports Madden NFL 25 on Xbox Game Pass?August 13, 2024 | msn.comEA Sports Madden NFL 25 release date: Early Access, countdown, and launch timeAugust 9, 2024 | msn.comKole Taylor remains unlisted on EA Sports College Football 25 roster but ‘not by choice’August 9, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comElectronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA) Is Posting Promising Earnings But The Good News Doesn’t Stop ThereAugust 6, 2024 | msn.comEA didn't forget after all: One of the best Star Wars games is finally coming to last-gen Xbox and PlayStation consoles next monthAugust 6, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Offer Insights on Communication Services Companies: National Cinemedia (NCMI) and Electronic Arts (EA)See More Headlines Receive EA Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Electronic Arts and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings1/30/2024Ex-Dividend for 6/19 Dividend5/29/2024Dividend Payable6/19/2024Today8/26/2024Ex-Dividend for 9/18 Dividend8/28/2024Dividend Payable9/18/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)11/06/2024Fiscal Year End3/31/2025Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorConsumer Discretionary Industry Prepackaged software Sub-IndustryComputer Software Current SymbolNASDAQ:EA CUSIP28551210 CIK712515 Webwww.ea.com Phone(650) 628-1500Fax650-628-1422Employees12,900Year Founded1982Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$161.28 High Stock Price Target$183.00 Low Stock Price Target$148.00 Potential Upside/Downside+8.6%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.53 Research Coverage19 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$4.68 Trailing P/E Ratio31.74 Forward P/E Ratio25.79 P/E Growth2.28Net Income$1.27 billion Net Margins15.77% Pretax Margin19.55% Return on Equity16.34% Return on Assets9.28% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.25 Current Ratio1.45 Quick Ratio1.37 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$7.30 billion Price / Sales5.41 Cash Flow$6.79 per share Price / Cash Flow21.89 Book Value$27.85 per share Price / Book5.33Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares265,735,000Free Float265,150,000Market Cap$39.48 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.79 Social Links 7 Stocks That Could Be Bigger Than Tesla, Nvidia, and GoogleGrowth stocks offer a lot of bang for your buck, and we've got the next upcoming superstars to strongly consider for your portfolio.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Andrew Wilson (Age 49)Chairman & CEO Comp: $3.93MMs. Laura Miele (Age 54)President of EA Entertainment & Technology Comp: $1.71MMs. Vijayanthimala Singh (Age 53)Chief People Officer Comp: $1.24MMr. Stuart Canfield (Age 45)Executive VP & CFO Andrew UerkwitzVice President of Investor RelationsMr. Jacob J. Schatz (Age 55)Executive VP of Global Affairs, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary John ReseburgVice President of Corporate CommunicationsMr. Joel Linzner (Age 72)Executive Vice President of Worldwide Business Affairs Mr. David TinsonExecutive VP & Chief Experience OfficerMs. Marija Radulovic-NasticChief Technology Officer of Creative & DevelopmentMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsSplunkNASDAQ:SPLKAutodeskNASDAQ:ADSKActivision BlizzardNASDAQ:ATVICadence Design SystemsNASDAQ:CDNSSynopsysNASDAQ:SNPSView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsTeachers Retirement System of The State of KentuckySold 498 shares on 8/26/2024Ownership: 0.008%Ariadne Wealth Management LPBought 3,634 shares on 8/26/2024Ownership: 0.001%Cetera Investment AdvisersSold 5,967 shares on 8/22/2024Ownership: 0.007%Truist Financial CorpSold 888 shares on 8/21/2024Ownership: 0.012%Advisory Alpha LLCBought 931 shares on 8/21/2024Ownership: 0.001%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy Electronic Arts Stock? EA Pros and Cons Explained Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Electronic Arts Inc.: Electronic Arts has a dividend payout ratio of 16.24%, indicating a stable dividend payment strategy, which can be attractive to income-seeking investors. Recent analyst ratings show positive sentiment towards Electronic Arts, with multiple firms issuing "buy" or "outperform" ratings, suggesting growth potential. Insider transactions indicate confidence in the company, with executives and directors buying and selling shares at prices that can signal positive future performance. Electronic Arts has a consensus target price of $160.16, implying potential upside based on analysts' projections, which could be appealing to growth-oriented investors. Electronic Arts has a diverse portfolio of games, content, and services across various platforms, providing revenue streams from different sources and reducing dependency risks. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in Electronic Arts Inc. for these reasons: Electronic Arts' dividend yield of 0.52% may be considered low compared to other investment opportunities, potentially limiting income generation for dividend-focused investors. While the company has received positive analyst ratings, there is always a risk of market volatility and changes in consumer preferences impacting the gaming industry, affecting Electronic Arts' performance. Insiders selling shares could be interpreted as a lack of confidence in the company's future prospects, raising concerns among investors about potential challenges ahead. The gaming industry is highly competitive and subject to rapid technological advancements, leading to the need for continuous innovation and investment, which could pose risks to Electronic Arts' profitability. Market conditions and macroeconomic factors can influence consumer spending on entertainment products, affecting Electronic Arts' revenue and profitability in unpredictable ways. 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 Thursday, August 15, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Electronic Arts pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. EA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have EA shares performed this year? Electronic Arts' stock was trading at $136.81 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, EA stock has increased by 8.6% and is now trading at $148.56. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Electronic Arts' earnings last quarter? Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA) issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, January, 30th. The game software company reported $1.07 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.45 by $1.38. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 1.0% on a year-over-year basis. Read the conference call transcript. 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. Does Electronic Arts have any subsidiaries? Electronic Arts subsidiaries include these companies: Industrial Toys, Respawn Entertainment, ESN Social Software, KlickNation, PopCap Games, Firemint, Chillingo, and others. Who are Electronic Arts' major shareholders? Top institutional shareholders of Electronic Arts include Ninety One UK Ltd (1.61%), Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (1.58%), Independent Franchise Partners LLP (1.52%) and Legal & General Group Plc (0.99%). Insiders that own company stock include Kenneth A Moss, Jeff Huber, Richard A Simonson, Andrew Wilson, Vijayanthimala Singh, Laura Miele, Jacob J Schatz, Chris Bruzzo, Stuart Canfield, Eric Charles Kelly, Luis A Ubinas and Blake J Jorgensen. View institutional ownership trends. 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 Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Electronic Arts own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Electronic Arts investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Alibaba Group (BABA), Netflix (NFLX), Activision Blizzard (ATVI), Walt Disney (DIS), Micron Technology (MU) and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD). 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