Electronic Arts (EA) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$130.93 +0.94 (+0.73%)

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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

Hold

Based on 22 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
13

Buy
9

Based on 22 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Electronic Arts in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 22 analysts, 13 have given a hold rating, and 9 have given a buy rating for EA.

Consensus Price Target

$154.55
18.03% Upside

According to the 22 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Electronic Arts, the average price target is $154.55. The highest price target for EA is $183.00, while the lowest price target for EA is $125.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 18.03% from the current price of $130.93.

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EA Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 2/22/24 to 2/21/25	1 Month Ago 1/23/24 to 1/22/25	3 Months Ago 11/24/23 to 11/23/24	1 Year Ago 2/22/23 to 2/22/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	9 Buy rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)
Hold	13 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$154.55	$164.68	$165.37	$146.94
Forecasted Upside	18.03% Upside	15.69% Upside	-0.78% Downside	2.39% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	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.

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	Consumer Discretionary Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.41	2.60	2.53
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	18.03% Upside	2,019.52% Upside	14.37% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent EA News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
2/19/2025	DA Davidson 3 of 5 stars	Wyatt Swanson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Neutral	$140.00	+9.08%
2/5/2025	Benchmark 2 of 5 stars	Mike Hickey Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$163.00 ➝ $140.00	+9.44%
2/5/2025	BMO Capital Markets 4 of 5 stars	B. Pitz Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$145.00 ➝ $142.00	+10.51%
2/5/2025	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Omar Dessouky Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$130.00 ➝ $132.00	+8.87%
2/4/2025	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Jason Bazinet Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$163.00 ➝ $139.00	+14.86%
1/31/2025	Moffett Nathanson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	C. Griffin Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$145.00	+22.18%
1/27/2025	BNP Paribas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	N. Langlet Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Neutral	$125.00	+7.24%
1/23/2025	Wedbush Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Pachter Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$173.00 ➝ $173.00	+48.89%
1/23/2025	Roth Mkm Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Eric Handler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$158.00 ➝ $134.00	+15.78%
1/23/2025	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Colin Sebastian Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$175.00 ➝ $158.00	+10.99%
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1/23/2025	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Andrew Marok Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Market Perform
1/21/2025	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Martin Yang Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$170.00 ➝ $165.00	+15.69%
1/21/2025	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Drew Crum Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$167.00 ➝ $159.00	+11.33%
11/7/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$161.00 ➝ $183.00	+15.17%
10/31/2024	DZ Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$135.00 ➝ $177.00	+18.68%
10/30/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$155.00 ➝ $150.00	+0.37%
10/30/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$155.00 ➝ $160.00	+9.02%
9/18/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$150.00 ➝ $150.00	+6.10%
9/18/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Hold ➝ Hold	$160.00 ➝ $160.00	+13.33%
7/31/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$163.00 ➝ $183.00	+20.58%
7/31/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral	$139.00 ➝ $150.00	+0.59%
7/11/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$160.00 ➝ $165.00	+14.51%
12/12/2023	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Peer Perform
10/26/2023	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$145.00 ➝ $148.00	+18.10%
8/16/2023	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$150.00 ➝ $140.00	+15.30%
8/2/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$161.00 ➝ $162.00	+28.26%
8/2/2023	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$130.00 ➝ $133.00	-2.29%
7/25/2023	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Hold	$128.00	-7.08%

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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 Thursday, February 20, 2025. 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.:

The current stock price is $131.17, which is significantly lower than its 12-month high of $168.50, potentially offering a buying opportunity for investors looking for value.
Electronic Arts Inc. has a strong market capitalization of approximately $34.19 billion, indicating a solid position in the gaming industry and the ability to invest in new projects and technologies.
The company reported a net margin of 14.28%, showcasing its ability to convert revenue into profit effectively, which is a positive indicator of financial health.
With a P/E ratio of 33.38, Electronic Arts Inc. is positioned competitively within the gaming sector, suggesting that investors are willing to pay a premium for its earnings, reflecting confidence in future growth.
The recent quarterly dividend of $0.19 per share, with an annualized yield of 0.59%, provides a return on investment for shareholders, which can be attractive for income-focused investors.

Electronic Arts
Bear Case

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

The company missed analysts' consensus EPS estimates by $1.07 in its latest earnings report, which may raise concerns about its short-term profitability and operational efficiency.
Electronic Arts Inc. has a relatively high P/E ratio compared to some competitors, which could indicate that the stock is overvalued, posing a risk if earnings do not meet expectations.
Insider selling activity has been noted, with executives reducing their positions, which can sometimes signal a lack of confidence in the company's future performance.
Analysts have mixed ratings on the stock, with a consensus rating of "Hold," suggesting uncertainty about its future price movements and potential for growth.
The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.25, while relatively low, indicates that it is using some leverage, which could be a concern if market conditions change or if interest rates rise.

EA Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 22 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Electronic Arts is $154.55, with a high forecast of $183.00 and a low forecast of $125.00.
: 22 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Electronic Arts in the last year. There are currently 13 hold ratings and 9 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" EA shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in EA, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
: According to analysts, Electronic Arts's stock has a predicted upside of 18.03% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Electronic Arts's stock had 4 downgrades and 2 upgrades by analysts.
: Electronic Arts has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Benchmark, BMO Capital Markets, BNP Paribas, Citigroup, DA Davidson, Moffett Nathanson, Oppenheimer, Raymond James, Robert W. Baird, Roth Mkm, Stifel Nicolaus, and Wedbush in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Electronic Arts less than other "consumer discretionary" companies. The consensus rating for Electronic Arts is Hold while the average consensus rating for "consumer discretionary" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how EA compares to other companies.

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Electronic Arts (EA) Stock Forecast & Price Target