Electronic Arts (EA) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$142.93 +3.54 (+2.54%)

Closing price 04/11/2025 04:00 PM Eastern

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$143.16 +0.23 (+0.16%)

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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 23 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
13

Buy
10

Based on 23 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 23 analysts, 13 have given a hold rating, and 10 have given a buy rating for EA.

Consensus Price Target

$155.30
8.66% Upside

According to the 23 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Electronic Arts, the average price target is $155.30. 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 8.66% from the current price of $142.93.

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EA Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 4/14/24 to 4/14/25	1 Month Ago 3/15/24 to 3/15/25	3 Months Ago 1/15/24 to 1/14/25	1 Year Ago 4/15/23 to 4/14/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	10 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)
Hold	13 Hold rating(s)	13 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	$155.30	$154.78	$165.37	$147.00
Forecasted Upside	8.66% Upside	11.59% Upside	16.66% Upside	14.94% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

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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	2.43	2.61	2.54
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	8.66% Upside	2,191.88% Upside	27.84% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent EA News	Positive News	Positive News

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Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
4/3/2025	UBS Group 3 of 5 stars	Eric Sheridan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$138.00 ➝ $152.00	+5.18%
3/24/2025	Benchmark 2 of 5 stars	Mike Hickey Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$140.00 ➝ $160.00	+10.85%
3/3/2025	Ascendiant Capital Markets 2 of 5 stars	Edward Woo Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$157.00 ➝ $160.00	+23.92%
2/19/2025	DA Davidson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Wyatt Swanson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Neutral	$140.00	+9.08%
2/5/2025	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	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%
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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%
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%
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 Monday, April 7, 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 stock is currently trading at approximately $143.45, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for growth in the gaming sector.
Recent analyst upgrades indicate positive sentiment, with Moffett Nathanson raising their rating to "buy" and setting a target price of $145.00, suggesting potential upside.
Electronic Arts Inc. has a diverse portfolio of popular game franchises, which helps maintain a steady revenue stream and attract a broad audience.
Insider trading activity shows that executives are actively managing their holdings, which can indicate confidence in the company's future performance.
The company has a strong market presence in both console and mobile gaming, allowing it to capitalize on various consumer trends and preferences.

Electronic Arts
Bear Case

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

Insider sales have been significant, with executives selling a total of 22,000 shares recently, which may raise concerns about their confidence in the company's short-term performance.
Insiders currently own only 0.22% of the company's stock, indicating a potential lack of alignment between management and shareholder interests.
Recent price target reductions by analysts, such as BMO Capital Markets lowering their target from $145.00 to $142.00, may signal a cautious outlook on the stock's performance.
The gaming industry is highly competitive, and Electronic Arts Inc. faces challenges from both established and emerging players, which could impact market share and profitability.
Market volatility and economic uncertainties can affect consumer spending on gaming, which may lead to fluctuations in Electronic Arts Inc.'s revenue and stock performance.

EA Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 23 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Electronic Arts is $155.30, with a high forecast of $183.00 and a low forecast of $125.00.
: 23 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 10 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 8.66% 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 Ascendiant Capital Markets, Bank of America, Benchmark, BMO Capital Markets, BNP Paribas, Citigroup, DA Davidson, Moffett Nathanson, Oppenheimer, Raymond James, Robert W. Baird, Roth Mkm, Stifel Nicolaus, UBS Group, 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