Dernières nouvelles pour Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA) Stock

Electronic Arts

EA is one of the world's largest third-party video game publishers and has transitioned from a console-based video game publisher to the one of the largest publishers on consoles, PC, and mobile. The firm owns number of large franchises, including Madden, EA Sports FC (formerly FIFA), Battlefield, Apex Legends, Mass Effect, Dragon's Age, and Need for Speed.

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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with EA, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 9 uncommon options trades for Electronic Arts.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 55% bullish and 33%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $334,928, and 5 are calls, for a total amount of $424,167.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $100.0 to $160.0 for Electronic Arts over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Electronic Arts's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Electronic Arts's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $100.0 to $160.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Electronic Arts Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730312143_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

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<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$7.2</td>
<td>$6.9</td>
<td>$6.9</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$172.5K</td>
<td>167</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">253</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$5.6</td>
<td>$5.4</td>
<td>$5.4</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$135.0K</td>
<td>133</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">250</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$5.3</td>
<td>$5.2</td>
<td>$5.3</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$116.0K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">339</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$51.5</td>
<td>$50.2</td>
<td>$51.5</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$103.0K</td>
<td>143</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$4.5</td>
<td>$4.2</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$86.4K</td>
<td>390</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">239</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Electronic Arts</h3>
EA is one of the world's largest third-party video game publishers and has transitioned from a console-based video game publisher to the one of the largest publishers on consoles, PC, and mobile. The firm owns number of large franchises, including Madden, EA Sports FC (formerly FIFA), Battlefield, Apex Legends, Mass Effect, Dragon's Age, and Need for Speed.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Electronic Arts</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 2,090,855, with EA's price up by 2.49%, positioned at $149.25.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 90 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Electronic Arts</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $163.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan persists with their Neutral rating on Electronic Arts, maintaining a target price of $150. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from UBS keeps a Neutral rating on Electronic Arts with a target price of $160. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wedbush downgraded its action to Outperform with a price target of $170. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Baird continues to hold a Outperform rating for Electronic Arts, targeting a price of $175. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from BMO Capital lowers its rating to Outperform with a new price target of $160.
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Electronic Arts Unusual Options Activity For October 30

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<li>Roth MKM increased the price target for Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>) from $154 to $158. Roth MKM analyst Eric Handler maintained a Neutral rating. Electronic Arts shares closed at $145.62 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EA/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Roth MKM analyst Eric Handler maintains Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $154 to $158.

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Roth MKM Maintains Neutral on Electronic Arts, Raises Price Target to $158

JP Morgan analyst David Karnovsky maintains Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $155 to $150.

JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on Electronic Arts, Lowers Price Target to $150

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Electronic Arts shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q2 EPS results. Also, multiple firms raised their respective price targets on the stock.

Benchmark analyst Mike Hickey reiterates Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>) with a Buy and maintains $163 price target.

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Benchmark Reiterates Buy on Electronic Arts, Maintains $163 Price Target

BMO Capital analyst Brian Pitz reiterates Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $154 to $160.

BMO Capital Reiterates Outperform on Electronic Arts, Raises Price Target to $160

UBS analyst Eric Sheridan maintains Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $155 to $160.

UBS Maintains Neutral on Electronic Arts, Raises Price Target to $160

Electronic Arts Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>) shares traded higher premarket on Wednesday after the company <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/10/b41610396/electronic-arts-reports-strong-q2-fy25-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported second-quarter results</a>.
The company reported net revenue of $2.025 billion, missing the consensus of $2.037 billion. EPS of $1.11 exceeded <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the estimate of $0.88</a>.
Net bookings reached $2.079 billion, a second-quarter record that surpassed the top end of the guidance range of $2.050 billion.
The company said that American Football is on pace to surpass $1 billion in net bookings for FY25, with playtime up over 140% year-over-year and more than double the number of new players joining the community.
Operating cash flow generated was $234 million for the quarter. As of September 30, cash and cash equivalents stood at $2.3 billion.
The company declared a quarterly dividend per share of $0.19, payable on December 18 to stockholders of record as of November 27.
During the quarter, EA repurchased 2.6 million shares for $375 million as part of its stock buyback program.
Outlook: For the third quarter, Electronic Arts expects third-quarter EPS of&nbsp;$0.85 &#8211; $1.02 (vs. estimate of $1.33) and revenue of ~$1.875 billion &#8211; $2.025 billion <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">(vs. consensus of $2.508 billion)</a>.
For the full fiscal year, the company raised EPS guidance to $3.82 &#8211; $4.33 (from $3.34 &#8211; $4.00) vs. an estimate of $3.98 and revenue to $7.4 billion &#8211; $7.7 billion&nbsp;(from &nbsp;$7.1 billion &#8211; $7.5 billion)<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/07/40051832/electronic-arts-q1-earnings-highlights-college-football-madden-soccer-video-games-building-momentum" rel="noreferrer noopener"> vs&nbsp;consensus of $7.60 billion</a>.
Also, the company projects net bookings of around $7.500 billion to $7.800 billion (vs. $7.3 billion &#8211; $7.7 billion prior).
In September, EA shared an in-depth look at the initiatives and experiences driving its strategic pillars to accelerate growth and outlined how AI drives efficiency, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/09/40910079/what-happened-with-electronic-arts-stock-today" rel="noreferrer noopener">expansion and transformation at EA</a>.
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Electronic Arts Q2 Earnings: EPS Beat, Solid Bookings, Football's $1 Billion Run In Sight & More

Baird analyst Colin Sebastian maintains Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $170 to $175.

Baird Maintains Outperform on Electronic Arts, Raises Price Target to $175

Electronic Arts Sees Q3 EPS $0.85-$1.02; Revenue ~$1.875B-$2.025B

Electronic Arts Sees FY25 EPS $3.82-$4.33 Vs $3.98 Est.; Revenue ~$7.40B-$7.70B Vs $7.60B Est.

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.11 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.88 by 26.14 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $2.025 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $2.037 billion by 0.60 percent. This is a 11.26 percent increase over sales of $1.820 billion the same period last year.

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Electronic Arts Q2 2025 GAAP EPS $1.11 Beats $0.88 Estimate, Sales $2.025B Miss $2.037B Estimate

Wall Street took a breather on Tuesday, with most major indices treading water, while tech stocks saw gains as investors braced for earnings <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41579487/amd-q3-earnings-preview-can-ai-server-gains-help-narrow-the-semiconductor-gap-with-">reports from mega-cap companies.</a>
The Nasdaq 100 rose 0.7%, buoyed by anticipation around upcoming earnings from Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>)(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), both set to report after market close.
Elsewhere, the S&amp;P 500 was largely unchanged, the Dow Jones dipped slightly, and small-cap stocks underperformed.
In economic news, U.S. job openings dropped by 418,000 to 7.443 million in September 2024 — marking the lowest level since January 2021 and falling short of the market's expectation of 7.99 million.
The Conference Board&#8217;s Consumer Confidence Index surged, posting its largest monthly gain since March 2021. This suggests that while labor demand may be slowing, consumer sentiment remains robust.
Treasury yields continued to climb during concerns over the U.S. budget deficit and political uncertainty ahead of next week's elections. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note hit 4.33%, the highest level since early July.
Notably, gold prices remained resilient, with the precious metal breaking above the all-time high of $2,770 per ounce as investors sought a hard asset amid fiscal concerns.
The crypto market also saw notable gains. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) rose nearly 4% to reach $72,700, nearing its record high of $73,697 set in March. Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) continued its momentum with a 10% rally on Tuesday, following an 11% surge on Monday.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h1>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>20,500.69</td>
<td>0.7%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,831.03</td>
<td>0.1 %</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>42,272.72</td>
<td>-0.3%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,226.40</td>
<td>-0.8%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:45 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) inched 0.1% higher to $581.48.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;dipped 0.3% to $422.93.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust Series (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) rose 0.7% to $498.73.</li>
<li>The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) fell 0.7% to $221.01.</li>
<li>The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) outperformed, up by 1.1%. The Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) lagged, down 1.7%.</li>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h1>
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In the preceding three months, 18 analysts have released ratings for Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>), presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">6</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">7</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $163.22, a high estimate of $183.00, and a low estimate of $150.00. This current average reflects an increase of 4.41% from the previous average price target of $156.33. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729879229_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Electronic Arts. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Nick McKay</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Pitz</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$154.00</td>
<td>$154.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Hickey</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$163.00</td>
<td>$163.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Handler</td>
<td>Roth MKM</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$154.00</td>
<td>$154.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Colin Sebastian</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Nowak</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Soff</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Hickey</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$163.00</td>
<td>$163.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Doug Creutz</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$183.00</td>
<td>$163.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Omar Dessouky</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Hickey</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$163.00</td>
<td>$153.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Marok</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nick McKay</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$162.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Drew Crum</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$167.00</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Sheridan</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$143.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Colin Sebastian</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Pitz</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$154.00</td>
<td>$154.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Handler</td>
<td>Roth MKM</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$152.00</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Electronic Arts. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of Electronic Arts compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Electronic Arts's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Delving into Electronic Arts's Background</h2>
EA is one of the world's largest third-party video game publishers and has transitioned from a console-based video game publisher to the one of the largest publishers on consoles, PC, and mobile. The firm owns number of large franchises, including Madden, EA Sports FC (formerly FIFA), Battlefield, Apex Legends, Mass Effect, Dragon's Age, and Need for Speed.
<h3>Electronic Arts's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization surpasses industry averages, showcasing a dominant size relative to peers and suggesting a strong market position.
Revenue Growth: Electronic Arts's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has faced challenges. As of 30 June, 2024, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -13.72%. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Communication Services sector.
Net Margin: Electronic Arts's net margin is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 16.87%, the company may encounter challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Electronic Arts's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 3.76%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Electronic Arts's ROA is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 2.14%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.26.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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Riot Games, the studio behind&nbsp;League of Legends, announced a series of layoffs affecting its League of Legends PC development team, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/10/41367265/riot-games-lays-off-27-developers-as-part-of-league-of-legends-restructure" rel="noreferrer noopener">alongside plans for&nbsp;future expansion</a>.
Bandai Namco Holdings, Inc. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCBDY#OTC">NCBDY</a>) faces workforce shifts and project cancellations despite the success of Dragon B<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/10/41344105/inside-bandai-namcos-workforce-struggles-100-staff-members-quit-during-project-overhauls" rel="noreferrer noopener">all Z: Sparking! Zero&#8217;s 3 million unit sales</a>.
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Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) reportedly had a secret partnership with Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer&nbsp;BYD Co Ltd&nbsp;(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYDDY#OTC">BYDDY</a>) to create <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41372383/apple-had-a-hush-hush-relationship-with-teslas-chinese-rival-byd-for-now-abandoned-car-plans-cuperti" rel="noreferrer noopener">long-range electric vehicle batteries</a>.
Apple is expanding its payment offerings within Apple Pay, providing users with more flexible online and&nbsp;in-app purchase options. The company is introducing installment loan features and increasing the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/fintech/24/10/41385123/apple-pay-expands-buy-now-pay-later-with-affirm-adds-support-for-third-party-browsers-and-more" rel="noreferrer noopener">availability of rewards programs</a>.
Apple unveiled the&nbsp;upgraded version&nbsp;of its&nbsp;iPad Mini, marking the first significant upgrade to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41349691/apple-mini-gets-an-ai-upgrade-3-years-after-last-facelift-price-starts-at-499" rel="noreferrer noopener">the compact tablet since 2021</a>.
Apple has set a new sales record for its&nbsp;iPhone&nbsp;during the third quarter of 2024, coinciding with a broader <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41328252/apples-iphone-16-powers-record-sales-in-q3-just-behind-samsung-in-global-market-share-battle" rel="noreferrer noopener">recovery in the global smartphone market</a>.
Apple is reportedly ramping up its efforts to compete with&nbsp;Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>). The iPhone maker&#8217;s discounted version of the&nbsp;first-generation mixed-reality&nbsp;headset,&nbsp;Vision Pro, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41306527/apples-low-cost-vision-pro-could-hit-the-shelves-next-year-everything-you-need-to-know-about-iphone" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">could be ready by next year</a>.
Apple has terminated its self-driving vehicle testing permit in California. The decision follows the company's&nbsp;earlier<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41309072/apple-poured-1b-a-year-into-its-car-project-before-abandoning-it-tim-cooks-company-now-pulls-plug-on" rel="noreferrer noopener"> abandonment&nbsp;of its electric vehicle project</a>.
Apple is reportedly experiencing a shortage in inventory&nbsp;for several of its products,&nbsp;leading to speculation about the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/10/41322912/apple-to-launch-new-macbooks-pro-ipad-minis-and-imacs-analyst-says-inventory-dwindling-for-these-giz" rel="noreferrer noopener">imminent launch of new models</a>.
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd.&nbsp;(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>) is reportedly preparing to unveil its "Special Edition"&nbsp;Galaxy <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41374294/apple-rival-samsung-to-unfold-special-edition-of-its-latest-flagship-foldable-phone" rel="noreferrer noopener">Z Fold 6&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41374294/apple-rival-samsung-to-unfold-special-edition-of-its-latest-flagship-foldable-phone" rel="noreferrer noopener">as&nbsp;early as next week</a>.
Social Media, AI &amp; Technology
YouTube, a subsidiary of&nbsp;Alphabet Inc.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) Google, is extending its "Premium Lite" plan to additional countries, offering a more <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41373073/youtubes-premium-lite-plan-that-removes-some-ads-but-doesnt-offer-any-other-perks-is-rolling-out-to" rel="noreferrer noopener">affordable subscription with fewer ads</a>.
YouTube&nbsp;has unveiled a significant update that introduces a range of new features designed to enhance the user experience and foster a stronger connection between <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/10/41350347/youtube-rolls-out-new-features-including-sleep-timer-collaborative-playlists-and-enhanced-m" rel="noreferrer noopener">creators and their audiences</a>.
Google&nbsp;has requested the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to put a stop to the impending changes mandated by Judge&nbsp;James Donato's&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41375089/google-urges-9th-circuit-to-halt-dangerous-epic-ruling-cites-substantial-new-security-risks" rel="noreferrer noopener">ruling in the Epic v. Google case</a>.
Google&nbsp;has officially begun rolling out Android 15, the latest version of its&nbsp;mobile operating system, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41350862/google-rolls-out-android-15-with-theft-detection-lock-privacy-features-for-sensitive-apps-and-more" rel="noreferrer noopener">to Pixel devices today</a>.
Meta confirmed layoffs across multiple teams, including&nbsp;Instagram,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41375934/meta-confirms-layoffs-across-instagram-whatsapp-and-reality-labs-amid-strategic-reshuffle" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">WhatsApp</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41375934/meta-confirms-layoffs-across-instagram-whatsapp-and-reality-labs-amid-strategic-reshuffle" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">, and&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41375934/meta-confirms-layoffs-across-instagram-whatsapp-and-reality-labs-amid-strategic-reshuffle" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Reality Labs</a>.
On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge&nbsp;Yvonne Gonzalez&nbsp;Rogers&nbsp;in California rejected Meta's attempt to dismiss the claims made&nbsp;in two separate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41349398/mark-zuckerbergs-meta-to-face-lawsuits-over-teen-social-media-addiction-judge-rejects-dismissal-moti" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">lawsuits filed&nbsp;last year</a>. The lawsuits involving over 30 states,&nbsp;including California, New York, and Florida, accuse Meta of contributing to mental health issues among teenagers by making its platforms addictive.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) reportedly started manufacturing A16 chips for&nbsp;Apple&nbsp;at its Phoenix, Arizona facility. This move is part of the U.S. strategy to<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41356479/apple-spark-hope-for-americas-semiconductor-comeback-key-supplier-tsmc-reportedly-begins-producing-c" rel="noreferrer noopener"> enhance domestic semiconductor production</a>.
Sebastien Bubeck, the vice president of GenAI research at&nbsp;Microsoft is set t<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41322687/sam-altman-led-openai-welcomes-microsofts-genai-research-vp-following-wave-of-executive-departures" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">o join&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41322687/sam-altman-led-openai-welcomes-microsofts-genai-research-vp-following-wave-of-executive-departures" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ChatGPT</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41322687/sam-altman-led-openai-welcomes-microsofts-genai-research-vp-following-wave-of-executive-departures" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">-parent,&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41322687/sam-altman-led-openai-welcomes-microsofts-genai-research-vp-following-wave-of-executive-departures" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">OpenAI</a>.
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Electronic Arts Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>) will take Plants vs. Zombies 3 offline, halting downloads and in-app purchases in preparation for a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming">&#8220;major overhaul.&#8221; </a>
The company announced that the game, which has gone through multiple soft launches since 2020, will be inaccessible from Nov. 15, 2024, in all territories. Players will have until that date to enjoy the game before the servers shut down completely.
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In a blog post addressing the changes, EA <a href="https://www.ea.com/games/plants-vs-zombies/plants-vs-zombies-3/news/soft-launch-announcement-15-oct?isLocalized=true">explained:</a> "We've been grateful for your enthusiasm and feedback during our soft launch. We've always had love for our plants, and yes, even our zombies, and it has been a joy bringing life to Dave, his niece, Patrice, Nate, and many more in PvZ3."
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Game Progress And Currency Preservation</h3>
Despite the reset, EA reassured players that some aspects of their accounts will be preserved. Any earned or purchased coin balances will remain intact, provided players have connected their accounts through Google Play, Apple ID, or an EA Account. 
However, boosts, game progress, levels, and unlocked units, as well as the game&#8217;s narrative, will be reset once the overhaul is complete.
"We want to go even further to make the game truly special," EA stated, stressing the need for this downtime to deliver a more polished experience. It&#8217;s worth noting that there's no firm date for the game's re-launch.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Ongoing Struggles Of Plants Vs. Zombies 3</h3>
Plants vs. Zombies 3 has experienced a turbulent development path, struggling to replicate the success of its predecessors. Initially soft-launched in 2020, the game underwent a significant re-work and re-launch in 2022. Yet, despite efforts to fine-tune the game, it still hasn't resonated with fans in the way EA had hoped.
The original Plants vs. Zombies franchise, beloved for its unique tower defense mechanics, set a high bar with its first two installments. More recent spin-offs, including the Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville, have struggled to capture the same widespread acclaim.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Future Of The Franchise</h3>
Fans of the franchise have long been calling for a return to the Garden Warfare series, the third-person shooter spin-off that earned a dedicated following. However, there's been no official word from EA on a new Garden Warfare title, despite the franchise's current hiatus since 2019.
A separate single-player Plants vs. Zombies game, which had been in development at EA between 2015 and 2017, was also canceled.
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