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EA

S&P 500
Weak · 36/100

Electronic Arts

Communication Services
Interactive Home Entertainment

$202.97

0.4%

Updated Today 6:01 PM ET

Price — Past Year

▲ Up 33.9% over the last 12 months

Price 50-day average 200-day averageSource: Yahoo Finance · refreshed daily
Key Metrics

Market Cap

$50.69B

P/E

57.16x

Forward P/E (est.)

69.15x

ROE

14.2%

Revenue Growth

0.9%

EPS Growth

-17.3%

Profit Margin

11.8%

FCF Yield

2.6%

Debt / Equity

0.22x

ROIC

14.0%

Interest Coverage

21.92x

Current Ratio

1.05x

Dividend Yield

0.4%

Implied Growth (rev. DCF)

Rating Score

36/100

Technical Analysis (Educational)
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Technical analysis reads price and volume to judge momentum and timing. It complements the fundamentals above — it does not replace them. Here is what EA's chart says today, with each tool explained.

Trend — moving averages. A moving average is the average closing price over a window, which smooths out daily noise. EA trades near $202.97, above its 50-day average ($202.13) and 200-day average ($199.26). Price above both averages, with the shorter one above the longer, is the textbook definition of an uptrend — momentum favours buyers.

Momentum — RSI. The Relative Strength Index runs 0–100 and measures how strong recent gains are versus losses. Above 70 is "overbought", below 30 "oversold". At 54 it is in neutral territory — neither stretched nor washed out.

MACD. MACD compares two moving averages to flag shifts in momentum. Its histogram is currently positive — short-term momentum is improving.

Volatility — ATR. Average True Range is the typical daily move. EA's is $1.06 (~0.5% of price), so swings of about that size each day are normal — handy for setting a stop that isn't too tight.

Support & resistance. Over the last month EA found buyers near $200.36 (support) and sellers near $204.20 (resistance); its 52-week range is $146.97–$204.89. A decisive break beyond either edge often marks the next move.

Volume. The latest session traded 2.8× the 20-day average — heavier than usual, which adds conviction to the move. Rising volume on up-days suggests real buying; on down-days, real selling.

Educational information to help you read a chart — not a recommendation or a forecast. It updates daily as the price and indicators change.

Business Overview
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Electronic Arts (EA) is a large-cap company in the Interactive Home Entertainment industry, part of the Communication Services sector of the S&P 500, with a market value around $50.69B.

In its latest reported year it generated about $7.53B in revenue and $887.00M in net profit.

Our model rates EA Weak (36/100) on growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation. The summary below is built from its filed financials and current ratios and refreshes automatically.

Revenue Growth
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4Y CAGR

1.9%

Revenue moved from $6.99B in 2022 to $7.53B in 2026, a 1.9% compound annual growth rate. The most recent year was roughly flat (0.9%) year over year. Slower, mature growth is common for established businesses.

Profitability
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Gross Margin

79.0%

Operating Margin

15.4%

Net Margin

11.8%

ROE

14.2%

Electronic Arts keeps about 11.8% of each sales dollar as net profit, with a 79.0% gross margin and 15.4% operating margin. Return on equity is 14.2% and return on invested capital about 14.0%. Margins are moderate — typical of a competitive but profitable business.

Debt Analysis
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Total Debt

Net Debt

Net Debt / EBITDA

Debt / Equity

0.22x

Leverage: debt-to-equity is 0.2x, and operating profit covers interest about 21.9x, with a current ratio of 1.1x. That is a conservative balance sheet — a cushion in downturns.

Cash Flow Analysis
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Operating CF

$2.55B

Free Cash Flow

$2.55B

FCF Margin

33.9%

In the latest year Electronic Arts produced about $2.55B of operating cash flow and $2.55B of free cash flow after capital spending. That is a free-cash-flow yield of about 2.6% on today's price. Cash flow is what ultimately pays shareholders, so it is worth tracking over time.

Valuation Analysis
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P/E

57.16x

P/S

6.76x

P/B

7.51x

EV / EBITDA

32.41x

EA trades at 57.2x trailing earnings (about 69.1x on estimated forward earnings), 6.8x sales, and 7.5x book value. That is a rich multiple that prices in a lot of future growth.

Metrics vs. Typical Range

Where this stock sits versus what most companies trade at.

TTM P/E
57.2xExpensive
Forward P/E
69.1xExpensive
P/S ratio
6.8xExpensive
Revenue growth
0.9%Weak
EPS growth
-17.3%Weak
Gross margin
79.0%Strong
Net margin
11.8%Strong
ROE
14.2%Average

Typical ranges are general references (e.g., many stocks trade at ~18–26x earnings), not hard rules. Context only — not investment advice.

Sector Peer Comparison

How EA stacks up against its Communication Services peers — valuation, profitability, and growth versus the sector median.

In the Communication Services sector (23 S&P 500 companies), EA ranks #17 of 23 by our overall rating. It trades at a premium versus the sector on earnings (57.2x P/E vs. 17.4x median) with a lower return on equity (14.2% vs. 14.9%) and slower revenue growth (0.9% vs. 2.9%).

P/E vs sector

57.2x

median 17.4x

ROE vs sector

14.2%

median 14.9%

Growth vs sector

0.9%

median 2.9%

Sector rank

#17

of 23 by rating

CompanyP/ERev Gr.Rating
EAThis stock57.2x0.9%Weak· 36
TTWO18.2%Weak· 32
LYV12.6%Weak· 32
WBD90.4x-3.0%Weak· 23
TKO167.1x6.3%Weak· 23
CMCSA4.2x1.4%Favorable· 60
SATS-5.6%Weak· 9
FOX12x0.6%Neutral· 48
Communication Services median17.4x2.9%49/100

Valuation vs. quality map

sector medianWBDTKOCMCSAFOXEAP/E — cheaper ←→ pricierROE — more profitable ↑

The sweet spot is upper-left: more profitable (higher ROE) for a lower P/E. Dashed lines mark the sector median.

Compare side by side

Peers are the closest Communication Services companies by sub-industry and size. Sector median is across all 23 S&P 500 names in the sector. Educational, not a recommendation.

5-Year Projection Model

Project revenue → earnings → price. Edit the assumptions to build your own case.

2030 price target (Base Case)

$142.05$238.15

vs. $202.97 today · expected CAGR -7%3%

Metric20262027202820292030
Revenue$7.76B$7.99B$8.23B$8.48B$8.73B
Net income$930.83M$958.76M$987.52M$1.02B$1.05B
EPS$3.71$3.82$3.94$4.06$4.18
Share price (low)$126.21$130.00$133.90$137.92$142.05
Share price (high)$211.59$217.94$224.48$231.21$238.15
CAGR (low–high)-38% / 4%-20% / 4%-13% / 3%-9% / 3%-7% / 3%

Educational model on sample fundamentals — not a forecast or investment advice. Outputs are only as good as your assumptions.

Bull Case

The case for EA:

  • A conservative balance sheet (debt/equity 0.2x) lowers risk.
  • As an established S&P 500 member in Communication Services, it brings scale and a long operating history.
Bear Case

The case against EA:

  • Revenue growth is slow (0.9%), limiting the upside engine.
  • A rich 57.2x earnings multiple prices in a lot of growth.
  • Our model's overall read is Weak (36/100).
Key Risks
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Valuation risk — at 57.2x earnings, disappointing results could compress the multiple.

Growth risk — sluggish revenue (0.9%) leaves little margin for execution missteps.

Market risk — sector rotation, the economic cycle, and broad sentiment move the stock regardless of fundamentals.

Investment Thesis
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On balance, the fundamentals screen weakly: Electronic Arts is a large-cap communication services business growing at a mature pace, with modest profitability, and a sound balance sheet. It trades at 57.2x earnings, which our model scores Weak (36/100). Weigh this against your own goals and time horizon — this is educational information, not a recommendation.

Data notice. Fundamentals and financial statements are sourced from company filings (SEC EDGAR) and market-data providers; prices and market caps refresh on trading days and may be delayed. Ratings, projections, technical signals, and written summaries are model- or rule-generated for education and may simplify or lag the latest filings.

Not advice. Nothing on this page is investment advice or a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any security. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial professional before investing.