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EA Stock Forecast: Electronic Arts, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 4 Aug 2026
$210
−0.10% on the day

The 17 Wall Street analysts covering Electronic Arts, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $210 — +0.1% from the last close.

Market cap
$52.9B
Ticker Nerd rank
—
Median analyst target
$210
Analysts covering
17
Revenue$2.0B+18.9% y/y
Operating income$513.0M
Net income$397.0M
Free cash flow−$318.0M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+0.4%
1M
+2.2%
YTD
+2.8%
1Y
+31.8%
From 52W high
−0.1%
From 52W low
+31.8%
$159
$210
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

EA stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Electronic Arts, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

We don’t hold a current model rank for this company.

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Wall Street

EA stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on EA, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$160$170$180$190$200$210Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26EAHigh $210Median $210Low $168

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says17 analysts
1 Buy16 Hold0 Sell
Low $168Median $210High $210

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +0.1% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
28 May 2026Argus ResearchDowngradeHold—
7 May 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral—
4 Feb 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral—
30 Oct 2025CitigroupMaintainsNeutral—
20 Oct 2025Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight—
2 Oct 2025Roth CapitalDowngradeNeutral—
30 Sept 2025Argus ResearchMaintainsBuy—
30 Sept 2025BMO CapitalMaintainsMarket Perform—
30 Sept 2025JefferiesDowngradeHold—
30 Sept 2025WedbushMaintainsNeutral—
29 Sept 2025BairdDowngradeNeutral—
29 Sept 2025Freedom Capital MarketsDowngradeHold—
29 Sept 2025HSBCDowngradeHold—
29 Sept 2025WedbushDowngradeNeutral—
25 Aug 2025WedbushReiteratesOutperform—
11 Aug 2025DA DavidsonMaintainsNeutral—
30 July 2025B of A SecuritiesMaintainsNeutral—
30 July 2025BairdMaintainsOutperform—
28 July 2025Wells FargoInitiatesEqual-Weight—
22 July 2025WedbushReiteratesOutperform—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Performance

EA vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 4 Aug 2026, Electronic Arts, Inc. returned +31.8% against +23.6% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

EA vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
100110120130Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26EAS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

EA analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
1
Fundamentals

Electronic Arts, Inc. (EA) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
59.7×

Cheaper than 12% of US stocks

Price / sales
6.7×

Cheaper than 19% of US stocks

Price / book
7.8×

Cheaper than 12% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
30.4×

Cheaper than 8% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
18.9%

Higher than 68% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
97.5%

Higher than 83% of US stocks

Gross margin
86.2%

Higher than 95% of US stocks

Operating margin
25.9%

Higher than 84% of US stocks

Net margin
13.8%

Higher than 76% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
16.5%

Higher than 77% of US stocks

Return on assets
7.2%

Higher than 86% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.4%

Higher than 65% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Electronic Arts, Inc. (EA) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Electronic Arts, Inc. has a market value of $52.9B and an enterprise value of $52.4B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $7.8B. The latest quarter grew 18.9% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $1.1B, a 13.8% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $4.26.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $2.1B, after $234.0M of capital spending.

  • Electronic Arts, Inc. spent $394.0M on share buybacks and $191.0M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 252.0M.

  • Trailing P/E: 59.7×; forward P/E: 21.8× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 0.36%, paying out 18% of earnings.

  • Electronic Arts, Inc. employs 14,600 people — $537K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 4 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

EA vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelElectronic Gaming & Multimedia
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
EAElectronic Arts, Inc.$52.9B
—
GOOGLAlphabet, Inc.*$4.2T
71
METAMeta Platforms, Inc.*$1.9T
49
NFLXNetflix, Inc.*$298.0B
66
DISThe Walt Disney Co.*$193.1B
50
VZVerizon Communications, Inc.*$187.3B
56
TMUST-Mobile US, Inc.*$176.5B
53

* Nearest Communication Services names by size — few electronic gaming & multimedia companies of this scale trade in the US universe.

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News

Latest EA news & analysis

Electronic Arts Bondholders Allege Default Following Largest LBO

WSJ · 5 Oct 2026negative

EA bondholders have alleged a $1.4 billion debt default, escalating a dispute over whether the videogame maker must pay them off at a premium after going private in the largest leveraged buyout of all time. The claim centers on the terms of repayment following the company's buyout.

Why it matters — The default allegation introduces legal and financial uncertainty around EA's capital structure at a time when the company's debt obligations could have significant implications for its post-buyout operations.

EA SPORTS FC™ 27 Is Available Now, Bringing New Ways to Play The World's Game

Business Wire · 25 Sept 2026positive

Electronic Arts announced that EA SPORTS FC 27 is now available worldwide, introducing new features including a social football playground called The Grounds, along with more accessible experiences for new players and gameplay and mode updates for returning fans shaped by community feedback.

Why it matters — The launch of EA's flagship football title represents a key product release for the company, with new social and accessibility features aimed at broadening player engagement.

EA SPORTS™ NHL® 27 Now Available Worldwide With 32 Authentic Arena Atmospheres and True-to-Life Team Playbooks

Business Wire · 11 Sept 2026positive

Electronic Arts launched EA SPORTS NHL 27 worldwide on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The game features all 32 arenas with authentic team atmospheres, overhauled broadcast presentation, and a new commentary duo of John Buccigross and Darren Pang, offering fans increased realism ahead of the 2026-27 NHL regular season.

Why it matters — The launch of NHL 27 is a significant new product release for EA's sports portfolio, showcasing enhanced realism and presentation ahead of the upcoming NHL season.

Saudi wealth fund weighs EA-Savvy merger, Bloomberg News reports

Reuters · 10 Sept 2026neutral

Bloomberg News reported, citing people familiar with the matter, that Saudi Arabia's wealth fund is considering merging Electronic Arts with Savvy Games to create a gaming giant. The report was published on Thursday via Reuters.

Why it matters — A potential merger with Savvy Games would represent a major structural change for Electronic Arts and could significantly reshape its ownership and strategy.

It Takes Two Launches on Nintendo Switch 2 with Free Upgrade Available for Nintendo Switch Players October 15

Business Wire · 9 Sept 2026positive

Electronic Arts and Hazelight Studios, in partnership with Turn Me Up Games, announced that It Takes Two will launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 on October 15. The Switch 2 version introduces a free Friend's Pass, allowing players to enjoy the game together regardless of platform or ownership.

Why it matters — The expansion of the award-winning It Takes Two to a new Nintendo platform broadens EA's game reach and introduces a cross-platform, ownership-free play option that could attract more players.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about EA stock

What is the EA stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 17 Wall Street analysts covering Electronic Arts, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $210, with estimates ranging from $168 to $210. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is EA stock a buy right now?

Of the 17 analysts covering Electronic Arts, Inc., 1 rate it a Buy, 16 a Hold and 0 a Sell. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

Will EA stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 17 analysts implies +0.1% from the last close. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the EA stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Electronic Arts, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for EA are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $168 to $210 over the next 12 months.

How has EA stock performed over the past year?

Electronic Arts, Inc. returned +31.8% over the 12 months to 4 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Electronic Arts, Inc. do?

Electronic Arts Inc. is a global interactive entertainment company that develops, publishes, and distributes video games and related digital services for consoles, personal computers, and mobile devices.

What is the latest news on EA?

The most recent item we track (WSJ, 5 Oct 2026): "Electronic Arts Bondholders Allege Default Following Largest LBO". EA bondholders have alleged a $1.4 billion debt default, escalating a dispute over whether the videogame maker must pay them off at a premium after going private in the largest leveraged buyout of all time. The claim centers on the terms of repayment following the company's buyout.

Company

About Electronic Arts, Inc.

Electronic Arts Inc. is a global interactive entertainment company that develops, publishes, and distributes video games and related digital services for consoles, personal computers, and mobile devices. Its portfolio spans sports, racing, action, shooter, role-playing, and simulation titles, including well-known franchises such as EA SPORTS FC, Madden NFL, Battlefield, The Sims, Apex Legends, and Need for Speed. The company also offers live services, downloadable content, subscriptions, and online gameplay experiences that keep players engaged across multiple platforms. Electronic Arts serves consumers worldwide through digital distribution and retail channels, and its business is centered on combining in-house development with licensed intellectual property and ongoing content support. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, and founded in 1982, Electronic Arts remains a major participant in the global video game and interactive entertainment market.

CEO Mr. Andrew Wilson · 14,600 employees · United States · https://www.ea.com