Electronic Arts Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Electronic Arts (EA) reported strong Q1 FY25 results, beating net bookings guidance with $1.262 billion. Key highlights include:

- EA SPORTS College Football 25 welcomed 5 million unique players in its first week

- Madden NFL 24 saw double-digit growth in Ultimate Team weekly average users and total net bookings

- Dragon Age: The Veilguard gameplay reveal trended #1 on YouTube Gaming

EA declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.19 per share. For FY25, EA expects net revenue of $7.100-$7.500 billion and net bookings of $7.300-$7.700 billion. The company repurchased 2.8 million shares for $375 million during Q1.

EA SPORTS™ College Football 25 has been released worldwide, marking EA SPORTS™ official return to college football. The game features all 134 FBS universities, over 150 stadiums, and thousands of current college football athletes through a groundbreaking NIL deal. During Early Access, 2.2 million unique players played the game, with an additional 600,000 playing via the EA Play trial.

The game offers explosive gameplay powered by CampusIQ™, iconic atmospheres, and multiple game modes including Dynasty Mode, Road to Glory, and College Football Ultimate Team™. EA SPORTS has also released an official soundtrack featuring 167 college fight songs and an original theme song by GRAMMY-nominated composer Kris Bowers.

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) has unveiled EA SPORTS FC™ 25, set to launch on September 27, 2024. The game introduces significant innovations, including:

1. Rush: A new 5v5 social experience available in multiple game modes.
2. FC IQ: An overhaul of tactical foundations using AI and real-world data.
3. Women's football in Career Mode for the first time.
4. Live Start Points: Allowing players to join real-world storylines mid-season.

The game will be available on PlayStation®5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch™. Early access begins September 20, 2024, for Ultimate Edition pre-orders. EA Play members get a 10-hour trial starting September 20.

Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) has announced Real Madrid and England star Jude Bellingham as the cover athlete for EA SPORTS FC™ 25, the next iteration of their football game series. At 20, Bellingham is the youngest global cover star for an EA SPORTS football game, featuring on both the Standard and Ultimate Editions, as well as EA SPORTS FC Mobile.

The Standard Edition cover showcases Bellingham's iconic 'Belligol' celebration, while the Ultimate Edition features him alongside football legends. Bellingham's selection follows his exceptional performances for Real Madrid and England, winning multiple trophies and individual awards. The worldwide EA SPORTS FC 25 reveal trailer is set to launch, with more information on the game coming soon.

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) will release its financial results for the fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2024, after market close on July 30, 2024. The company will hold a conference call at 2:00 pm Pacific Time (5:00 pm Eastern Time) on the same day to discuss these results and its future outlook. The call can be accessed via dial-in numbers or an audio webcast. A replay will be available until August 13, 2024, and the audio webcast will be available for one year on EA's website.

Electronic Arts has announced the release of Madden NFL 25, coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on August 16. This edition introduces the BOOM Tech system, enhancing gameplay with a physics-based tackling system. The game also features revamped visuals, new commentary teams, and more post-launch updates. Key modes like Franchise and Superstar have been redesigned to offer more customization and engagement.

Pre-orders for the Deluxe Edition include early access and additional perks. EA Play members can access the game early and receive exclusive rewards. More details will be revealed in the coming weeks.

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) will host an Investor Day in New York City on September 17, 2024. The event is aimed at institutional investors and financial analysts, providing insights into EA's upcoming projects, strategic plans, and long-term financial outlook. Material developments impacting EA's business or financial performance may be disclosed. The event will be accessible via live webcast at http://ir.ea.com, and an archived version will be available for at least 12 months post-event.

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) and EA SPORTS have unveiled Christian McCaffrey as the cover athlete for Madden NFL 25, launching globally on August 16. The game will feature on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with a full feature reveal coming soon. McCaffrey, a San Francisco 49ers star, led the NFL in touches, scrimmage yards, and touchdowns last season. Pre-orders for the MVP Bundle offer perks like 3-day early access and 4,600 Madden Points. EA Play members get a 10-hour early access trial and monthly in-game rewards.

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) and BioWare have unveiled a new cinematic trailer for Dragon Age: The Veilguard, an upcoming single-player RPG set for release in Fall 2024 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

The game introduces customizable hero Rook, who must unite a team of unique companions to combat rampaging elven gods.

Key characters include Bellara, Davrin, Emmrich, Harding, Lucanis, Neve, and Taash, each with distinct abilities and backstories. The game emphasizes deep storytelling, strategic combat, and meaningful player choices.

An official gameplay reveal showcasing over 15 minutes of gameplay will be available on June 11, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. PT on the Dragon Age YouTube channel.