Electronic Arts FY2025 Q4 Earnings Release
Download PDFMay 6, 2025
Electronic Arts Inc.
Q4 and FY25 Results
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Safe Harbor Statement
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Select FY25 Highlights
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Net Bookings Results
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Core Business and FY26 Title Slate
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FY25 Actuals & FY26 Guidance
Table of Contents
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GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation
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Appendix
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anticipated benefits of, and integrate, acquisitions; the consumer demand for, and the availability of an adequate supply of console hardware units; the
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rate fluctuations; economic and geopolitical conditions; changes in our tax rates or tax laws; and other factors described in Part II, Item 1A of Electronic Arts’
latest Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q under the heading “Risk Factors”, as well as in other documents we have filed with the Securities and Exchange
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filing its Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025.
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Please review our risk factors on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC
Safe Harbor Statement
Refer to Appendix for additional disclosures.
Refer to Appendix for additional disclosures.
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Split Fiction
has sold
nearly 4M units since its
launch in March
American Football
delivered over $1B in net
bookings in FY25
Live Services
represented 73%
of total
FY25 net bookings
$1.9B
FY25 Free Cash Flow
$2.7B
Total FY25 Return on Capital
(through Stock Repurchase Program
& Cash Dividends)
$7.4B
FY25 net bookings
Select FY25 Highlights
(in $ millions)
Net Bookings by Composition
Quarterly
Refer to Appendix for additional disclosures, including constant currency (“CC”).
Full Game
Live services and other
Fiscal Year
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FY23
FY24
FY25
1,622
324
1,946
1,407
259
1,666
1,415
384
1,799
YoY
YoY CC
+8%
+9%
+48%
+51%
+1%
YoY
YoY CC
+1%
+1%
(2%)
FY23
FY24
FY25
5,530
1,811
7,341
5,425
2,005
7,430
5,338
2,017
7,355
(1%)
+1%
(2%)
(1%)
YoY
YoY CC
(in $ millions)
Net Bookings by Platform
Refer to Appendix for additional disclosures, including constant currency (“CC”).
Console
PC & Other
Mobile
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Quarterly
Fiscal Year
FY23
FY24
FY25
1,099
516
1,946
955
413
1,666
1,096
415
1,799
FY23
FY24
FY25
4,338
1,759
7,341
4,614
1,629
7,430
4,745
1,462
7,355
331
298
288
YoY
YoY CC
(3%)
(2%)
0%
+2%
+15%
+15%
+8%
+9%
(10%)
+3%
(3%)
1,244
1,187
1,148
(9%)
+3%
(3%)
(1%)
(1%)
Massive Online Communities
New Releases in FY26
Core Business and FY26 Title Slate
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Q1
EA SPORTS™ F1® 25
(May 30)
EA SPORTS™ College Football 26
EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 26
EA SPORTS™ NHL 26
EA SPORTS FC™ 26
Q2
Q3
Q4
skate.
Battlefield
FY
(in $ millions, except EPS)
FY25 Actuals & FY26 Guidance
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Refer to Appendix for additional disclosures.
For additional information please refer to our Non-GAAP Operating Margin FAQ at
http://ir.ea.com
.
FY25A
Q4 FY25A
FY26E
Q1 FY26E
Net Revenue
7,463
1,895
7,100 to 7,500
1,550 to 1,650
Cost of Revenue
1,543
368
1,475 to 1,515
265 to 285
GAAP EPS
$4.25
$0.98
$3.09 to $3.79
$0.49 to $0.66
Operating Cash Flow
2,079
549
2,200 to 2,400
GAAP Operating Margin
20.4%
20.8%
16.3% to 18.9%
Non-GAAP Operating Margin
31.2%
31.0%
27.2% to 29.2%
Impact of GAAP Deferrals
(100) bps
(370) bps
480 bps to 440 bps
Note: Our EPS guidance calculation does not factor in future stock repurchases.
Non-GAAP Operating Margin calculated as a % of GAAP Net Revenue.
Net Bookings
7,355
1,799
7,600 to 8,000
1,175 to 1,275
(in $ millions)
GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation: FY25 Actuals
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The Company uses a tax rate of 19% internally to evaluate its operating performance and to forecast , plan and analyze future periods.
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Twelve Months Ended March 31, 2025
GAAP-Based Financial Data
GAAP-Based
Financial Data
A
Statement of
Operations
B
Acquisition-related
expenses
C
Restructuring
and related
charges
D
Stock-based
compensation
=A+B+C+D
Non-GAAP
Change in deferred
net revenue (online-
enabled games)
Net revenue
7,463
–
–
–
7,463
(108)
Cost of revenue
1,543
(40)
–
(14)
1,489
–
Operating expense
4,400
(67)
(62)
(628)
3,643
–
Operating margin
20.4%
140 bps
80 bps
860 bps
31.2%
(100) bps
Income before provision for income taxes
1,605
107
62
642
2,416
(108)
Net income
1
1,121
Number of shares used in computation:
Diluted shares
264
Refer to Appendix for additional disclosures.
(in $ millions)
GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation: Q4 FY25 Actuals
1
The Company uses a tax rate of 19% internally to evaluate its operating performance and to forecast , plan and analyze future periods.
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Three Months Ended March 31, 2025
GAAP-Based Financial Data
GAAP-Based
Financial Data
A
Statement of
Operations
B
Acquisition-related
expenses
C
Restructuring
and related
charges
D
Stock-based
compensation
=A+B+C+D
Non-GAAP
Change in deferred
net revenue (online-
enabled games)
Net revenue
1,895
–
–
–
1,895
(96)
Cost of revenue
368
(10)
–
(3)
355
–
Operating expense
1,132
(17)
(4)
(159)
952
–
Operating margin
20.8%
140 bps
20 bps
860 bps
31.0%
(370) bps
Income before provision for income taxes
407
27
4
162
600
(96)
Net income
1
254
Number of shares used in computation:
Diluted shares
259
Refer to Appendix for additional disclosures.
(in $ millions)
GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation: FY26 Guidance
1
The mid-point of the range has been used for purposes of presenting reconciling items to operating margin.
2
The Company uses a tax rate of 19% internally to evaluate its operating performance and to forecast , plan and analyze future periods.
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Refer to Appendix for additional disclosures.
Twelve Months Ending March 31, 2026
GAAP-Based Financial Data
GAAP-Based
Financial Data
A
GAAP Guidance
Range
B
Acquisition-
related expenses
C
Stock-based
compensation
=A+B+C
Non-GAAP
Guidance Range
Change in deferred net revenue
(online-enabled games)
Net revenue
7,100 to 7,500
–
–
7,100 to 7,500
500
Cost of revenue
1,475 to 1,515
(40)
(15)
1,420 to 1,460
–
Operating expense
4,470 to 4,570
(70)
(650)
3,750 to 3,850
–
Operating margin
1
16.3% to 18.9%
150 bps
910 bps
27.2% to 29.2%
480 bps to 440 bps
Income before provision for income taxes
1,136 to 1,391
110
665
1,911 to 2,166
500
Net income
2
795 to 974
Number of shares used in computation:
Diluted shares
257
(in $ millions)
Q1 FY26 Guidance
1
The Company uses a tax rate of 19% internally to evaluate its operating performance and to forecast , plan and analyze future periods.
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Refer to Appendix for additional disclosures.
Three Months Ending June 30, 2025
GAAP-Based Financial Data
GAAP Guidance
Range
Acquisition-related
expenses
Stock-based
compensation
Change in deferred
net revenue
(online-enabled games)
Net revenue
1,550 to 1,650
–
–
(375)
Cost of revenue
265 to 285
(10)
(5)
–
Operating expense
1,110 to 1,120
(20)
(145)
–
Income before provision for income taxes
179 to 242
30
150
(375)
Net income
1
125 to 169
Number of shares used in computation:
Diluted shares
255
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Cash Flow Selected Data
02
Currency Assumptions
03
Constant Currency Reconciliation
04
Additional Disclosures
Appendix
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures
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(in $ millions)
Cash Flow Selected Data
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Free cash flow is defined as operating cash flow minus capital expenditures.
Management believes free cash flow is a useful measure of the company’s ability to generate cash.
Actuals
Q4 2025
Q4 2024
FY25
FY24
Operating Cash Flow
549
580
2,079
2,315
Capital Expenditures
54
51
221
199
Free Cash Flow
495
529
1,858
2,116
Investing Cash Flow
214
(49)
37
(207)
Financing Cash Flow
(1,411)
(360)
(2,863)
(1,624)
Currency Assumptions
Note: Our financial guidance includes the forecasted impact of the FX cash flow hedging program.
1
For FY24 Q4A and FY25 Q4A, FX rates are a simple average of EA’s actual monthly P&L rates. For FY26E, the same FX rates are used for all forecast periods.
2
For all periods, FX rates are quoted using market convention.
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Current FX assumptions
1,2
Q4 2024
Q4 2025
FY 2026E
Net Bookings
EUR/USD
1.09
1.04
1.08
GBP/USD
1.27
1.25
1.29
Operating Expenses
US/CAD
1.34
1.43
1.43
US/SEK
10.26
10.94
10.04
If the U.S. dollar strengthens 10% against the Euro and British pound sterling:
●
With hedging, total net bookings decrease ~2.0%
●
Total cost of revenue and operating expenses decrease ~2.0%
If the U.S. dollar strengthens 10% against the Canadian dollar and Swedish krona:
●
Total net bookings decrease ~0.5%
●
With hedging, total cost of revenue and operating expenses decrease ~0.5%
Rule of thumb
(in $ millions)
Constant Currency Reconciliation–Net Bookings Guidance
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Numbers above may not foot due to rounding and calculation methodologies.
2026
As Guidance
2025
As Reported
Percentage
Change YoY
Currency
Impact
Percentage Change
YoY
Constant Currency
Low
7,600
7,355
+3%
36
+4%
High
8,000
7,355
+9%
36
+9%
Q1 2026
As Guidance
Q1 2025
As Reported
Percentage
Change YoY
Currency
Impact
Percentage Change
YoY
Constant Currency
Low
1,175
1,262
(7%)
6
(6%)
High
1,275
1,262
+1%
6
+2%
(in $ millions)
Constant Currency Reconciliation–Net Bookings (FY)
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Numbers above may not foot due to rounding and calculation methodologies.
2025
As Reported
2024
As Reported
Percentage
Change YoY
2025
Currency Impact
Percentage Change YoY
Constant Currency
Console
4,745
4,614
+3%
(14)
+3%
PC & other
1,462
1,629
(10%)
15
(9%)
Mobile
1,148
1,187
(3%)
6
(3%)
Net Bookings
7,355
7,430
(1%)
7
(1%)
2025
As Reported
2024
As Reported
Percentage
Change YoY
2025
Currency Impact
Percentage Change YoY
Constant Currency
Full game
2,017
2,005
+1%
12
+1%
Live services & other
5,338
5,425
(2%)
(5)
(2%)
Net Bookings
7,355
7,430
(1%)
7
(1%)
(in $ millions)
Constant Currency Reconciliation–Net Bookings (Q4)
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Numbers above may not foot due to rounding and calculation methodologies.
Q4 2025
As Reported
Q4 2024
As Reported
Percentage
Change YoY
Q4 2025
Currency Impact
Percentage Change YoY
Constant Currency
Console
1,096
955
+15%
6
+15%
PC & other
415
413
0%
5
+2%
Mobile
288
298
(3%)
3
(2%)
Net Bookings
1,799
1,666
+8%
14
+9%
Q4 2025
As Reported
Q4 2024
As Reported
Percentage
Change YoY
Q4 2025
Currency Impact
Percentage Change YoY
Constant Currency
Full game
384
259
+48%
5
+51%
Live services & other
1,415
1,407
+1%
9
+1%
Net Bookings
1,799
1,666
+8%
14
+9%
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Additional Disclosures
Net revenue, gross profit and operating cash flow are presented on a GAAP basis.
Net bookings is an operating metric that EA defines as the net amount of products and services sold digitally or sold-in physically in the period. Net bookings is
calculated by adding total net revenue to the change in deferred net revenue for online-enabled games. A calculation of net bookings can be found in the “Net
Bookings” tab of the Financial Model provided on our IR website.
We define EA’s player network as the number of active accounts used to play EA games and services on any platform over the preceding 12 months. We determine
these operating metrics by using internal company data. We also use information provided by third parties, including third party network logins provided by platform
providers. While we believe that the operating metrics we report are reasonable estimates for the applicable period of measurement, there are inherent challenges in
measuring how our games and services are played across large global populations. For example, while we seek to remove duplicate accounts in these metrics, we do
not require players to use a common identifier or to link their accounts to play an EA game on console/ PC and an EA game on their mobile device, or to play two or
more EA games on a single mobile device. Therefore, a player that plays two of our games on a single mobile device or plays two of our games (or the same game)
across different devices may be counted as two accounts. In addition, we evaluate our systems for false accounts, which represent user profiles that we believe are
intended to be used for purposes that violate our terms of service, and remove them from our player network. From time to time, our actions may impact the
period-by-period comparability of these metrics. For example, we may change our methodology or we may implement strategic decisions with respect to certain
games and services, including sunsetting titles.
From time to time, we make comparisons of current periods to prior periods with reference to constant currency. We evaluate our performance on a constant
currency
basis in order to facilitate period-to-period comparisons without regard to the impact of changing foreign currency exchange rates. To present constant currency
information (both historical and forward-looking), the current period results are converted into United States dollars using the weighted average exchange rates from
the comparative period rather than the rates in effect. Constant currency information is presented net of the impact of our foreign exchange hedging programs.
EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS FC, Battlefield, Need for Speed, Apex Legends, The Sims, Dragon Age, Titanfall, and Plants vs. Zombies are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc.
John Madden, NFL, and F1 are the property of their respective owners and used with permission.
Forward-looking statements are valid as of May 6, 2025 only. Electronic Arts assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements, except required by
law.
As a supplement to the Company’s financial measures presented in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”), the Company presents
certain non-GAAP measures of financial performance, including non-GAAP operating margin, and free cash flow. These non-GAAP financial measures should not be
considered as a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. In addition, these non-GAAP measures have
limitations in that they do not reflect all of the items associated with the Company’s results of operations as determined in accordance with GAAP. These non-GAAP
financial measures do not reflect a comprehensive system of accounting and differ from GAAP measures with the same names and may differ from non-GAAP financial
measures with the same or similar names that are used by other companies.
The non-GAAP financial measures exclude acquisition-related expenses, stock-based compensation, restructuring and related charges, and capital expenditures as
applicable in any given reporting period and our outlook. The Company may consider whether other significant items that arise in the future should be excluded from
our non-GAAP financial measures. Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide investors with additional useful information to better
understand and evaluate the Company’s operating results and future prospects because they exclude certain items that may not be indicative of the Company’s core
business, operating results, or future outlook. These non-GAAP financial measures, with further adjustments, are used by management to understand ongoing financial
and business performance.
The Company uses a tax rate of 19% internally to evaluate its operating performance and to forecast, plan and analyze future periods. Accordingly, the Company
applies
the same tax rate to its management reporting financial results.
Investors are encouraged to review the related GAAP financial measures and the reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable
GAAP financial measure.
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures