Should I buy or sell Electronic Arts stock right now?

18 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Electronic Arts in the last year. There are currently 8 hold ratings and 10 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" EA shares. View EA analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Electronic Arts' stock price target for 2024?

18 brokerages have issued 1 year price targets for Electronic Arts' shares. Their EA share price targets range from $128.00 to $162.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $147.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 16.0% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for EA or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have EA shares performed in 2024?

Electronic Arts' stock was trading at $136.81 at the start of the year. Since then, EA shares have decreased by 7.4% and is now trading at $126.71. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

Are investors shorting Electronic Arts?

Electronic Arts saw a increase in short interest in the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 7,800,000 shares, an increase of 12.2% from the March 15th total of 6,950,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 2,090,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 3.7 days. Currently, 3.2% of the shares of the company are sold short. View Electronic Arts' Short Interest .

When is Electronic Arts' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, May 7th 2024. View our EA earnings forecast .

How can I listen to Electronic Arts' earnings call?

Electronic Arts will be holding an earnings conference call on Tuesday, May 7th at 5:00 PM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link .

How were Electronic Arts' earnings last quarter?

Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA) issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, January, 30th. The game software company reported $1.07 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.45 by $1.38. The game software company had revenue of $2.37 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.40 billion. Electronic Arts had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 20.58% and a net margin of 14.09%. Electronic Arts's revenue was up 1.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company posted $2.29 EPS. Read the conference call transcript .

How often does Electronic Arts pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Electronic Arts?

Electronic Arts declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, January 26th. Investors of record on Wednesday, February 28th will be given a dividend of $0.19 per share on Wednesday, March 20th. This represents a $0.76 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.60%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, February 27th. Read our dividend analysis for EA .

Is Electronic Arts a good dividend stock?

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA) pays an annual dividend of $0.76 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.59%. The dividend payout ratio is 19.14%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, EA will have a dividend payout ratio of 13.29% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for EA .

What ETFs hold Electronic Arts' stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA) stock in their portfolio include Roundhill Video Games ETF (NERD) , Global X Video Games & Esports ETF (HERO) , VanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETF (ESPO) , Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLC) , Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Communication Services ETF (EWCO) , Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Communication Services ETF (RSPC) , First Trust S-Network Streaming and Gaming ETF (BNGE) and iShares Future Metaverse Tech and Communications ETF (IVRS) .

What guidance has Electronic Arts issued on next quarter's earnings?

Electronic Arts updated its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Tuesday, January, 30th. The company provided EPS guidance of 6.800-7.300 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 7.140. The company issued revenue guidance of $7.4 billion-$7.7 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $7.6 billion.

What is Andrew Wilson's approval rating as Electronic Arts' CEO?

1,102 employees have rated Electronic Arts Chief Executive Officer Andrew Wilson on Glassdoor.com . Andrew Wilson has an approval rating of 88% among the company's employees. 85.0% of employees surveyed would recommend working at Electronic Arts to a friend.

What other stocks do shareholders of Electronic Arts own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Electronic Arts investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA) , Alibaba Group (BABA) , Netflix (NFLX) , Activision Blizzard (ATVI) , Walt Disney (DIS) , Micron Technology (MU) , Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) , PayPal (PYPL) , Adobe (ADBE) and Visa (V) .

Who are Electronic Arts' major shareholders?

Electronic Arts' stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include AMF Tjanstepension AB (0.02%), Jacobs & Co. CA (0.02%), First National Bank of Mount Dora Trust Investment Services (0.02%), Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (0.02%), Eagle Rock Investment Company LLC (0.01%) and FCF Advisors LLC (0.01%). Insiders that own company stock include Andrew Wilson , Blake J Jorgensen , Chris Bruzzo , Eric Charles Kelly , Jacob J Schatz, Jacob J Schatz , Jay C Hoag , Jeff Huber, Kenneth A Moss , Laura Miele , Luis A Ubinas, Luis A Ubinas , Richard A Simonson , Stuart Canfield and Vijayanthimala Singh . View institutional ownership trends .

How do I buy shares of Electronic Arts?

Shares of EA stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

Does Electronic Arts have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiares of Electronic Arts: ABC Software, Beijing Playfish Game Technology Limited, Bermuda Petrel Ltd, BioWare ULC, Black Box Games, Bullfrog Productions, Carpetville Limited, Chillingo, Chillingo Limited, Click Gamer Technologies Limited, Criterion Software Group, Criterion Software Limited, DROsoft, Digital Illusions, Digital Illusions CE AB, Distinctive Software, DreamWorks Interactive, EA Atlantic Limited, EA Bermuda Partnership, EA Delaware LLC, EA Digital Illusions CE AB, EA Entertainment Inc., EA General Partner Limited, EA International (Studio and Publishing) Ltd., EA Mobile (Canada Holdings) Inc., EA Mobile (Canada) ULC, EA México S. de R.L. de C.V., EA Swiss Sarl, ESN Social Software, Electronic Arts (Canada) Inc., Electronic Arts - Tiburon A Florida Corporation, Electronic Arts Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, Electronic Arts Belgium, Electronic Arts Computer Software (Shanghai) Co. Ltd., Electronic Arts Finland OY, Electronic Arts Games (India) Private Limited, Electronic Arts GmbH, Electronic Arts Ireland Limited, Electronic Arts Israel Ltd, Electronic Arts Italia s.r.l., Electronic Arts K.K., Electronic Arts Korea LLC, Electronic Arts Limited, Electronic Arts Nederland B.V., Electronic Arts OOO, Electronic Arts Polska Sp. Z.O.O., Electronic Arts Productions Inc., Electronic Arts Proprietary Limited, Electronic Arts Publishing SARL, Electronic Arts Redwood LLC, Electronic Arts Romania SRL, Electronic Arts Singapore Pte Ltd, Electronic Arts Software S.L., Electronic Arts Sweden AB, Electronic Arts US Co., Firemint, Hands-On Mobile, Headgate Studios, Hypnotix, Industrial Toys, J2MSoft, J2Play, JAMDAT Mobile, Kesmai, KlickNation, Manley & Associates, Maxis, Mythic Entertainment, NuFX, Origin Systems, Phenomic Game Development, PlayNation, Playfish, Playfish Limited, Pogo.com, PopCap Games, PopCap Games LLC, PopCap Holdings (Hong Kong) Limited, Prairie-Winnetka Holdings LLC, Prairie-Winnetka Holdings LLC (US), Respawn Entertainment, Respawn Entertainment LLC, Rupture, Shanghai PopCap Software Co. Ltd., SingShot Media, Studio 33, Super Computer International, Tiburon Entertainment, VG Holding, Vision Software PTY, and Westwood Studios. Read More

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Electronic Arts (EA) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$126.87

-0.18 (-0.14%)

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Volume: 1.02 million shs
Average Volume: 2.05 million shs
Market Capitalization: $33.92 billion

P/E Ratio: 31.96
Dividend Yield: 0.60%
Price Target: $147.00

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Electronic Arts MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.56 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 16.0% Upside
$147.00 Price Target
Short Interest: Healthy
3.23% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: -1.18
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: 0.19
Based on 23 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Selling Shares
$5.15 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: 6.72%
From $5.36 to $5.72 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank^™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

3.69 out of 5 stars

Consumer Discretionary Sector

105th out of 265 stocks

Prepackaged Software Industry

61st out of 200 stocks

2.3

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Electronic Arts has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.56, and is based on 10 buy ratings, 8 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Electronic Arts has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.

3.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
3.23% of the float of Electronic Arts has been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Electronic Arts has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Electronic Arts has recently increased by 12.23%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Electronic Arts has a dividend yield of 0.59%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Electronic Arts does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Electronic Arts is 19.14%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
Dividend Sustainability
Based on earnings estimates, Electronic Arts will have a dividend payout ratio of 13.29% next year. This indicates that Electronic Arts will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

2.6

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
Electronic Arts has received a 15.36% net impact score from Upright. Electronic Arts seems to create the most significant positive value in categories "Taxes", "Relationships", and "Meaning & joy". The positive contribution in the "Relationships" impact category is mostly driven by its "Free-to-play multiplayer mobile life simulation games for entertainment", "Free-to-play multiplayer mobile construction simulation games for entertainment", "Free-to-play multiplayer mobile team sports games for entertainment", "Free-to-play multiplayer desktop tactical role-playing games for entertainment", "Free-to-play multiplayer mobile combat sports games for entertainment", and "Pay-to-play multiplayer video console life simulation games for entertainment" products. See details.
Environmental Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for Electronic Arts is -1.18.

2.3

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Electronic Arts has a news sentiment score of 0.19. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.57 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 23 news articles for Electronic Arts this week, compared to 14 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
7 people have searched for EA on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 75% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 12 people have added Electronic Arts to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.

2.5

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Electronic Arts insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $5,153,300.00 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 0.20% of the stock of Electronic Arts is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
90.23% of the stock of Electronic Arts is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

1.3

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Electronic Arts are expected to grow by 6.72% in the coming year, from $5.36 to $5.72 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Electronic Arts is 31.92, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 136.86.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Electronic Arts is 31.92, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 14.56.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Electronic Arts has a PEG Ratio of 1.77. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Electronic Arts has a P/B Ratio of 4.77. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Electronic Arts Stock (NASDAQ:EA)

Electronic Arts Inc. develops, markets, publishes, and distributes games, content, and services for game consoles, PCs, mobile phones, and tablets worldwide. It develops and publishes games and services across various genres, such as sports, racing, first-person shooter, action, role-playing, and simulation primarily under the Battlefield, The Sims, Apex Legends, Need for Speed, and license games from others, including FIFA, Madden NFL, UFC, and Star Wars brands. The company licenses its games to third parties to distribute and host its games. It markets and sells its games and services through digital distribution and retail channels, as well as directly to mass market retailers, specialty stores, and distribution arrangements. Electronic Arts Inc. was incorporated in 1982 and is headquartered in Redwood City, California.

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 1/30/2024
Ex-Dividend for 3/20 Dividend: 2/27/2024
Dividend Payable: 3/20/2024
Today: 4/16/2024
Next Earnings (Confirmed): 5/07/2024
Fiscal Year End: 3/31/2025

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
Sector: Consumer Discretionary
Industry: Prepackaged software
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: NASDAQ:EA
CUSIP: 28551210
CIK: 712515
Web: www.ea.com
Phone: (650) 628-1500
Fax: 650-628-1422
Employees: 13,400
Year Founded: 1982

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: $147.00
High Stock Price Target: $162.00
Low Stock Price Target: $128.00
Potential Upside/Downside: +15.7%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.56
Research Coverage: 18 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $3.97
Trailing P/E Ratio: 32.00
Forward P/E Ratio: 23.70
P/E Growth: 1.77
Net Income: $802 million
Net Margins: 14.09%
Pretax Margin: 19.72%
Return on Equity: 20.58%
Return on Assets: 11.48%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.25
Current Ratio: 1.33
Quick Ratio: 1.33

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $7.43 billion
Price / Sales: 4.57
Cash Flow: $5.87 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 21.65
Book Value: $26.59 per share
Price / Book: 4.78

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 267,350,000
Free Float: 266,815,000
Market Cap: $33.97 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 0.76

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Key Executives

Mr. Andrew Wilson (Age 49)
Chairman & CEO
Comp: $3.93M
Ms. Laura Miele (Age 54)
President of EA Entertainment & Technology
Comp: $1.71M
Ms. Vijayanthimala Singh (Age 53)
Chief People Officer
Comp: $1.24M
Mr. Stuart Canfield (Age 45)
Executive VP & CFO
Mr. Jacob J. Schatz (Age 55)
Executive VP of Global Affairs, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary
John Reseburg
Vice President of Corporate Communications
Mr. Joel Linzner (Age 72)
Executive Vice President of Worldwide Business Affairs
Mr. David Tinson
Executive VP & Chief Experience Officer
Ms. Marija Radulovic-Nastic
Chief Technology Officer of Creative & Development
Mr. Matt Thomlinson
Chief Technology Officer of Enterprise & Platform Services

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Should I Buy Electronic Arts Stock? EA Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Electronic Arts Inc.:

Electronic Arts Inc. has a strong portfolio of popular game franchises like Battlefield, The Sims, Apex Legends, and FIFA, which have a loyal fan base and consistent revenue streams.
The company's focus on digital distribution channels allows for increased margins and flexibility in reaching a global audience.
Electronic Arts Inc.'s strategic partnerships and licensing agreements with major brands like Star Wars, FIFA, and UFC provide diversified revenue streams and brand recognition.
Recent positive trends in the gaming industry, driven by increased demand during the pandemic, have boosted Electronic Arts Inc.'s financial performance and stock price.
The company's continuous innovation in game development and technology keeps it competitive in the rapidly evolving gaming market.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Electronic Arts Inc. for these reasons:

The gaming industry is highly competitive and subject to rapid technological changes, which could impact Electronic Arts Inc.'s market position and profitability.
Regulatory challenges related to loot boxes and microtransactions in games could lead to increased scrutiny and potential revenue limitations for Electronic Arts Inc.
Fluctuations in consumer preferences and gaming trends may affect the company's ability to consistently deliver hit titles and maintain player engagement.
Dependency on key franchises like FIFA and Madden NFL for a significant portion of revenue poses risks in case of franchise fatigue or declining popularity.
Market volatility and macroeconomic factors can influence Electronic Arts Inc.'s stock price, making it susceptible to short-term fluctuations.

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Electronic Arts pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

EA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Electronic Arts stock right now?: 18 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Electronic Arts in the last year. There are currently 8 hold ratings and 10 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" EA shares.
View EA analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Electronic Arts' stock price target for 2024?: 18 brokerages have issued 1 year price targets for Electronic Arts' shares. Their EA share price targets range from $128.00 to $162.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $147.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 16.0% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for EA or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have EA shares performed in 2024?: Electronic Arts' stock was trading at $136.81 at the start of the year. Since then, EA shares have decreased by 7.4% and is now trading at $126.71.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
Are investors shorting Electronic Arts?: Electronic Arts saw a increase in short interest in the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 7,800,000 shares, an increase of 12.2% from the March 15th total of 6,950,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 2,090,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 3.7 days. Currently, 3.2% of the shares of the company are sold short.
View Electronic Arts' Short Interest.
When is Electronic Arts' next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, May 7th 2024.
View our EA earnings forecast.
How can I listen to Electronic Arts' earnings call?: Electronic Arts will be holding an earnings conference call on Tuesday, May 7th at 5:00 PM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link.
How were Electronic Arts' earnings last quarter?: Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA) issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, January, 30th. The game software company reported $1.07 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.45 by $1.38. The game software company had revenue of $2.37 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.40 billion. Electronic Arts had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 20.58% and a net margin of 14.09%. Electronic Arts's revenue was up 1.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company posted $2.29 EPS.
Read the conference call transcript.
How often does Electronic Arts pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Electronic Arts?: Electronic Arts declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, January 26th. Investors of record on Wednesday, February 28th will be given a dividend of $0.19 per share on Wednesday, March 20th. This represents a $0.76 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.60%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, February 27th.
Read our dividend analysis for EA.

Is Electronic Arts a good dividend stock?: Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA) pays an annual dividend of $0.76 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.59%. The dividend payout ratio is 19.14%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, EA will have a dividend payout ratio of 13.29% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for EA.
What ETFs hold Electronic Arts' stock?: ETFs with the largest weight of Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA) stock in their portfolio include Roundhill Video Games ETF (NERD), Global X Video Games & Esports ETF (HERO), VanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETF (ESPO), Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLC), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Communication Services ETF (EWCO), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Communication Services ETF (RSPC), First Trust S-Network Streaming and Gaming ETF (BNGE) and iShares Future Metaverse Tech and Communications ETF (IVRS).
What guidance has Electronic Arts issued on next quarter's earnings?: Electronic Arts updated its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Tuesday, January, 30th. The company provided EPS guidance of 6.800-7.300 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 7.140. The company issued revenue guidance of $7.4 billion-$7.7 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $7.6 billion.
What is Andrew Wilson's approval rating as Electronic Arts' CEO?: 1,102 employees have rated Electronic Arts Chief Executive Officer Andrew Wilson on Glassdoor.com. Andrew Wilson has an approval rating of 88% among the company's employees. 85.0% of employees surveyed would recommend working at Electronic Arts to a friend.
What other stocks do shareholders of Electronic Arts own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Electronic Arts investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Alibaba Group (BABA), Netflix (NFLX), Activision Blizzard (ATVI), Walt Disney (DIS), Micron Technology (MU), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), PayPal (PYPL), Adobe (ADBE) and Visa (V).
Who are Electronic Arts' major shareholders?: Electronic Arts' stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include AMF Tjanstepension AB (0.02%), Jacobs & Co. CA (0.02%), First National Bank of Mount Dora Trust Investment Services (0.02%), Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (0.02%), Eagle Rock Investment Company LLC (0.01%) and FCF Advisors LLC (0.01%). Insiders that own company stock include Andrew Wilson, Blake J Jorgensen, Chris Bruzzo, Eric Charles Kelly, Jacob J Schatz, Jacob J Schatz, Jay C Hoag, Jeff Huber, Kenneth A Moss, Laura Miele, Luis A Ubinas, Luis A Ubinas, Richard A Simonson, Stuart Canfield and Vijayanthimala Singh.
View institutional ownership trends.
How do I buy shares of Electronic Arts?: Shares of EA stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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Does Electronic Arts have any subsidiaries?: The following companies are subsidiares of Electronic Arts: ABC Software, Beijing Playfish Game Technology Limited, Bermuda Petrel Ltd, BioWare ULC, Black Box Games, Bullfrog Productions, Carpetville Limited, Chillingo, Chillingo Limited, Click Gamer Technologies Limited, Criterion Software Group, Criterion Software Limited, DROsoft, Digital Illusions, Digital Illusions CE AB, Distinctive Software, DreamWorks Interactive, EA Atlantic Limited, EA Bermuda Partnership, EA Delaware LLC, EA Digital Illusions CE AB, EA Entertainment Inc., EA General Partner Limited, EA International (Studio and Publishing) Ltd., EA Mobile (Canada Holdings) Inc., EA Mobile (Canada) ULC, EA México S. de R.L. de C.V., EA Swiss Sarl, ESN Social Software, Electronic Arts (Canada) Inc., Electronic Arts - Tiburon A Florida Corporation, Electronic Arts Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, Electronic Arts Belgium, Electronic Arts Computer Software (Shanghai) Co. Ltd., Electronic Arts Finland OY, Electronic Arts Games (India) Private Limited, Electronic Arts GmbH, Electronic Arts Ireland Limited, Electronic Arts Israel Ltd, Electronic Arts Italia s.r.l., Electronic Arts K.K., Electronic Arts Korea LLC, Electronic Arts Limited, Electronic Arts Nederland B.V., Electronic Arts OOO, Electronic Arts Polska Sp. Z.O.O., Electronic Arts Productions Inc., Electronic Arts Proprietary Limited, Electronic Arts Publishing SARL, Electronic Arts Redwood LLC, Electronic Arts Romania SRL, Electronic Arts Singapore Pte Ltd, Electronic Arts Software S.L., Electronic Arts Sweden AB, Electronic Arts US Co., Firemint, Hands-On Mobile, Headgate Studios, Hypnotix, Industrial Toys, J2MSoft, J2Play, JAMDAT Mobile, Kesmai, KlickNation, Manley & Associates, Maxis, Mythic Entertainment, NuFX, Origin Systems, Phenomic Game Development, PlayNation, Playfish, Playfish Limited, Pogo.com, PopCap Games, PopCap Games LLC, PopCap Holdings (Hong Kong) Limited, Prairie-Winnetka Holdings LLC, Prairie-Winnetka Holdings LLC (US), Respawn Entertainment, Respawn Entertainment LLC, Rupture, Shanghai PopCap Software Co. Ltd., SingShot Media, Studio 33, Super Computer International, Tiburon Entertainment, VG Holding, Vision Software PTY, and Westwood Studios.
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