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Electronic Arts Inc. (EA-Q) has garnered mixed reviews from analysts. While it maintains a solid portfolio with a long-term growth potential of 5-6%, recent performance has raised concerns, particularly due to a significant drop in key titles like their soccer game. This decline resulted in a notable 16% decrease in stock value in January, prompting skepticism regarding its outlook. However, the company benefits from high margins in in-game transactions and free cash flow margins that could enable share buybacks. The growing interest in AI tools, as evidenced by a surge in social media mentions, reflects a new avenue for growth despite the current challenges. With analysts providing varied price targets, the outlook for EA-Q appears to hinge on its adaptability in a rapidly evolving gaming landscape.
Was down 16% last month when they pre-announced shockingly light numbers, given weakness in their biggest titles (i.e. soccer game).
This pick results from his looking at the application layer 12 months down the road. Model training algorithms are already being monetized in healthcare, education, and now sports/entertainment. Investor day last week saw a lot of AI tools. Yield is 0.5%.
12-month price target of $167.50. Buy 1/3 here around $141, $134, and $125.
Video game demand down post Covid.
Has since sold shares.
Unsure on future of video game demand.
Waiting to see prospects for business.
The videogame space is exciting and it's changing rapidly. ATVI and Take Two are also good. These names can be lumpy because of release dates, but he prefers ATVI because of their titles like Call of Duty and for their eco-system. The next generation won't slow down on videogames (he has a 9-year-old who's good at games).
Electronic Arts Inc is a American stock, trading under the symbol EA-Q on the NASDAQ (EA). It is usually referred to as NASDAQ:EA or EA-Q
In the last year, 1 stock analyst published opinions about EA-Q. 0 analysts recommended to BUY the stock. 1 analyst recommended to SELL the stock. The latest stock analyst recommendation is . Read the latest stock experts' ratings for Electronic Arts Inc.
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1 stock analyst on Stockchase covered Electronic Arts Inc In the last year. It is a trending stock that is worth watching.
On 2025-03-14, Electronic Arts Inc (EA-Q) stock closed at a price of $138.55.
Likes the portfolio, though a bit weak in mobile. Discretionary spend on some titles has been a bit lower. Over the long term, can grow 5-6%. 30% free cashflow margins, enough to buy back 5-6% of shares every year. In-game transactions are 99% gross margins. Yield is 0.6%.
(Analysts’ price target is $146.38)