Summary
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) reported a significant turnaround in its financial performance for the three months ending June 30, 2010, compared to the same period in the previous year. Net income surged to $96 million from a net loss of $234 million, with diluted earnings per share improving to $0.29 from a loss of $0.72. This improvement was driven by a substantial increase in net revenue, which rose to $815 million from $644 million, aided by the performance of key titles like 'Battlefield: Bad Company 2,' 'FIFA 10,' and 'Dragon Age: Origins.' The company also successfully reduced its operating expenses, with notable decreases in cost of goods sold, research and development, and marketing and sales expenses. Despite the strong quarter-over-quarter improvement, the company acknowledged ongoing challenges in the broader economic environment, which continues to impact consumer spending and retailer inventory management. While revenue before deferrals saw a decrease, the reported net revenue was boosted by the recognition of deferred revenue. EA's focus on digital distribution and online services is evident, as these are expected to become increasingly important revenue streams. The company continues to invest in its core franchises while managing costs effectively, positioning itself to navigate the evolving gaming landscape.
Financial Highlights
48 data points| Revenue | $815.00M |
| Cost of Revenue | $222.00M |
| Gross Profit | $593.00M |
| Operating Expenses | $495.00M |
| Operating Income | $98.00M |
| Net Income | $96.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.29 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.29 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 328.00M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 332.00M |
Key Highlights
- 1Net income increased to $96 million from a net loss of $234 million year-over-year.
- 2Diluted EPS improved to $0.29 from a loss of $0.72 year-over-year.
- 3Total net revenue grew by 27% to $815 million, driven by strong performance from titles like 'Battlefield: Bad Company 2', 'FIFA 10', and 'Dragon Age: Origins'.
- 4Cost of goods sold decreased by 30.8%, significantly improving profitability.
- 5Marketing and sales expenses were reduced by 23% ($37 million) year-over-year.
- 6Research and development costs also saw a decrease of 12% ($37 million) year-over-year due to cost reduction initiatives.
- 7Cash used in operating activities decreased significantly to $148 million from $328 million in the prior year's comparable period.