Summary
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) reported solid financial results for the quarter and six months ended September 30, 2019. Total net revenue increased by 5% year-over-year for the quarter, driven by a strong performance in Service and Other revenue, which grew 18%. This growth was primarily fueled by the success of live services and digital downloads, reflecting EA's ongoing digital transformation. The company also benefited from a significant one-time income tax benefit of $630 million related to a Swiss tax rate change, which substantially boosted net income and diluted earnings per share for the period. Operationally, EA continues to see a strong shift towards digital revenue, which now comprises a larger portion of total net revenue. The company demonstrated robust cash flow from operations, which improved significantly compared to the prior year period. EA also continued its share repurchase program, indicating confidence in its financial position and commitment to returning value to shareholders. Despite a decrease in product revenue, likely due to the timing of major releases, the overall financial health appears strong, supported by recurring revenue streams and strategic investments in its digital offerings.
Financial Highlights
48 data points| Revenue | $1.35B |
| Cost of Revenue | $405.00M |
| Gross Profit | $943.00M |
| Operating Expenses | $675.00M |
| Operating Income | $268.00M |
| Interest Expense | $11.00M |
| Net Income | $854.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $2.89 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $2.89 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 295.00M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 296.00M |
Key Highlights
- 1Total net revenue increased 5% year-over-year to $1.348 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2019.
- 2Service and Other revenue grew 18% year-over-year to $780 million, driven by live services and digital downloads.
- 3Digital net revenue increased 18% to $922 million, highlighting the ongoing shift in the company's business model.
- 4A significant one-time income tax benefit of $630 million resulted in a substantial increase in Net Income to $854 million and Diluted EPS to $2.89.
- 5Operating cash flow improved significantly, with $195 million generated in the six months ended September 30, 2019, compared to a use of $6 million in the prior year period.
- 6The company repurchased 3.3 million shares for $306 million during the quarter, continuing its share repurchase program.
- 7Total cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments remained strong at $4.883 billion.