Summary
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) reported strong financial performance for the quarter ended September 30, 2021. Net revenue surged by 59% year-over-year to $1.826 billion, driven by a significant increase in both full game sales and live services revenue. Live services, in particular, demonstrated robust growth, up 39% year-over-year, highlighting the continued importance of ongoing player engagement and in-game content. Operating income saw a substantial increase of 128% year-over-year, reaching $340 million, with diluted earnings per share at $1.02. The company also provided an update on its significant acquisition activities, including the completion of the Codemasters, Glu Mobile, and Playdemic acquisitions. These acquisitions are expected to bolster EA's presence in racing games and accelerate its mobile growth strategy. Despite a notable increase in cash used in operating activities due to higher tax payments and marketing spend, EA maintained a healthy liquidity position with total cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments of $1.972 billion.
Financial Highlights
50 data points| Revenue | $1.83B |
| Cost of Revenue | $494.00M |
| Gross Profit | $1.33B |
| Operating Expenses | $992.00M |
| Operating Income | $340.00M |
| Interest Expense | $15.00M |
| Net Income | $294.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $1.03 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $1.02 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 285.00M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 287.00M |
Key Highlights
- 1Net revenue increased 59% year-over-year to $1.826 billion.
- 2Live services and other revenue grew 39% year-over-year to $1.209 billion.
- 3Operating income rose significantly by 128% year-over-year to $340 million.
- 4Diluted earnings per share (EPS) was $1.02.
- 5The company completed three significant acquisitions: Codemasters, Glu Mobile, and Playdemic.
- 6Total cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments stood at $1.972 billion.
- 7EA repurchased 2.3 million shares of common stock for $325 million during the quarter.