Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA) Sees Unusually-High Trading Volume After Dividend Announcement

Shares of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA) saw strong trading volume on Wednesday following a dividend announcement from the company. 3,307,096 shares were traded during trading, an increase of 52% from the previous session’s volume of 2,179,993 shares.The stock last traded at $200.3520 and had previously closed at $201.39.

The newly announced dividend which will be paid on Wednesday, March 18th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, February 25th will be given a dividend of $0.19 per share. This represents a $0.76 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.4%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, February 25th. Electronic Arts’s payout ratio is 22.22%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

EA has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. Citigroup boosted their target price on Electronic Arts from $206.00 to $207.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, October 30th. Argus set a $210.00 target price on Electronic Arts in a research note on Thursday, October 30th. Morgan Stanley lifted their target price on Electronic Arts from $148.00 to $210.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Monday, October 20th. Benchmark reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Electronic Arts in a report on Wednesday, October 29th. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Electronic Arts in a research report on Wednesday, October 8th. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twenty have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $187.19.

Electronic Arts Trading Down 0.7%

The company’s 50-day moving average is $203.87 and its 200 day moving average is $190.21. The company has a current ratio of 0.84, a quick ratio of 0.84 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.25. The firm has a market cap of $50.04 billion, a PE ratio of 58.52, a P/E/G ratio of 2.45 and a beta of 0.74.

More Electronic Arts News

Here are the key news stories impacting Electronic Arts this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Net bookings and revenue came in well above year-ago levels (net bookings ? $3.046B, up ~38%), driven by strong sales and engagement for Battlefield 6 and steady EA SPORTS FC performance — a clear revenue/engagement beat that supports growth expectations. EA beats quarterly bookings estimates powered by new ‘Battlefield’ game
• Positive Sentiment: EA reported adjusted/operational metrics that topped estimates (Zacks notes an EPS “beat” on an adjusted basis), reinforcing that live-services and new releases are monetizing effectively. Electronic Arts (EA) Beats Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Neutral Sentiment: The company issued its Q3 FY26 results and operating release outlining the bookings/revenue gains and franchise engagement records; investors should parse GAAP vs. adjusted figures in the filing. Electronic Arts Reports Q3 FY26 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: EA declared a quarterly cash dividend ($0.19/share; ex-dividend Feb 25), a small yield that provides modest income but is unlikely to move the stock materially.
• Neutral Sentiment: Short-interest data in the latest report showed no meaningful change (odd/zero values reported), so short-covering risk appears limited based on available figures.
• Negative Sentiment: GAAP profit metrics were weak — a WSJ note and company commentary show lower reported profit despite the revenue uptick, highlighting higher costs and margin pressure that cloud near-term earnings quality. EA’s Third-Quarter Profit Falls, Despite Higher Revenue
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst Doug Creutz (TD Cowen) reiterated a Hold rating, pointing to higher costs and limited visibility — concerns amplified by ongoing go?private / takeover uncertainty — which supports a cautious near-term view on the stock. Electronic Arts: Strong Live Services Offset by Higher Costs and Limited Visibility, Justifying Hold Rating Amid Go?Private Transaction
• Negative Sentiment: Some legacy EA PS4/PS5 titles are scheduled to shut down in 2026 — a small negative to live-service catalog depth and potential user goodwill. Fan-favorite PS5, PS4 EA games shutting down in 2026

Insider Transactions at Electronic Arts

In other news, CFO Stuart Canfield sold 1,500 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, November 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $201.65, for a total value of $302,475.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 5,595 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,128,231.75. This represents a 21.14% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, insider Laura Miele sold 2,500 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, January 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $204.27, for a total transaction of $510,675.00. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 50,648 shares in the company, valued at $10,345,866.96. The trade was a 4.70% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 123,769 shares of company stock worth $24,943,734. 0.24% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Electronic Arts

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. AG2R LA Mondiale Gestion D Actifs boosted its position in Electronic Arts by 2.6% during the fourth quarter. AG2R LA Mondiale Gestion D Actifs now owns 9,868 shares of the game software company’s stock valued at $2,016,000 after purchasing an additional 247 shares during the last quarter. NewEdge Wealth LLC grew its stake in shares of Electronic Arts by 129.4% in the 4th quarter. NewEdge Wealth LLC now owns 4,249 shares of the game software company’s stock valued at $868,000 after buying an additional 2,397 shares in the last quarter. Ethic Inc. increased its holdings in Electronic Arts by 15.5% in the fourth quarter. Ethic Inc. now owns 33,066 shares of the game software company’s stock worth $6,756,000 after buying an additional 4,426 shares during the last quarter. Carlson Capital L.P. raised its position in Electronic Arts by 41.2% during the fourth quarter. Carlson Capital L.P. now owns 12,000 shares of the game software company’s stock valued at $2,452,000 after acquiring an additional 3,500 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Anfield Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in Electronic Arts in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $2,134,000. 90.23% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Electronic Arts Company Profile

Electronic Arts Inc (NASDAQ: EA) is a global interactive entertainment company headquartered in Redwood City, California. Founded in 1982 by Trip Hawkins, EA develops, publishes and distributes video games and related content for a variety of platforms, including consoles, personal computers and mobile devices. The company combines in-house development, partnerships and studio acquisitions to create and maintain a portfolio of entertainment properties and live-service experiences for players worldwide.

EA’s product lineup spans several well-known franchises and genres.