Electronic Arts Q2 FY25 Earnings Results

Key insights

7 takeaways

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Electronic Arts reported record Q2 FY25 net bookings of $2.079 billion, exceeding the high end of previous guidance.See it on page 1
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The American Football franchise is projected to exceed $1 billion in net bookings for the full fiscal year, bolstered by College Football 25, which was the best-selling HD title in North America through September.See it on page 1
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Management raised its full-year fiscal 2025 outlook, now projecting net bookings between $7.500 billion and $7.800 billion and net revenue between $7.400 billion and $7.700 billion.See it on page 3
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Net revenue for the quarter reached $2.025 billion, a 6% year-over-year increase, driven by a 15% growth in full-game revenue to $716 million.See it on page 2
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The Sims 4 continues to show strong engagement, adding over 15 million new players during the past year.See it on page 1
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The company generated $294 million in net income and $234 million in operating cash flow during the quarter.See it on page 2
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Capital allocation efforts included the repurchase of 2.6 million shares for $375 million and the declaration of a $0.19 per share quarterly cash dividend.See it on page 9

Summary

Electronic Arts reported record financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025, ending September 30, 2024. The company achieved net bookings of $2.079 billion, exceeding the high end of its previous guidance. This performance was primarily driven by the strength of the EA SPORTS portfolio, particularly the American Football franchise, which is on track to exceed $1 billion in net bookings for the full fiscal year. Additionally, College Football 25 emerged as the best-selling HD title in North America through September, and The Sims 4 continued to demonstrate growth with over 15 million new players added over the past year.

Financial metrics for the quarter included $2.025 billion in net revenue and $294 million in net income. Operating cash flow reached $234 million for the quarter, while the company continued its capital allocation strategy by repurchasing 2.6 million shares for $375 million. The company also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.19 per share. These results reflect a 6% year-over-year increase in net revenue, supported by a 15% increase in full-game revenue, which reached $716 million.

Based on these strong quarterly outcomes, management raised its full-year fiscal 2025 outlook. The company now expects full-year net bookings to range between $7.500 billion and $7.800 billion, with net revenue projected between $7.400 billion and $7.700 billion. The company maintains a focus on long-term value creation through scale, margin improvement, and consistent cash flow generation. These results underscore the effectiveness of the company’s current live service strategy and its ability to maintain high engagement across its global interactive entertainment portfolio.