Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.75
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) Dividend History
Income profile from 2020 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.4%
Payout Ratio
21.5%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
2 years
EA Dividend Income Check
Safety
21.5% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.5% and trend is rising.
EA Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.4%
Trailing DPS$0.75
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout21.5%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout8.1%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGR0.9%
5Y CAGR34.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.5%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.1%
Total Shareholder Yield2.5%
1Y Total Return29.7%
5Y Total Return43.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)2.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$14,36410Y ago$31,75920Y ago$43,239
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
EA Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (7 years of payments)
EA Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Electronic Arts Inc. distributes 21.5% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 8.1%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
EA has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.9% and 5-year CAGR of 34.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, EA returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.4% dividend yield, 2.1% buyback yield, 2.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.5% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 43.6%, with dividends contributing 2.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $31,759 today.
EA Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$3.72
Avg/Payment$0.1860
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2026Latest | $0.1900 | — | 37.63% | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Dec 3, 2025 | $0.1900 | — | 37.40% | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Aug 27, 2025 | $0.1900 | — | 44.03% | Sep 17, 2025 |
| May 28, 2025 | $0.1900 | — | 51.74% | Jun 18, 2025 |
| Feb 26, 2025 | $0.1900 | — | 57.93% | Mar 19, 2025 |
| Nov 27, 2024 | $0.1900 | — | 46.60% | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Aug 28, 2024 | $0.1900 | — | 50.90% | Sep 18, 2024 |
| May 29, 2024 | $0.1900 | — | 57.59% | Jun 19, 2024 |
EA Dividend vs Peers
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#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.4%
#5 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
21.5% payout
Streak
2Y
34.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.5%
#3 of 5
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SONYEA Annual Dividend History (1990–2026)
37 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.19 | — | 1 | $3.51 | 5.4% | 18.47x | 0.1% |
| 2025 | $0.76 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.23 | 18.0% | 5.57x | 0.5% |
| 2024 | $0.76 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.68 | 16.2% | 6.16x | 0.5% |
| 2023 | $0.76 | 2.7% | 4 | $2.88 | 26.4% | 3.79x | 0.5% |
| 2022 | $0.74 | 8.8% | 4 | $2.76 | 26.8% | 3.73x | 0.5% |
| 2021 | $0.68 | 300.0% | 4 | $2.87 | 23.7% | 4.22x | 0.5% |
| 2020 | $0.17 | — | 1 | $10.30 | 1.7% | 60.59x | 0.1% |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $3.33 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $3.34 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $3.08 | — | — | — |
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Start ComparisonEA — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying EA stock.
How much dividend does EA pay per share?
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.75 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.4%. Payments are made Annual.
When is EA's next ex-dividend date?
EA's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. EA typically pays dividends Annual.
Is EA's dividend safe?
EA's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +21.5% and FCF payout ratio of +8.1%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has EA increased its dividend?
EA has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +34.9%.
How often does EA pay dividends?
Electronic Arts Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.75 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 6+ years from 2020 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in EA grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in EA five years ago would be worth approximately $14,364 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is EA's yield on cost for long-term holders?
EA's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.