Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) Earnings History
Steady Earner37 years of earnings data (1990–2026) · Positive but moderate multi-year EPS trajectory
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Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) Earnings Overview
As of September 24, 2026, Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $1.08B, reflecting -17.0% year-over-year growth. The company earned $4.26 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 11.8%.
Looking at the long-term picture, EA's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at +4.1%, reflecting modest earnings expansion. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $3.04B in fiscal 2020.
Electronic Arts Inc. maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 79.0%, operating margin of 15.4%, and net margin of 11.8%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
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EA Historical Earnings Data (1990–2026)
37 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $887M | -20.9% | $1.16B | $3.51 | 11.8% | 15.4% |
| 2025 | $1.12B | -11.9% | $1.52B | $4.23 | 15.0% | 20.4% |
| 2024 | $1.27B | +58.7% | $1.52B | $4.68 | 16.8% | 20.1% |
| 2023 | $802M | +1.6% | $1.33B | $2.88 | 10.8% | 17.9% |
| 2022 | $789M | -5.7% | $1.13B | $2.76 | 11.3% | 16.1% |
| 2021 | $837M | -72.5% | $1.05B | $2.87 | 14.9% | 18.6% |
| 2020 | $3.04B | +198.2% | $1.45B | $10.30 | 54.9% | 26.1% |
| 2019 | $1.02B | -2.3% | $996M | $3.33 | 20.6% | 20.1% |
| 2018 | $1.04B | +7.9% | $1.43B | $3.34 | 20.3% | 27.8% |
| 2017 | $967M | -16.3% | $1.22B | $3.08 | 20.0% | 25.3% |
| 2016 | $1.16B | +32.1% | $898M | $3.50 | 26.3% | 20.4% |
| 2015 | $875M | +10837.5% | $948M | $2.69 | 19.4% | 21.0% |
| 2014 | $8M | -91.8% | $33M | $0.03 | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| 2013 | $98M | +28.9% | $121M | $0.31 | 2.6% | 3.2% |
| 2012 | $76M | +127.5% | $35M | $0.23 | 1.8% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | -$276M | +59.2% | -$312M | $-0.84 | -7.7% | -8.7% |
| 2010 | -$677M | +37.8% | -$686M | $-2.08 | -18.5% | -18.8% |
| 2009 | -$1.09B | -139.6% | -$827M | $-3.40 | -25.8% | -19.6% |
| 2008 | -$454M | -697.4% | -$487M | $-1.45 | -12.4% | -13.3% |
| 2007 | $76M | -67.8% | $39M | $0.24 | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| 2006 | $236M | -53.2% | $325M | $0.75 | 8.0% | 11.0% |
| 2005 | $504M | -12.7% | $669M | $1.59 | 16.1% | 21.4% |
| 2004 | $577M | +82.0% | $776M | $1.87 | 19.5% | 26.2% |
| 2003 | $317M | +212.3% | $456M | $1.08 | 12.8% | 18.4% |
| 2002 | $102M | +1016.0% | $135M | $0.36 | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| 2001 | -$11M | -109.5% | -$30M | $-0.04 | -0.8% | -2.3% |
| 2000 | $117M | +60.2% | $160M | $0.44 | 8.2% | 11.3% |
| 1999 | $73M | +0.4% | $149M | $0.29 | 6.0% | 12.2% |
| 1998 | $73M | +41.5% | $96M | $0.30 | 8.0% | 10.5% |
| 1997 | $51M | +26.7% | $63M | $0.22 | 7.6% | 9.3% |
| 1996 | $41M | -27.3% | $54M | $0.19 | 7.6% | 10.1% |
| 1995 | $56M | +24.6% | $65M | $0.27 | 11.3% | 13.1% |
| 1994 | $45M | +44.7% | $61M | $0.22 | 10.7% | 14.5% |
| 1993 | $31M | +96.8% | $41M | $0.17 | 10.4% | 13.8% |
| 1992 | $16M | +72.5% | $23M | $0.10 | 9.7% | 14.1% |
| 1991 | $9M | +51.7% | $13M | $0.06 | 8.9% | 12.5% |
| 1990 | $6M | - | $9M | $0.04 | 8.3% | 12.4% |
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EA — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying EA stock.
What is EA earnings per share (EPS)?
EA trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $4.26, reflecting -17.0% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is +4.1%. Complete EPS history from 1990 to 2026 is available in the table on this page.
What is Electronic Arts Inc.'s net income?
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) trailing twelve-month net income is $1.1B as of 2026. Earnings declined -17.0% year-over-year. Electronic Arts Inc. has been profitable for 15 consecutive years.
Is EA profitable?
Yes, EA is profitable with a TTM net income of $1.1B and a net profit margin of +11.8%. Electronic Arts Inc. has generated profits for 15 consecutive years.
What is EA's earnings growth rate?
EA compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: -17.0%, 3-Year: +6.8%, 5-Year: +4.1%, 10-Year: +0.0%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1990 to 2026.
What are EA's profit margins?
Electronic Arts Inc. net profit margin is +11.8%, operating margin is +15.4%, and gross margin is +79.0%. Margins are within a typical range for the sector. Return on Equity is +13.5%.
Is EA growing earnings?
EA earnings are declining — EPS fell -17.0% year-over-year. TTM net income dropped to $1.1B. This contrasts with the 5-year CAGR of +4.1%.
What was EA's best earnings year?
Electronic Arts Inc.'s highest annual net income on record is $3.0B, achieved in fiscal year 2020. Earnings history on this page spans 1990 to 2026 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were EA's earnings last quarter?
EA's most recent reported quarter was Q1 2027. Net income was $397M with diluted EPS of $1.56. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.