EA Q1 FY2027: Revenue Jumps 19% to $1.99B, Merger Closing Set for August 4
EA sits 39% above its 52-week low of $151.5 on elevated volume (1.9× avg).
Summary
EA reported Q1 FY2027 revenue of $1.99B (+19% YoY) and net income of $397M (+98% YoY), while confirming its $55B acquisition will close on August 4, 2026.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · EA
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Revenue Surges 19% to $1.99B
Net revenue rose to $1,986 million, up 19% year-over-year, driven by Battlefield 6 and live services growth. Full game revenue jumped 78% to $514 million.
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Net Income Nearly Doubles
Net income reached $397 million, up 98% from $201 million a year ago. Diluted EPS was $1.56, compared to $0.79 in the prior-year quarter.
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Merger Closing Imminent — August 4, 2026
All regulatory approvals have been obtained. The $55 billion acquisition by a consortium led by Saudi PIF and Silver Lake is expected to close on or about August 4, 2026, after which EA will be delisted.
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Live Services Remain Strong
Live services and other net revenue was $1,472 million, up 7% year-over-year, led by EA SPORTS FC and Apex Legends extra content sales.
Analysis · EA · Technology
Electronic Arts delivered a strong fiscal first quarter, with net revenue surging 19% to $1.99 billion and net income nearly doubling to $397 million, driven by Battlefield 6 and live services growth. More critically, the company confirmed that all regulatory approvals for its $55 billion acquisition by a Saudi-led consortium have been secured, and the deal is expected to close on August 4, 2026 — just one day after this filing. The combination of robust operating momentum and imminent take-private transaction makes this a pivotal update for investors.
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At the time of this filing, EA was trading at $209.91 on NASDAQ in the Technology sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $53B. The 52-week trading range was $151.50 to $209.97. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10.