Electronic Arts released its second-quarter financial results, reporting declines in sales and revenue despite growth in its sports franchise.
Numbers
For the three months ended September 30, 2025
- Income: $1.83 billion, which is 9% less than a year earlier
- Net profit: $137 million, which is 53% less than last year.
- Net bookings: $1.81 billion, which is 13% less than a year earlier.
Highlights
EA reported a 13% drop in total sales to $1.81 billion, although it noted strong growth in its Madden NFL and Sports FC franchises.
Madden NFL 26 brought back players that “delivered year-over-year net booking growth” in the second quarter. Sales of Sports FC 26 grew to “mid-single digits” compared to its predecessor.
Apex Legends bounces back with double-digit sales growth and successful launches Skate And Battlefield 6 “underscores the strength of EA's long-term strategy to create a community experience focused on creativity, connection and long-term growth.”
“Across our broad portfolio—from EA Sports to Battlefield, The Sims and Skate—our teams continue to create high-quality games that connect and inspire players around the world,” said EA CEO Andrew Wilson.
“The creativity, passion and innovation of our teams underpins everything we do.”
EA's latest results come a month after the announcement this will be the conclusion of an acquisition agreement by a consortium including Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), Silver Lake and Affinity Partners.
The deal, valued at approximately $55 billion, is expected to be completed by spring 2026, according to the company. Diversity.
As a result, EA clarified that it will not call earnings for the second quarter and will “no longer provide forward-looking guidance” regarding future results.
