What if you invested $1000 in EA on Jan 1, 2020?
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Historical Annual Returns
Over the past 20 years, Electronic Arts Inc. has delivered an average annual return of 13.6%. The stock peaked in 2014 with a massive +106.0% gain, while investors faced a downturn in 2008 (-71.7%). Overall, the stock finished in the green 13 times out of 20 years.
Avg Return
+13.6%
Win Rate
65%
13W - 7L
Best
+106.0%
2014
Worst
-71.7%
2008
Performance Consistency
About Electronic Arts Inc.
Visit Website ↗Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. EA develops and delivers games, content, and online services for Internet-connected consoles, mobile devices, and personal computers. The company has more than 500 million registered players around the world. EA is best known for its sports titles, including FIFA and Madden NFL, as well as popular franchises like The Sims, Apex Legends, and Battlefield.
Key Business Segments
Full Game Downloads
Sales of complete digital game titles across various platforms.
Live Services
Recurring revenue from in-game purchases, subscriptions (e.g., EA Play), and other ongoing content within games.
Mobile
Development and monetization of games specifically for mobile devices.
Packaged Goods
Sales of physical copies of games (though this segment has diminished significantly).
Key Innovations
- ✓Pioneering sports simulation games, setting industry standards for realism and immersive gameplay.
- ✓Early adoption and continuous innovation in live service models, extending game lifecycles and player engagement.
- ✓Strategic acquisitions of successful game studios and intellectual properties to maintain a strong portfolio.
Historical Milestones
Electronic Arts is founded by Trip Hawkins.
Releases 'John Madden Football' for the Super Nintendo, establishing its dominance in sports gaming.
Acquires Maxis, the developer of 'The Sims,' a highly successful life simulation game.
Launches Origin, its digital distribution platform, expanding its direct-to-consumer reach.