Electronic Arts EVP Jacob Schatz sells $208,469 in stock

Published 18/03/2025, 22:16
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Jacob J. Schatz, Executive Vice President of Global Affairs and Chief Legal Officer at Electronic Arts Inc . (NASDAQ:EA), recently sold shares of the company. According to a regulatory filing, Schatz sold 1,500 shares of common stock on March 17 at a price of $138.98 per share, amounting to a total transaction value of $208,469. The sale price was near InvestingPro’s Fair Value estimate, with the stock currently trading at $141.89. This sale was conducted under a 10b5-1 trading plan that Schatz established on May 29, 2024. Following the transaction, Schatz holds 20,533 shares of Electronic Arts, worth approximately $2.9 million at current market prices. InvestingPro analysis shows EA maintains strong financial health with a ’GOOD’ overall rating, supported by robust profitability metrics and cash flows that adequately cover debt obligations. For deeper insights into EA’s valuation and financial health, including 8 additional ProTips, check out the comprehensive Pro Research Report available on InvestingPro.

In other recent news, Electronic Arts has been the subject of several analyst reports following its financial disclosures. TD Cowen revised its price target for Electronic Arts to $160, down from $183, while maintaining a Buy rating. The adjustment came after the company met its third-quarter bookings and EBIT expectations but revised its fiscal 2025 bookings guidance downward. UBS also adjusted its price target for Electronic Arts, reducing it from $160 to $138 and maintaining a Neutral rating. This change followed the company’s announcement of diminished profits for the third quarter and a reduced fiscal 2025 profit guidance by approximately 15%.

Citi reiterated its Neutral rating with a $139 price target, anticipating future releases of FC and Battlefield to drive bookings growth in fiscal 2026. DA Davidson maintained a Neutral rating with a $140 target, noting increased engagement for "FIFA 25" but concerns over "Apex Legends" losing market share. The firm highlighted the importance of Electronic Arts’ intellectual property but expressed caution regarding near-term prospects due to challenges like those with the Dragon Age franchise. Analysts have pointed to the company’s potential for growth in fiscal 2026, driven by new titles and a recovery in FIFA bookings, though the timing of releases remains a critical factor.

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