Electronic Arts EVP Jacob Schatz sells $218k in stock

Published 17/04/2025, 00:50
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Jacob J. Schatz, EVP of Global Affairs and Chief Legal Officer at Electronic Arts Inc . (NASDAQ:EA), recently sold 1,500 shares of the company’s common stock. The gaming giant, currently valued at $37.3 billion, maintains strong financial health according to InvestingPro analysis, with robust profitability metrics and solid cash flow generation. The transaction, executed on April 15, was carried out at an average price of $145.645 per share, totaling approximately $218,467. Following this sale, Schatz retains ownership of 19,033 shares in the company. This sale was conducted under a pre-established 10b5-1 trading plan, which Schatz set up on May 29, 2024. With analyst targets ranging from $125 to $179 and the company trading near its InvestingPro Fair Value, investors can access detailed valuation analysis and 8 additional key insights through InvestingPro’s comprehensive research report.

In other recent news, Electronic Arts has been the focus of several analyst reports and financial updates. Benchmark analyst Mike Hickey raised the price target for Electronic Arts to $160, citing potential benefits from a delay in the release of Grand Theft Auto VI by Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ:TTWO), which could give EA’s Battlefield franchise more visibility in the fourth quarter of 2025. Meanwhile, Citi maintained a Neutral rating with a $139 price target, noting that future releases of FC and Battlefield could drive growth in fiscal year 2026, despite a downward revision in EA’s guidance due to weaker performances of Dragon Age and EA FC.

DA Davidson also reiterated a Neutral rating with a $140 price target, highlighting increased player engagement for "FIFA 25" but noting challenges from declining interest in "Apex Legends" due to competition. The firm stressed the importance of EA’s intellectual property portfolio but expressed caution about near-term prospects, especially concerning the Dragon Age franchise. Additionally, TD Cowen adjusted its price target for Electronic Arts to $160 from $183, maintaining a Buy rating. This adjustment followed EA’s third-quarter results, which met expectations, although the firm lowered its financial estimates for FY25 due to concerns about sustained Free Cash trends.

These developments reflect a mixed outlook for Electronic Arts, with analysts weighing the company’s strong intellectual property against recent operational challenges and market competition.

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