EA Reports a Promising Start to Q1 2025-26 with Notable Success in EA Sports

Electronic Arts has released its financial report for the first quarter of the current fiscal year, boasting a robust commencement to FY26 with net bookings surpassing the upper limit of Q1 projections. The earnings report also verifies that Q1 witnessed better-than-anticipated performances from EA Sports, particularly with EA Sports F1 25 and Global Football, which both achieved year-over-year bookings growth, as well as Respawn's free-to-play battle royale Apex Legends and its substantial back catalog. Andrew Wilson, CEO of Electronic Arts, stated, "We have made a strong start to FY26, exceeding expectations ahead of what promises to be the most exciting launch slate in EA's history. From enhancing player engagement in EA Sports to preparing for the release of Battlefield 6 and Skate, we are expanding our global communities and continuing to shape the future of interactive entertainment." Key highlights include: For the three months ended June 2025 (Q1 2025): Net revenue reached $1.671 billion, up from $1.660 billion year-over-year, while net income stood at $201 million, down from $280 million year-over-year, and net bookings totaled $1.298 billion, up from $1.262 billion year-over-year. For the 12 months ended June 30, 2025: Net revenue was $7.474 billion, up from $7.298 billion year-over-year, net income was $1.042 billion, down from $1.151 billion year-over-year, and net bookings reached $7.391 billion, up from $7.114 billion year-over-year. EA attributes its strong Q1 performance to the outstanding success of Global Football, including a record quarter for FC Mobile, underscoring the global strength of the EA Sports FC platform, as well as better-than-expected contributions from other EA Sports brands, including EA Sports F1 25. The company also highlighted the recent reveal of Battlefield 6 and the upcoming launch of titles like Madden NFL 26, FC 26, The Sims, and Skate. Despite these promising results, the outlook for the 2026 fiscal year remains unchanged. Stuart Canfield, CFO of Electronic Arts, noted, "We exceeded the high end of our guidance in Q1, highlighting the resilience of our live services and the breadth of our portfolio. With strong fundamentals and a robust pipeline ahead, we remain confident in our full-year guidance and long-term margin framework." Looking ahead, EA anticipates a more normalized curve for College Football full game sales moving into the year, which will be partially offset by the launch of Madden NFL 26. The company expects early momentum in Apex Legends and catalog to continue.