EA has launched the first quarter of the 2025-26 fiscal year with a "strong start," reporting "better-than-expected" outcomes for its EA Sports brands
Electronic Arts announced the financial results for the first quarter of the current fiscal year, describing a promising start to FY26. The company's net bookings for the quarter surpassed the upper end of its guidance.
The published report indicates that EA Sports, notably with titles like EA Sports F1 25 and Global Football, achieved impressive year-over-year growth in bookings. Other notable performers included Apex Legends and EA's extensive back catalog.
According to Andrew Wilson, CEO of Electronic Arts, "We delivered a strong start to FY26, outperforming expectations ahead of what will be the most exciting launch slate in EA’s history." He mentioned strengthening player involvement in EA Sports and highlighted upcoming launches including Battlefield 6 and Skate.
The figures:
For the quarter ended June 2025 (Q1 2025):
- Net revenue: $1.671 billion (an increase from $1.660 billion from the previous year)
- Net income: $201 million (a decrease from $280 million compared to last year)
- Net bookings: $1.298 billion (up from $1.262 billion year-on-year)
For the 12 months ended June 30, 2025:
- Net revenue: $7.474 billion (rising from $7.298 billion in the prior year)
- Net income: $1.042 billion (down from $1.151 billion year-on-year)
- Net bookings: $7.391 billion (increased from $7.114 billion year-on-year)
Main Highlights:
EA attributes the successful quarter to impressive performances in Global Football, noting a record-setting quarter for FC Mobile, showcasing the global appeal of the EA Sports FC platform. Other EA Sports divisions, including EA Sports F1 25, also performed above expectations.
The recent unveiling of Battlefield 6 and its multiplayer mode, set for release shortly, along with the forthcoming debuts of Madden NFL 26, FC 26, The Sims, and Skate, were also emphasized by EA.
Despite these positive results, the company maintains its forecast for the 2026 fiscal year remains unaltered.
Stuart Canfield, CFO of Electronic Arts, stated, "We exceeded the high end of our guidance in Q1 highlighting the resilience of our live services and the breadth of our portfolio." He expressed confidence in meeting the company's full-year projections and long-term goals.
Looking forward, EA anticipates a "more normalized curve for College Football full game sales" in the coming year, with the launch of Madden NFL 26 expected to provide some balance. The company also foresees continued momentum in Apex Legends and strong sales in its back catalog.