EA concludes FY26 achieving "record" performance, driven by the success of Battlefield 6 and Apex Legends

Battlefield 6 explosion — Image credit: Battlefield Studios/EA

Electronic Arts has revealed the preliminary findings of its fourth fiscal quarter and the overall annual financial performance, highlighting record achievements spurred by the Battlefield 6 release and expansion in live services. Yearly net income decreased by 20.9%, though the latest quarter saw an 81.5% increase.

Additionally, EA's Global Football sector experienced an upswing, driven by EA Sports FC 26, FC Online, and FC Mobile.

Key Metrics

For the quarter ending March 31, 2026:

Net revenue: $2.1 billion (12% increase compared to the previous year)
Net income: $461 million (81.5% increase compared to the previous year)
Net bookings: $1.86 billion (3.6% increase compared to the previous year)

For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026:

Net revenue: $7.53 billion (1% increase compared to the previous year)
Net income: $887 million (20.9% decrease compared to the previous year)
Net bookings: $8.03 billion (9% increase compared to the previous year)

Performance Highlights

EA applauded Battlefield 6, calling it the top-performing entry in a fiscal year for the series, achieving several franchise records.

The Global Football section noticed mid-single-digit growth for the fiscal year 2026, attributed to EA Sports FC 26, FC Online, and FC Mobile.

During the fourth quarter, Apex Legends achieved its highest net bookings of the year, driven by continued progress in player engagement and monetization. For the fiscal year 2026, Apex Legends saw net booking growth in double digits year-over-year.

Andrew Wilson, CEO of Electronic Arts, stated, "Thanks to our talented teams and precise execution, we realized a record fiscal year 2026, crowned by the triumphant debut of our renowned Battlefield series."

Wilson continued, "We have completed a recent debt process with strong investor interest, and with ongoing positive dialogues with regulators, we are poised to finalize the transaction and explore the opportunities it presents."

In March, EA implemented layoffs affecting an unspecified number of staff members across four Battlefield 6 studios. The company indicated these adjustments were made to better align with community priorities.

Backed by its shareholders, EA's $55 billion acquisition is anticipated to conclude in the first quarter of fiscal year 2027. If finalized, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is projected to own over 93.4% of the company.