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Electronic Arts is one of the largest global developers and publishers of video games. Its most important franchises are the Madden NFL and FC soccer games, which it releases annually. In 2024, it also relaunched its American college football game. Other major franchises include Apex Legends, Battlefield, and The Sims. Typically, about three quarters of the firm's sales are from in-game spending, with the remainder coming from initial game sales.

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The most oversold stocks in the communication services sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies.
The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock&#8217;s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock&#8217;s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered oversold when the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/rsi">RSI is below 30</a>, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Here's the latest list of major oversold players in this sector, having an RSI near or below 30.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMC#NYSE">AMC</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Dec. 6, 2024, AMC announced a sales agreement for up to 50 million class A shares of common stock. The company' stock fell around 19% over the past month and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMC">52-week low of $2.38</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 28.3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>AMC Price Action: Shares of AMC fell 2.7% to close at $3.21 on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro's real-time newsfeed alerted to latest <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent013025&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">AMC news</a>. </li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Electronic Arts Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3>
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<li>On Jan. 22, Electronic Arts reported preliminary financial results for the third quarter. EA said it previously anticipated mid-single-digit growth in live services net bookings, but now projects a mid-single-digit decline largely due to a slowdown in Global Football. The Global Football franchise experienced a slowdown in the quarter as early momentum faded, the company said. Separately, Dragon Age only engaged approximately 1.5 million players during the quarter, about 50% lower than the company's expectations. The company's stock fell around 20% over the past month and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EA">has a 52-week low </a>of $115.21.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 17.9</li>
<li>EA Price Action: Shares of Electronic Arts gained 0.5% to close at $117.10 on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s charting tool helped identify the t<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent013025&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">rend in EA stoc</a>k. </li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Globalstar, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GSAT#NYSE">GSAT</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Jan. 21, Globalstar said it intends to voluntarily delist from NYSE American and transfer to Nasdaq. The company has a 52-week <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GSAT">low of $1.00</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 26</li>
<li>GSAT Price Action: Shares of Globalstar fell 17.8% to close at $1.57 on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s signals feature notified of a potential breakout in <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent013025&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">GSAT share</a>s. </li>
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These thirteen large-cap stocks were the worst performers in the last week. Are they in your portfolio?
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<li>FTAI Aviation Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTAI#NASDAQ">FTAI</a>) shares tumbled 26.18% after the company announced <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43103333" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">it may delay its FY24 10-K filing</a>.</li>
<li>Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>) stock dipped 17.57% after the company reported preliminary third-quarter results, including a slowdown in the Global Football franchise. Multiple analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43157791" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">downgraded the stock</a>.</li>
<li>First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) stock fell 11.86%, probably due to continued weakness following President Trump&#8217;s inauguration as investors assess the new <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43146459" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">administration&#8217;s pro-fossil fuel policies</a>.</li>
<li>Rivian Automotive, Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>) stock fell 11.57%, probably due to continued weakness after President Donald <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43147598" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Trump revoked Biden&#8217;s EV mandate</a>.</li>
<li>Ericsson (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ERIC#NASDAQ">ERIC</a>) shares decreased 9.93% after the company reported worse-than-expected <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43186252" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">fourth-quarter financial results</a>.</li>
<li>Astera Labs, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALAB#NASDAQ">ALAB</a>) stock fell 9.66% last week after Morgan Stanley <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ALAB/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">downgraded it</a> from Overweight to Equal-Weight while maintaining its $142 price forecast.</li>
<li>CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CF#NYSE">CF</a>) stock dived 9.41% after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/cf/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">several analysts downgraded the stock</a>.</li>
<li>Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTEK#NASDAQ">TTEK</a>) shares declined 9.38%.</li>
<li>Expedia Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>) shares declined 9.24%.</li>
<li>J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBHT#NASDAQ">JBHT</a>) stock lost 8.72% last week. Raymond James analyst Patrick Tyler Brown maintained the stock with an Outperform rating but <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/JBHT/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">lowered the price forecast</a> from $200 to $190.</li>
<li>Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNG#NYSE">LNG</a>) shares were down 8.59%.</li>
<li>United Microelectronics Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UMC#NYSE">UMC</a>) stock lost 8.37% after the company reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43095433" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">worse-than-expected Q4 financial results</a> and issued Q1 expectations for ASP to decline by mid-single digits. Citigroup <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UMC/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">downgraded the stock</a> to sell.</li>
<li>Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>) stock fell 8.20% after the U.S. Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43104245" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">company over opioid prescriptions</a>.</li>
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President&nbsp;Donald Trump&nbsp;on Monday revoked former President&nbsp;Joe Biden's&nbsp;comprehensive executive order on artificial intelligence as part of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/25/01/43106379/trump-reverses-bidens-ai-policies-on-day-1-what-it-means-for-tech-giants-nvidia-amd-alphabet" rel="noreferrer noopener">his&nbsp;first actions in office</a>.&nbsp;
Biden&#8217;s AI executive order mandated that developers of AI systems posing threats to national security or public safety report the results of safety tests to the U.S. government and tasked the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop standards for safety testing.
Sam Altman, CEO of&nbsp;OpenAI, has publicly expressed his support for President&nbsp;Donald Trump.&nbsp;This revelation comes years after he praised LinkedIn co-founder&nbsp;Reid Hoffman&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43153571/openais-sam-altman-flip-flops-on-trump-as-500-billion-stargate-ai-project-is-announced-years-after-praising-reid-hoffman-for-stopping-his-re-election" rel="noreferrer noopener">for stopping his re-election</a>.
Gaming
Electronic Arts Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>) reported preliminary financial results&nbsp;for the third quarter, now projecting a mid-single-digit decline in live services net bookings largely due to a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/25/01/43146917/electronic-arts-stock-is-sliding-after-the-close-whats-going-on" rel="noreferrer noopener">slowdown in Global Football</a>.
EA now expects revenue of $1.883 billion versus estimates of $2.507 billion, according to&nbsp;<a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>. The company anticipates third-quarter earnings of $1.11 per share, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">in line with analyst estimates</a>.
Social Media
Meta Platforms, Inc.&#8217;s&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) Instagram&nbsp;announced a new video creation app called ‘Edits' <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43078310/mark-zuckerbergs-instagram-doubles-down-on-tiktok-rivalry-with-new-edits-app-to-lure-creators-as-the-potential-shutdown-sparks-alternatives" rel="noreferrer noopener">to attract&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43078310/mark-zuckerbergs-instagram-doubles-down-on-tiktok-rivalry-with-new-edits-app-to-lure-creators-as-the-potential-shutdown-sparks-alternatives" rel="noreferrer noopener">TikTok</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43078310/mark-zuckerbergs-instagram-doubles-down-on-tiktok-rivalry-with-new-edits-app-to-lure-creators-as-the-potential-shutdown-sparks-alternatives" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;users</a>.
Jeff Bezos-backed&nbsp;Perplexity&nbsp;reportedly bid to merge with&nbsp;TikTok&nbsp;U.S. on Saturday, but&nbsp;Wedbush&nbsp;analyst&nbsp;Dan Ives&nbsp;hinted&nbsp;Elon Musk's X&nbsp;could ultimately&nbsp;seal <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/01/43078206/jeff-bezos-backed-perplexity-reportedly-makes-50-billion-move-to-merge-with-tiktok-but-elon-musks-x-remains-this-analysts-favorite-bidder" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the deal&nbsp;amid rising speculation</a>.
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) bull&nbsp;Ross Gerber&nbsp;has&nbsp;voiced doubts&nbsp;about the effectiveness of an executive order in overriding existing <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/01/43078675/tesla-bull-ross-gerber-says-trumps-executive-order-cant-override-law-in-tiktok-ban-fight" rel="noreferrer noopener">laws concerning the&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/01/43078675/tesla-bull-ross-gerber-says-trumps-executive-order-cant-override-law-in-tiktok-ban-fight" rel="noreferrer noopener">TikTok</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/01/43078675/tesla-bull-ross-gerber-says-trumps-executive-order-cant-override-law-in-tiktok-ban-fight" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;ban</a>.
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Billionaire investor&nbsp;Bill Ackman&nbsp;has expressed his admiration for&nbsp;Elon Musk's X, formerly&nbsp;Twitter, while voicing concerns <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/43079998/bill-ackman-praises-elon-musks-x-but-raises-concerns-about-tiktoks-harmful-influence-on-society-put-aside-the-china-issues-i-do-think-its-not-been-a-healthy-thing" rel="noreferrer noopener">about TikTok's influence on society</a>.
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LinkedIn, owned by&nbsp;Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>),&nbsp;has been accused by Premium users of sharing private data for AI model <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43152356/linkedin-hit-with-lawsuit-for-violating-user-privacy-allegedly-sharing-private-data-for-ai-model-training" rel="noreferrer noopener">training without their consent</a>.
Microsoft&nbsp;CEO Satya Nadella addressed&nbsp;Elon Musk's&nbsp;skepticism about the ambitious Project Stargate&#8217;s&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43152627/microsoft-ceo-satya-nadella-stands-firm-after-elon-musk-questions-stargates-100-billion-funding-potential-all-i-know-is-im-good-for-my-80-billion" rel="noreferrer noopener">$100 billion funding potential</a>.
Smartphones &amp; Technology
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) is reportedly bringing its AI smarts to the&nbsp;Mac's Mail&nbsp;app with <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43080333/apples-making-your-macs-mail-much-smarter-heres-whats-coming" rel="noreferrer noopener">the upcoming&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43080333/apples-making-your-macs-mail-much-smarter-heres-whats-coming" rel="noreferrer noopener">macOS 15.4</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43080333/apples-making-your-macs-mail-much-smarter-heres-whats-coming" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;update</a>.
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Samsung Electronics Co. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>) and Alphabet Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google have decided to collaborate for developing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43151196/samsung-google-team-up-to-develop-ar-glasses-entering-the-race-against-meta-and-apple" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">augmented reality glasses</a>.
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Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>) is seeing relatively quiet trading on Friday following <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43172028/electronic-arts-has-limited-growth-potential-says-analyst">a sharp selloff</a> triggered by a downward revision in its Q3 revenue guidance. 
The gaming giant slashed its revenue forecast to $1.883 billion from the previous estimate of $2.507 billion, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">according to Benzinga Pro</a>, while maintaining its earnings outlook at $1.11 per share.
The selloff may have been an overreaction.
If sales drop but earnings don't, it could be a sign that the company is becoming more efficient. This is one of the reasons why Electronic Arts is Benzinga&#8217;s Stock of the Day.
Operating Margin is a metric that shows how efficient a company is. For example, if the margin is 2%, for every dollar of sales there is a 2 cent profit. If the margin is 5%, for every dollar of sales there is a 5 cent profit and so on.
If sales are decreasing but earnings are the same, the operating margin will increase. It could mean the company is becoming more efficient. This might be bullish for the long term.
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There may also have been a possible capitulation in Electronic Arts. As you can see on the chart, a huge amount of volume traded after the company announced the news.
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This could mean the sellers have thrown in the towel. Traders and investors who wanted to sell got sick of watching the price drop and decided to sell their shares regardless of the price. This resulted in a massive spike in volume.
If the news isn't as bad as it first appeared and buyers enter the market, they will have difficulty finding someone to purchase the shares from. They will need to outbid others who wish to buy and pay premiums.
This could force the stock into an uptrend.
Electronic Arts also found support at a price that had been support before. Some of the traders and investors who sold shares around current levels in September 2023 vowed to repurchase them after the price rallied, assuming they could buy them for the same price they were sold for.
Now that the stock has fallen back to the level, they are placing buy orders. These orders have created support and put a floor under the price.
The stage may be set for Electronic Arts to move higher.
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Stock Of The Day: EA's Selloff May Open Doors For Long-Term Rebound

Virtual horse racing game Photo Finish LIVE signed a partnership with blockchain-powered sportsbook and casino company BlockBet to expand its simulcast opportunities and utility in the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports-betting"> sports betting sector.</a>
What Happened: Photo Finish LIVE, which is a play-to-earn <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/23/10/35336333/exclusive-blockchain-p2e-virtual-horse-racing-game-photo-finish-announces-new-funding-meet">virtual horse race </a>game utilizing the Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>) blockchain, will integrate its $CROWN utility token into BlockBet.gg as part of the partnership.
BlockBet becomes the first-ever simulcast partner of Photo Finish LIVE as part of the agreement. Users will be able to wager on virtual horse races, real-world sports, casino games and more with the integration of $CROWN.
Users will also be able to bet on Photo Finish LIVE races through the simulcasting of thousands of races. Bettors will be able to wager using $CROWN, Solana, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>), Bonk (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">BONK</a>), Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) and other supported tokens on BlockBet.
"Integrating Photo Finish Simulcast wagering into BlockBet's sportsbook is the first step in our strategic expansion into the sports wagering market," Third Time Games CEO and Founder Ian Cummings said.
Third Time Games owns Photo Finish LIVE. Cummings is experienced in the gaming space, where past roles include being the former creative director for the Madden NFL gaming franchise at Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>). 
"This partnership reflects our commitment to revolutionizing the virtual sports experience and marks the beginning of a transformative year for Photo Finish Live as we bring the excitement of wagering on virtual horse racing to global audiences," Cummings added.
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Growth Ahead: The partnership adds utility to the $CROWN token, which has been awarded to Photo Finish LIVE users over time as part of its horse racing ecosystem.
Users can now use their $CROWN on BlockBet, which is backed by the Blockasset Network. Blockasset is "the sports network you own" and has the $BLOCK token. Blockasset has partnerships with the UFC, ESPN and athletes that include Wayne Rooney and Alex Pereira.
"This partnership with Photo Finish is the next step in bringing great value to our $BLOCK community," Blockasset Chief Commercial Officer Ian Millman said. "Working with such a high-quality virtual sports product, the opportunities to deliver exceptional value and experiences to everyone using $BLOCK and $CROWN are endless."
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&#8220;Big Brain Holdings strongly believes in the transformative potential of these products. This partnership represents a significant step forward for the future of virtual sports wagering and crypto gaming while enhancing the utility of $CROWN and $BLOCK tokens,&#8221; Big Brain said. 
Photo Finish LIVE and BlockBet are launching a joint promotional campaign that will award $CROWN rewards to the BlockBet users with the highest wagers on virtual sports. Photo Finish users making the largest in-game wagers will earn $BLOCK as part of the campaign.
Simulcast off-track betting continues to be a key growth focus for Photo Finish LIVE. An app has been approved for release on ROKU devices and smart TVs that could reach an audience of around 100 million users, with the launch anticipated in this fiscal year.
Photo Finish LIVE estimates the global horse betting market will grow from $44.3 billion in 2022 to $91.2 billion in 2032.
"By blending the timeless thrill of horse racing with the convenience of 24/7 digital wagering, Photo Finish LIVE continues to set new standards in virtual sports entertainment," the company said.
Photo Finish LIVE is also a partner of the Kentucky Derby, the annual race owned by Churchill Downs Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHDN#NASDAQ">CHDN</a>). 
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BofA Securities analyst Omar Dessouky downgraded the shares of Electronic Arts Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>) from <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EA/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">Buy to Neutral</a> and lowered the price forecast from $170 to $130.
The analyst is no longer confident the company can capture enough player engagement and spending to achieve significant growth in the struggling PC/Console gaming market.
Comments regarding Global Football contributing significantly to the $350 million &#8211; 450 million (BofAe) reduction in Live Services bookings suggest that FCUT likely saw a double-digit decline year-over-year, and management anticipates at least another quarter of continued decline.
According to the analyst, the reasons for this downturn remain unclear. Possible explanations include poor execution, seasonal impacts like holiday travel, or structural issues such as a saturated global player base.
Without FC as a key growth driver, the analyst finds it hard to see how EA can sustainably outperform the industry while improving its margins since FC contributes to around 60% of EA&#8217;s operating income, with Ultimate Team likely being one of its highest-margin games.
Yesterday, the company reported preliminary financial results&nbsp;for the third quarter, with revenue of $1.883 billion versus <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/25/01/43146917/electronic-arts-stock-is-sliding-after-the-close-whats-going-on" rel="noreferrer noopener">estimates of $2.507 billion</a>.
The analyst has lowered EPS forecasts for FY25 and FY26 to $6.84 and $6.78 (from $7.86 and $8.65 previously) and cropped the growth estimate for FY26 to just 2%, assuming FC will not experience growth.
Although the analyst is seeing weakness in third-quarter, it is soon to assume that FC is in long-term decline for several reasons, including the recent downturn since November, which seems abrupt and might be due to seasonal factors. Monetization has steadily improved since the launch of FCUT, and the FC player base has remained fairly stable.
The analyst awaits further clarity on the cause of FC&#8217;s weakness in the quarterly earnings call in February.
The price forecast of $130 is based on based on 19x (21x prior) $6.78 FY26 EPS.
Price Action: EA shares are trading lower by 16.9% at $118.28 at the last check Thursday.
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Electronic Arts' Growth Questioned: Analyst Downgrades Stock Amid Struggles In Gaming Engagement

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Electronic Arts. Our analysis of options history for Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>) revealed 21 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 57% of traders were bullish, while 28% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 12 were puts, with a value of $858,410, and 9 were calls, valued at $517,095.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $90.0 and $145.0 for Electronic Arts, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Electronic Arts stands at 64.5, with a total volume reaching 12,625.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Electronic Arts, situated within the strike price corridor from $90.0 to $145.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Electronic Arts 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737656123_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$19.4</td>
<td>$18.6</td>
<td>$18.5</td>
<td>$138.00</td>
<td>$185.0K</td>
<td align="right">292</td>
<td>221</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$1.75</td>
<td>$1.65</td>
<td>$1.75</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$175.0K</td>
<td align="right">32</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$9.0</td>
<td>$8.6</td>
<td>$8.8</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$168.0K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td>208</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$2.15</td>
<td>$1.8</td>
<td>$1.9</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$95.0K</td>
<td align="right">32</td>
<td>523</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$4.8</td>
<td>$4.5</td>
<td>$4.5</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$86.4K</td>
<td align="right">36</td>
<td>332</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Electronic Arts</h3>
Electronic Arts is one of the largest global developers and publishers of video games. Its most important franchises are the Madden NFL and FC soccer games, which it releases annually. In 2024, it also relaunched its American college football game. Other major franchises include Apex Legends, Battlefield, and The Sims. Typically, about three quarters of the firm's sales are from in-game spending, with the remainder coming from initial game sales.
In light of the recent options history for Electronic Arts, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Electronic Arts's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 11,948,472, the price of EA is down -16.67% at $118.61. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 12 days.</li>
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Electronic Arts's Options: A Look at What the Big Money is Thinking

U.S. stocks traded mixed midway through trading, with the Dow Jones index gaining around 250 points on Thursday.
The Dow traded up 0.58% to 44,412.35 while the NASDAQ fell 0.30% to 19,949.51. The S&amp;P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.09% to 6,091.83.
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Leading and Lagging Sectors Energy shares surged by 0.9% on Thursday.
In trading on Thursday, information technology shares fell by 0.6%.
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American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter 2024 results but issued weak outlook.
The airline's operating revenue grew 4.6% year-over-year to $13.66 billion, beating the consensus of $13.395 billion. The company reported adjusted EPS of $0.86, up from $0.29 a year ago, above the consensus of $0.64.
For the first quarter, American Airlines expects adjusted EPS loss to be between $0.20 to $0.40 versus a $0.04 loss estimate and adjusted operating margin of ~ flat to 1%. AAL expects first-quarter revenue to increase 3%- 5% year over year and total capacity to be ~flat to -2%.
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<li>TAL Education Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAL#NYSE">TAL</a>) shares shot up 14% to $10.39 after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Shares of Vince Holding Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VNCE#NYSE">VNCE</a>)got a boost, surging 85% to $4.3501 after the company announced P180 is acquiring a majority stake in the company.</li>
<li>LSI Industries Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYTS#NASDAQ">LYTS</a>) shares were also up, gaining 20% to $23.65 after the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial results.</li>
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<li>Icon Energy Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICON#NASDAQ">ICON</a>) shares dropped 65% to $0.4635 after the company announced a $12 million public offering</li>
<li>Shares of Vertical Aerospace Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVTL#NASDAQ">EVTL</a>) were down 37% to $5.80 after the company announced a $90 million public offering.</li>
<li>Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>) was down, falling 17% to $117.48 after the company reported preliminary third-quarter results, including a slowdown in the Global Football franchise. Multiple analysts downgraded the stock.</li>
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Commodities In commodity news, oil traded up 0.5% to $75.85 while gold traded down 0.8% at $2,748.50.
Silver traded down 2.7% to $30.58 on Thursday, while copper fell 0.1% to $4.2950.
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European shares were higher today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 gained 0.13%, Germany's DAX 40 rose 0.34% and France's CAC 40 gained 0.43%. Spain's IBEX 35 Index rose 0.49%, while London's FTSE 100 rose 0.13%.
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Asian markets closed mostly higher on Thursday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 gaining 0.79%, China's Shanghai Composite Index gaining 0.51%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index falling 0.40% and India's BSE Sensex gaining 0.15%.
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Oppenheimer analyst Martin Yang maintains Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $165 to $140.

Oppenheimer Maintains Outperform on Electronic Arts, Lowers Price Target to $140

Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter reiterates Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $173 price target.

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Wedbush Reiterates Outperform on Electronic Arts, Maintains $173 Price Target

Roth MKM analyst Eric Handler maintains Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $158 to $134.

Roth MKM Maintains Neutral on Electronic Arts, Lowers Price Target to $134

Take-Two Interactive Software Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTWO#NASDAQ">TTWO</a>) shares are trading lower Thursday in possible sympathy with Electronic Arts Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>), which reported preliminary third-quarter results and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/25/01/43146917/electronic-arts-stock-is-sliding-after-the-close-whats-going-on">lowered its forecast</a>.
What Happened: After the market close on Wednesday, EA announced that its Global Football franchise experienced a slowdown in the quarter as early momentum faded. The company previously anticipated mid-single-digit growth in live services net bookings, but now projects a mid-single-digit decline.
Separately, EA said Dragon Age only engaged approximately 1.5 million players during the quarter, about 50% lower than the company's expectations.
Due to the unexpected slowdown,&nbsp;EA now expects third-quarter revenue of $1.883 billion versus estimates of $2.507 billion, according to&nbsp;<a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>. The company anticipates third-quarter earnings of $1.11 per share, in line with analyst estimates.
EA now expects net bookings of approximately&nbsp;$2.215 billion&nbsp;in the third quarter. The company provided a net bookings range of&nbsp;$7 billion&nbsp;to&nbsp;$7.15 billion&nbsp;for fiscal year 2025.
"During&nbsp;Q3, we continued to deliver high-quality games and experiences across our portfolio; however, Dragon Age and EA SPORTS FC 25 underperformed our net bookings expectations," said&nbsp;Andrew Wilson, CEO of EA.&nbsp;
"This month, our teams delivered a comprehensive gameplay refresh in addition to our annual Team of the Year update in FC 25; positive player feedback and early results are encouraging. We remain confident in our long-term strategy and expect a return to growth in FY26, as we execute against our pipeline."
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EA is due to report its quarterly results after the market close on Feb. 4. Take-Two will report its third-quarter results two days later on Feb. 6. Analysts currently expect Take-Two to report earnings of 58 cents per share and revenue of $1.39 billion, according to estimates from <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>. 
EA and Take-Two are both major video game developers and publishers. The selling pressure in shares of Take-Two on Thursday appears to be related to concerns that the softness at EA this quarter could be industry-wide. 
TTWO Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/ttwo">Take-Two shares</a> were down 3.13% at $182.11 at the time of publication Thursday, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Stifel analyst Drew Crum maintains Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>) with a Hold and lowers the price target from $159 to $133.

Stifel Maintains Hold on Electronic Arts, Lowers Price Target to $133

U.S. stock futures were slightly lower this morning, with the Nasdaq futures falling around 100 points on Thursday.
Shares of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>) fell sharply in today's pre-market trading after the company reported preliminary third-quarter results, including a slowdown in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/25/01/43146917/electronic-arts-stock-is-sliding-after-the-close-whats-going-on">Global Football franchise</a>.
EA said it previously anticipated mid-single-digit growth in live services net bookings, but now projects a mid-single-digit decline largely due to a slowdown in Global Football.
Electronic Arts shares tumbled 14.3% to $121.99 in the pre-market trading session.
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<li>Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DCOM#NASDAQ">DCOM</a>) shares fell 30.7% to $22.00 in pre-market trading ahead of quarterly earnings.</li>
<li>Vertical Aerospace Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVTL#NYSE">EVTL</a>) fell 29.4% to $6.55 in pre-market trading after the company announced the launch of a $75 million public offering.</li>
<li>AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASTS#NASDAQ">ASTS</a>) fell 13.1% to $19.54 in pre-market trading as the company announced the pricing of private offering of $400.0 million of convertible senior notes due 2032.</li>
<li>Sangoma Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SANG#NASDAQ">SANG</a>) declined 10.5% to $7.00 in pre-market trading. Sangoma Technologies said it expects to release its second quarter fiscal year 2025 results after markets close on Wednesday Feb. 5, 2025.</li>
<li>Blend Labs, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLND#NASDAQ">BLND</a>) fell 7.4% to $3.50 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Plexus Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLXS#NASDAQ">PLXS</a>) declined 6.7% to $159.00 in pre-market trading after the company reported worse-than-expected first-quarter sales results and issued second-quarter revenue guidance below estimates.</li>
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Electronic Arts, Plexus And Other Big Stocks Moving Lower In Thursday's Pre-Market Session

Baird analyst Colin Sebastian maintains Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $175 to $158.

Baird Maintains Outperform on Electronic Arts, Lowers Price Target to $158

Electronic Arts Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>) reported preliminary financial results for the third quarter on Wednesday.
EA said it previously anticipated mid-single-digit growth in live services net bookings, but now projects a mid-single-digit decline largely due to a slowdown in Global Football.
The Global Football franchise experienced a slowdown in the quarter as early momentum faded, the company said. Separately, Dragon Age only engaged approximately 1.5 million players during the quarter, about 50% lower than the company's expectations.
"During Q3, we continued to deliver high-quality games and experiences across our portfolio; however, Dragon Age and EA SPORTS FC 25 underperformed our net bookings expectations," said Andrew Wilson, CEO of EA.
EA shares fell 0.7% to close at $142.35 on Wednesday.
These analysts made changes to their price targets on EA following preliminary financial results.
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<li>BMO Capital analyst Brian Pitz downgraded Electronic Arts from Outperform to Market Perform and lowered the price target from $160 to $145.</li>
<li>B of A Securities analyst Omar Dessouky downgraded Electronic Arts from Buy to Neutral and lowered the price target from $170 to $130.</li>
<li>Raymond James analyst Andrew Marok downgraded the rating for Electronic Arts from Outperform to Market Perform.</li>
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These Analysts Cut Their Forecasts On Electronic Arts After Preliminary Q3 Results

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>JP Morgan analyst Matthew Boss downgraded Acushnet Holdings Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOLF#NYSE">GOLF</a>) from Neutral to Underweight and announced a $64 price target. Acushnet shares closed at $74.60 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GOLF/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>BMO Capital analyst Brian Pitz downgraded the rating for Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>) from Outperform to Market Perform and lowered the price target from $160 to $145. Electronic Arts shares closed at $142.35 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EA/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs analyst Gabriela Borges downgraded Veeva Systems Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VEEV#NYSE">VEEV</a>) from Buy to Sell and lowered the price target from $261 to $200. Veeva Systems shares closed at $229.07 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VEEV/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Piper Sandler analyst Michael Lavery downgraded the rating for The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAM#NYSE">SAM</a>) from Overweight to Neutral and slashed the price target from $370 to $275. Boston Beer shares closed at $250.19 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SAM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Raymond James analyst Andrew Marok downgrades Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>) from Outperform to Market Perform.

Raymond James Downgrades Electronic Arts to Market Perform

<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>Harte-Hanks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HHS#NASDAQ">HHS</a>) shares rose 11.6% to $5.85 during Thursday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $42.6 million. </li>
<li>Society Pass (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOPA#NASDAQ">SOPA</a>) shares increased by 7.56% to $1.28. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $4.6 million. </li>
<li>System1 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SST#NYSE">SST</a>) shares rose 5.41% to $0.94. The company's market cap stands at $66.3 million. </li>
<li>Asset Entities (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASST#NASDAQ">ASST</a>) shares rose 5.14% to $1.43. The company's market cap stands at $12.4 million. </li>
<li>VS Media Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSME#NASDAQ">VSME</a>) shares rose 4.76% to $1.32. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $6.0 million. </li>
<li>Sify Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SIFY#NASDAQ">SIFY</a>) stock moved upwards by 4.3% to $3.39. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.4 billion. The company's, Q3 earnings came out 4 days ago. </li>
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<li>DallasNews (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DALN#NASDAQ">DALN</a>) stock decreased by 21.8% to $5.21 during Thursday's pre-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $27.8 million. </li>
<li>Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>) stock decreased by 15.0% to $121.0. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $31.9 billion. </li>
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<li>Star Fashion Culture (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STFS#NASDAQ">STFS</a>) stock fell 10.99% to $2.35. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $28.5 million. </li>
<li>Snail (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNAL#NASDAQ">SNAL</a>) stock fell 6.19% to $2.73. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $100.8 million. </li>
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Rising interest in gaming and widespread popularity and ownership of gaming devices have fueled the gaming industry's growth. Thus, investors could grab shares of fundamentally stable gaming stocks Playtika Holding (PLTK), Electronic Arts (EA), and DoubleDown (DDI) for robust profits. Read on… The gaming industry has evolved significantly, fueled by a rapidly growing player base, expanding internet access, and the proliferation of smartphones and computers. A strong consumer base, combined with frequent game releases that boost player retention, positions the industry for sustained growth and promising future opportunities.
Amid this backdrop, investors could scoop up shares of fundamentally stable gaming stocks, Playtika Holding Corp. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/PLTK/">PLTK</a>), Electronic Arts Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/EA/">EA</a>), and DoubleDown Interactive Co., Ltd. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DDI/">DDI</a>), for potential gains.
The global video game industry is a thriving billion-dollar market. In 2024, it generated an estimated revenue of <a href="https://www.statista.com/topics/868/video-games/">nearly $455 billion worldwide</a>, with mobile gaming contributing a significant $98.7 billion, showcasing its dominant role in the industry's overall growth and profitability.
This growth can be attributed to several factors. Primarily, the widespread popularity and accessibility of gaming devices, such as smartphones and computers, have driven demand. Additionally, faster global connectivity solutions have enhanced online gaming prospects, enabling seamless access to games and expanding the player base.
As for the ongoing year, 2025 is expected to be a significant year of gaming and could also contribute to its future opportunities. The release of the highly anticipated console, the Nintendo Switch 2, and perhaps the most anticipated game of all time, Grand Theft Auto VI, are expected to <a href="https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbestechcouncil/2024/12/23/why-2025-will-be-the-year-that-will-redefine-gaming-and-e-commerce/">significantly boost the prospects of the video game market</a>.
According to a report by Mordor Intelligence, the gaming market is forecasted to reach $436.68 billion by 2030, growing at a <a href="https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/global-gaming-market">CAGR of 10.2%</a>. This significant growth rate is a testament to the robust investment opportunity present in the aforementioned market.
Now, let us dive deep into the fundamentals of three <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/entertainment-video-games/">Entertainment - Toys &amp; Video Games</a> stocks, starting with #3.
Stock #3: Playtika Holding Corp. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/PLTK/">PLTK</a>)
Headquartered in Herzliya Pituach, Israel, PLTK develops mobile games and owns a portfolio of casual and social casino-themed games. The company distributes its games through various web and mobile platforms and direct-to-consumer platforms.
On December 20, 2024, PLTK <a href="https://investors.playtika.com/news-releases/news-release-details/playtika-teams-igt-bring-world-class-slots-social-casino-games">announced a partnership</a> with International Game Technology PLC (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/IGT/">IGT</a>), a global gaming leader, to bring several of IGT's most popular renowned slot themes to PLTK's category-leading social casino games. The partnership could enhance PLTK's consumer growth, strengthening its revenue streams.
On November 20, 2024, PLTK <a href="https://investors.playtika.com/news-releases/news-release-details/playtika-holding-corp-completes-strategic-acquisition-superplay">completed the acquisition</a> of SuperPlay, a mobile gaming company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, and home to hit mobile games Dice Dreams and Domino Dreams. The acquisition expands the company's offerings by including Dice Dreams and Domino Dreams, two very popular games, as well as two additional games under development.
PLTK's trailing-12-month <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/e/ebitda-margin.asp">EBITDA margin</a> of 24.19% is 31.2% higher than the industry average of 18.44%. Its trailing-12-month levered FCF margin of 17.33% is 97.3% higher than the sector average of 8.79%. Likewise, the stock's trailing-12-month asset turnover ratio of 0.82x is 67.9% higher than the industry average of 0.49x.
For the fiscal third quarter that ended September 30, 2024, PLTK's revenues came in at $620.80 million. Its income from operations increased 8.3% year-over-year to $97.50 million.
Additionally, net income and net income per share attributable to common stockholders rose 3.7% and 10% from the previous year's quarter to $39.30 million and $0.11, respectively.
Street expects PLTK's revenue and EPS for the fiscal 2025 first quarter (ending in March) to increase marginally year-over-year to $652.68 million. Its EPS for the same period is expected to increase 20.8% year-over-year to $0.17.
PLTK's shares have surged 1.5% over the past nine months to close the last trading session at $7.00.
PLTK's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect its strong fundamentals. The stock has an overall rating of A, translating to a Strong Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings assess stocks by 118 different factors, each with its own weighting.
PLTK has an A grade for Value and a B for Stability and Quality. Within the A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/entertainment-video-games/">Entertainment - Toys &amp; Video Games</a> industry, it is ranked #3 out of 18 stocks.
To access PLTK's Growth, Sentiment, and Momentum ratings, <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/PLTK/">click here</a>.
Stock #2: Electronic Arts Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/EA/">EA</a>)
EA develops, markets, publishes, and delivers games, content, and services for game consoles, PCs, mobile phones, and tablets. The company offers various genres of games through its EA SPORTS FC, Battlefield, Apex Legends, The Sims, Madden NFL, Need for Speed, and other brands.
On December 12, 2024, EA and Hazelight Studios <a href="https://ir.ea.com/press-releases/press-release-details/2024/Hazelight-and-EA-Originals-Reveal-Split-Fiction-an-Action-Packed-Co-op-Buddy-Adventure-That-Jumps-Between-Sci-Fi-and-Fantasy-Worlds-Coming-March-6/default.aspx">announced Split Fiction</a>, an innovative action-adventure game designed to redefine cooperative gameplay. Created by Hazelight Studios, renowned for its 2021 Game of the Year title and over 20 million global sales, the partnership could advance the co-op genre, offering significant potential for EA's gaming portfolio.
EA's trailing-12-month gross profit margin of 78.57% is 49.8% higher than the industry average of 52.46%. Its trailing-12-month ROCE of 13.96% is 198.3% higher than the 4.68% industry average. Additionally, the stock's trailing-12-month net income margin of 14.12% is 267.5% higher than the sector average of 3.84%.
For the fiscal 2025 second quarter that ended September 30, 2024, EA's net revenue increased 5.8% year-over-year to $2.03 billion. Its non-GAAP operating income rose 11.6% from the year-ago value to $637 million. Furthermore, the company's net income and EPS amounted to $294 million and $1.11, respectively.
Analysts expect EA's revenue and EPS for the fiscal 2025 fourth quarter (ending in March) to increase 8.8% and 46.8% year-over-year to $1.81 billion and $1.74, respectively.
Shares of EA surged 12.4% over the past nine months to close the last trading session at $142.
EA's robust fundamentals are mirrored in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of A, translating to a Strong Buy in our proprietary rating system.
EA has a B grade for Growth, Value, and Quality. Within the same industry, it is ranked #2 out of 18 stocks.
In addition to the POWR Rating highlighted above, you can check EA's ratings for Stability, Momentum, and Sentiment <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/EA/">here</a>.
Stock #1: DoubleDown Interactive Co., Ltd. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DDI/">DDI</a>)
Headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, DDI develops and publishes casual games and mobile applications. The company's offerings include DoubleDown Casino, DoubleDown Classic, DoubleDown Fort Knox, and cash me out games for mobile and web platforms.
DDI's trailing-12-month EBITDA margin of 41.21% is 123.5% higher than the industry average of 18.44%. Its trailing-12-month levered FCF margin of 24.50% is 178.8% higher than the sector average of 8.79%. Furthermore, the stock's trailing-12-month net income margin of 33.28% is 766.4% higher than the 3.84% industry average.
For the fiscal 2024 third quarter that ended September 30, DDI's revenue increased 13.7% year-over-year to $82.98 million. Its operating income rose 18.7% from the year-ago value to $35.24 million. Moreover, net income attributable to DDI and EPS came in at $25.04 million and $10.11, respectively.
The consensus revenue and EPS estimates of $345.01 million and $2.38 for the fiscal year that ended December 2024 exhibit a year-over-year rise of 11.7% and 17.2%, respectively. Plus, the company has surpassed consensus revenue estimates in three of the four trailing quarters.
Shares of DDI have surged 13.4% over the past year to close the last trading session at $10.48.
DDI's POWR Ratings reflect its sound prospects. The stock has an overall rating of A, equating to a Strong Buy in our proprietary rating system.
DDI has an A grade for Value and Quality and a B for Sentiment, Growth and Stability. It has topped the 18-stock Entertainment - Toys &amp; Video Games industry.
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DoubleDown Interactive Co. (DDI) has been making strategic moves to expand beyond social casino gaming, with its iGaming acquisition fueling double-digit revenue growth. While the stock has gained 20% over the past year, it remains down 2.9% year-to-date. With both opportunities and challenges ahead, is DDI a smart bet for investors? Read on to find out… With a market cap of $502.47 million, DoubleDown Interactive Co., Ltd. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DDI/">DDI</a>) is an under-the-radar small-cap stock that could appeal to deep-value investors. The company operates in the online social casino gaming space, where players gamble with virtual money, and has recently expanded into real-money iGaming through its acquisition of SuprNation in 2023.
In its latest earnings <a href="https://ir.doubledowninteractive.com/news-releases/news-release-details/doubledown-interactive-reports-third-quarter-2024-financial">report</a>, DDI recorded a double-digit revenue growth fueled by higher player engagement, strong in-game monetization, and the successful integration of its iGaming acquisition, SuprNation. The company's move into iGaming is already paying off, with SuprNation's performance improving by 22%, further bolstering its growth trajectory. However, challenges remain, including a declining user base and regulatory hurdles in the iGaming sector, which could impact its long-term trajectory.
As the company navigates the competitive and regulatory landscape of digital gaming, investors may wonder whether DDI is a strong bet for long-term growth or whether the risks outweigh the potential rewards. Shares of DDI have gained 20% over the past year to close the last trading session at $10.14.
Here's what could influence DDI's performance in the upcoming months:
Solid Financial Performance
For the third quarter that ended September 30, 2024, DDI reported revenue of $82.98 million, up 13.7% year-over-year. Its operating income grew 18.7% from the prior year's quarter to $35.24 million.
Further, the company's <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/a/adjusted-ebitda.asp">adjusted EBITDA</a> rose 21.5% from the year-ago value to $36.10 million, while its cash outflow from operating activities came in at $101.13 million compared to an inflow of $8.89 million. DDI's comprehensive attributable net income amounted to $29.31 million, reflecting an increase of 16.9% from the same period last year. Also, its EPS for the quarter stood at $10.11.
Additionally, its cash and cash equivalents increased to $292.65 million as of September 30, 2024, compared to $206.91 million as of December 31, 2023.
Impressive Historical Growth
Over the past three years, DDI's net income has grown at a CAGR of 14.4%. Meanwhile, its EBITDA has increased at a CAGR of 4.3% over the same timeframe. In addition, the company's EPS has grown at a CAGR of 10.6% over the same period, and its tangible book value has improved at a 32.9% CAGR.
Favorable Analyst Estimates
The consensus revenue estimate of $85.67 million for the fiscal fourth quarter (ended December 2024) represents a 3.1% increase year-over-year. The consensus EPS estimate of $0.59 for the to-be-reported quarter indicates a 15.7% improvement year-over-year. The company has a promising surprise history, surpassing the consensus revenue estimates in three of the trailing four quarters.
For the fiscal year 2025, the company's revenue is anticipated to grow marginally from the prior year period to $350.90 million, while its EPS is expected to come in at $2.31.
Lower-Than-Industry Valuation
In terms of forward non-GAAP P/E, DDI is trading at 4.20x, 71.2% lower than the industry average of 14.58x. Similarly, the stock's forward EV/EBIT and EV/EBITDA multiples of 1.21 and 1.18 are 92.1% and 85.4% lower than the industry averages of 15.28x and 8.06x, respectively.
Additionally, the stock's 0.48x forward EV/Sales is 75.9% lower than the industry average of 1.99x.
High Profitability
DDI's 41.21% trailing-12-month EBITDA margin is 120.6% higher than the 18.68% industry average. Similarly, the stock's 24.50% trailing-12-month levered FCF margin is 176.9% higher than the 8.85% industry average.
In addition, its trailing-12-month net income margin of 33.28% is considerably above the 3.79% industry average. Furthermore, the stock's ROCE and ROTA of 15.06% and 12.95% compare to the industry averages of 4.47% and 1.79%, respectively.
POWR Ratings Exhibit Solid Prospects
DDI's robust fundamentals are reflected in its <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a>. The stock has an overall rating of A, translating to a Strong Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by accounting for 118 distinct factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
Our proprietary rating system also evaluates each stock based on eight distinct categories. DDI boasts an A grade for Value and Quality, mirroring its discounted valuation and higher profitability metrics compared to industry standards. Additionally, it earned a B grade for Growth, consistent with its solid financial performance in the last reported quarter.
Within the A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/entertainment-video-games/">Entertainment - Toys &amp; Video Games</a> industry, DDI is ranked first out of the 18 stocks.
Beyond what we've stated above, we have also rated the stock for Momentum, Stability, and Sentiment. Get all DDI ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DDI/">here</a>.
Bottom Line
Although the stock has seen a slight dip of nearly 3% year-to-date, it remains an attractive option for deep-value investors. With a robust cash generation model and a net cash position that accounts for 65% of its market cap, the company's low valuation presents substantial upside potential. DDI's core social casino business continues to expand while its iGaming segment gains traction, positioning the company for success in the competitive digital gaming market.
 
With a solid balance sheet and increasing profitability, DDI is well-equipped to make strategic investments and drive future growth. For those seeking to capitalize on a well-positioned, low-priced stock in a rapidly evolving sector, it could be wise to invest in DDI.
How Does DoubleDown Interactive Co., Ltd. (DDI) Stack Up Against Its Peers?
While DDI has an overall grade of A, equating to a Strong Buy rating, you may also check out these other stocks within the Entertainment - Toys &amp; Video Games industry: Electronic Arts Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/EA/">EA</a>), Playtika Holding Corp. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/PLTK/">PLTK</a>), and PLAYSTUDIOS, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/MYPS/">MYPS</a>), all of which carry A (Strong Buy) ratings.
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DDI shares . Year-to-date, DDI has declined -2.87%, versus a 2.68% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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