| Market Capitalization (Millions $) |
53,264 |
| Shares
Outstanding (Millions) |
254 |
| Employees |
14,500 |
| Revenues (TTM) (Millions $) |
7,846 |
| Net Income (TTM) (Millions $) |
1,083 |
| Cash Flow (TTM) (Millions $) |
1,346 |
| Capital Exp. (TTM) (Millions $) |
234 |
Business Description
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) is a prominent player in the interactive entertainment industry, primarily focusing on the development, marketing, publishing, and distribution of video games. The companys extensive product offerings cater to a variety of platforms, including:
- Home video game consoles (such as Sony PlayStation, Microsoft Xbox, and Nintendo Switch),
- Personal computers (PCs),
- Handheld gaming devices (like the Nintendo Switch Lite and various mobile platforms),
- Online gaming services, including cloud gaming solutions.
Founded in 1982 and reincorporated in Delaware in 1991, EAs principal executive offices are located in Redwood City, California, near San Francisco. A key pillar of EAs business strategy is its ability to publish interactive software games across multiple platforms, which involves licensing arrangements with console manufacturers. This allows EA to develop and release its products on various systems while investing significantly in technology, tools, and facilities for game development.
EAs games can be categorized into three main areas:
1. EA Studio Products - Original titles developed in-house.
2. Co-Publishing Products - Collaborations with other development studios.
3. Distribution Products - Titles developed by other studios that EA publishes.
The games are typically sold in physical formats, such as CDs or DVDs, distributed through retail outlets ranging from mass market retailers to specialty gaming stores. EA also offers digital products directly through its online platforms.
Online gaming has become a vital segment of EAs business, encompassing various models. The company includes online multiplayer capabilities in many of its titles and launches games designed for exclusively online play. EA is recognized for noteworthy titles within the massively multiplayer online games (MMOs) genre and games offering casual play experiences under brands like Pogo.
The gaming market is highly competitive, with EA facing competition from notable entities such as Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo, each developing games for their respective platforms. Additionally, a host of other game publishers, ranging from smaller studios to large diversified media companies like Time Warner and Disney, vie for market share and creative licensing opportunities.
EAs operational framework prioritizes high-quality content, innovative technology, marketing effectiveness, and brand recognition, positioning the company as a leader within the fast-evolving entertainment landscape. The software games segment relies heavily on the production of hit titles and necessitates substantial investment in both production and marketing, reflecting the competitive nature of the gaming industry.
Company Address: 209 Redwood Shores Parkway Redwood City 94065 CA
Company Phone Number: 628-1500 Stock Exchange / Ticker: NASDAQ EA
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