About Electronic Arts Inc. (EA)
Electronic Arts Inc. is a Electronic Gaming & Multimedia company operating in the Communication Services sector.
EA trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $201.13
- Market Cap
- $50.33B
- 52-Week High
- $204.89
- 52-Week Low
- $131.15
- Sector
- Communication Services
- Industry
- Electronic Gaming & Multimedia
$1,000 Invested in Electronic Arts Inc. (EA)
How much would $1,000 invested in EA be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in EA 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) in 2025 would be worth $1,400 as of November 2026, representing a +40.0% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in EA 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) in 2023 would be worth $1,802 as of November 2026, representing a +80.2% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in EA 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) in 2021 would be worth $1,581 as of November 2026, representing a +58.1% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in EA 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) in 2016 would be worth $3,151 as of November 2026, representing a +215.1% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in EA at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) at IPO would be worth $401,565 as of November 2026, representing a +40056.5% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 36+ years (438 months), Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) has averaged a monthly return of +2.09% with a median return of +1.35%. The stock had 252 positive months (58%) and 184 negative months (42%). The best month in EA's history was April 1990 with a +67.7% return, while the worst was October 2008 at -38.4%. Historically, May tends to be the strongest month (averaging +6.8%), and November the weakest (-0.4%).
EA's longest winning streak was 10 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 5 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1991 with a cumulative return of +165.4%, and the worst was 2008 at -109.0%.
Annual Returns
Over 37 years of trading history, Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) has delivered an average annual return of +27.76% with a median return of +15.98%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +17.29%. The stock posted gains in 26 years (70%) and losses in 11 years (30%).
EA's best year was 1991 with a +308.00% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -72.54%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 7, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. EA achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 23 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 6 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -1.47% | $204.14 | $201.13 |
| 2025 | +40.33% | $145.47 | $204.14 |
| 2024 | +7.49% | $135.32 | $145.47 |
| 2023 | +12.67% | $120.11 | $135.32 |
| 2022 | -6.84% | $128.93 | $120.11 |
| 2021 | -7.69% | $139.68 | $128.93 |
| 2020 | +33.75% | $104.43 | $139.68 |
| 2019 | +36.24% | $76.65 | $104.43 |
| 2018 | -24.89% | $102.05 | $76.65 |
| 2017 | +33.39% | $76.51 | $102.05 |
| 2016 | +14.61% | $66.75 | $76.51 |
| 2015 | +46.15% | $45.67 | $66.75 |
| 2014 | +104.97% | $22.28 | $45.67 |
| 2013 | +57.99% | $14.10 | $22.28 |
| 2012 | -29.51% | $20.01 | $14.10 |
| 2011 | +25.76% | $15.91 | $20.01 |
| 2010 | -7.72% | $17.24 | $15.91 |
| 2009 | +10.66% | $15.58 | $17.24 |
| 2008 | -72.54% | $56.74 | $15.58 |
| 2007 | +15.98% | $48.92 | $56.74 |
| 2006 | -3.73% | $50.81 | $48.92 |
| 2005 | -15.19% | $59.91 | $50.81 |
| 2004 | +29.36% | $46.32 | $59.91 |
| 2003 | +91.60% | $24.17 | $46.32 |
| 2002 | -16.98% | $29.12 | $24.17 |
| 2001 | +40.65% | $20.70 | $29.12 |
| 2000 | +1.49% | $20.40 | $20.70 |
| 1999 | +49.67% | $13.63 | $20.40 |
| 1998 | +48.43% | $9.18 | $13.63 |
| 1997 | +26.30% | $7.27 | $9.18 |
| 1996 | +14.59% | $6.34 | $7.27 |
| 1995 | +35.71% | $4.67 | $6.34 |
| 1994 | -35.83% | $7.29 | $4.67 |
| 1993 | +45.45% | $5.01 | $7.29 |
| 1992 | +115.69% | $2.32 | $5.01 |
| 1991 | +308.00% | $0.57 | $2.32 |
| 1990 | +2.74% | $0.55 | $0.57 |
Frequently Asked Questions: EA
What sector is EA in? ▼
EA operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically in the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia industry. This sector includes telecom companies, media firms, and interactive entertainment businesses.
How has EA performed historically? ▼
Over 37 years of trading history, EA has posted gains in 26 years (70% of the time). The best year was 1991 with a +308.0% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in EA? ▼
You can invest in EA through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold EA.
Last updated: 3/24/2026