The following is a summary of the Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript:
Financial Performance:
EA reported record net bookings for Q2 2025 at $2.08 billion, marking a 14% increase year-over-year.
Full game net bookings were $832 million, up 20% year-over-year, driven by the strong reception for EA SPORTS College Football 25.
Live services net bookings reached $1.25 billion, a 10% increase from the previous year, with American Football Ultimate Team modes significantly contributing to this performance.
Q2 net revenue was reported at $2.03 billion, a 6% increase year-over-year, with earnings per share at $1.11.
Business Progress:
EA continues to drive innovation across its EA SPORTS franchises, particularly with the integration of more social, interactive, and immersive experiences for fans.
The company is expanding its live service offerings, particularly in American Football, significantly enhancing player engagement and interaction with the sport.
EA launched College Football 25 successfully and saw a significant increase in new players, doubling year-over-year and comprising about a quarter of the player base.
EA SPORTS FC continues to grow, reaching over 130% more players globally, with plans to further expand sports offerings in the EA SPORTS APP.
Opportunities:
EA plans to leverage its solid base in sports gaming to build more deeply engaging experiences for fans of EA SPORTS, starting with a soft launch in Spain focused on European Football in collaboration with LALIGA.
The broadening of offerings and modalities in sports gaming, such as the introduction of new creator tools and community-driven creation tools, are expected to enhance player engagement and drive future growth.
Risks:
The reception of new features and modalities in Apex Legends presented a challenge, leading to adjustments in engagement and monetization expectations for the season.
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