Electronic Arts (EA) Dividend History & Yield
Electronic Arts (EA) has increased its dividend for multiple years and currently yields 0.38%. The most recent dividend was $0.1900/share on Mar 18, 2026, paid Quarterly.
Current Yield
0.38%
TTM Dividend/Share
$0.76
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
21.7%
Consecutive Growth Years
0
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
0.00%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
34.92%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
N/A
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Dividend health
Chowder score
35.3%
FCF payout ratio
8.3%
Net debt / EBITDA
-1.1x
Interest coverage
0.00x
ROIC (TTM)
11.0%
Dividend Safety Score
7 out of 7 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 21.7%, well below the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($9.29) covers dividend/share ($0.76).
No dividend cuts in 6 years
No dividend cuts in the available 6 years of data.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have grown over the past 5 years.
6+ years of consecutive growth
N/A — only 6 years of data available (need 10+).
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 8.3%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is -1.1x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
Dividend growth (34.9%) ≤ EPS growth (40.2%) — sustainable.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date May 27, 2026
- Payment date
- Jun 17, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.1900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1900
Ex-date Feb 25, 2026
- Payment date
- Mar 18, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.1900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1900
Ex-date Dec 3, 2025
- Payment date
- Dec 23, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.1900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1900
Ex-date Aug 27, 2025
- Payment date
- Sep 17, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.1900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1900
Ex-date May 28, 2025
- Payment date
- Jun 18, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.1900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1900
Ex-date Feb 26, 2025
- Payment date
- Mar 19, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.1900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1900
Ex-date Nov 27, 2024
- Payment date
- Dec 18, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.1900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1900
Ex-date Aug 28, 2024
- Payment date
- Sep 18, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.1900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1900
Ex-date May 29, 2024
- Payment date
- Jun 19, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.1900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1900
Ex-date Feb 27, 2024
- Payment date
- Mar 20, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.1900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1900
Ex-date Nov 28, 2023
- Payment date
- Dec 20, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.1900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1900
Ex-date Aug 29, 2023
- Payment date
- Sep 20, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.1900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1900
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 | $0.1900 | $0.1900 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 | $0.1900 | $0.1900 |
| Dec 3, 2025 | Dec 23, 2025 | $0.1900 | $0.1900 |
| Aug 27, 2025 | Sep 17, 2025 | $0.1900 | $0.1900 |
| May 28, 2025 | Jun 18, 2025 | $0.1900 | $0.1900 |
| Feb 26, 2025 | Mar 19, 2025 | $0.1900 | $0.1900 |
| Nov 27, 2024 | Dec 18, 2024 | $0.1900 | $0.1900 |
| Aug 28, 2024 | Sep 18, 2024 | $0.1900 | $0.1900 |
| May 29, 2024 | Jun 19, 2024 | $0.1900 | $0.1900 |
| Feb 27, 2024 | Mar 20, 2024 | $0.1900 | $0.1900 |
| Nov 28, 2023 | Dec 20, 2023 | $0.1900 | $0.1900 |
| Aug 29, 2023 | Sep 20, 2023 | $0.1900 | $0.1900 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
The table shows 2 year-over-year increases across 5 calendar years of data (2021–2025).
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.7600 | — | — |
| 2025 | $0.7600 | $0.7600 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | $0.7600 | $0.7600 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | $0.7400 | $0.7600 | +2.7% |
| 2022 | $0.6800 | $0.7400 | +8.8% |
| 2021 | — | $0.6800 | — |
DPS sums split-adjusted amounts (adj. dividend) by ex-dividend calendar year—the same basis as the Adj. Dividend column in Dividend Payment History. The Dividend column can differ after stock splits. This table uses four decimals per annual total so the Change column matches the shown amounts; each payment row in Dividend Payment History also uses four.
Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history
Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for Electronic Arts (EA) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$191.00M
YoY change
-4.0%
5Y CAGR
+14.3%
Peak year (2023)
$210.00M
Latest annual
$191.00M
Cash dividends paid over time for Electronic Arts (EA)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for Electronic Arts (EA)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $191.00M | -4.0% | -$8.00M | ||
| 2025 | $199.00M | -2.9% | -$6.00M | ||
| 2024 | $205.00M | -2.4% | -$5.00M | ||
| 2023 | $210.00M | +8.8% | +$17.00M | ||
| 2022 | $193.00M | +96.9% | +$95.00M | ||
| 2021 | $98.00M | — | +$98.00M | ||
| 2020 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2019 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2018 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2017 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2016 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2015 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2014 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2013 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2012 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2011 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2010 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2009 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2008 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2007 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2006 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2005 | $0 | -100.0% | -$3.00M | ||
| 2004 | $3.00M | — | +$3.00M | ||
| 2003 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2002 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2001 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2000 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1999 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1998 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1997 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1996 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1995 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1994 | $0 | -100.0% | -$400,000 | ||
| 1993 | $400,000 | — | +$400,000 | ||
| 1992 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1991 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1990 | $0 | — | — |
As of the 2026 fiscal year, Electronic Arts (EA) reported dividends paid of $191.00M – edged down 4.0% year-over-year.
Electronic Arts dividends paid compound annual growth for the 2021–2026 (5 years) window is +14.3%, with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
Electronic Arts dividends paid peaked at $210.00M in 2023; the latest annual figure is $191.00M in 2026 (9.0% below peak).
The dataset's maximum dividends paid sits at $210.00M (2023); the minimum reading of $0 dates to 1990.
Within Communication Services, Electronic Arts (EA) ranks 7th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for dividends paid is $4.72B.
Electronic Arts Dividends Paid 2026: $191.00M
Electronic Arts dividends paid in 2026 was $191.00M, edged down 4.0% below 2025.
Electronic Arts Dividends Paid 2025: $199.00M
Electronic Arts dividends paid in 2025 was $199.00M, edged down 2.9% below 2024.
Electronic Arts Dividends Paid 2024: $205.00M
Electronic Arts dividends paid in 2024 was $205.00M, edged down 2.4% below 2023.
Electronic Arts Dividends Paid 2023: $210.00M
Electronic Arts dividends paid in 2023 was $210.00M, grew 8.8% from 2022. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Electronic Arts Dividends Paid 2022: $193.00M
Electronic Arts dividends paid in 2022 was $193.00M.
See more financial history for Electronic Arts (EA).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as Electronic Arts, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Verizon (VZ) | $11.48B | Communication Services |
| Alphabet (GOOGL) | $10.05B | Communication Services |
| AT&T (T) | $8.18B | Communication Services |
| Meta (META) | $5.32B | Communication Services |
| T-Mobile US (TMUS) | $4.12B | Communication Services |
| Walt Disney (DIS) | $1.80B | Communication Services |
| Netflix (NFLX) | $0 | Communication Services |
| Spotify (SPOT) | $0 | Communication Services |
Frequently asked questions
Does Electronic Arts pay dividends?
Yes, Electronic Arts (EA) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $0.76 per share annually, yielding 0.38%.
What is Electronic Arts's dividend yield?
Electronic Arts (EA) has a current dividend yield of 0.38%.
Is Electronic Arts's dividend safe?
Electronic Arts (EA) passes 7 out of 7 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has Electronic Arts increased its dividend?
Electronic Arts (EA) has 0 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is Electronic Arts's dividend payout ratio?
Electronic Arts (EA) has a dividend payout ratio of 21.7%. Trailing twelve months (GAAP): adjusted dividends over roughly 12 months aligned with the latest reported quarter, divided by the sum of diluted EPS from the last four fiscal quarters (not NII or taxable income for BDCs/REITs).
What is Electronic Arts's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for Electronic Arts (EA) is $191.00M (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Electronic Arts dividends paid changed year-over-year?
Electronic Arts (EA) dividends paid changed -4.0% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Electronic Arts dividends paid?
Electronic Arts (EA) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is +14.3% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Electronic Arts dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
Electronic Arts dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $210.00M in 2023.
What was Electronic Arts dividends paid in 2025?
Electronic Arts (EA) dividends paid in 2025 was $199.00M.
What was Electronic Arts dividends paid in 2026?
Electronic Arts (EA) dividends paid in 2026 was $191.00M.
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