Stock-Based Compensation for Electronic Arts (EA)
Stock-Based Compensation for Electronic Arts (EA): headline value $488.00M · YoY +9.9%. Annual and quarterly series, chart, and tables are below.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$488.00M
YoY change
+9.9%
5Y CAGR
+13.1%
Peak year (2025)
$642.00M
Latest annual
$642.00M
Stock-Based Compensation history chart for Electronic Arts (EA) from 1990 to 2025
Stock-Based Compensation history table for Electronic Arts (EA) from 1990 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Stock-Based Compensation | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $642.00M | +9.9% | ||
| 2024 | $584.00M | +6.6% | ||
| 2023 | $548.00M | +3.8% | ||
| 2022 | $528.00M | +21.4% | ||
| 2021 | $435.00M | +25.4% | ||
| 2020 | $347.00M | +22.2% | ||
| 2019 | $284.00M | +17.4% | ||
| 2018 | $242.00M | +23.5% | ||
| 2017 | $196.00M | +10.1% | ||
| 2016 | $178.00M | +23.6% | ||
| 2015 | $144.00M | -4.0% | ||
| 2014 | $150.00M | -8.5% | ||
| 2013 | $164.00M | -3.5% | ||
| 2012 | $170.00M | -3.4% | ||
| 2011 | $176.00M | -5.9% | ||
| 2010 | $187.00M | -7.9% | ||
| 2009 | $203.00M | +35.3% | ||
| 2008 | $150.00M | — | ||
| 2007 | $0 | -100.0% | ||
| 2006 | $3.00M | -50.0% | ||
| 2005 | $6.00M | — | ||
| 2004 | $0 | — | ||
| 2003 | $0 | — | ||
| 2002 | $0 | — | ||
| 2001 | $0 | — | ||
| 2000 | $0 | — | ||
| 1999 | $0 | — | ||
| 1998 | $0 | — | ||
| 1997 | $0 | — | ||
| 1996 | $0 | — | ||
| 1995 | $0 | — | ||
| 1994 | $0 | — | ||
| 1993 | $0 | — | ||
| 1992 | $0 | — | ||
| 1991 | $0 | — | ||
| 1990 | $0 | — |
Stock-Based Compensation values are taken from Electronic Arts's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
As of the 2025 fiscal year, Electronic Arts (EA) reported stock-based compensation of $642.00M – grew 9.9% year-over-year.
Electronic Arts stock-based compensation compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is +13.1%, with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
2025 marks the peak stock-based compensation at $642.00M, with the historical low of $0 recorded in 1990.
Electronic Arts (EA) sits 5th of 8 Communication Services peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $598.72M.
Electronic Arts Stock-Based Compensation by Year
Electronic Arts Stock-Based Compensation 2025: $642.00M
Electronic Arts stock-based compensation in 2025 was $642.00M, grew 9.9% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Electronic Arts Stock-Based Compensation 2024: $584.00M
Electronic Arts stock-based compensation in 2024 was $584.00M, grew 6.6% from 2023.
Electronic Arts Stock-Based Compensation 2023: $548.00M
Electronic Arts stock-based compensation in 2023 was $548.00M, edged up 3.8% from 2022.
Electronic Arts Stock-Based Compensation 2022: $528.00M
Electronic Arts stock-based compensation in 2022 was $528.00M, grew 21.4% from 2021.
Electronic Arts Stock-Based Compensation 2021: $435.00M
Electronic Arts stock-based compensation in 2021 was $435.00M.
See more financial history for Electronic Arts (EA).
Sector peers — Stock-Based Compensation
Companies in the same sector as Electronic Arts, ranked by their latest stock-based compensation.
| Company | Stock-Based Compensation | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) | $24.95B | Communication Services |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) | $20.43B | Communication Services |
| The Walt Disney Company (DIS) | $1.36B | Communication Services |
| T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS) | $829.00M | Communication Services |
| Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) | $368.45M | Communication Services |
| Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) | $0 | Communication Services |
| AT&T Inc. (T) | $0 | Communication Services |
| Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) | $0 | Communication Services |
Frequently asked questions
What is Electronic Arts's stock-based compensation?
Latest reported stock-based compensation for Electronic Arts (EA) is $488.00M (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Electronic Arts stock-based compensation changed year-over-year?
Electronic Arts (EA) stock-based compensation changed +9.9% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Electronic Arts stock-based compensation?
Electronic Arts (EA) stock-based compensation compound annual growth rate is +13.1% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Electronic Arts stock-based compensation hit its highest annual value?
Electronic Arts stock-based compensation reached its highest annual value of $642.00M in 2025.
What was Electronic Arts stock-based compensation in 2024?
Electronic Arts (EA) stock-based compensation in 2024 was $584.00M.
What was Electronic Arts stock-based compensation in 2025?
Electronic Arts (EA) stock-based compensation in 2025 was $642.00M.
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