The forecast remains stable, anchored by strong free cash flow and a diversified IP library. Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA ) shares drew fresh attention after reports of a possible $50 billion take-private deal valued the company at 17 times adjusted EBITDA, echoing Microsoft's (NASDAQ: MSFT ) Activision Blizzard acquisition multiple. Despite the chaos, EA's leadership is holding firm. CEO Andrew Wilson pointed to a major gameplay refresh for FC 25 that's getting positive feedback and reiterated EA's commitment to balancing future growth with cost discipline. The company is betting big on its next wave of franchise launches to turn things around in fiscal 2026. But with competition heating up and uncertainty looming, all eyes are on EA's February 4 earnings call to see whether this is just a rough patchor a deeper problem. Current EA stock price forecast indicates modest upside potential amid favorable market conditions, as institutional investors increase positions on expectations of double-digit revenue growth in FY
