Net bookings down as EA suspends earnings calls and guidance
EA has published some of its last fiscal results before it is taken private by a consortium led by the Saudi sovereign wealth fund and private investment firm co-founded by Jared Kushner.
According to the company's fiscal report for the second quarter ended September 30, 2025, consolidated net bookings declined by 13 percent year-on-year to $1.8 billion. The company said that dip was partly due to the "extraordinary" performance of College Football 25 during the prior year period, which it was unable to reproduce.
Quarterly full game revenue fell to $618 million from $716 million year-on-year. Revenue attributed to live services and other sources decreased to $1.22 billion from $1.31 billion over that same period.
Despite that downturn, EA said Madden NFL 26 and Apex Legends delivered net bookings growth year-over-year. EA Sports FC 26 net bookings were also up mid single digits compared with EA Sports FC 25 (after adjusting for differences in deluxe edition content timing).
In addition, EA said the successful launches of Skate and Battlefield 6—which amassed 15 million players and 7 million sales, respectively—underscore the strength of its long-term strategy to craft "community-driven experiences centered on creativity, connection, and long-term growth."
"Across our broad portfolio—from EA Sports to Battlefield, The Sims, and Skate—our teams continue to create high-quality experiences that connect and inspire players around the world," said EA CEO Andrew Wilson. "The creativity, passion, and innovation of our teams are at the heart of everything we do.
EA will no longer be providing forward-looking guidance or hosting quarterly earnings calls as a result of its pending $55 billion buyout.
