Electronic Arts reported a record quarter thanks to the explosive success of Battlefield 6

Electronic Arts reports 3rd quarter 2026 fiscal year results

Metric Value YoY Change
Net revenue (Revenue) $3,046 million +38%
Operating income (Operating income) $1.9 million +0.7%
Net profit (Net profit) $88 million –70%

Key success factors
* Battlefield 6 from Battlefield Studios was the main driver of the quarter.
* The best-selling title in the United States for 2025.
* Set a new record for player engagement within the franchise.

* The EA Sports FC series continues to grow: net revenue increased by several percent (less than ten) thanks to the popularity of Ultimate Team and the mobile product FC Mobile.

* Apex Legends (free‑to‑play battle royale) showed revenue growth of more than 10% due to new features and events.

Financial outlook and plans
Electronic Arts did not hold a traditional investor conference because the company is preparing for a private transition. The deal is expected to be completed in the first quarter of fiscal year 2027.

What does this mean?
* The purchase of EA for $55 million initiated a consortium of Silver Lake, Affinity Partners, and Saudi sovereign wealth fund PIF.
* After the deal closes, the publisher will be largely dependent on PIF, which could affect the company’s debt by roughly $20 million.

Thus, despite impressive revenue growth and modest operating profit increase, net profit fell sharply. The main drivers are Battlefield 6 and popular EA Sports FC and Apex Legends franchises, while the strategic shift to private ownership creates new challenges and opportunities for the company.