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Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q3 behind us, let’s have a look at Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA) and its peers.
Since videogames were invented in the 1970s, they have gradually taken more share of entertainment time. Ubiquitous mobile devices have powered a surge in “snackable” games that can be played on the go. Over time, games have developed more social engagement features where friends can play games together over the internet. The business models of games publishers have become less volatile due to digitization of distribution, in game monetization, and like Hollywood, an increasing dependence on surefire hit franchises. Covid driven lockdowns accelerated adoption and usage of videogames – a trend that has not slowed.
The 4 video gaming stocks we track reported a softer Q3. As a group, revenues were in line with analysts’ consensus estimates while next quarter’s revenue guidance was 1.9% below.
Luckily, video gaming stocks have performed well with share prices up 15.6% on average since the latest earnings results.
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA)
Best known for its Madden NFL and FIFA sports franchises, Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA) is one of the world’s largest video game publishers.
Electronic Arts reported revenues of $2.03 billion, up 5.8% year on year. This print exceeded analysts’ expectations by 2.3%. Despite the top-line beat, it was still a slower quarter for the company with EPS guidance for next quarter missing analysts’ expectations.
Unsurprisingly, the stock is down 18.3% since reporting and currently trades at $118.98.
Read our full report on Electronic Arts here, it’s free.
Best Q3: Take-Two (NASDAQ:TTWO)
Best known for its Grand Theft Auto and NBA 2K franchises, Take Two (NASDAQ:TTWO) is one of the world’s largest video game publishers.
Take-Two reported revenues of $1.35 billion, up 4.1% year on year, outperforming analysts’ expectations by 1%. The business performed better than its peers, but it was unfortunately a slower quarter with full-year EBITDA guidance missing analysts’ expectations.
Take-Two pulled off the highest full-year guidance raise among its peers. The market seems happy with the results as the stock is up 10.8% since reporting. It currently trades at $184.50.
Is now the time to buy Take-Two? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it’s free.
Weakest Q3: Skillz (NYSE:SKLZ)
Taking a new twist at video gaming, Skillz (NYSE:SKLZ) offers developers a platform to create and distribute mobile games where players can pay fees to compete for cash prizes.