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Total Revenue

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Stock-Based Compensation (USD, millions)

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Capital Expenditures (USD, millions)

Proceeds from / Repayments of Debt (USD, millions)

Share Repurchases (USD, millions)

Dividend Payments (USD, millions)

Net Change in Cash (USD, millions)

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Total Net Bookings (USD millions)

Percentage of total units sold that were sold digitally (percentage)

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Net Revenue (USD, millions)

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Research and Development Expenses (USD, millions)

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General and Administrative Expenses (USD, millions)

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Income Before Provision for Income Taxes (USD, millions)

Provision for Income Taxes (USD, millions)

Net Income (USD, millions)

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Net income (USD, millions)

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Repurchase and retirement of common stock (USD, millions)

Receivables, net (USD, millions)

Other assets (USD, millions)

Accounts payable (USD, millions)

Accrued and other liabilities (USD, millions)

Deferred income taxes, net (USD, millions)

Deferred net revenue (online-enabled games) (USD, millions)

Beginning cash and cash equivalents (USD, millions)

Ending cash and cash equivalents (USD, millions)

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Based solely on the provided documents, there isn’t a definitive explanation for why EA’s operating cash flow was as low as **$112 million** in Q2 2024.  **[0000712515-23-000048_ea-20230930.htm:4]**  Although one document discusses factors—such as **higher customer cash receipts**, **lower cash payments for income taxes**, **onetime tax benefits**, and **improved operating foundations**—that drove a significant increase in operating cash flow in other periods  **[EA_3363332_12]** , it doesn’t directly state why Q2 2024 was particularly low.

Why was Operating Cash Flow so low in Q2 2024?

In Q4 2023, **Electronic Arts (EA) reported a net loss primarily due to a combination of factors**. **A significant restructuring charge of $155 million** greatly impacted operating expenses, while **an increase in operating expenses by 5% (excluding restructuring) driven by higher people costs and increased marketing spend for new releases** added further pressure. Additionally, **changes in deferred net revenue from online-enabled games also contributed to the negative net income**.  **[EA_3250265_2]** **[0000712515-23-000021_earningspressrelease2023_0.htm:1]** 

What caused the negative Net Income in Q4 2023?

The sharp rebound in operating cash flow in Q3 2024 was driven by **higher collections** stemming from year-over-year business growth and **lower cash payments for income taxes**, which together contributed to an increase of **$802 million** over the previous year. These positive factors were partially offset by cash outflows associated with **hedging activities**.  **[0000712515-24-000007_ea-20231231.htm:46]** 

What drove the sharp rebound in Operating Cash Flow in Q3 2024?

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Electronic Arts recorded a **negative provision for income taxes of -$8 million** in Q2 2024 primarily due to a **one-time noncash tax benefit** that boosted GAAP earnings per share by **$0.34**. Additional factors, such as changes in the geographic earnings mix, profit levels, and varying tax regulations, can also influence the effective tax rate, though the one-time benefit was the major driver in this instance.  **[0000712515-23-000048_ea-20230930.htm:2]** **[EA_3363332_4]** **[0000712515-23-000048_ea-20230930.htm:75]** 

Why was Provision for Income Taxes so negative in Q2 2024?

The spike in Q4 2024 was primarily driven by significant impairment charges. **EA recorded impairment charges totaling $70 million for acquisition-related intangible assets**, with **$53 million recorded within operating expenses** and **$17 million within the cost of revenue**. Additionally, this increase was coupled with a relative decrease in amortization of these assets in the cost of revenue compared to the previous fiscal year, further accentuating the spike in the overall figure.  **[0000712515-24-000023_ea-20240331.htm:86]** **[0000712515-24-000023_ea-20240331.htm:53]** 

Why did Amortization and Impairment of Intangibles spike in Q4 2024?

The drop in Q1 2025 net revenue was primarily driven by a **14% year-over-year decline** from **$1,924 million** to **$1,660 million**. This decrease resulted from a combination of factors, including a **44% drop** in full game revenue (declining from **$443 million** to **$250 million**) and a **5% decrease** in live services revenue (falling from **$1,481 million** to **$1,410 million**). Additionally, the timing of game releases was less favorable in Q1 2025 compared to Q1 2024—with fewer major titles being launched—and there were notable platform-specific declines (with declines of **14%** on consoles and **19%** on PC & Other platforms) that further impacted overall revenue.  **[0000712515-24-000039_ea-20240630.htm:40]** **[0000712515-24-000039_ea-20240630.htm:2]** **[EA_3395045_5]** **[0000712515-24-000027_earningspressrelease2024_0.htm:6]** 

Why did Net Revenue drop in Q1 2025?

The information shows that **Operating Income in Q4 2024 was $234 million**, representing a **34% year-over-year increase** compared to Q4 2023's **$175 million**. In fact, the solid performance was mainly driven by **improved gross margins** (up 380 basis points to 79.9%), **lower operating expenses** (a 5% year-over-year decline due to reduced restructuring-related charges), and effective cost management despite a 5% decline in net revenue.  **[EA_3386861_5]** **[0000712515-24-000013_earningspressrelease2024_5.htm:9]**  Therefore, based on these documents, the Q4 2024 Operating Income was not low; it actually improved significantly relative to the previous year.

Why was Operating Income so low in Q4 2024?

The **net revenue surge in Q2 2025** was driven by several key factors. **First**, the strong performance of American football franchises, particularly the release of **EA SPORTS College Football 25**, contributed an additional **$301 million** in revenue. **Second**, there was a significant **37% increase** in revenue from full game downloads, adding about **$129 million**. **Third**, although modest, an increase of **1%** in live services added another **$16 million**. These factors outweighed the decreases in other areas, resulting in a **6% year-over-year net revenue increase** compared to Q2 2024.  **[0000712515-24-000048_ea-20240930.htm:41]** **[0000712515-24-000048_ea-20240930.htm:2]** 

Why did Net Revenue surge in Q2 2025?

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Electronic Arts Inc (EA)

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