Options trading in Electronic Arts (EA, Financial) has revealed a bearish tilt, with a substantial increase in put activity. A total of 5,640 put options have been exchanged, about three times the usual volume for the company, indicating investor caution.
The most actively traded contracts are the June 2025 $125 puts and the May 2025 $160 calls, which together account for nearly 6,400 contracts. This heightened activity suggests significant interest in these specific strike prices as traders position themselves ahead of key events.
The Put/Call Ratio, a measure of market sentiment, stands at 1.78, reflecting a stronger inclination towards puts over calls. This development coincides with a nearly 3-point increase in the at-the-money implied volatility (ATM IV), highlighting rising uncertainty or anticipation in the market.
Investors are closely monitoring EA's performance with its earnings report scheduled for May 6th, which could further impact trading dynamics and investor confidence.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast
Based on the one-year price targets offered by 25 analysts, the average target price for Electronic Arts Inc (EA, Financial) is $148.22 with a high estimate of $179.00 and a low estimate of $126.00. The average target implies an upside of 8.16% from the current price of $137.04. More detailed estimate data can be found on the Electronic Arts Inc (EA) Forecast page.
Based on the consensus recommendation from 30 brokerage firms, Electronic Arts Inc's (EA, Financial) average brokerage recommendation is currently 2.4, indicating "Outperform" status. The rating scale ranges from 1 to 5, where 1 signifies Strong Buy, and 5 denotes Sell.
Based on GuruFocus estimates, the estimated GF Value for Electronic Arts Inc (EA, Financial) in one year is $143.66, suggesting a upside of 4.83% from the current price of $137.04. GF Value is GuruFocus' estimate of the fair value that the stock should be traded at. It is calculated based on the historical multiples the stock has traded at previously, as well as past business growth and the future estimates of the business' performance. More detailed data can be found on the Electronic Arts Inc (EA) Summary page.
