EA's Q4 '25 Results: A Reacceleration of Growth in EA Sports FC, Strong Momentum in American Football
Electronic Arts (EA) has reported impressive results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025, exceeding expectations across several key areas. The company's CEO, Andrew Wilson, highlighted the strong execution and unwavering focus of their teams during a recent conference call.
The success of EA Sports FC is one of the standout highlights from the quarter. After experiencing a temporary slowdown in Q3, the game reignited momentum through deep community engagement, innovative content, and agile execution. The January gameplay update was particularly successful, with feedback overwhelmingly positive on the faster pace of gameplay and reward tuning.
As a result, net bookings for EA Sports FC came in well above expectations, with player engagement up double digits following the January update. This includes competitive cohort engagement returning to more normalized levels and ending the quarter up year-over-year. The company's focus on hyperculturalization has also driven growth in FC Mobile, which continues to exceed expectations.
EA Sports FC is not only a top-performing video game but also one of the largest sports entertainment platforms in the world. Its global reach extends across multiple markets, including territories in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. The company's success in these regions demonstrates its ability to grow its audience through targeted initiatives.
Another area where EA has experienced strong growth is American Football. Net bookings for Madden NFL and College Football reached over $1 billion, up more than 70% year-over-year. Engagement and monetization have continued beyond the college season, with the recent NFL draft providing an opportunity to connect with fans through high-value content.
The Sims also saw double-digit net bookings growth in Q4, driven by innovative content and community engagement. The highly successful launch of Split Fiction further highlights EA's commitment to delivering quality games that entertain and connect hundreds of millions of people around the world.
Overall, EA's Q4 results demonstrate a reacceleration of growth across several key areas, including EA Sports FC, American Football, and The Sims. These successes illustrate the increasing momentum in the company's business as it continues to deliver against its strategic roadmap.
