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Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) closed at $200.51 as of 2026-03-20, trading 40.2% above its 200-week moving average of $143.05. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 39.6% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 37, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.4x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.01 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1856 weeks of data, EA has crossed below its 200-week moving average 25 times. On average, these episodes lasted 17 weeks. Historically, investors who bought EA at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +37.4%.
With a market cap of $50.2 billion, EA is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 4.4%. Return on equity stands at 10.0%. The stock trades at 8.2x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 9.9% over the past three years.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in EA would have grown to $3254, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 11.0% vs 10.4% for the index — confirming EA as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: EA vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After EA Crosses Below the Line?
Across 24 historical episodes, buying EA when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +29.1% after 12 months (median +22.0%), compared to +17.3% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 83% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +42.4% vs +37.5% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment EA crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
EA has crossed below its 200-week MA 25 times with an average 1-year return of +37.4% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1990 | Jan 1991 | 19 | 26.4% | +171.4% | +34213.7% |
| Jun 1994 | Aug 1994 | 8 | 19.4% | +80.8% | +5404.5% |
| Aug 1994 | Sep 1994 | 1 | 0.3% | +120.1% | +4829.4% |
| Jan 1995 | Feb 1995 | 5 | 6.4% | +57.7% | +4721.5% |
| Jan 1996 | Feb 1996 | 4 | 7.6% | +51.3% | +3358.3% |
| Feb 1996 | Mar 1996 | 4 | 4.6% | +29.5% | +3322.5% |
| Mar 1997 | Apr 1997 | 7 | 27.2% | +53.5% | +2868.7% |
| Jan 2003 | Jan 2003 | 1 | 0.5% | +98.8% | +761.0% |
| May 2006 | Jul 2006 | 12 | 12.5% | +11.4% | +359.1% |
| Jan 2007 | Apr 2007 | 11 | 4.7% | -1.8% | +310.0% |
| Apr 2007 | Aug 2007 | 14 | 9.2% | +2.9% | +299.6% |
| Sep 2007 | Sep 2007 | 1 | 1.8% | -9.5% | +301.9% |
| Jan 2008 | Feb 2013 | 267 | 69.6% | -66.3% | +290.5% |
| Apr 2013 | Apr 2013 | 3 | 3.1% | +64.8% | +1089.7% |
| Nov 2018 | Feb 2019 | 13 | 16.1% | +10.6% | +132.2% |
| Apr 2019 | Sep 2019 | 20 | 8.7% | +23.6% | +121.6% |
| Sep 2019 | Nov 2019 | 8 | 3.2% | +37.1% | +115.8% |
| Mar 2020 | Mar 2020 | 3 | 14.5% | +34.8% | +112.7% |
| May 2022 | May 2022 | 1 | 2.1% | +9.4% | +77.7% |
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | 2 | 2.9% | +3.6% | +76.6% |
| Jan 2023 | Apr 2023 | 9 | 10.7% | +20.7% | +79.0% |
| Jul 2023 | Oct 2023 | 10 | 6.0% | +22.1% | +65.8% |
| Oct 2023 | Oct 2023 | 1 | 3.3% | +19.1% | +65.5% |
| Apr 2024 | May 2024 | 6 | 2.1% | +12.4% | +58.3% |
| Jan 2025 | Mar 2025 | 6 | 11.6% | +75.9% | +73.0% |
| Average | 17 | — | +37.4% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EA below its 200-week moving average?
No. Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) is currently 40.2% above its 200-week moving average of $143.05. It would need to fall to $143.05 to cross below the line.
What is EA's 200-week moving average price?
Electronic Arts Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $143.05 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when EA drops below its 200-week moving average?
EA has crossed below its 200-week moving average 25 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +37.4%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 17 weeks on average.
Is EA a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about EA as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 37. Free cash flow yield is 4.4%. Return on equity is 10.0%. Price-to-book is 8.2x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does EA compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in EA would have grown to $3254, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 11.0% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. EA has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does EA pay a dividend?
Yes. Electronic Arts Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 38.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20