EA Dividend History & Analysis | 0.4% Yield

EA has a dividend yield of 0.4% and paid 0.76 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.42%
Payout Ratio 28.6%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 2.82%
Consistency Lifetime 98.6%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.61%
Payout FCF 8.3%
Streak Years 6
Dividend Rating 45.91%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 45.4%
Total Return 5y: 59.8%

Top Dividend Payers in Interactive Home Entertainment

Top 1 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
NTES 75,307 M 2.57% 3.21%
Top 1 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
NTES 75,307 M 38.5% 85.1%

EA Dividend History: Last 22 Payments (USD) as of March 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-02-25 2026-02-25 2026-03-18 Quarterly 0.19 0% 0.09%
2025-12-03 2025-12-03 2025-12-23 Quarterly 0.19 0% 0.09%
2025-08-27 2025-08-27 2025-09-17 Quarterly 0.19 0% 0.11%
2025-05-28 2025-05-28 2025-06-18 Quarterly 0.19 0% 0.13%
2025-02-26 2025-02-26 2025-03-19 Quarterly 0.19 0% 0.14%
2024-11-27 2024-11-27 2024-12-18 Quarterly 0.19 0% 0.12%
2024-08-28 2024-08-28 2024-09-18 Quarterly 0.19 0% 0.13%
2024-05-29 2024-05-29 2024-06-19 Quarterly 0.19 0% 0.14%
2024-02-27 2024-02-28 2024-03-20 Quarterly 0.19 0% 0.13%
2023-11-28 2023-11-29 2023-12-20 Quarterly 0.19 0% 0.14%
2023-08-29 2023-08-30 2023-09-20 Quarterly 0.19 0% 0.16%
2023-05-30 2023-05-31 2023-06-21 Quarterly 0.19 0% 0.15%
2023-02-28 2023-03-01 2023-03-22 Quarterly 0.19 0% 0.17%
2022-11-29 2022-11-30 2022-12-21 Quarterly 0.19 0% 0.15%
2022-08-30 2022-08-31 2022-09-21 Quarterly 0.19 0% 0.15%
2022-06-07 2022-06-08 2022-06-22 Quarterly 0.19 11.8% 0.14%
2022-03-08 2022-03-09 2022-03-23 Quarterly 0.17 0% 0.14%
2021-12-07 2021-12-08 2021-12-22 Quarterly 0.17 0% 0.13%
2021-08-31 2021-09-01 2021-09-22 Quarterly 0.17 0% 0.12%
2021-06-01 2021-06-02 2021-06-23 Quarterly 0.17 0% 0.12%
2021-03-02 2021-03-03 2021-03-24 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2020-12-01 2020-12-02 2020-12-23 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A

EA Dividend FAQ

Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) develops and publishes video games for consoles, PCs, and mobile devices. The company offers a diverse portfolio of games across multiple genres, including sports, racing, and action. A significant portion of its revenue comes from live services, which provide ongoing content and subscriptions for established franchises. This business model is common in the interactive entertainment sector, where recurring revenue from in-game purchases and subscriptions has become a primary driver of growth.

What is the Dividend Yield of EA?

As of March 2026, EA`s dividend yield is 0.42%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.76 USD by the current share price of 198.00.

Does EA pay a dividend?

As of March 2026, EA paid a dividend of 0.76 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-25 and the payout was 0.19 USD.

How often does EA pay dividends?

EA pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, EA has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-25.

EA dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for EA for the next 4 payments are between 0.189 (-0.5%) and 0.192 (+1.1%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will EA pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.19 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-25. The next Ex-Dividend date for Electronic Arts (EA) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for EA?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Electronic Arts (EA) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of EA?

EA's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 2.82% per year.
Strong growth: EA's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of EA?

EA's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 0.61%. If you bought EA's shares at 123.89 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.76 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.61% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of EA?

EA Payout Consistency is 98.6%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Electronic Arts has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does EA have a good Dividend Yield?

EA`s 0.42% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of EA?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of EA is 28.6%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of EA?

EA`s Overall Dividend Rating is 45.91%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

EA Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in EA's Outstanding Shares?

Electronic Arts's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 3.38% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has EA ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Nov 18, 2003 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1989 140,000,000
1990 133,333,300 -4.76%
1991 170,000,000 +27.5%
1992 189,230,800 +11.31%
1993 201,111,100 +6.28%
1994 198,333,300 -1.38%
1995 217,037,000 +9.43%
1996 222,424,200 +2.48%
1997 244,166,700 +9.78%
1998 250,000,000 +2.39%
1999 269,912,000 +7.96%
2000 277,808,000 +2.93%
2001 286,798,000 +3.24%
2002 296,050,000 +3.23%
2003 311,463,000 +5.21%
2004 317,000,000 +1.78%
2005 311,000,000 -1.89%
2006 319,000,000 +2.57%
2007 315,000,000 -1.25%
2008 321,000,000 +1.9%
2009 325,000,000 +1.25%
2010 332,000,000 +2.15%
2011 332,000,000
2012 304,000,000 -8.43%
2013 309,000,000 +1.64%
2014 323,000,000 +4.53%
2015 311,000,000 -3.72%
2016 303,000,000 -2.57%
2017 308,000,000 +1.65%
2018 304,000,000 -1.3%
2019 294,000,000 -3.29%
2020 292,000,000 -0.68%
2021 285,000,000 -2.4%
2022 278,000,000 -2.46%
2023 271,000,000 -2.52%
2024 265,000,000 -2.21%
2025 253,000,000 -4.53%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-27 04:01