Why Is Electronic Arts (EA) Down 4.5% Since Last Earnings Report?

It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Electronic Arts (EA). Shares have lost about 4.5% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500.Will the recent negative trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Electronic Arts due for a breakout? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at its most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important catalysts.How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?It turns out, estimates review have trended downward during the past month.The consensus estimate has shifted -3084.85% due to these changes.VGM ScoresCurrently, Electronic Arts has a nice Growth Score of B, a grade with the same score on the momentum front. Charting a somewhat similar path, the stock was allocated a grade of C on the value side, putting it in the middle 20% for this investment strategy.Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of B. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.OutlookEstimates have been broadly trending downward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions indicates a downward shift. Notably, Electronic Arts has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.Performance of an Industry PlayerElectronic Arts is part of the Zacks Gaming industry. Over the past month, Boyd Gaming (BYD), a stock from the same industry, has gained 3.9%. The company reported its results for the quarter ended March 2025 more than a month ago.Boyd reported revenues of $991.57 million in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +3.2%. EPS of $1.62 for the same period compares with $1.51 a year ago.For the current quarter, Boyd is expected to post earnings of $1.62 per share, indicating a change of +2.5% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -0.2% over the last 30 days.Boyd has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) based on the overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions. Additionally, the stock has a VGM Score of A.7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 DaysJust released: Experts distill 7 elite stocks from the current list of 220 Zacks Rank #1 Strong Buys. They deem these tickers "Most Likely for Early Price Pops."Since 1988, the full list has beaten the market more than 2X over with an average gain of +23.5% per year. So be sure to give these hand picked 7 your immediate attention. See them now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Electronic Arts Inc. (EA): Free Stock Analysis Report Boyd Gaming Corporation (BYD): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks