Cash from financing is the cash generated/spent from financial activities such as share issuance (buy back), debt issuance (repayment), and dividends paid to preferred and common stockholders.
For the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026,
Electronic Arts received€33 Mil more from issuing new shares than it paid to buy back shares.
It spent€346 Mil paying down its debt.
It paid€0 Mil more to buy back preferred shares than it received from issuing preferred shares.
It spent€42 Mil paying cash dividends to shareholders.
It received€11 Mil on other financial activities.
In all, Electronic Artsspent€376 Mil on financial activities for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026.
Electronic Arts (HAM:ERT) Cash Flow from Financing Explanation
Cash from financing contains six items:
1. Issuance of Stock:
A company may raise cash from issuing new shares. Issuance of stock represents the cash inflow from offering common stock, which is the additional capital contribution to the entity during the period.
Electronic Arts's issuance of stock for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0 Mil.
2. Repurchase of Stock:
A company may raise cash from issuing new shares. It can also use cash to buy back shares. Repurchase of stock represents the cash outflow to reacquire common stock during the period.
Electronic Arts's repurchase of stock for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0 Mil.
3. Net Issuance of Debt:
Net issuance of debt is the cash a company received or spent through debt related activities such as debt issuance or debt repayment. If a company pays down its debt during the period, this number will be negative. If a company issued more debt, it receives cash and this number is positive.
Electronic Arts's net issuance of debt for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-346 Mil.
Electronic Arts spent€346 Mil paying down its debt.
4. Net Issuance of Preferred Stock:
A company may raise cash from issuing new preferred shares. It can also use cash to buy back preferred shares. If this number is positive, it means that the company has received more cash from issuing preferred shares than it has paid to buy back preferred shares. If this number is negative, it means that company has paid more cash to buy back preferred shares than it has received for issuing preferred shares.
Electronic Arts's net issuance of preferred for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0 Mil.
Electronic Arts paid€0 Mil more to buy back preferred shares than it received from issuing preferred shares.
5. Cash Flow for Dividends:
Cash flow for dividends refers to the payment of cash to shareholders as dividends when the company generates income.
Electronic Arts's cash flow for dividends for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-42 Mil.
Electronic Arts spent€42 Mil paying cash dividends to shareholders.
6. Other Financing:
Money spent or earned by company from other financial activities.
Electronic Arts's other financing for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €11 Mil.
Electronic Arts received€11 Mil on other financial activities.
Electronic Arts Cash Flow from Financing Related Terms
Electronic Arts Cash Flow from Financing Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Electronic Arts's Cash Flow from Financing can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Electronic Arts Cash Flow from Financing Calculation
This is the cash generated/spent from financial activities such as share issuance (buy back), debt issuance (repayment), and dividends paid to preferred and common stockholders. In the calculation of free cash flow, cash from financing is not calculated because it is not related to operating activities.
Electronic Arts's Cash from Financing for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:
Cash Flow from Financing for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-1,350 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Cash Flow from Financing of €-1,350 Mil mean?
Electronic Arts (HAM:ERT) has a Cash Flow from Financing of €-1,350 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Cash Flow from Financing is the amount of cash earned or paid from financing operations. View historical data for Electronic Arts and its competitors.
Is Electronic Arts' Cash Flow from Financing too high?
Electronic Arts' current Cash Flow from Financing is €-1,350 Mil. Overall, Electronic Arts has a GF Score™ of 90/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Electronic Arts' Cash Flow from Financing compare to TTWO and RBLX?
Electronic Arts' Cash Flow from Financing of €-1,350 Mil can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow from Financing for an Interactive Media company?
A good Cash Flow from Financing depends on the Interactive Media industry context. However, Cash Flow from Financing should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Flow from Financing mean?
A high Cash Flow from Financing can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow from Financing is the amount of cash earned or paid from financing operations. View historical data for Electronic Arts and its competitors. Electronic Arts's current Cash Flow from Financing is €-1,350 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Electronic Arts stock overvalued right now?
Electronic Arts (HAM:ERT) has a current Cash Flow from Financing of €-1,350 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €140.06, compared to a current price of €180.50 — trading 28.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Financing is €-1,350 Mil. Electronic Arts' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow from Financing calculated?
Cash Flow from Financing is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Electronic Arts (HAM:ERT), the current Cash Flow from Financing is €-1,350 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Electronic Arts (HAM:ERT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Electronic Arts stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €180.50 is trading 28.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €140.06.
Key valuation signals for HAM:ERT:
Cash Flow from Financing: €-1,350 Mil
GF Value™: €140.06 vs. price of €180.50 (28.9% above fair value)
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Electronic Arts is one of the largest global developers and publishers of video games. Its most important franchises are the Madden NFL and FC soccer games, which it releases annually. In 2024, it also relaunched its American college football game. Other major franchises include Apex Legends, Battlefield, and The Sims. Typically, about three-quarters of the firm's sales are from in-game spending, with the remainder coming from initial game sales.
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